Longtan Lake or Longtan Tourist Pond (traditional Chinese: 龍潭大池; simplified Chinese: 龙潭大池; 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.
Longtan Lake | |
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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) |
The lake was originally built for irrigation.[1] After the construction of a temple nearby and the suspension bridge, the lake turned into a major tourist attraction in 1971.[2]
The lake spans over an area of 18 hectares. It consists of a bicycle trail, kiddy pool, children playground, lookout point, walking trail, memorial hall, water plant area, outdoor fitness facility and several pavilions.[3]
The lake is the venue for the annual dragon boat race.[3]
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