蔡英文 (Tsai Ing-Wen), the first woman to be elected to the office, and still currently serving as the President of Taiwan.

佛光山 (Fo Guang Shan), was established in 1967 and is the largest buddhist monastery in Taiwan.

日月潭 (Sun Moon Lake) is the largest body of water in Taiwan.

The lake and its surrounding countryside have been designated one of thirteen national scenic areas in Taiwan.