Shihmen Reservoir > Scenic Spot Search > Tourism Administration, Republic of China (Taiwan)

Shihmen Reservoir is the biggest reservoir among far eastern countries. The scenery of the lake and mountains surrounding it is poetic and spectacular all year round. It is also a good place to go on holidays. Shihmen Reservoir is connected to more than ten outside tourist sites. There are bicycles tracks and lake cruises.

The reservoir has many different functions such as generating power, watering agricultural plants, preventing floods, offering drinking water and sightseeing. Shihmen reservoir is also a good place to watch the maple leaves. In winter, people are able to see the golden maple leaves everywhere. The plum blossoms are always beautiful as well. The white blossoms always catch people's eyes.

By the time spring comes, the peach blossoms, cherry blossoms and azaleas seem like they are having a beauty contest. Their beauty is appealing. Whenever the rainy season comes, the spectacular view of floodwater being released always attracts many visitors.

Travel Information

（Traffic information is subject to change. Please check with the transportation station before departure.）

Transportation：

Nat'l Fwy 1 → Exit at the Pingzhen System Interchange → Prov. Hwy 66 → Exit at the Daxi Top Inetrchange → Tao 64 County Rd. → Prov. Hwy 3B → Prov. Hwy 4 → Sec. 5, Kangzhuang Rd. → Huanhu Rd.
Nat'l Fwy 3 → Exit at the Longtan Inetrchange → County Hwy 113B → County Hwy 113 → Prov. Hwy 3B → Prov. Hwy 4 → Sec. 5, Kangzhuang Rd. → Huanhu Rd.

Public：

Take TRA to Zhongli Station, transfer Shimen Reservoir Route 503 (Only available during weekends and national holidays) to Shihmen Station (Dam Top) stop.
Take TRA to Zhongli Station, transfer Taoyuan Bus (bound for Shihmen Reservoir) to Shihmen Station stop.

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