Emei Lake
峨眉湖
A lake formed by Dapu Reservoir, with a towering bronze Maitreya Buddha statue, a loop path, and a suspension bridge on its shore. It pairs well with Beipu for a day trip.
Emei Lake was originally called Dapu Reservoir. It lies in Emei Township, Hsinchu County, and was completed in 1960. The lake is long and narrow, surrounded by green hills. On the lakeshore, the Tian'en Maitreya Buddha Temple houses a giant bronze Maitreya Buddha statue, the most prominent landmark nearby. Along the lake are the Ximaopu Suspension Bridge and a loop path for walking around the lake. The lake area is free to enter, and the temple's opening hours should be checked on site. It is about 10 minutes' drive from Beipu Old Street and is often combined with Beipu and Green World Ecological Farm as a day trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Nanzhuang Old Street (Osmanthus Lane)
- Beipu Old Street
- Green World Ecological Farm
- Qingcao Lake & Lingyin Monastery
- Eighteen Peaks Mountain
- Hsinchu Zoo
- Hsinchu City Glass Museum
- Hsinchu Railway Station