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Jinshi Lake

Coordinates: 22°39′59.8″N 120°19′33.2″E / 22.666611°N 120.325889°E / 22.666611; 120.325889
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Jinshi Lake
金獅湖 (Chinese)
Jinshi Lake is located in Kaohsiung
Jinshi Lake
Jinshi Lake
LocationSanmin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates22°39′59.8″N 120°19′33.2″E / 22.666611°N 120.325889°E / 22.666611; 120.325889
Typelake
Primary inflowsDingjin Canal
Primary outflowsLove River, Taiwan Strait
Surface area11 hectares (27 acres)

The Jinshi Lake (Golden Lion Lake, Chinese: 金獅湖; pinyin: Jīnshī Hú) is a lake in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

History

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The lake used to be known as Dapi Lake. However, due to its location next to Mount Shi (Chinese: 獅山), the lake is called Jinshi Lake.[1]

Geology

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The water source of the lake comes from Dingjin Canal at the east side of the freeway and the lake water flows into Port of Kaohsiung through the escape canal and the Love River. The lake covers an area of around 11 hectares. The total area of the land surrounding the lake is around 14 hectares.[2]

Transportation

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The lake is accessible by bus from Kaohsiung Arena Station of Kaohsiung MRT.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Jinshi (Golden Lion) Lake Scenic Park". Kaohsiung Travel. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Jinshi Lake". Taiwan, the Heart of Asia. 5 August 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.