Taichung’s First Literary Park Opens – Stroll and Read Amidst Old Trees and Historic Buildings

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 

Taichung has a new attraction to explore. What was once a Japanese colonial-era police dormitory has been transformed over the course of more than a year of planning, design, and construction into the city’s first-ever “Taichung Literary Park.” It officially opened on April 29 this year, becoming a new cultural highlight in Taichung. The park also preserves precious old trees such as banyans, mango trees, and longan trees. In addition, it features a literary plaza, a literary pathway, storytelling walls, and tree-shadow walls, all of which are rich in poetic charm. Every Saturday, junior volunteers offer regular guided tours. Why not visit the park on a holiday and enjoy the literary ambiance?

Taichung Literary Park is located at the intersection of Liuchuan East Road and Zili Street, next to the Fifth Market in West District, covering an area of 2,887 square meters. The buildings in the park were originally police dormitories from the Japanese colonial era. Thanks to concerted preservation efforts, what was once a ruin slated for demolition has now become a literary park for the public. As part of Taichung City Government’s “Cultural City Within a Cultural City of Taichung” initiative, scenic spots have been connected into a cohesive route. Following the establishment of the Literary Museum, the surrounding areas—including Liuchuan River, the former Prefectural Office, the Martial Arts Arena, and the Fifth Market—along with the public bicycle system, form a literary trail that allows more people to explore Taichung and experience the charm of a city steeped in culture.