Ching-Tsao Lake (meaning the lake of green grass) used to be a mini-sized lake hundreds of years ago, which was also used as a dam. After the end of the Japanese colonial period in Taiwan, the first magistrate of Hsin-chu County ordered to reconstruct the dam, resulting in a 30 square kilometer area for storing water. It was the first large-scaled construction in Hsin-chu since the establishment of the local government.

Although it has been one of the eight greatest scenic places in Taiwan, Ching-Tsao Lake lost its irrigating function due to the sedimentation of soil. The sedimentation also affected the views. Fortunately, in the past few years the Hsin-chu City Government has been continuously renovating the lake and restoring its original views.

The Hsin-Chu City Governament is now actively constructing public facilities in coordination of the natural features of Ching-Taso Lake, including gardens, bridges, bird-observing track, lake-encircling track, and resting places. These features provide relaxing places to the visitors so they may truly appreciate the views.

Beautiful view of the lake-encircling track are the reason that it is one of the favorite places to the citizens of Hsin-Chu City. In order to enhance the security, the city government has built solar-energy-powered street lamps that guide the way for the visitors.

"The Unforgettable Feng-Huang Bridge" is a classic Taiwanese movie in the 60's, and the bridge in the movie is the movie is the one over the dam of Ching-Tsao Lake. In 1963, "The Unforgettable Feng-Huang Bridge" was filmed on Fong-Huang Bridge" was filmed on this Fong-Hung Bridge.

The movie caused a great sensation.lt was played for 102 times and was sold out every time. The bridge then became a popular place for marriage proposal.

In addition to the public facilities around the Ching-Tsao Lake,the Hsin-Chu City Government built Ming-Hu Park,featuring internationally famous sculptor,Ying-Fong Yang's steel sculpture:"H-Fong(Breeze),to complete the relaxing atmosphere.