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About Shihmen Reservoir
Shihmen Reservoir occupies part of the Dahan River valley and combines water infrastructure with a substantial recreation landscape. Mountain slopes and the branching waterway create a different setting from a small urban lake, with several access points rather than one continuous promenade.
The dam, spillway views, nearby parks and waterside routes show different aspects of the site. A walk near the dam is not equivalent to circling the entire reservoir. Use the current map to distinguish roads shared with vehicles, walking areas and cycle routes.
Boat outings may provide another view of the reservoir's inlets, while nearby restaurants are associated with freshwater-fish dishes. Neither boat operation nor a particular water level is guaranteed. The reservoir's management and weather conditions determine what visitors can safely see and do on a given day.
What to look for
- The dam and designated views of water-management structures.
- Mountain-backed reservoir scenery from public paths and parks.
- Optional boat routes and nearby freshwater-fish dining.
Location & getting there
Getting to Shihmen Reservoir
Choose an exact arrival point before arranging transport. Follow closures and water-management notices, confirm any boat service directly, and agree the fish's weight, preparation and total price before ordering a shared meal.
- Use 石门水库 with Taiwan when searching for the visitor entrance.
Find Shihmen Reservoir
石门水库 · 龙潭区
No reliable map pin yet: search by the Chinese name.
Sources & visit information
Place identity, setting and described features checked against the linked institutional sources on 9 September 2026. Suggested observation and visiting sequences are editorial guidance. Current opening arrangements and access to individual interiors must be checked with the venue; this review adds no inferred map coordinates.
Image credits & notes (1)
- Shihmen Dam and the downstream waterworks at Shihmen Reservoir · 石门水库的大坝与下游水工设施 Source-recorded photograph date: Taken on 25 October 2013.Photo: lienyuan lee · CC BY 3.0Resized for the web; the photo itself has not been edited. Marks added by the source remain. Thumbnails may show a cropped view.
