"Niaosong" is another name for the Japanese superb fig tree. According to Wikipedia there was once a large specimen in the area under which "travelers and merchants would rest." 鳥松這個名稱是從一顆雀榕樹來的 ， 根據維基百科，這裡曾經有一棵 "早期行人商旅歇腳休息的地方 "。
According to the last census, 43,535 people live in Niaosong. 上次的人口統計顯示鳥松的人口是43.535人 。
Between Cheng Shiu University and Chengqing (Chengcing) Lake you'll find the Niaosong Wetland Park. It's small and easy to walk around. It's an excellent place for bird watching. 鳥松濕地公園位於澄清湖和正修科技大學中間 ， 這個小公園規劃的很好， 很適合賞鳥 。
Chengqing Lake is Niaosong's defining feature. The lake is on the west side of the district, across the road from Chang Gung Hospital. 澄清湖是鳥松區的最棒代表， 它位於鳥松西部 ， 正對著長庚紀念醫院 。
The "Nine Turns Bridge" is the most famous thing on Chengqing Lake. It's not far from the main entrance. The buildings on the other side of the lake are in Central Niaosong. 澄清湖中最有名的是九曲橋 ， 離大門很近 ， 湖的另外一邊的大樓在鳥松市區 。
The western half of the lake is a recreation area, while the eastern half is bordered by a busy road. Walking around the lake is possible, but walking along its eastern shore is somewhat unpleasant. 西半部的湖當休閒區 ， 東半邊是與大馬路為鄰。 你可以散步繞湖一圈， 只是走東邊的這一半不好玩 。
There's a nice barbecue area at the north end of the lake, and not far from this barbecue area is the Kaohsiung Green Park, a newer park reclaimed from a former golf course. 湖的北部有烤肉區 ， 烤肉區另外一邊是高雄果嶺自然公園 ， 果嶺自然公園的前身是高爾夫球場 。
I recommend visiting in the morning. Around noon the area tends to smog over, making the park less scenic. 早上來比較好 ，, 中午過後空氣品質不好 ， 看到的風景霧霧的沒有那麼好 。
Chengqing Lake has a long history. It was originally a pond used for the irrigation of local farms. The Japanese later began using the lake's water for industrial purposes, and also built water treatment facilities along the shoreline. It was given the name "Chengqing" by none other than Chiang Kai-shek, who had a residence built on the shore. This residence, the "Chengqing Lake Guesthouse," is open to tourists. 澄清湖的歷史久遠， 它原來是農夫用的灌溉水池 ， 日治時期這裡的湖水是工廠用水 ， 也蓋在湖岸蓋了水處理廠 。 "澄清" 這個名字是蔣介石取的 ， 他在澄清湖的行館--澄清樓還在 ， 大眾可以參觀 。
There are many side trails leading away from the main route around the lake. The park next to the lake is kept scrupulously clean. One gets the feeling that people take a great deal of pride in this place, perhaps owing to its long history. 有很多小步道在澄清湖大馬路旁邊 ， 公園非常乾淨 ， 我覺得公園那麼乾淨的其中原因是因為這裡值得紀念 。
This trail leads to the Yuanshan Hotel (or "Kaohsiung Grand Hotel"). What's that, you say? Another Yuanshan Hotel? Yes, there are two of them, and other one's in Kaohsiung on Chengqing Lake. 這條步道通往高雄的圓山大飯店 。 臺灣有二間圓山飯店， 其中一間就在高雄的澄清湖 。
Some of the hotel decorations are interesting. I'd like to stay here sometime, though I'm sure it wouldn't be cheap. 飯店有的裝飾很特別 ， 在這裡過夜應該不錯 ，應該不便宜 。
I'd never heard about this place before stumbling upon it. It's very similar to the one in Taipei. 我來到這棟飯店前沒聽說過高雄也有圓山飯店 ， 跟台北的圓山很像 。
This is the view from the front of the hotel. That's Sanmin District in the background. 飯店門前的風景 ， 背景是三民區。
There's memorabilia for sale in the lobby, and you can even rent items of "historic" clothing in the gift shop. 飯店大廳有紀念品可以買 ， 也可以租歷史服裝 。
Sure, this place did remind me of "The Overlook Hotel" from The Shining, and everybody's heard about ghosts haunting the Taipei hotel, but I haven't heard of any paranormal activity in the Kaohsiung branch. 這棟大飯店讓我想起 "鬼店" 那部影片裡的飯店 ， 也想起 "台北圓山飯店有鬼" 的那種故事 ， 可是我還沒有聽說過高雄圓山大飯店的鬼故事。
Near the main entrance is the visitor's center. There's not much inside, just a bored-looking worker and some exhibits discussing the history of local tap water. 澄清湖的遊客中心在澄清湖的大門附近， 裡面是一些自來水歷史的展覽，還有一位看起來很無聊的員工。
This is the main gate. It's a tourist site in itself. The first time I visited I walked all the way here from Zhengyi Train Station, way down in Sanmin District. Driving here on my second visit was much easier. 澄清湖的大門，它也獨立成一景點 。 我第一次來這裡是從三民區的正義車站走過來的 ， 第二次開車去就方便多了。
And this? This is a pineapple field on the other side of Niaosong, not far from the ridge separating this district from Dashu. Driving through the eastern half of Niaosong is not fun, though it is a good place to buy cheap furniture. We bought a living room couch around here several years ago. 這個呢 ? 這是鳥松另外一邊的鳳梨田 ， 離被山嶺隔開的大樹區很近 ， 在鳥松東部開車不好玩 , 只是來這裡買家具比較便宜 。 我們以前在這附近買了客廳用的桌椅。
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NOTE: Chengqing Lake also has its own aquarium, the Ocean Fantasy Museum, but I wouldn't recommend it. The Chengqing Lake Baseball Stadium, where the TSG Hawks play, is also in the area. I'm hoping to see a game there this summer.
