Kowloon Peninsula Big Platform Introduction
The terrain in this area is flat, allowing for the installation of a water platform that serves as an outdoor small performance space. The platform features a wave-like design, symbolizing the posture of the nine dragons soaring. To enhance the water experience, a perforated lattice design is employed around the curved edge for a water-friendly platform, allowing close proximity to the waves and coolness of the water surface during high water levels. Standing here, one can not only enjoy the floating fields on the water, but also gaze at the distant landmarks including the Ci'en Pagoda, Qingshan, and Erlong Mountain ranges. Located above the large platform at Jiulongkou is Jiulongkou itself, which is the junction to enter the Shuishe area of Sun Moon Lake or to head to the intersection towards Ita Thao. Sun Moon Lake was once known as "Dragon Lake," as geographical surveyors believed that the peninsulas extending from the surrounding mountains into the lake resemble live dragons diving into the water. In the center of the lake lies Lalu Island, originally named "Zhu Island," leading to the description of "Nine Dragons Playing with Pearls." The lakeside also features many dragon-related place names, such as Longling, Qingshan, and Erlong Mountain, and the area on Taiwan Highway 21 entering the Sun Moon Lake area is thus named Jiulongkou.
