Do you know that in Taiwan, Tainan and Kaohsiung 你知道在臺灣 臺南和高雄
are two of the most drought-prone cities? 是缺水最嚴重的地方嗎?
This is why it is important to build dams. 因此水壩的興建很重要
Today, we’re now here at Nanhua Reservoir. 今天我們來到南化水庫
Let’s go check out 在這裡我們一同來
how a dam works 了解水壩的運作
and enjoy the spectacular scenery of Nanhua Reservoir. 以及屬於南化水庫的美景
As Nanhua Reservoir is situated in a mountainous region, 南化水庫因地勢高
the place is usually foggy 在陰溼的天氣中
on wet and cloudy days. 很容易雲霧繚繞
Thanks to the efforts of Nanhua District Office, 在南化區公所的規劃下
many tourism parks have been built around the reservoir, 周邊設置了許多觀光用公園
and as a result, 因此這裡成為
the place is now an emerging tourist spot. 當地新興的旅遊景點
Wow! This is spectacular! 哇! 這裡真是太壯觀了
This is where all the water enters the reservoir. 我現在在水庫的進水處
It’s an essential part of a dam. 這裡是運作水壩的重要地點
The view here is beyond description. 這裡的風景真的是美得沒話說
On a sunny day, if you’re lucky enough, 要是天氣不錯又幸運的話
you can even see eagles 你還能從水庫上面的天空
flying over the reservoir! 發現老鷹的蹤跡呢
If a reservoir is at full or top water level, 當水庫裡面的水達到限制的高度時候
excess water will be discharged through the spillway. 會利用溢洪道來釋放一些多餘的水
There are different kinds of spillways. 而溢洪道的種類又有很多種
At Nanhua Reservoir, excess water is released naturally. 南化水庫是採用自然溢流、而非人工控制的方式
After water reaches a specific level, it flows out of the spillway naturally. 在水達到一個標準後自然從缺口流出
The view from the bridge is absolutely spectacular. 從橋上看下去真是太壯觀了
The dam is made of soil and rocks, 這水壩是用泥土與岩石建造的
and weeds often grows in between the rocks, 而岩石間的空隙容易生長雜草
so the staff of the reservoir have to pull out the weeds regularly. 因此水庫人員會定期來清理
Too many weeds on the dam 雜草太多
may have a negative influence on its structure. 可是會影響大壩的構造喔
The view here is pure stunning. 這裡的景色真的美到爆表
The dam as well as 不論是大壩的構造
the entire reservoir 或者是這一片的水庫
all make you feel humble. 突然覺得自己好渺小啊
Looking at the spacious scenery, 看著這麼寬闊的畫面
I suddenly feel that the world is broad and wide, 感覺世界真的很大
and all of my pressures seem to be relieved. 整個人都覺得放鬆了
Walking into the wide open and enjoy outdoor sceneries 到戶外踏青看看風景
really can help alleviate pressure! 真的非常舒壓喔
In fact, the reservoir covers a wide area, 其實水庫因為面積太大
so drones are used to help 所以時常會出動空拍機
navigate and explorer the entire reservoir. 從空中俯瞰整個水庫
This way, the staff can monitor the reservoir 這樣就能更有效率地
in a more efficient way. 掌握整個水庫的樣貌
Although Nanhua Reservoir is not open to the public currently, 雖然南化水庫目前並不對外開放
observation decks have been built for tourists. 但觀景台是特別為遊客設置的
Here, you can overlook the entire Nanhua Reservoir 你能從這邊看到整個南化水庫
as well as enjoy the wide and open scenery. 也能看到遼闊的風景
In addition, there are information boards about the reservoir at the back. 而在後頭也有水庫的介紹文字
When you visit Nanhua, 如果你來到南化
you can come to Nanhua Reservoir 可以來南化水庫看看
to get a better understanding of how a reservoir works 了解水庫運作
as well as to take a walk at surrounding parks. 也到周邊的公園走走
Most importantly, 而且最重要的
do not miss out the spectacular sceneries of this place! 一定不要錯過這裡的風景