Xuwu Flood Detention Pond Introduction
The Xuwu Flood Control Pond is known as the "Yunlin version of Sun Moon Lake" and is located in Kouhu, Yunlin. Although it lacks the picturesque mountain and water scenery of Sun Moon Lake, it boasts rich wetland ecological landscapes. Originally, it was a sugarcane grove of the Taiwan Sugar Corporation. After a typhoon brought seawater backflow, the area became waterlogged for years, transforming the original forest into the lake we see today. The tranquil Xuwu Flood Control Pond is divided into the North Pond and South Pond, and there are cycling paths along the lake that allow visitors to comfortably explore its hidden beauty. The park features several observation platforms and pavilions for tourists to rest, as well as ecological islands standing in the lake and floating docks that offer unobstructed views, making it a popular spot for photos. The Xuwu Flood Control Pond not only serves the purpose of flood prevention but also showcases stunning lakeside vistas. Its abundant ecological resources make it a birdwatching paradise and an excellent location for local residents to ride bicycles, jog, walk, and enjoy the lake.
