Green Island White Terror Memorial Park Introduction
The White Terror Memorial Park on Green Island is located at the northeast corner of the island, covering an area of approximately 32 hectares. It has a diverse prison culture that has evolved through different periods, including the Burned Island Refugee Center, the New Life Reformatory, and the Oasis Resort. The architectural complex, natural environment, and ecological landscape of the entire park demonstrate the long-standing interaction between people and nature, blending various forms of cultural heritage and landscapes into a rich and diverse cultural landscape. The White Terror Memorial Park served as a place of detention for military, political, and public security cases during the martial law period; it was the site of the New Life Reformatory from 1951 to 1970 and the Oasis Resort period from 1972 to 1987 (when it was known as the Ministry of National Defense's Re-education Prison). The Oasis Resort, built in response to the Taiyuan Incident in 1970, features high walls and a closed prison that starkly contrasts with the spatial arrangement during the New Life Reformatory period. The park holds special symbolic significance in the history of the Taiwanese people's struggle for human rights. Within the park, there is a long rectangular human rights monument, which was completed on December 10, 1999, allowing people to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by victims in the pursuit of democracy and human rights, and to understand the difficult history of the victims, so as to learn lessons, take heed, and respect the most basic rights of every individual—human rights. Nearby the White Terror Memorial Park, one can enjoy distant views of geological landmarks such as Niutou Mountain, General Rock, and Sanfeng Rock, making it a unique attraction that combines historical significance with natural scenery.
