Pinan Archaeological Site Park Introduction
The Beinan Ruins Park simultaneously showcases and explores prehistoric culture, indigenous culture, and natural landscapes. The open environment and museum continue archaeological work while also displaying and preserving, which is the park's greatest feature. Visitors can learn about the Beinan Ruins and culture in the exhibition hall; they can visit the archaeological site and the Moon-shaped Stone Pillars to see the remnants of ancient relics from thousands of years ago; they can also take in the park's surroundings from the observation platforms on either side, and if lucky, they might even witness archaeological excavation work. The outdoor environment recreates 1:1 scale prehistoric dwellings, as well as the youth meeting place and housing architecture of the Beinan people. The ruins park is also an open green space, making it an excellent spot for recreation for both tourists and locals. The Beinan Ruins are the largest site in Taiwan, possessing the most complete prehistoric settlement patterns and data, and also contains the largest slab coffin burial site in the Pacific Rim and Southeast Asia. The park features wide lawns, an exhibition hall, and a performance square, along with routes for visiting natural plant forests and archaeological sites. Climbing up to the observation platform, one can enjoy a panoramic view of Beinan River, the Lijil Badlands, and Taitung city. Strolling through the expansive lawns, one reunites with the past from thousands of years ago, witnessing the history and ancient stories behind it, making it a great destination for an intellectually and emotionally enriching journey.
