Chengcing Lake
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Chengcing Lake also known as the Cheng Ching Lake, Dabei Lake (大貝湖), or Toapi Lake in Taiwanese
, is an artificial lake
located in the Niaosong District of Kaohsiung City, not far from downtown Kaohsiung and the major suburban district of Fengshan. The lake is a source of the water supply network and a tourist area of the Kaohsiung region.
of Chiang Kai-shek
, the former president and military leader of Republic of China
, is located in the park. Around the lake shore, Chiang also established an underground military headquarters, which has been adapted into a public aquarium
, the Cheng Ching Lake Exotic Marine Life Museum. It was originally built as an underground tunnel in 1961, as protection against a nuclear attack.
The Bridge of Nine Turns across the lake was built in 1960. It is 230 meters in length by 2.5 meters wide, including nine right-angled turns.
The restored Jhongsing Pagoda the lake area's tallest structure, standing 43 meters high, with good views from the top, which can be reached via winding stairs.
After Mainland China
fell under the control of the Chinese Communist Party in 1949, General Huang Chieh
led 30,000 Republic of China
Army soldiers to Vietnam and they were stationed at Phu Quoc Island. Later, the army moved to Taiwan
in June, 1953. There is currently a small island in Chengcing Lake that was contsructed in November 1955 and named Phu Quoc Island (富國島) in memory of the fleeing Chinese soldiers in 1949.
Min Nan
The Southern Min languages, or Min Nan , are a family of Chinese languages spoken in southern Fujian, eastern Guangdong, Hainan, Taiwan, and southern Zhejiang provinces of China, and by descendants of emigrants from these areas in diaspora....
, is an artificial lake
Lake
A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...
located in the Niaosong District of Kaohsiung City, not far from downtown Kaohsiung and the major suburban district of Fengshan. The lake is a source of the water supply network and a tourist area of the Kaohsiung region.
Park and aquarium
A portion of the lake with its shore is administrated as a gated park. A chateauChâteau
A château is a manor house or residence of the lord of the manor or a country house of nobility or gentry, with or without fortifications, originally—and still most frequently—in French-speaking regions...
of Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang Kai-shek
Chiang Kai-shek was a political and military leader of 20th century China. He is known as Jiǎng Jièshí or Jiǎng Zhōngzhèng in Mandarin....
, the former president and military leader of Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
, is located in the park. Around the lake shore, Chiang also established an underground military headquarters, which has been adapted into a public aquarium
Public aquarium
A public aquarium is the aquatic counterpart of a zoo, housing living aquatic species for viewing. Most public aquariums feature tanks larger than those kept by home aquarists, as well as smaller tanks. Since the first public aquariums were built in the mid-19th century, they have become popular...
, the Cheng Ching Lake Exotic Marine Life Museum. It was originally built as an underground tunnel in 1961, as protection against a nuclear attack.
The Bridge of Nine Turns across the lake was built in 1960. It is 230 meters in length by 2.5 meters wide, including nine right-angled turns.
The restored Jhongsing Pagoda the lake area's tallest structure, standing 43 meters high, with good views from the top, which can be reached via winding stairs.
After Mainland China
Mainland China
Mainland China, the Chinese mainland or simply the mainland, is a geopolitical term that refers to the area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China . According to the Taipei-based Mainland Affairs Council, the term excludes the PRC Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and...
fell under the control of the Chinese Communist Party in 1949, General Huang Chieh
Huang Chieh
Huang Chieh was a KMT general from Hunan.After Mainland China fell under the control of the Chinese Communist Party in 1949, General Huang Chieh led 30,000 Republic of China Army soldiers to Vietnam and they were stationed at Phu Quoc Island. Later, the army moved to Taiwan in June 1953...
led 30,000 Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
Army soldiers to Vietnam and they were stationed at Phu Quoc Island. Later, the army moved to Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
in June, 1953. There is currently a small island in Chengcing Lake that was contsructed in November 1955 and named Phu Quoc Island (富國島) in memory of the fleeing Chinese soldiers in 1949.
See also
- Kaohsiung Grand HotelKaohsiung Grand HotelThe Kaohsiung Grand Hotel is located in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Republic of China. The hotel was established in 1957 near Kaohsiung and in 1971 was moved to its present location. It is located 30 minutes from the airport and is next to the Chengching Lake. The Grand Hotel is a sister hotel of the main...
- Chengcing Lake Baseball Field
- Guesthouses of Chiang Kai-shekGuesthouses of Chiang Kai-shekThe Guesthouses of Chiang Kai-shek were built in order for former President of the Republic of China Chiang Kai-shek to have places to stay while travelling on inspection tours and holidays. According to current Republic of China statistics, there are 30 Guesthouses on Taiwan which were used by...