The Lingjiao Waterfall (traditional Chinese: 嶺腳瀑布; simplified Chinese: 岭脚瀑布; pinyin: Lǐngjiǎo Pùbù) is a waterfall in Pingxi District, New Taipei, Taiwan.

Lingjiao Waterfall
嶺腳瀑布
Map
Interactive map of Lingjiao Waterfall
嶺腳瀑布
LocationPingxi, New Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates25°1′41.1″N 121°44′53.5″E / 25.028083°N 121.748194°E / 25.028083; 121.748194
Typewaterfall
WatercourseKeelung River

History

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In October 2020, the New Taipei City Government banned water sports from the water around the waterfall following the death of a college student during the summer of 2020.[1]

Geology

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The waterfall flows to the Keelung River.

Transportation

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The waterfall is accessible within walking distance south of Lingjiao Station of Taiwan Railway.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. Liao, George (1 March 2021). "Water sports enthusiasts protest at New Taipei's Lingjiao Waterfall". Taiwan News. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  2. "Lingjiao Waterfall". roundTAIWANround. Retrieved 29 July 2018.