The Longluan Lake (traditional Chinese: 龍鑾潭; simplified Chinese: 龙銮潭; pinyin: Lóngluán Tán) is a lake in Kenting National Park, Hengchun Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan.

Longluan Lake
Longluan Lake
Location	Hengchun, Pingtung County, Taiwan
Coordinates	21°58′40.6″N 120°44′36.5″E
Type	lake
Native name	龍鑾潭  (Chinese)
Surface area	175 hectares (430 acres)
Average depth	3.5 meters (11 ft)

History

To solve the flooding problem around the lake area, the government built barriers on the eastern and northern sides of the lake where the elevations are relatively lower.

Geology

The lake lays in a low-laying area which is prone to flooding during rainy seasons.[1] With a span area of 175 hectares and an average depth of 3.5 meters, the lake is the biggest fresh water lake in Taiwan.[2] The lake is surrounded by various vegetation and it consists of various water animals, such as fishes and shrimps. During winter times, the lake area become the place for migratory birds.[1]

Architecture

The lake features the Longluan lake Natural Center located on the western edge of the lake. It exhibits information on birds ecology in Taiwan.[3]

See also

• Geography of Taiwan

References

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