Shuishe Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Wellness Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
LDCLakeside geothermal spring resort
The hotel commands the lake's quiet northern shore, turning Sun Moon Lake's first geothermal spring into an all-ages mineral bathhouse.
“if the views aren’t relaxing enough the hot-spring spas at the Fleur De Chine Hotel will have you close to comatose.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Geothermal spring water fills private guestroom tubs and separate nude bathing pavilions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
Set above the northern edge of Sun Moon Lake, Fleur de Chine takes full advantage of its outlook, and most rooms come with natural hot spring baths and wide windows that open onto the lake’s shifting light and color.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On the tranquil northern shore of Sun Moon Lake, looking across the water to Lalu Island.
The rooms
Almost every room has a deep hot spring tub, set beside wide windows looking out across the water or surrounding hills.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The hot springs
Indoor hydrotherapy pools with bubbling water jets look out onto forest greenery, fed by the mountain's natural sodium bicarbonate springs.
Restaurant
Sky Lounge
The open rooftop terrace looks out across a 270-degree panorama of Sun Moon Lake and misty mountain ridgelines.
Restaurant
Ciao Club
Olive and lemon trees fill this Tuscan-inspired greenhouse lounge, looking out across the water from curved velvet banquettes.
At the table
The Lobby Bar sits under high ceilings with living terrariums, serving single-origin pour-overs and evening cocktails.
How it began
Reconstruction after the 1999 earthquake led engineers to drill a kilometer down, unexpectedly striking Sun Moon Lake's first natural hot spring.
Sun Moon Lake
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.