Lotus Lake

The next best lake to visit in Taiwan is Lotus Lake. The Lotus Pond, commonly known as the Lotus Lake, is situated on the eastern side of Kaohsiung's Zuoying District. It was initially built as an artificial reservoir, and it was finished in 1951. The several temples that surround the lake, notably the Spring and Autumn Pavilions and the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, are what give it its distinctiveness. To keep spirits away, there is a crooked bridge as well. Ghosts are only able to move straight forward. It extends over 42 hectares and is the largest "pond" in the world. It is one of Taiwan's largest artificial lakes, though not the biggest, that distinction belongs to Sun Moon Lake. It would take hours to travel the entire network of pathways and bicycle lanes that surround the lake. The people enjoy this practice and like to partake in it in the late afternoon when the sun is at its lowest.

It has a sizable body of water and numerous beautiful piers leading to pagodas and temples. The lake, which derives its moniker from the abundance of lotus and lily pads in the water, is surrounded by a number of roadways that look like temples. The pond is very popular with people who wish to do just that, despite the fact that it's not quite the kind of place that tourists would expect to sit outside and watch the dawn. If the sky is just right, it offers a magnificent perspective and some very incredible photo opportunities. There will be a large number of people on the trails that encircle the pond if tourists arrive here at 5 a.m. on any given morning.

More than 20 different bird species can be found in Lotus Pond. Sunbirds, common coots, small egrets, white wagtails, common moorhens, and pied kingfishers are a few of them. Just enough trees surround the lake's edge to offer the perfect shade from the blazing heat. On that topic, it's an ideal spot to watch the sunset, which happens over two twin temples every day and is a beautiful sight.

Location: Eastern Kaohsiung's Zuoying District