Chengcing Lake Lake

Address: Chengcing Lake (青山濾池 / 澄清湖), Kaohsiung (Takao), Taiwan - roughly 6 km east of downtown Kaohsiung

Hours: Park areas typically open from sunrise to sunset; specific attractions may have separate hours

Admission: Free to enter public park areas; specific attractions (boat rentals, food vendors) priced locally

Chengcing Lake (Cheng Ching Lake) is a large artificial lake and public park in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, and stands as one of the city’s principal urban green spaces. It is a multi-use recreational area centred on an expansive reservoir and landscaped grounds.

The park area offers paved walking paths, cycling routes and lakeside promenades around the water, plus boat rental and picnic areas. Several temples, pavilions and small islands are sited around the lake, providing multiple short circuits for strolls and photography.

The lake and surrounding park were developed in the mid-20th century to serve both as a water reservoir and a recreational public space, and have been managed as a municipal park since then. Facilities and shoreline landscaping have been expanded and maintained by local authorities over time.

The site sits in the Niaosong District of Kaohsiung City in southern Taiwan, within the metropolitan area of Kaohsiung and easily reached from the city by road or local transit.

Take Kaohsiung MRT to Formosa Boulevard and transfer to a local bus (routes vary) toward Chengcing Lake, or take a taxi for a straightforward 15-25 minute drive from central Kaohsiung. There is parking near the main entrance if driving.

• Walk the rim trail around the lake for the best panoramic views of Kaohsiung and the surrounding hills.
• Rent a paddle boat near the island in the lake for a low-effort way to see the Chinese-style pavilions from the water.
• Visit early evening to catch local families and tai chi groups-Chengcing Lake is a social space as much as a scenic one.