Meihua Lake
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The Meihua Lake (Chinese: 梅花湖; pinyin: Méihuā Hú) is a lake in Dongshan Township, Yilan County, Taiwan.
Name
Meihua means plum blossom because of its resemblance to a plum flower with five pedals.
History
The lake was originally named Dapi Lake. In 1970s, President Chiang Ching-kuo visited the area and was impressed by its beauty, hence naming it Meihua Lake.[1]
Geography
There is a small island sits at the center of the lake with a suspension bridge connecting to the circular trail.
Features
The lake has a cycling trail around its perimeter.
See also
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References
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