Hidden Reservoir Gem & Urban Green Lung: Agongdian Forest Ecological Park

By MOOK Travel Christopher | Compiled Report

Located in Kaohsiung City, Agongdian Reservoir primarily collects water from the Wanglai River and Zhuoshui River, both tributaries of the upper Agongdian River. Built at the foot of Xiaogangshan Mountain, the reservoir boasts a vast surface area—during the dry season, sandbars emerge like islands, while in the rainy season, rippling waters stretch dynamically, presenting a magnificent sight. It is a key tourist attraction in the Gangshan and Yanchao areas. To enhance the recreational quality of Agongdian Reservoir and develop surrounding tourism, the Kaohsiung City Government first renovated the approximately 8-kilometer cycling path. Later, it transformed 9.3 hectares of idle land near the reservoir into a forest park. The park has become an urban green lung and a backyard garden for the city.

In addition to leveraging plant diversity to create a distinctive park character, an ecological pond has been built at the entrance, along with a forest playground, scenic viewing platforms, and more, making Agongdian Forest Park a well-rounded and enriching destination where visitors can enjoy water activities and nature walks even in the city.