Agongdian Reservoir Introduction
Kaohsiung, an established scenic area, has a serene environment that attracts tourists every holiday, maintaining its popularity over the years. The Agongdian Reservoir is located at the upper and middle reaches of the Agongdian Creek in Yanchao and Tianliao Districts of Kaohsiung City. Construction began during the Japanese colonial period, making it the longest-in-construction and first multi-purpose reservoir completed in Taiwan. Its natural lakeside scenery and tranquil environment lend the functional reservoir a charming tourist appeal. The Agongdian Reservoir boasts the first lakeside bicycle path in Taiwan, stretching 10 kilometers, connecting two suspension bridges and ten scenic spots: Rising Sun and Penglai, Lotus Pond and Morning Breeze, Reflection on Gangshan, Evening Glow on Longqi, Dragon Mouth Gulping Spring, Water Glimmering While Fishing for the Moon, Misty Rainbow Bridge, Bamboo Forest Accompanying Riders, Tree Shadows and Fruity Aroma, Morning Bell and Evening Drum. Whether enjoying a breezy bicycle ride or strolling along the lakeside, visitors can appreciate the stunning views. The Agongdian Bicycle Path, located at the junction of Yanchao, Gangshan, and Tianliao districts, is beautiful like a paradise on earth. Established in 2010, it is the first lakeside bicycle path in Taiwan, with its well-paved track flanked by native Taiwanese flora and flowering shrubs, creating a tree-lined avenue featuring multiple viewing platforms and bike rental stations, linking to major attractions like Misty Rainbow Bridge, Water Glimmering While Fishing for the Moon, and Dragon Mouth Gulping Spring, making for an incredibly pleasant cycling experience. The straight and spacious 2.38-kilometer Longqi Path not only offers sunset views but also serves as a venue for cyclists to practice straight sprints. Next to the reservoir, there are historical house clusters for those who appreciate nostalgia, making it very suitable for families to enjoy an intellectual biking journey. The Agongdian Forest Park, located near the spillway of the Agongdian Reservoir, covers approximately 9.3 hectares and is planned with forest trails, ecological ponds, parking lots, and children's play facilities. It channels water to an ecological pond under the rain tree, with wetland plants like irises and wild ginger planted along the water channels, successfully creating a complete ecological chain that attracts frogs, dragonflies, and water birds to settle here. Additionally, space under the ironwood forest is used to plant nectar plants like Murraya paniculata, creating a butterfly garden and utilizing ecological restoration methods for firefly rehabilitation. Visiting the forest park allows one to relax and enjoy the phytoncides of nature while deeply experiencing the rich biodiversity of the natural ecology, something urban parks cannot offer.
