Longtan Lake
| Longtan Lake | |
|---|---|
| 龍潭大池 (Chinese) | |
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  Longtan Lake Taiwan | |
| Location | Longtan, Taoyuan City, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 24°51′42.6″N 121°12′36.7″E / 24.861833°N 121.210194°E |
| Type | Lake |
| Surface area | 18 hectares (44 acres) |
Longtan Lake or Longtan Tourist Pond (traditional Chinese: 龍潭大池; simplified Chinese: 龙潭大池; pinyin: Lóngtán Dàchí) 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
References
- ^ "Longtan Large Tourist Pond". Taoyuan Tourism. 12 March 2021. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ "Longtan Tourist Pond". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- ^ a b "Longtan Pond". TravelKing. Archived from the original on 25 July 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2018.