Meihua Lake Explained

Meihua Lake
Location:Dongshan, Yilan County, Taiwan
Type:lake
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The Meihua Lake or Plum Blossom Lake is a lake in Dongshan Township, Yilan County, Taiwan.[1]

Name

Meihua means plum blossom because of its resemblance to a plum flower with five petals.

History

The lake was originally named Dapi Lake. In 1970s, President Chiang Ching-kuo visited the area and was impressed by its beauty, hence naming it Meihua Lake.

Geography

There is a small island sits at the center of the lake with a suspension bridge connecting to the circular trail. The lake also has a cycling trail around its perimeter.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 28 September 2017. Plum Blossom Lake (Meihua Lake)梅花湖. Yilan Tourism. 1 December 2020.