Lotus Lake  is a man-made lake and popular tourist destination on the east side of Tsoying District in Kaohsiung City in southern Taiwan. Opened in 1951, it is famous for the lotus plants on the lake and the numerous temples around the lake, including the Spring and Autumn Pavilions the Dragon and Tiger Pagodas, and the Confucian Temple.Lotus Lake was the site for several water sporting events for World Games 2009, including canoe polo, water ski, and dragon boat.