Jiaming Lake Introduction
Located on the southern cross-island highway, on the eastern side of Xiangyang Mountain, Jiamei Lake is a high mountain lake about 7 kilometers in a straight line. It is praised as the "blue sapphire lost by the emperor in the human world" and "the tears of angels." Surrounded by lush green forest vegetation, the clear lake surface reflects the deep blue sky, making it an enchanting and tranquil paradise. Jiamei Lake, situated above Xiangyang, is the second highest high mountain lake in Taiwan, second only to the Cui Pond of Xueshan. The lake is oval-shaped, approximately 120 meters long, 80 meters wide, and about 6 meters deep, with an altitude of approximately 3,310 meters. Before heading to Jiamei Lake, it is necessary to register for climbing at the Xiangyang Police Station within the Xiangyang National Forest Recreation Area to ensure safety. After exiting the Xiangyang Forest Recreation Area, the route will pass through the Jiamei Lake trailhead, Xiangyang Mountain Lodge, Heishui Pond, Yushan Juniper, Xiangyang Big Collapse Wall, Xiangyang Mountain, Jiamei Lake intersection, Xiangyang Mountain triangulation point, Yushan Rhododendron, Sancha Mountain, Xiangyang Mountain fork, Sancha Mountain, Jiamei Lake fork, Sancha Mountain triangulation point, Sancha Mountain, Jiamei Lake, Xinkang Mountain fork, and finally reach Jiamei Lake. This climbing journey takes approximately three days, and the Xiangyang Mountain Lodge, Jiamei Lake Mountain Lodge, and Jiamei Lake campsite are places to stay on the mountain. As the altitude increases along the way, the mixed coniferous and broadleaf forest changes to coniferous forest, and the coniferous forest transitions to alpine meadows. At night, the starry sky is magnificent, with ever-changing and stunning scenery. The vast meadow stretches endlessly, and Jiamei Lake resembles a dazzling blue sapphire embedded in an endless green velvet, radiant and captivating. The forests and meadows near Jiamei Lake are also habitats for Formosan sika deer, and with some luck, you might have the opportunity to get up close and playful with them. Despite the challenging journey and physical exertion, the breathtaking scenery remains irresistible.
