Dream Lake Introduction
Dream Lake is located on the southeast slope of Qixing Mountain, at an elevation of about 860 meters. The cause of its formation is not clearly defined; it may be a volcanic crater lake, a depression filled with water due to fumaroles, or a result of volcanic subsidence. The lake is home to a rare aquatic fern known as Taiwan Water Plantain, which grows in one of the lowest latitudes in the world. This plant is extremely rare, and to protect this national treasure-level aquatic fern, Dream Lake has been designated as an ecological reserve. General tourists are prohibited from entering the lake area, but a platform has been set up nearby for sightseeing. There is little rainfall in autumn and winter, and the lake surface often dries up, while in spring and summer, it rains frequently. After the rainy season or heavy rain, the lake water overflows. When mist envelops the area, the lake color, mountain reflections, and fog create a dreamlike scenery. Route: From Yangmingshan Bus Terminal -> Visitor Center -> Lengshuikeng Station → Dream Lake → Qixing Park → Visitor Center Station. Distance: After reaching the Visitor Center, take bus No. 108 to Lengshuikeng Station. The route from Dream Lake to Qixing Park back to the Visitor Center is approximately 3.1 kilometers. Walking time: About 110 minutes. Road conditions: The path from Lengshuikeng Station to Dream Lake is a steep uphill, while from Dream Lake to the Visitor Center is a steep downhill. Features along the way: Dream Lake is an ecological reserve and the habitat for the national treasure-level Taiwan Water Plantain and various aquatic plants. The chorus of frogs, insects, and birds resonates in the misty lake, highlighting the beauty of nature's rhythm in the tranquility. Qixing Park offers gazebos and corridors, where on clear days, visitors can enjoy great views of the lush vegetation on the slopes of Qixing Mountain or overlook the landscape of Taipei City, Shamao Mountain, or the distant Xueshan Mountain Range.
