Meinong Lake，又名中正湖，位於Meinong District, Kaohsiung，是日治時期 1929 年開鑿的人工蓄水池，湖面廣達 26 公頃，環湖步道全長約 3 公里。這裡是Meinong 最具代表性的田園地標，秋Winter 節湖面綻放粉色香水蓮，春夏之際則可見夜鷺、白鷺、水雉等豐富生態，湖畔的永安老街and日治菸樓構成一幅迷人的Hakka水墨畫。對入住 Hanyuan B&B 的旅客而言，Meinong Lake是最容易親近的單車route，也是晨昏 walk 、賞蓮攝影、親子踏青的首選去處。FromB&B出發開車僅需約 5 分鐘即可抵達，是旅客規劃Meinong 田園單車之旅時的核心樞紐。
Meinong Lake的誕生，可追溯至日治時期昭和年間。1929 年日治政府為解決Meinong 地區農田灌溉問題，由當時的「旗山郡役所」主導開鑿這座人工蓄水池，動員在地Hakka居民義務勞動施工，歷時約三年完工。原本命名為「中正埤」or「中正潭」，戰後國民政府來台，因政治因素更名為「中正湖」並沿用至今，地方耆老則習慣稱為「Meinong Lake」，兩個名稱皆為同一座湖泊。這座湖的開鑿不僅解決了農業用水，更成為Meinong Hakka聚落共同的生活記憶。
Meinong Lake not only serves as an irrigation function but is also the core lifeline of Meinong's tobacco culture. During the Japanese colonial period, Taiwan was an important tobacco supplier for Japan. Meinong grew a large amount of yellow tobacco due to its suitable climate and soil conditions. Before the tobacco leaves are harvested, they must go through a drying process. At that time, many 'tobacco barns' were set up around the lake, becoming the most unique cultural landscape in Meinong. Today, several tobacco barns converted into exhibition spaces still remain by the lake, where travelers can enter to see the traditional tobacco drying processes and equipment.
1980 After the 1990s, as Taiwan's tobacco industry faded into history, Meinong Lake transformed into a sightseeing and leisure lake. The Kaohsiung City Government comprehensively renovated the round-lake trail, pavilions, lotus viewing platforms, and bikeways, and completed the planning of the 'Meinong Lake Pheasant-tailed Jacana Restoration Area' in 2010, allowing the jacanas, which had disappeared due to agricultural use, to gradually return to this wetland habitat. Today, Meinong Lake has become one of the most important ecological lakes in the Kaohsiung area and passed the selection of the 'National Important Wetland Conservation Action Plan' in 2017.
In Meinong's local culture, Meinong Lake is also a common stage for residents' lives. Early residents would wash clothes and fetch water by the lake in the early morning, take a walk and cool off by the lake in the afternoon, and children would chase and play on the round-lake trail. This is a common childhood memory for many people born in the 1950s and 60s. Today, the 'Meinong Lakeside Park' still features many donation monuments from early residents, recording the contributions of local gentry to the construction of the lake area. Through this historical context, when travelers visit Meinong Lake, they not only enjoy the natural scenery but also deeply experience the cultural heritage of the Meinong Hakka settlement.
In recent years, Meinong Lake has further integrated eco-tourism and environmental education, collaborating with the Kaohsiung City Government to launch the 'Wetland Academy' activity, inviting professional ecological guides to lead families to learn about wetland flora and fauna such as jacanas, lotuses, and yellow water lilies. The park also features bird-watching pavilions and plant interpretation signs, transforming Meinong Lake from a traditional agricultural reservoir into a diverse venue combining sightseeing, recreation, and ecological conservation. It is also an important base for promoting sustainable environmental education in the Greater Kaohsiung area.
