Longtan Lake
Longtan Lake or Longtan Tourist Pond (Chinese: 龍潭大池; 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.[1]
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| Location | Longtan, Taoyuan City, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 24°51′42.6″N 121°12′36.7″E |
| Type | Lake |
| Native name | 龍潭大池 (Chinese) |
| Surface area | 18 hectares (44 acres) |
History
The lake was originally built for irrigation. After the construction of a temple nearby and the suspension bridge, the lake turned into a major tourist attractions in 1971.[2]
Geology
The lake spans over an area of 18 hectares.[3]
Activities
The lake is the venue for the annual dragon boat race.[3]
Facilities
The lake consists of bicycle trail, kiddy pool, children playground, lookout point, walking trail, memorial hall, water plant area, outdoor fitness facility and several pavilions.[3]
See also
References
- "Longtan Large Tourist Pond". Taoyuan Tourism.
- "Longtan Tourist Pond". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
- "Longtan Pond". TravelKing. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
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