Longtan Lake Explained

Longtan Lake
Location:	Longtan, Taoyuan City, Taiwan
Coordinates:	24.8618°N 121.2102°W
Type:	Lake
Pushpin Map:	Taiwan
Pushpin Map Caption:	Taiwan

Longtan Lake or Longtan Tourist Pond is a lake in Shanglin Village, Longtan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. The lake is known for the Buddhist temple in the centre of the lake.

History

The lake was originally built for irrigation.^[1] After the construction of a temple nearby and the suspension bridge, the lake turned into a major tourist attraction in 1971.^[2]

Geology

The lake spans over an area of 18 hectares. It consists of a bicycle trail, kiddy pool, children playground, lookout point, walking trail, memorial hall, water plant area, outdoor fitness facility and several pavilions.^[3]

Activities

The lake is the venue for the annual dragon boat race.^[3]

See also

• Geography of Taiwan

Notes and References

1. Web site: 12 March 2021. Longtan Large Tourist Pond. Taoyuan Tourism. 2 June 2021.
2. Web site: Longtan Tourist Pond. Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 25 July 2018.
3. Web site: Longtan Pond . https://web.archive.org/web/20180725063249/https://www.travelking.com.tw/eng/tourguide/scenery784.html . 25 July 2018 . 25 July 2018 . TravelKing.