Milk Lake (Taiwan)
Lake in Shilin, Taipei, Taiwan
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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 | |
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| 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 |
| Type | Lake |
Geology
The 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
The lake is accessible by bus from Shilin Station of Taipei Metro.[3]
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