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The Jinshi Lake (Golden Lion Lake, Chinese: 金獅湖; pinyin: Jīnshī Hú) is a lake in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Jinshi Lake
Jinshi Lake
Location	Sanmin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates	22°39′59.8″N 120°19′33.2″E
Type	lake
Native name	金獅湖  (Chinese)
Primary inflows	Dingjin Canal
Primary outflows	Love River, Taiwan Strait
Surface area	11 hectares (27 acres)

History

The lake used to be known as Dapi Lake. However, due to its location next to Mount Shi (Chinese: 獅山), the lake is called Jinshi Lake.[1]

Geology

The water source of the lake comes from Dingjin Canal at the east side of the freeway and the lake water flows into Port of Kaohsiung through the escape canal and the Love River. The lake covers an area of around 11 hectares. The total area of the land surrounding the lake is around 14 hectares.[2]

Transportation

The lake is accessible by bus from Kaohsiung Arena Station of Kaohsiung MRT.[2]

See also

• Geography of Taiwan
• List of lakes of Taiwan

References

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