Travel Guide: Luke Homestay (路殼民宿), Nantou County

Tucked into the rolling tea-covered hills of Yuchi Township, Nantou, Luke Homestay is the perfect home base for travelers looking to escape the crowds of Taiwan’s bigger cities and immerse themselves in the laid-back, natural beauty of Sun Moon Lake country. This cozy family-run guesthouse blends warm local hospitality with all the modern comforts travelers need, making it ideal for couple getaways, family trips, and solo explorers alike.

Hotel Overview

Luke Homestay is located at No. 22-6, Yongchuan Lane, Yuchi Township, Nantou County, a quiet residential lane just a short drive from Sun Moon Lake’s main shoreline. All accommodations are designed for comfort, with spacious family rooms available for groups, air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort, and every room comes equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, an electric kettle, bedside charging outlets, a clothes rack, and a flat-screen cable TV. En-suite private bathrooms feature a standing shower, free toiletries, a hairdryer, towels, and toiletries. Shared on-site amenities include a sunlit patio, a lush flower garden, a common lounge with TV, free property-wide Wi-Fi, and free private parking that requires no advance reservation. The property also offers luggage storage, on-site tourist咨询 from local hosts who know the area intimately, smoke-free floors with a designated smoking area, and 24/7 security via smoke detectors, security cameras, and key card access. Only Mandarin is spoken by staff, so non-Chinese speakers may wish to use a translation app for communication.

Nearby Local Attractions

Three unmissable attractions are just a short drive from the homestay:

• Sun Moon Lake: Taiwan’s largest alpine lake, just 10 minutes away by car. Rent a bike to cycle the 30km shoreline trail, take a ferry to Ita Thao Village for indigenous Bunun street food, or hike up to the Ci En Pagoda for panoramic views of the blue water and surrounding hills.
• Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village: A 15-minute drive from the homestay, this open-air theme park and cultural museum showcases the traditions of Taiwan’s 9 indigenous groups, with traditional performances, historic villages to explore, and thrilling amusement park rides for all ages.
• Yuchi Tea Plantations: The hills surrounding the homestay are covered in rolling plantations growing famous Nantou oolong and black tea. Follow the rural lanes just a 5-minute walk from the property to wander between tea rows, stop at a local tea house for a tasting, and buy fresh leaves to take home as a souvenir.

Travel Tips

Since the homestay is located in a quiet rural lane, booking in advance is recommended, especially during peak season (October to December, when the weather is cool and tea harvesting season is underway). If you’re traveling without a car, you can take a Taiwan Tourist Shuttle bus from the Yuchi bus station to a stop a 10-minute walk from the property, and the homestay can arrange pick-up with advance notice. Pack comfortable walking shoes for hiking and plantation wanderings, and bring layers: even in summer, mountain evenings can be cool. The homestay does not serve on-site breakfast, but there are several local breakfast shops and noodle houses within a 5-minute drive that serve delicious homemade Taiwanese morning meals.