Chengcing Lake
澄清湖
Kaohsiung’s largest lake and reservoir, with the Nine-Turn Bridge, Zhongxing Tower and a lakeside loop path as classic sights; often called “Taiwan’s West Lake.”
Chengcing Lake is in Niaosong District. It was originally an industrial water reservoir built during the Japanese occupation period. With a surface area of about 100 hectares, it is Kaohsiung’s largest lake and is known as the “West Lake of Taiwan.” Classic sights include the Nine-Turn Bridge crossing the lake, Zhongxing Tower for views from above, the Marine Wonders Park by the shore and a lakeside bike path. Admission is about NT$100 (confirm on site), and cycling around the lake takes about 1.5 hours. Getting there: a taxi from Weiwuying or Fengshan station takes about 15 minutes, and buses also serve the lake.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Science and Technology Museum
- Fengyi Academy
- Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying)
- Dadong Arts Center
- Ruifeng Night Market
- Liuhe Night Market
- Formosa Boulevard Station Dome of Light
- Dragon and Tiger Pagodas