Wusanto Reservoir
Taiwan
Wushantou Dam is an embankment dam in Guantian District, Tainan, Taiwan. The dam was designed by Yoichi Hatta and built between 1920 and 1930 during Japanese rule to provide irrigation water for the Chianan Plain as part of the Chianan Irrigation system.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Wusanto Reservoir
Welcome, scholars of history and admirers of grand engineering, to the serene and monumental expanse of the Wusanto Reservoir, frequently celebrated as a captivating hidden gem within Tainan. As you stand before this vast body of…
Listen in the app2The Monumental Earth Dam
We begin our detailed exploration standing atop the crest of the primary dam structure, an architectural and engineering marvel that is essential to the functionality of the Wusanto Reservoir. This is not a conventional concrete…
Listen in the app3Yoichi Hatta Memorial Park
Descending from the dam, we enter the deeply reverent and historically poignant grounds of the Yoichi Hatta Memorial Park. This specific enclave is an absolute must see for history lovers, dedicated entirely to the brilliant…
Listen in the app4The Old Spillway Structure
Our path now leads us to the impressive concrete infrastructure of the old spillway, a critical safety mechanism designed to protect the earthen dam from catastrophic failure during the intense, torrential downpours of the…
Listen in the app5The Wusanto Suspension Bridge
A short walk along the shaded shoreline brings us to one of the most picturesque and subtly thrilling features of the reservoir park: the Wusanto Suspension Bridge. This elegant, narrow structure spans one of the deep inlets of…
Listen in the app6The Cherry Blossom Trails
Continuing our exploration into the heavily landscaped recreational zones of the park, we enter the area renowned for its magnificent cherry blossom trails. While the visual impact of this specific location is highly dependent on…
Listen in the app7The Ecological Shoreline
Our final specific stop before concluding our tour brings us down to the very edge of the water along the ecological shoreline. Here, the manicured pathways give way to a more natural, rugged transition zone between the…
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As our extensive tour of the Wusanto Reservoir concludes, there is no better way to finish than by finding a quiet spot along the elevated banks to watch the sunset over the quiet waters. As the intense heat of the day finally…
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What is Wusanto Reservoir?
Wusanto Reservoir is a place in Taiwan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 23.2137, 120.3079 |
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