Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu→Sun Moon Lake
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Distance：170 km ｜Travel time：149 mins
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Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu to Sun Moon Lake - meet & greet
Staying at the comfortable Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu in Hsinchu City, the morning sunshine calls you to explore the long-awaited Sun Moon Lake and the nearby Xuanguang Temple, Yi Da Shao Visitor Center, Wenwu Temple. But the thought of walking to the bus stop, figuring out timetables, and enduring a bumpy, crowded ride can easily cut your excitement in half. Renting a car might seem like an option, but dealing with unfamiliar roads, frustrating parking, and the fatigue of driving all day can leave you too drained to truly enjoy the scenery. Why not leave the hassle of transportation to Tripool? We offer private transfers that pick you up right at your accommodation at Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu or nearby stays like Shin Yuan Park Hotel, Lakeshore Hotel Hsinchu Metropolis, Lakeshore Hotel Hsinchu Lakeside Pavilion and take you directly to the entrance of Sun Moon Lake. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel or B&B before stepping into one of our vehicles, driven by professional chauffeurs who know the roads well and ensure you arrive safely and comfortably in about 150 minutes. For groups of friends or families, booking a sedan starting from NT$3000 or a 9-seater van from NT$3900 provides both space and great value when costs are shared. You can also choose an hourly ride plan to flexibly explore hidden spots along the way, making Tripool your best companion for discovering Nantou County and creating a truly relaxing, personalized journey. Suppose you are searching for a private day tour from Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu to Sun Moon Lake. In this case, Tripool is the service for you. It's from NT$3019 for a ride. We provide all sedans, SUVs, and vans for your choice. Unlock the freedom to explore Taiwan your way. Tripool is also listed on KKDAY and KLOOK.
After analyzing the available data, we found the following alternatives to private charters or transfers. For the journey from Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu to Sun Moon Lake, the fastest land transportation is Tripool private car transfer, but if you want a more budget-friendly choice, an iRent is the most cost-saving option for a group of 1-8 people. The data in the following table is based on a party of 1 and compares the pros and cons of a private car transfer, car rental, taxi, and high-speed rail. For a more complete analysis of transportation costs and time, please see the FAQ below. Additionally, for single travelers, Tripool also provides door-to-door carpooling service, only NT$1,800 per person (for details, please click the yellow button to inquire).
- 1–8 passengers
- Truly pickup anywhere
- Ride guaranteed
- No hidden fees
- Pre-booking only
- No cash
- Comfortable seating
- No time wasted
- Tickets often sold out in peak season
- Multiple transfers needed
- Higher fare
- Low-cost
- Flexible schedule
- Extra commute to car pick-up
- Time restrictions for pick-up and return
- Additional risk involved
- Requires same-day return or a multi-day rental
- Meets urgent needs
- No upfront payment
- Inconsistent quality
- Usually limited to 4 passengers
- Higher price
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| Travel Time | 150 mins | 150 mins | 155-180 mins | 155-165 mins |
| Price per Person | NT$3,020/person | NT$3,310/person | NT$2,300-2,900/person | NT$4,320-5,200/person |
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Sun Moon Lake private Transfer FAQs
- If you are looking for a private car or a taxi from Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu to Sun Moon Lake, input the pick-up and drop-off locations (or addresses) on our website. You will get an actual quote in just three seconds. Follow the yellow buttons, fill up your travel information, and choose the payment methods. Once you get the order ID, you will get an SMS and a confirmation email, and your order is all set. We will provide the driver's contact and the car information one day before the ride at 8 PM. We will fulfill your reservation 100%, guaranteeing that our driver will show up. It's recommended to finish the booking one day before noon. Tripool still accepts orders by 6 PM if you have an urgent request, and the latest order can come in by four hours in advance.
- Fewer travelers book hotels through traditional travel agents, and most go through OTAs (online travel agents). It is easy to filter areas, prices, types of rooms, special needs on OTAs' websites. Still, customers can also get a 20~40% discount compared to hotels' official websites. The most popular OTAs in Taiwan are Booking.com, Agoda.com, Hotels.com, Expedia.com, and Trip.com. In general, travelers can make reservations on websites or apps. Once finishing the online payment, everything is set, and there is not necessary to double-check the reservation by phone. However, some hotels may oversell their rooms on multiple platforms. To avoid being rejected by hotels once you arrive, choose high-rated hotels with more reviews online or make a phone call to hotels to confirm again. For B&Bs (also called minsus), locals prefer to book rooms through B&Bs' websites or contact the hosts directly. Sometimes, the price is better than OTAs. The downside is that their websites don't accept foreign credit cards or guests have to do wire transfers. If you want to save all these troubles and find decent B&Bs, Airbnb and AsiaYo (a local brand) are the best alternatives.
