The Changpi Lake () is a lake in
Sanxing Township
Sanxing Township (), also spelled Sanshing Township, is a rural township in the western part of Yilan County, Taiwan.
Geography
It has an area of 144.22 km2 and estimate population of 21, 503 people as of 2014.
Administrative divisions
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Yilan County,
Taiwan
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History
The lake used to be cavalry stable area for the
Imperial Japanese Army
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during the
Japanese rule of Taiwan
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Geography
Changpi Lake is located at an altitude of about 190 meters. The major land forms around the land include the subtropical forest that surrounds it. The lake has water all year round but it changes levels according to the seasons. The lake area is equipped with various recreational facilities such as camping area, barbecue area, playground, trails etc.
See also
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Geography of Taiwan
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References
Lakes of Yilan County, Taiwan
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