Meinong Lake位於Meinong District, Kaohsiung的核心Location，鄰近永安老街、Yuanxiangyuan Paper Umbrella Cultural Village andXinwei Forest Park，是串連Meinong 各Attractions的樞紐。From Hanyuan B&B Driving only takes about 5 分鐘，是旅客最容易親近的環湖Attractions。
From Hanyuan B&B Recommended route:
Meinong Lake每日 24 小時開放，全區免費入園。建議旅客安排至少 2 至 3 小時的停留時間，方能完整環湖一圈、欣賞四季花卉and生態。若時間充裕，亦可結合Yuanxiangyuan Paper Umbrella Cultural Village andXinwei Forest Park，規劃Meinong 經典一日遊route。湖區Surroundings亦有多家在地單車租借店， provides變速公路車、親子車、電動輔助車等多元選擇，建議於出發前透過Hanyuan B&B 代為預約。
若是團體旅客or行動不便者，可於出發前透過 Hanyuan B&B 預約九人座接駁車，由B&B專車載送至環湖入口，省去找車位and規劃route的時間。針對國際旅客，B&B亦可協助代訂Kaohsiung City區租車（機車、汽車）and中文導遊隨行服務，讓旅程更加便利。
The lake-circling trail of Meinong Lake is about 3 kilometers long. There are nine landscape platforms and four pavilions along the way. Visitors are recommended to follow the following routes:
第一段：永安老街段（湖西側）。From湖西停車場出發，首先經過保存完整的永安老街，老街上有許多百年歷史的Hakka街屋，包括「Meinong 永安Hakka文物館」、傳統藍衫店andLei Cha 店家，可在環湖前先逛逛老街、品嚐Hakka小吃。
第二段：菸樓文化區（湖南側）。離開老街進入環湖南段，這裡保留了數座日治時期的菸樓，目前部分已活化為「Meinong 菸葉文化館」and文創小舖，旅客可入內了解菸葉種植、烘乾and外銷的歷史，並購買在地文創紀念品。
第三段：蓮花池and水雉復育區（湖東側）。轉至湖東段後，可欣賞大面積的香水蓮花池，秋Winter 節粉色and白色蓮花同時盛開，景緻浪漫。水雉復育區則有機會觀察到俗稱「凌波仙子」的水雉成鳥and雛鳥，是生態愛好者的必訪點。
第四段：湖心吊橋and觀景台（湖北側）。環湖最後一段為湖北段，這裡有著名的「Meinong Lake吊橋」and高約三層樓的觀景平台。登頂可 360 度俯瞰整個Meinong Lake、菸樓聚落and遠方中央山脈尾稜，是拍照打卡的熱門地點，也是觀賞夕陽的最佳Location。
第五段：Meinong Lake畔單車租借站。環湖一圈結束後，可於湖東停車場旁的單車租借站歸還單車，並順道在「湖畔Cafe廳」享用下午茶。Cafe廳採玻璃屋設計，室內即可欣賞湖景，是許多網美拍照打卡的熱點。整個環湖and休憩過程，建議預留 2 至 3 小時，方能From容遊覽。
第六段：湖畔婚紗拍攝秘境。Meinong LakeSurroundings有多處深受新人喜愛的婚紗拍攝點，包括「湖畔九重葛花廊」、「湖東櫻花林道」and「湖心吊橋」，每一處都擁有獨特的視覺氛圍。其中九重葛花廊位於湖東側，每年 3 至 5 月盛開時形成粉紅色花海，是超人氣的打卡Attractions。
Meinong Lake四季分明，每個季節都有不同風貌。1 至 3 月Winter ，是蓮花盛開的黃金季節，粉色香水蓮沿著湖畔鋪展開來，and藍天白雲形成強烈對比，是攝影愛好者最愛的時段。3 至 5 月春季，湖畔油桐花盛開，雪白花瓣隨風飄落湖面，形成「五月雪」美景。
6 至 8 月夏季，湖區生態最為活躍。夜鷺、白鷺、紅冠水雞、小白鷺成群於荷花池覓食，黃昏時分可在湖東賞鳥亭觀察成鳥餵食雛鳥的畫面。清晨 5 to 7 點是最佳賞鳥時段，建議攜帶望遠鏡and長焦鏡頭。9 至 11 月秋季，湖畔台灣欒樹轉為金黃色，and湖面倒影構成秋日限定風景。
12 月Winter ，雖然氣溫較低，但此時正是水雉繁殖季。在湖畔濕地有機會見到水雉成鳥帶著雛鳥於浮葉植物間覓食，是一年中最珍貴的生態觀察時段。每年 12 to next year 2 月，園區會舉辦「Meinong Lake水雉季」活動，邀請專業解說員帶領遊客認識這片濕地的珍貴生態。
除了水雉之外，Meinong Lake也是許多候鳥的重要棲息地。每年 10 to next year 3 月，可觀察到來自西伯利亞and日本的小水鴨、鳳頭潛鴨、花嘴鴨等過境鳥類。園區後方濕地更曾記錄到保育類的彩䴉and黑面琵鷺，是南台灣重要的野鳥觀察據點。生態愛好者可於Hanyuan B&B 洽詢賞鳥導覽行程，由在地鳥類達人帶領深入解說。
The lake area is also rich in vegetation. In addition to the main water lilies and lotuses, the lakeside is planted with yellow water lilies, ginger lilies, mallotus, and bald cypresses. From December to January every year, the bald cypresses turn red and reflect on the lake surface, a stunning winter-limited scenery that has become a word-of-mouth private spot for photography enthusiasts. It's recommended for photography-loving travelers to visit in the early morning or evening to capture the best light.
