#Monstervillage
#xitoumonstervillageinnantoutaiwan
Quirky Japanese theme park? Cultural-historical oddity? Full-on tourist trap? Awesomely freaky place to spend the night?
It’s hard to sum up the Xitou Monster Village (aka Nantou Monster Village) in just a few words, so you’ll have to read on below to find out exactly what on Earth it is.
While difficult to define, and despite its somewhat remote location at the terminal end of County Highway 151 in mountainous Nantou county, the Xitou Monster Village sees a staggering 200,000 visitors a month, making it one of the most popular things to do in Nantou and most unusual places to visit in Taiwan. If you like quirky sights, then definitely consider adding it to your Taiwan tour itinerary!
It’s worth noting that a trip to Xitou Monster Village is easily combined with Sun Moon Lake, and the Sun Moon Lake Xitou pass saves you money if you are coming by bus from Taichung.
There are also gorgeous tea fields and other scenic attractions to enjoy around Xitou. If you are visiting from Taichung, be sure to check out my articles on the top things to do in Taichung, how to plan your Taichung itinerary, and 10 other Taichung day trip ideas!
Xitou Monster Village can also be visited on this Monster Village Day Tour from Taichung, which also includes a stop at a Mochi Museum and bamboo forest. It is also possible to combine a trip to Monster Village with this trip to Lotus Forest and Sun Link Sea (Shanlinxi), a remote area of spooky forests, misty trails, and waterfalls.
