Taichung Park

Taichung Park, with a history of more than 100 years, is the largest green oxygen bar in Taichung and located in the downtown area. It was once one of the eight scenic spots in Taiwan. There is an artificial lake in the park, named Riyue lake. There is a pavilion in the center of the lake. It is the city emblem of Taichung city. It was built in 1908 to celebrate the opening of the railway. As a memorial building for the opening of the railway, it is not only a historic site in Taichung, but also a symbol of Taichung spirit.

Taichung Park

Taichung Park, also known as Taichung Zhongshan Park, is located in the center of Taichung City, Taiwan. It was built during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan and covers an area of 10.5 square meters. The park is full of tall trees and flowers. The most famous scenic spot is the pavilion in the center of the lake in the Sun Moon Lake. It is the oldest Park in Taichung city.

Historical evolution

Taichung Park, also known as Zhongshan Park, is the oldest Park in Taichung city. It was built during the Japanese occupation of Taichung. In 1900, the Japanese implemented the urban correction plan for Taichung city. In addition to planning the streets and park facilities in Taichung City, it was built on the basis of the private garden named Ruixuan donated by Wu Fenglin's family, and combined with the North Gate Building of the old city and the northeast of the original Dadun street Paotai mountain (dongdadun Guqiu) at the end of the mountain is the land for construction. All the construction funds are donated by local officials and people. Taichung Park was completed and put into use in 1903. There is a pavilion in the center of the lake in the park.

On April 17, 1999, the Taichung Municipal government listed it as a municipal historic site, and the Taichung Park is often used as the venue for the Lantern Festival.

Taichung Municipal government completed the restoration on October 19, 2007. The biggest change is that the original red roof of huxinting was restored to the red copper roof of the copper tile period after discussion by the restoration Committee.

Scenery in the park

Features of scenic spots

The Sun Moon Lake in the garden is rippling with green waves and can also be rowed. There is a small island in the center of the lake, with a long bridge leading to the bank. Zhongzheng Pavilion, formerly known as Huxin Pavilion, is the hub of garden scenery and the symbol of Taichung city.

Main scenic spots

Huxin Pavilion is located in the Sun Moon Lake of Taichung Park. During the Japanese occupation period, it was called Hongyuan Pavilion and Xiangge Pavilion. It is a double parallel pavilion with a pointed roof. The pavilion is supported by concrete columns under the water surface, and the beams and columns above the platform are mainly of wooden frame structure. The external guardrail is cast iron type. Cast iron lamp frame is also set on the main column. The top of the roof is designed with four ridges and circular arcs as the top height. It was built to commemorate the opening of the railway in Taichung on November 24, 1908. Prince Tsai Jen, who came to Taiwan to preside over the Japanese Imperial Palace, also stayed in the pavilion at night.

The pavilion in the center of the lake has been built many times. When it was renovated in 1985, it was replaced with galvanized iron tiles and the surface was painted with red paint.

The "Zhongzheng Pavilion" with red tiles and white walls in the lake, formerly known as "Huxin Pavilion", has become a symbol of Taichung city. There is a moon watching Pavilion on Paotai mountain in the garden. It is the relic of the North Gate Tower of Taichung city. It was built in 1889 (the 15th year of Guangxu reign of the Qing Dynasty). During the Japanese occupation, the city gate was demolished to build roads. In order to protect the historic sites, people moved the north gate tower to this place. The gate tower has four pillars, and it is very magnificent, Known to Taiwan and inscribed by Huang Chengyi, there are various pavilions and monuments of Anti Japanese heroes in Paotai mountain. There are tennis courts, music tables and children's amusement facilities in the park. Small boats are also available for hire on the lakeside for tourists to visit.

Geographic transportation

geographical position

Address: no.37-1, Gongyuan Road, Central District, Taichung City, Taiwan Province.

Traffic situation

Self driving traffic: get off from Daya interchange, then take Daya road to the urban area, and then take park road.

Urban transportation: take Taichung passenger transport 63, 100, 102, 104, 106, 147 to Zhongzheng Road station; take Renyou passenger transport 1, 6, 21, 29, 31, 61 to Taichung Park.

Tourism information

Charging standard: free and open

Opening hours: 08:30-18:00

The best travel time: Taichung city is high in the north and low in the south, with few typhoon disasters and spring like seasons. It is considered to be the most livable city in Taiwan. The average temperature of the whole year is 22.4 degrees centigrade, and the temperature difference between winter and summer is only 10 degrees centigrade. It is comfortable and pleasant all the year round, so it is suitable to travel.

Surrounding attractions:

Taichung Station

Taichung No.1 Middle School

Taichung Library

Zhongyou department store

shopping district

Address: no.37-1 Gongyuan Road, Central District, Taichung City

Longitude: 120.68446131831

Latitude: 24.144831591363

Tel. + 886-4-22314031

Tour time: half a day

Transportation information: 1. Bus: take Taichung bus No. 100 or 142 to Taichung Park Station; or take Renyou bus No. 1, 6, 21, 29, 31, 61 to Taichung Park station;

2. Walking: take the train to Taichung railway station and walk to Gongyuan road to Taichung Park

Ticket information: Free

Opening hours: all day

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