Mingde Reservoir Scenic Area Introduction
Mingde Reservoir is a dam built across the Shitan Stream, which cuts through the Bajiaoling mountain range, forming a canyon. Surrounded by mountains, the vast and clear lake reflects the hills, creating a picturesque scenery of emerald beauty. It is a famous tourist attraction in Miaoli. Located in the lake of Mingde Reservoir is Rixin Island, surrounded by the lake on all sides, with transportation provided by the No. 1 City Bridge and No. 2 Suspension Bridge. Walking on the suspension bridge offers a view of the lake surface and the beauty of the surrounding mountains and fields, especially when mist envelops the lake, creating an ethereal landscape where the mountain colors and the lake's surface resemble a watercolor painting. On the small island of Mingde Reservoir, there is also a famous century-old temple, Yongchun Temple. Built in 1847, it was originally named Haitang Temple and was renamed Yongchun Temple in the tenth year of the Xianfeng era (1860). The platform in front of the temple offers views of Ming Lake Su Causeway. Walking along the path next to the temple leads to the Ming Lake Su Causeway Trail, which is approximately 400 meters long. Various plants thrive along the trail, including Metasequoia, willow trees, and mountain cherry blossoms, creating beautiful scenery that often attracts many visitors to spend their afternoons here.
