Shimen Reservoir Introduction
Shimen Reservoir was once the largest reservoir in the Far East and is currently one of the important reservoirs in northern Taiwan. With its beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains throughout the year, Shimen Reservoir connects to more than a dozen tourist attractions. The park features large areas of green trees, bicycle paths, and lake cruises, providing visitors with diverse leisure activities. Popular attractions within the park include the dam, spillway, lakeside pier, Xizhou Park, Maple Forest Park, and Nanyuan Ecological Park. Shimen Reservoir is also a great place for flower viewing. In winter, the maple leaves turn golden, and the plum blossoms create a snowy white sea of flowers, captivating visitors. During spring, peach blossoms, cherry blossoms, and azaleas compete for beauty. Each rainy season, when the dam releases water, the spectacle is impressive and attracts many tourists. Shimen Reservoir also has Shimen Dam Pier and Amuping Pier, where visitors can take boat tours around the lake and enjoy stunning views of the reservoir. Shimen live fish is the most famous local delicacy, with each restaurant offering different signature dishes, with methods of preparation reaching nearly 200 varieties.
