BaoShan Little West Lake — Along County Highway 44, you arrive at BaoShan Township, just a 20-minute drive from the Hsinchu Science Park. This ecological farm pond, located next to a hill in Youtian Village, offers serene lake views and pristine agricultural ecology.

BaoShan Little West Lake. Along County Highway 44, you arrive at BaoShan Township, just a 20-minute drive from the Hsinchu Science Park. This ecological farm pond, located next to a hill in Youtian Village, offers serene lake views and pristine agricultural ecology. Along County Highway 44, you arrive at BaoShan Township, just a 20-minute drive from the Hsinchu Science Park. This ecological farm pond, located next to a hill in Youtian Village, offers serene lake views and pristine agricultural ecology. A picturesque arch bridge in the center of the pond reflects in the water, rivaling the beauty of Hangzhou's West Lake in China, earning it the reputation of "Taiwan's Little West Lake." Originally a small pond for farmers to store water, it was later transformed into a large farm pond integrating life, production, and ecology through the local rural regeneration plan, hence it is also known as "Sansheng Farm Pond" (Three Lives Farm Pond). The area is rich in biodiversity, with common sightings of Taiwan blue magpies, great barbets, cuckoos, and traces of frogs and squirrels. The most beautiful feature is the grayish-white, semi-circular arch bridge in the center of the pond. Its symmetrical circular openings reflect in the water, creating a landscape painting-like scene. A few mandarin ducks and white ducks glide leisurely, creating ripples on the calm lake surface. The reflection of the semi-circular arch bridge, originally like a mirror, undulates with the movement, resembling a secluded fairyland. The surroundings of the farm pond are tranquil, with a 400-meter long circular path that takes only 15 minutes to walk. The entire path is made of wooden boardwalks, making it very flat and easy to traverse. Osmanthus, maple, and zelkova trees form a canopy, providing shade even on the hottest days. Strolling along the lake, enjoying the gentle breeze under the shade of the trees, and standing on the semi-circular arch bridge to overlook the pond, you'll see a small island in the center of the lake, upon which... Dirección: 新竹縣寶山鄉五仙路二段288巷 Horario: 00:00–23:59 Hsinchu County