Ermei Lake Introduction
Located at the junction of Fuxing Village and Huguang Village in Emei Township, Hsinchu County, Emei Lake offers a wide and beautiful view of the lake and mountains. It is also the first reservoir in Taiwan designed and constructed by locals - Dapu Reservoir. This scenic spot is rich in natural resources and cultural atmosphere. To facilitate transportation for nearby residents, five suspension bridges were built crossing Emei Lake, although today only one bridge, Ximaopu Suspension Bridge, remains, connecting Shierliao Leisure Park and Fuxing Old Street. The bridge tower decorated with tung blossoms and the ability to admire the stunning views of Emei Lake from the bridge have made it one of the most representative sights of Emei Lake and a must-visit spot for travelers. Entering the trails to deeply experience the beauty of Emei Lake, visitors can overlook the lake from the suspension bridge, or stroll along the lakeside trail to quietly appreciate the ecology of water birds such as egrets and night herons. The blooming of the yellow-flowered tabebuia from March to April and the sight of cormorants migrating in autumn and winter are especially beautiful. As a gesture of gratitude to the local gentleman, Mr. Yu Jinkui, for his assistance in the trail construction, there is a section called "Mr. Yu's Bridge" along the way. Exploring More Nearby Attractions, there are many attractions around Emei Lake worth savoring, including the Maitreya Buddha in the Cultural World of Nature, Fuxing Old Street which retains the traces of past tea production, as well as Shierliao Leisure Agricultural Area and Shierliao Hiking Trail, all of which are worthwhile spots to visit after Emei Lake.
