Zengwen Reservoir Introduction
The Zengwen Reservoir is the largest reservoir in Taiwan, located within the boundaries of Chiayi County. The watershed area and the surrounding Dapu Township scenic area are integrated, especially at the Dapu Bridge situated upstream of the Zengwen River along Taiwan Route 3, where visitors can overlook the magnificent Zengwen River Valley. Traveling south along Taiwan Route 3, attractions include Lover's Park, Audona Mountain Resort, and Shanzhudao, among others. Scenic pavilions are available for viewing the majestic Ba Mountain and the beautiful scenery of Zengwen Reservoir, and tourists can also take sightseeing boats to explore the layered hills and breathtaking blue waves of the area. In recent years, it has gradually become one of the important recreational scenic areas in the Chiayi region. The observation tower at Zengwen Reservoir is high and offers an unobstructed view of the lake's scenery. Adjacent to it is a data center equipped with multimedia videos and images, introducing the various facilities of Zengwen Reservoir and providing travel information and explanations of the scenic area's ecological environment, making the journey to Zengwen more informative and interesting. On the other end of the reservoir, within Tainan City, the Zengwen Youth Activity Center is a pure white European-style building that forms a uniquely styled “Zengwen Eye,” becoming a recognized new landmark of Zengwen Reservoir. The dam of the reservoir is 133 meters high and approximately 400 meters long. From the top of the dam, visitors can gaze upon the beautiful landscape of green mountains and clear waters, which is truly refreshing. The scenic spots and special locations within the reservoir include: 1. Zengwen Youth Activity Center 2. Bird Palace Garden 3. Southern Water Resources Bureau Office Area 4. Eastern Camping Recreation Area 5. Streamside Recreation Area 6. Dam Scenic Area 7. Zengwen Hero Slope Hiking Trail 8. Lakeside Trail
