Dongyong Reservoir, reservoir in Lienchiang, Taiwan
Dongyong Reservoir sits on Dongyin, an island off Taiwan's northern edge, as part of a small coastal settlement. The water is calm and surrounded by green landscape, with open skies and the sea nearby.
Dongyin began as a fishing village and later became a strategic military outpost before transforming into a visitor destination. The layering of old military sites, traditional buildings, and newer structures tells this story of change.
The village keeps its fishing heritage alive through visible details: old boats, fishing gear, and fish-shaped shop signs mark the streets. Local dishes like red yeast chicken soup and Keiguang cake show how the sea shapes daily life here.
The water here is calm and easy to access, making it a relaxing place to explore around the shore. Local restaurants nearby serve fresh fish dishes, and you can walk easily through the village to see old boats and fishing gear.
The island hosts a military obstacle race, the only one of its kind in Taiwan, that runs through historic tunnels and old fortifications from its strategic past. This event blends sport with local history in a way found nowhere else on the island.
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