值得一提的是，Meinong Lake畔也常見許多攝影愛好者前來取景的私房角度。From湖東觀景台望向西北方向，可拍攝到湖面倒影and遠方中央山脈稜線相互輝映的夢幻畫面；而From湖南的菸樓文化區，則可捕捉古樸的日治菸樓and湖光山色共構的人文風景。這些視角都是在地居民口耳相傳的「Meinong Lake十大攝影點」，值得旅客細細品味。
If you're coming from Hanyuan B&B 安排兩天一夜的Meinong 之旅，建議可以將Meinong Lakeand下列Attractions結合：
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如果時間充裕，建議可在 Hanyuan B&B 安排兩天一夜的行程：第一天Morning 前往Yuanxiangyuan Paper Umbrella Cultural Village DIY Paper umbrella ，中午於永安老街享用Hakka午餐，下午騎單車環Meinong Lake；第二天Morning 前往Xinwei Forest Park欣賞Mahogany Avenue，中午於茂林品嚐原民風味餐，下午接駁至十八羅漢山自然保護區。這條route兼具Hakka文化、田園風光and自然Explore ，是深度體驗Kaohsiung山城的最佳安排。
The Lake Meinong Lake Trail is about 3 kilometers long, and it takes about 50 to 70 minutes to walk around it; it can be completed in about 20 to 30 minutes by bicycle. There is a bicycle rental station in the park.It is recommended to go there in the evening to avoid the sun and enjoy the reflection of the sunset.
Meinong Lake蓮花盛開期約在每年 10 to next year 1 月，以粉紅色and白色香水蓮為主。湖區免費開放參觀，無需門票，湖畔設有觀景平台and木棧道方便取景。
Meinong Lake is highly suitable for families. The round-lake trail is flat and stair-free throughout. The lakeside is equipped with a children's play area, pavilions, restrooms, and a parking lot, and it's close to Yong'an Old Street, where you can enjoy Hakka snacks after a walk.
It takes only about 5 minutes to drive from Meinong Hanyuan B&B to Meinong Lake along Zhongzheng Road. You can also ride a bicycle or walk there, which takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Take the Kaohsiung Bus or Kaohsiung City Bus Meinong Line, get off at 'Meinong Lake Station,' and walk to reach it.
Meinong Lake is open 24 hours a day. The round-lake trail and pavilions are equipped with night lighting, making it a popular destination for enjoying night views. The lakeside observation deck overlooks the lights of Meinong city and the distant night view of Qishan. It's recommended to travel with companions and pay attention to safety.
After circling the lake, you can walk to Yong'an Old Street to taste local Hakka cuisine. Recommended must-eats include: Meinong flat noodles (Bantiao), Hakka stir-fry, ginger intestines, Lei Cha, mochi, and Hakka savory tangyuan. There are several century-old shops on Yong'an Old Street, making it a great place to experience Hakka food culture.