Get to know Guantian District
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- Administrative area
- District · 區
- Part of
- Tainan City
- Chinese name
- 官田區
- Local areas
- District guide
Area & population
- Area in the source
- 70.80 km²
Source: cited geographic source, as of the dates shown.
An irregular lake shore
The reservoir’s winding shoreline resembles coral when viewed from above, giving it the name Coral Lake (珊瑚潭). The scenic area includes paths, a campground and a water recreation park. A memorial museum devoted to engineer Hatta Yoichi (八田與一) explains the reservoir’s history. Solar-powered sightseeing boats provide another view of the water.
Restored Japanese houses
North of the reservoir, Hatta Yoichi Memorial Park (八田與一紀念園區) commemorates the builder of the Jianan irrigation system (嘉南大圳). Renovation took place in 2009 and the park was inaugurated in 2011. Its restored Japanese buildings include Hatta’s house, furnished to resemble its historical arrangement. The outdoor garden has a small bridge and water features, including a pond shaped like Taiwan (臺灣).
Sources for this guide
烏山頭水庫風景區 | 西拉雅國家風景區管理處 · Siraya National Scenic Area Administration
八田與一紀念園區 | 西拉雅國家風景區管理處 · Siraya National Scenic Area Administration
Original English written from the listed sources and checked sentence by sentence against quoted extracts by a separate reviewer. Updated 2026-09-27.
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Guantian District 官田區
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Getting there
Guantian District is about 25 km in a straight line from central Tainan City. Search for 官田區 in a map app to find stations and your accommodation.
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Sources & geographic information
Administrative names and parent areas: Official geographic directory · Reference date 2026-09-06.
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