Chenggong Reservoir, reservoir in Huxi, Penghu, Taiwan
Chenggong Reservoir is a water storage facility on Penghu Island, in the Huxi district of Taiwan. It is the largest and oldest reservoir in Penghu County and supplies water to nearby towns and farmland.
Construction began in October 1972 and was completed by December 1973 to address the chronic water shortages on Penghu Island. Since then, the reservoir has remained the main pillar of the island's water supply, especially during dry periods.
The reservoir's name comes from the local village of Chenggong and appears in different spellings that reflect regional pronunciation. Today it serves as a gathering place where residents walk along the shore and observe migratory birds, especially geese that arrive during certain seasons.
The reservoir sits in a quiet part of Penghu and can be reached via paths that are also used for walking and occasional cycling. Since it is an active working facility, visitors should stay on marked paths and keep away from the dam structure.
During certain seasons, migratory birds including geese stop to rest on the water, making the site a natural spot for bird watching. Herons, ducks, frogs, and insects have also settled along the banks, forming a small living community around the water.
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