大埔水庫(峨眉湖)是台灣第一個自行設計興建的水庫，仍保有灌溉及工業用水功能，同時有景色優美的環湖步道。Dapu Reservoir is the 1st Taiwanese self-design and built reservoir, it is also known as"Lake of Emei."
峨眉鄉，位於新竹縣南邊的丘陵地區，因為溪流沖積河階成半月地形，古稱「月眉」，日治時期調整部分行政區域，採其山丘地形，改名為峨眉。
這個小鎮，有著台灣第一個自行設計興建的水庫 – 大埔水庫（也就是大家稱的峨眉湖。），於1960年完工，主要供應香山、寶山、竹南、頭份一帶的農業灌溉及工業用水。湖底下流著屬於苗栗的峨眉溪，水源來自於新竹鵝公髻山。
湖岸有環湖步道約八公里，屬於獅頭山國家風景區，目前部分仍在施工中（預計2024年完工），但遊客已可沿著部份湖岸步道，漫步欣賞這湖光粼粼的美景。三月可賞黃花風鈴木，四月賞桐花，五月紫色布袋蓮、秋天賞楓、落羽松，冬天還有遠道而來的候鳥訪客。
另外，推薦可以搭綠能電動船，來趟約30分鐘無汽油味且安靜平穩的水上旅程，船長兼導覽員，帶領遊客進入湖中世界，從不同角度認識峨眉湖之美。
【如何去？】
- 從高鐵新竹站搭乘台灣好行獅山線，於峨眉站下車：
- 搭乘台鐵到竹東站，搭乘新竹客運5609到峨眉湖口站下車。
- 開車前往：導航搜尋「峨眉湖停車場」，入口就在旁邊，但車位不多，也可停至「富興國小」附近後步行前往細茅埔吊橋。
Emei township, located in the southern hills of Hsinchu County. The land was alluvial by rivers and the shape is like a crescent moon. Yuemei means "Eyebrow of Moon"was named. During Japanese period, it changes to Emei according to its hills geographical feature.
Here is a reservoir "Da Pu", which is the first Taiwanese self-design and built reservoir and completed in 1960, it is so called "Lake of Emei". The reservoir was mainly supplying the farming and industrial watering of Siangshan, Paoshan, Chunan and Toufen.
The 8km Lakeside trial is currently under construction and estimated to completed in End of 2024. Nevertheless, tourist still can walk around the partial lakeside trial to enjoy the stunning landscape. People come to visit golden Rosy Trumpet Tree in March, Whitening Tung flowers in April and Purple Water Hyacinth in May, there is maple scenery in Fall and birds watching in Winters.
It is recommended to take the Green Eletrci Boat for a 30 mins guided tour on the lake. There is no petrol smelling and it is a relax and calm experience. The captain is also the tour guide who will take you into an amazing lake world to appreciate the beauty of Emei in different angles.
【How to get there?】
- Take the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Shishan Line from Hsinchu THSR station and take off from Emei bus stop.
- Take the Hsinchu Bus#5609 from Zhudong train station and take off at Emei Lake bus stop.
- By Car: Google "Emei parking lot" and entry is just beside the parking, however the space is limited. Parking near "FuSing Elementary school" is also a good option and it is only about 5 mins walking distance to the Ximaopu Suspension Bridge.
