Exploring Nature Along the Revitalized Guanyin Lake Loop Trail

　Surrounded by mountains and rich in biodiversity, Guanyin Lake（觀音湖）in Kaohsiung's Renwu District has long been a favorite spot where citizens take leisurely walks and relax. This year, following improvements made by the city government, the lake area is welcoming visitors with a refreshed look. From July to October, visitors may even be lucky enough to encounter fireflies, making this a standout ecological attraction on the edge of the metropolis.

　Guanyin Lake previously featured only a single lakeside trail. Now, the path has been extended to the Causeway Top Trail（堤頂步道）, creating a 2km-long loop around the lake. After careful pruning and reorganization, the lakeside vegetation presents a layered green landscape, while also providing a more suitable habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife.

　One of the area's highlights is the new Swamp-Land Garden（水花園濕地）, where shallow high-water areas are crossed by an elevated, figure-of-eight ecological observation trail designed for circular exploration. Flanked by aquatic plants such as reeds, Iris pseudacorus, and wild sugarcane, and adorned with lifelike dragonfly-shaped water-level gauges, the area enables visitors to connect with wetland ecology and observe changing water levels, while enjoying the expansive and serene scenery of Guanyin Lake.

　Those wishing to explore further can visit Mount Guanyin and admire the renowned “Eight Views of Guanyin.” It's just a six-minute drive from the lake's North Entrance Square（北入口廣場）. Families traveling with children might also choose to visit E-DA World（義大世界）, located just ten minutes away, blending ecological discovery with leisure and entertainment. Come take a stroll around Guanyin Lake and experience a peaceful oasis hidden in the city.

新亮相觀音湖環湖步道 漫步水面探索生態樂園

         群山環抱、蘊藏豐富生態的觀音湖，是市民日常散步休憩的好去處。今年經市府整建優化後，湖區以新面貌迎客。每年7至10月間，有機會與螢火蟲巧遇，成為都市近郊的生態亮點。

         過去觀音湖僅有一條湖岸步道，修整後將步道延伸至堤頂步道，打造長約2公里的環湖散步路線。湖畔植物經疏伐整理後，呈現出層次分明的綠意景觀，也為水鳥等生物提供更理想的棲息空間。

         園區亮點為新打造的「水花園濕地」，利用淺水高灘區域，架高鋪設成8字型洄游式生態觀察步道。兩旁蘆葦、黃菖蒲、甜根子草等水生植物隨風搖曳，搭配栩栩如生的蜻蜓造型水位標尺，遊客在此不僅可親近濕地生態，同時也能了解湖泊水情變化，飽覽觀音湖開闊宜人景致。

        若想順遊觀音山欣賞「觀音八景」絕美景致，可從觀音湖北入口廣場出發，車程約6分鐘即可抵達登山口；若是親子同行，也可順道前往義大世界，約10分鐘車程，輕鬆結合生態探索與休閒娛樂。歡迎來觀音湖走走，一同感受這片鬧中取靜的城市綠洲。