Nature and waterfalls in Kaohsiung

This collection spans the diverse aquatic landscapes of Kaohsiung and the Central Mountain Range. It includes high-altitude alpine lakes like Jiaming Lake, situated at 3,310 meters, and the heart-shaped Tianchi in Yushan National Park. In Zuoying, the artificial Lotus Pond features traditional pagodas and temples. The list also highlights the wild Shisankeng Hot Spring in Baolai, known for its mineral crystals, and the multi-tiered waterfall systems of Maolin District, including Lover's Valley.

Nature and Waterfalls — Map

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A

Jiaming Lake

The Chiaming Lake is a lake in Haiduan Township, Taitung County, Taiwan. It is the second highest lake area in Taiwan.

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B

Lotus Lake

Lotus Pond is an artificial lake and popular tourist destination on the east side of Zuoying District in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

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Lotus Pond

Lotus Pond is an artificial lake and popular tourist destination on the east side of Zuoying District in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

D

Xiao pu bu

Small waterfall located in the mountainous terrain of the Maolin area.

E

Passion Valley Waterfall

Secluded waterfall in Maolin District, situated upstream from more frequented tourist sites.

F

Lover's Valley Waterfall

Five-tiered waterfall in Maolin District, accessible via a suspension bridge with designated viewing platforms.

G

Tian chi

Heart-shaped alpine lake located at 2,280 meters in Yushan National Park along the Southern Cross-Island Highway.

H

13keng wen quan

Remote wild hot spring in Baolai featuring high-temperature water and colorful mineral deposits on the surrounding cliffs.

I

Yong an bai jia xiu xian yu chang

Leisure fishing facility and pond located in the coastal Yongan District.

J

Ta fen chi

Alpine pond at an elevation of 2,648 meters, located along the Central Mountain Range's South Section 2 trekking route.

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