The Milk Lake (Chinese: 牛奶湖; pinyin: Niúnǎi Hú) (also known as Milk pond) is a lake in Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan. The lake is part of Yangmingshan National Park. The temperature of Milk lake is around 40 °C (104 °F). This lake was formed due to volcanic activities and the surrounding landscape.[1]
| Milk Lake | |
|---|---|
| 牛奶湖 (Chinese) | |
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  Milk Lake Taiwan | |
| Location | Shilin, Taipei, Taiwan |
| Coordinates | 25°10′00.6″N 121°33′52.1″E / 25.166833°N 121.564472°E |
| Type | lake |
Geology
editThe lake turns white due to the sulfurous fumes vented from the lake bed which turns the water a milky white color.[2] After gradually precipitating, the sulfur forms whitish-yellow or pale grey layers on the lake bed.
Transportation
editThe lake is accessible by bus from Shilin Station of Taipei Metro.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Latest travel itineraries for Milk Lake in November (updated in 2023), Milk Lake reviews, Milk Lake address and opening hours, popular attractions, hotels, and restaurants near Milk Lake". TRIP.COM. Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ "Milk Pond". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ "Tourist Information". Archived from the original on 2014-12-20. Retrieved 2014-12-20.
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