Zengwen Reservoir & Dapu Lakeside Old Street, Dapu, Chiayi

About this place

Zengwen Reservoir, Dapu Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan. Holding the largest water storage capacity in Taiwan across scenic river valleys of Chiayi and Tainan, Zengwen Reservoir boasts emerald green waters surrounded by emerald mountain ridges. Sightseeing boat tours take visitors to watch black-shouldered kites soar overhead and visit Wild Boar Island to hear classical opera. In Dapu Old Street, travelers feast on colossal Dapu fish head casserole with bighead carp, braised reservoir fish with bamboo shoots, and hand-rubbed mountain aiyu jelly.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Expansive Reservoir Cruise & Wild Boar Island: Sail tranquil emerald waters to witness majestic birds of prey and island boars.

▸ Signature Dapu Fish Head Stew with Fresh Bighead Carp: Share bubbling cauldrons of fried fish head in rich broth with cabbage and tofu.

▸ Tranquil Siraya Ecological Trails & Wild Aiyu: Unwind in pristine lakeside gardens and taste refreshing hand-rubbed mountain jelly.