- To take the High Speed Rail (HSR) from Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu to Sun Moon Lake, HSR is quick but pricey. From the earliest departure at 07:02 to the latest at 23:32, there are up to 61 high-speed rail from Hsinchu to Taichung each day. Assuming you depart from Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu (East District, Hsinchu City) and head to the nearest Hsinchu HSR station, a taxi ride would cost about NT$400 and take approximately 26 minutes. After arriving at the HSR station, the time to walk in, purchase tickets, and wait on the platform is about 15 minutes. Then, take a 24-32-minute (27 min on average) HSR ride from Hsinchu Station to Taichung HSR Station. The ticket price is NT$410 per person, followed by a 10-minute walk to exit the station, wait for a ride at the taxi stand, and after a trip of about 70 minutes with a fare of NT$2,500, you will arrive at your destination at Sun Moon Lake (Yuchi Township, Nantou County). The entire journey, including transfers, takes a total of 2 hours and 28 minutes. Assuming one person traveling alone, the total transportation cost is NT$3,310. In contrast, if you use Tripool for a door-to-door private car service, it will only cost NT$3,020, and the journey takes 2 hours and 29 minutes. For long-distance travel, the HSR is indeed faster than a car by 2 minutes, but it comes with an extra transportation cost of about NT$290. Therefore, for those who are not in a major hurry, booking with Tripool is the more cost-effective option.
- If you have a Taiwanese driver's license, are confident in your driving skills, and you do not need to rest in the car (since you will be the one driving), and most importantly, if you plan to make a same-day round trip, then iRent, which allows you to pick up and drop off a car on the street in the Hsinchu City area, is likely your cheapest option. After registering on the iRent app, you can rent a small car for NT$115-205 per hour with an additional charge of NT$3.2 per kilometer. The estimated cost from Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu to Sun Moon Lake is between NT$2300 and NT$2900 (the price difference depends on weekday/weekend rates, car model, and how soon you make the return trip after reaching your destination). Although the estimate already includes potential eTag tolls and a roadside parking fee of NT$40 per hour, you are responsible for any additional car insurance and potential traffic fines. Furthermore, iRent by Hotai only offers basic models like the Toyota Yaris, Prius C, and Vios—functional, yes, but far from the comfort you'd expect for anything beyond a grocery run. If your group has more than four people, larger 7-seater or 9-seater vehicles are not available. Moreover, the most common complaint about self-service car-sharing services is the vehicle's condition; you might open the door to find trash left by the previous user or unrepaired dents. Every rental feels like opening a blind box—sometimes fine, sometimes frustrating. Additionally, you might occasionally face issues like the previous user not returning the car on time for your reservation, or being unable to find a parking spot when you need to return it. This poses a significant risk for those in a hurry or traveling with other passengers. Finally, while picking up and dropping off the car on the street seems convenient, it is restricted to specific operational zones. The available parking spots may still be some distance away from your actual departure or arrival point, making it very inconvenient in rainy weather or when carrying luggage.
- If you choose to take a taxi directly, in the Hsinchu City area, you can use apps to hail a cab from 55688 Taiwan Taxi, Uber, Line Go, Yoxi, etc., and if you cannot hail a cab on the street, you can also consider calling taxi fleets near Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu, such as 東大653計程車, 皇家789計程車, 987白牌計程車 to try to book a ride. Based on the meter, the estimated fare is between NT$4,320 and 5,200, but you could save up to NT$2,200 by booking with Tripool instead. However, when considering the return trip, in Nantou County there are only about 340 licensed taxis. This is about 45% of the number of taxis in Hsinchu City, and its density is just 0.2% of the Taipei/New Taipei metro area, making it 490 times more difficult to hail a cab there. Considering all factors, Tripool is your best choice for traveling from Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu to Sun Moon Lake in terms of both price and service quality.
- There are many gypsy cabs or illegal taxis in Line and Facebook groups. Their fares are cheap but with many risks. If the cabs are pulled over by polices, passengers cannot continue the trip. If there is an accident, none of the insurance companies will settle a claim. Worst of all, illegal drivers may conduct crimes without any trace. Don't put your life at risk for just saving a few bucks. On the other hand, tripool contracts with legal drivers without any criminal record. All vehicles provide up to $5 million in insurance. The easiest way to distinguish a legal vehicle is the car plate number. Unless the initial character of the car plate number is either T or R, the car is 100% illegal for taxi service.
- For regular long-distance travelers, they find Tripool's price may be too low to be good. On the contrary, Tripool has a high standard for selecting drivers and vehicles. Besides dropping drivers who are low rated, we also send mystery shoppers regularly to test drivers' service. Tripool's drivers are not allowed to smoke in the cars, and they have to wear masks all the time during the pandemic. We don't compromise our service for a low cost. Tripool can provide excellent service with 70~80% of the market price because of AI algorithms. We use these to dispatch vehicles to increase efficiency. Tripool can use fewer drivers to serve more travelers, especially in high seasons like Chinese New Year, Christmas, and summer vacation. Fewer drivers mean better quality control. The price on tripool's website and app are dynamic. Generally, the earlier a ride is booked, the lower price it is. Most of all, all booking are 100% refundable as long as the cancelation request is made one day before noon, no matter what the reason is. If you are preparing to go from Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu to Sun Moon Lake, it's better to reserve it now to secure the best price.
- Tripool only offers private car service, and there is no ride-sharing or carpooling service for now. Except for our driver, there will be no other stranger in the vehicle with you. During the pandemic, our drivers put extra effort into clearing and disinfection.
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