Hsinchu
Taipei, Taiwan — 9.7 km
Emei - Lake - Maitreya Buddha - Dapu Reservoir
🇹🇼 Hsinchu County · Taiwan — Altitude 70 m
This live camera looks out over Emei in Hsinchu County, where the calm water of the Dapu Reservoir sits near the Maitreya Buddha. It suits anyone curious about quiet lakeside scenery in northern Taiwan. The page also shows local time and the current weather with a three-day forecast.
Emei lies in the hilly country of Hsinchu County, in the north-west of Taiwan. The Dapu Reservoir is one of the lakes that give the area its character, with water set among forested slopes and farmland. The Maitreya Buddha, a large statue of the future Buddha, is a well-known landmark in the district and draws visitors who come to walk, look at the lake and take in the landscape. The area is calm compared with the big cities nearby, so it appeals to people wanting a slower pace.
The stream shows the lake and its surroundings, so the view changes with the light and the weather. Early morning often brings still water and soft mist over the hills, while late afternoon light tends to warm the slopes. Clear days give the best view of the water and distant ridges, and cloud or rain can change the mood of the scene quite quickly. Check the live weather on this page before you watch, since conditions here can shift during the day.
Taiwan has a subtropical climate, with hot and humid summers and milder, drier winters in the north. Spring and autumn are generally comfortable for outdoor visits, though typhoon season in summer can bring heavy rain. Hsinchu city is about 10 km away and is a convenient base for getting around. Other cameras nearby include the Taoyuan International Airport view and the Lishan viewpoints, which are useful if you want to compare scenery across the region.
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The current weather for Emei is shown in the live block on this page, together with a three-day forecast. Conditions can change quickly in the hills, so it is worth checking before you watch.
The local time for Emei is displayed on this page and updates live. Taiwan uses a single time zone across the whole island.
The camera is in Emei, Hsinchu County, in northern Taiwan, overlooking the Dapu Reservoir near the Maitreya Buddha. The map on this page shows its position.
Early morning and late afternoon usually offer the most attractive light on the water and hills. Clear days give the clearest view, while rainy days can still show a calm, misty lake.
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