Mingde Reservoir Scenic Area Introduction
Mingde Reservoir is a dam built across the Shitan River, creating a canyon surrounded by mountains, with a vast expanse of clear lake water reflecting the hills. The scenery is lush and beautiful, making it a famous tourist attraction in Miaoli. In the lake of Mingde Reservoir lies Rixin Island, which is 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 stunning views of the lake and the surrounding mountains, especially when mist surrounds the lake, creating a dreamlike landscape resembling an ink wash painting. On the island of Mingde Reservoir, there is a famous century-old temple, Yongchun Temple. Built in 1847, Yongchun Temple was originally named "Haitang Temple" and was renamed "Yongchun Temple" in the tenth year of the Xianfeng era (1860). From the platform in front of the temple, visitors can overlook the Minghu Su Causeway. Following the path beside the temple leads to the Minghu Su Causeway Trail, which is approximately 400 meters long. The trail is flanked by various plant ecosystems, such as dawn redwoods, weeping willows, and mountain cherry trees, and the picturesque scenery often attracts many tourists to spend their afternoons here.
