Introduction Rongxing Park is located in the Zhongshan District, within the area enclosed by Section 3 of Minquan East Road, Jianguo North Road, Longjiang Road, and Wuchang Street — near Xingtian Temple. Originally named “Rongxing Garden,” it spans an area of 6.8 hectares. The park features a landscape primarily designed in a European garden style. It was established in 1968 (the 57th year of the Republic of China) by Ku Wei-fu and...
Zhongshan Football Stadium is located in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, measuring 184 meters in width and 300 meters in length. It was historically the first standard football stadium in Taipei. Originally built as the Yuanshan Sports Ground during the Japanese colonial period in 1923, it featured facilities such as a baseball field, tennis courts, and a track and field area, and was converted into a football stadium in 1989. However, as football is not a widely popular sport in Taiwan, football competitions are not frequently held here, and on regular days it is used as a venue for concerts or political rallies to maintain its function. In March 2007, in preparation for the 2010 Taipei International Flora Expo, the Taipei City Government selected Zhongshan Football Stadium and transformed it into the Expo's Competition Hall.
Formerly known as "Yuanshan Villa," Taipei Story House is a two-story Western-style building that blends British Tudor-style framing with late 19th-century neoclassical design. The first floor is made of brick, while the second floor features a log structure. It is located on Zhongshan North Road in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, adjacent to the Taipei Fine Arts Museum. With its distinctive spire, copper tiles, and turrets painted in fresh colors...
Taipei Fine Arts Park, also known as Zhongshan No. 2 Park, is located between Yuanshan Park and Xinyi Park in Taipei’s Zhongshan District. During the 2010 Taipei International Flora Expo, it was incorporated into the exhibition area and is now part of the Flora Expo Park. Originally, Taipei Fine Arts Park was designed to complement the main functions and facilities of the Taipei Museum of Fine Arts, serving as a…
Yuanshan Park was first opened in 1897 during the Japanese colonial period, making it Taiwan’s first public park. With over 100 years of history, it was incorporated into the exhibition area during the 2010 Taipei International Flora Expo and is now part of the Flora Expo Park. Located in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, it lies roughly to the west of Section 3 of Zhongshan North Road…
The Miramar Ferris Wheel is located on the rooftop of Miramar Mall, a large-scale multi-purpose shopping center in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan. It is one of the most popular landmarks in the Greater Taipei area. Although the wheel has a diameter of only 70 meters, it stands 100 meters tall in total because its base is built on the roof (fifth floor) of the building rather than on the ground...
Linkou Park, formerly known as Park No. 14, is located at the intersection of Nanjing East Road and Linkou North Road in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, on the west side of Linkou North Road. Adjacent to it is Recreation Park (formerly Park No. 15). In the past, the site served as a cemetery during the Japanese colonial period known as Sanchiaocho Cemetery and later as temporary housing for refugees who came to Taiwan after the war. In late 199…
The Tree Flame Memorial Paper Museum, abbreviated as Tree Flame Paper Museum, is located on Section 2, Chang’an East Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City. Covering an area of 160 pyeong, it is managed by the Tree Flame Memorial Paper Culture Foundation, a public foundation. Established and opened to the public in October 1995, the museum was created to commemorate...
Yingfeng Riverside Park is located along the Keelung River in Taipei City, stretching from Dazhi Bridge to the Zhongshan Expressway, covering a total area of approximately 600,000 square meters. It is the largest urban park in Taipei. The park not only boasts a fresh and pleasant environment but also features facilities such as badminton courts, inline skating rinks, soccer fields, portable toilets, parking lots...
Taipei City Children's Amusement Center is located in Yuanshan District, Taipei City, commonly known as the Children's Amusement Park. Covering an area of approximately 9.8 hectares, it is a rare amusement facility in the city center of Taipei. It was first established in 1934 during the Japanese colonial period and was initially the earliest and only public children's amusement park in Taiwan. After decades of...
The Yuanshan Site is located on the gentle slope west of Yuanshan in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, covering an area of approximately 2.7 hectares. It is one of the most precious prehistoric sites in Taiwan and a rare multi-cultural-layer site. According to international standards, the Neolithic human activity records discovered at the Yuanshan Site are collectively referred to as the Yuanshan Culture, which existed around...
