Cheng Ching Lake
Cheng Ching Lake is the largest lake in Kaohsiung, and its scenery rivals that of Hangzhou's West Lake. Its famous highlights are the “Three Bridges,…
Cheng Ching Lake, Kaohsiung · 阿道 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Admission
- NT$100
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2719. Open in Google Maps
About Cheng Ching Lake
Cheng Ching Lake is the largest lake in Kaohsiung, and its scenery rivals that of Hangzhou's West Lake. Its famous highlights are the “Three Bridges, Six Victories and Eight Scenes.” An island in the lake holds the Zhongxing Tower; climb the spiral staircase inside to the top for a panoramic view of Cheng Ching Lake.
Tips from the guidebook
- Three Bridges, Six Victories, Eight Scenes: The Three Bridges are the Nine-Turn Bridge, the Magpie Bridge and the Suspension Bridge. The Six Victories are Freedom Pavilion, Gengshang Terrace, Fengyuan Pavilion, Baihua Ridge, Fuguo Island and Qianshu Grove. The Eight Scenes are Plum Ridge Spring Dawn, Moonlight on the Winding Bridge, Watching Lotus from Willow Bank, Gazing at the Sea from the Hill, Birdsong in Deep Trees, Mountain and Lake Auspicious Air, Panoramic View from Three Pavilions, and Gold Rising over Penglai Isle.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Cheng Ching Lake cost?
Admission to Cheng Ching Lake is NT$100, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
How long should I spend at Cheng Ching Lake?
Plan on 1–2 hours for Cheng Ching Lake.
Where is Cheng Ching Lake?
Cheng Ching Lake is in Kaohsiung, Taiwan Region, in the South China of China. Niaosong Township, on the border of Kaohsiung County and Kaohsiung City
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