Chiaming Lake, Alpine lake in Haiduan, Taiwan.
Chiaming Lake sits at an elevation of 3,310 meters (10,860 feet) and stretches roughly 120 meters (390 feet) long by 80 meters (260 feet) wide. Its oval body of water rests in a basin surrounded by peaks in eastern Taiwan.
The lake formed during the last ice age through glacial movements. The ice carved out the basin that later filled with water and became the shape visitors see today.
The Bunun people call this lake Cidanuman Buan, which means Mirror of the Moon. The name refers to the way the water reflects the sky overhead, something visitors still see today.
The trail to the lake takes roughly six to eight hours and passes through forests and mountain terrain. Visitors should check weather conditions beforehand and apply for a permit before heading out.
This lake ranks as the second highest body of standing water in Taiwan. Its surface reflects the sky year-round, allowing visitors to see clear reflections on the water below.
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