The predecessor of Taipei Home was the American Consulate in Taipei, located in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan, not far north of the intersection of Section 2, Zhongshan North Road, and West Nanjing Road. It is a two-story Western-style building that commenced construction in 1925 and was completed in 1926. The building adopts an overall Southern American Victorian architectural style, covering a total area of 375…
Dajia Riverside Park is located along the Keelung River in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, stretching from the west side of Dazhi Bridge to the east side of Zhongshan Bridge. It was developed by the Taipei City Government as a park on the Dajia section of the Keelung River after the river straightening project in the 1990s was completed. The park covers a total area of approximately 420,000 square meters and...
Chien Tan Ancient Temple is located on Beian Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, and is a Buddhist temple primarily dedicated to Guanyin. The temple was originally built during the Zheng dynasty of Taiwan and was initially situated near Chien Tan Mountain. However, due to the construction of the Taiwan Shrine and the Imperial Messenger Street during the Japanese colonial period, it was relocated and rebuilt at its current site in 1937. Additionally, the organizational structure of the temple is managed...
Beitou Hot Spring Valley is an outlet for sulfur gas and hot springs, located in a valley basin along Zhongshan Road in Beitou District, Taipei City. Due to the constant steam and intense heat, it evokes images of a terrifying hell. In earlier years, there were also incidents of tourists accidentally falling into the high-temperature spring water and being scalded to death, earning it the alternative name "Hell Valley." However, when the morning sunlight shines on the steam rising from the hot springs, it creates a dazzling display of ever-changing light and shadows, resembling a dreamlike fairyland. As a result, during the Japanese colonial period, Beitou Hot Spring Valley was once ranked as one of Taiwan’s Eight Scenic Spots and Twelve Beautiful Views, celebrated as the "Jade Mist of Sulfur Springs."
Dream Lake is located on the lower slopes of Qixing Mountain within Yangmingshan National Park in Taipei. Due to the blocking effect of the terrain, during winter when the northeast monsoon blows, clouds and mist often hover above the lake, creating a romantic and mysterious atmosphere — hence its name. According to expert surveys, about 5,600 years ago at the upper slope on the southern end of Dream Lake...
With a history of over 100 years, Beitou Hot Springs is the most famous hot spring resort in Taiwan. Taipei residents often visit after work to soothe fatigue and relieve job stress by soaking in the springs. Guide: Beitou Hot Springs is located in Beitou District, Taipei City, and generally refers to more than ten hot spring areas such as the Thermal Valley, Longfeng, Fenghuang, Hushanli, and Xingyi Road. In a narrower sense, Beitou Hot Springs mainly refers to the area around the Beitou Hot Spring Hydro Park, including Zhongshan Road, Guangming Road, Xinmin Road, and Quanyuan Road. This area has larger and more densely clustered hot spring hotels, as well as abundant natural and cultural resources. Introduce
Yangmingshan National Park features well-preserved volcanic landforms, where traces of volcanic activity from 2.5 million years ago can still be seen. The park is covered with various cherry blossoms, azaleas, camellias, peach blossoms, and more, earning it the nickname “Back Garden of Taipei.” It is a favorite holiday destination for Taipei residents. Yangmingshan National Park is Taiwan’s...
Guide Located on the Datun Volcano Group and the Jinshan Fault, Beitou has been Taiwan’s most famous hot spring town for over a century. The hot springs in Beitou mainly come from the Thermal Valley and Longfeng Valley at the end of Xingyi Road. The thermal water gushing from Thermal Valley is clear and green like jade, known as “Green Sulfur”; the white sulfur water brought through pipes from Longfeng Valley is also called “Star Spring.” Both types of springs are said to have therapeutic effects for chronic arthritis, muscle soreness, and chronic dermatitis. Even today, many hot spring enthusiasts enjoy visiting Beitou for an early morning or evening soak, followed by a relaxing stroll, leaving them feeling refreshed.
Qingtiangang is located within Yangmingshan National Park in Taiwan. It is a lava terrace formed by the northward overflow of lava from Zhugao Mountain in the Datun Volcano Group. Due to its flat terrain, as early as 1934 during the Japanese colonial period, the Japanese established the Dalingkuan Ranch in the areas of Qingtiangang, Lengshuikeng, and Qigushan for cattle grazing. Currently, Qingtiangang…