Chiayi Park Introduction
Mia Chiayi – Chiayi Centennial Park! Chiayi Centennial Park covers an area of approximately 268,000 square meters, featuring towering ancient trees, pavilions, artificial mountains, fish ponds, and winding paths that lead to tranquil spots. By utilizing the natural landscape, the park offers an elegant scenery, making it a delightful retreat. Within the park, visitors can find historical sites such as the Historical Information Center, the Sun-Shooting Tower, the Confucius Temple, the memorial monument for Fu Kang'an, and the earthquake memorial, making it an ideal place for leisure and recreation. Chiayi Centennial Park holds rich and rare cultural treasures, showcasing the characteristics of multiple ethnic groups and dynasties, making it worth exploring and savoring. Additionally, located in the northeast section of the park are the Forestry and Agriculture Experiment Stations, which are home to a variety of tropical plants, providing a cool shade in the summer and a refreshing breeze. These sites are also worth a visit. History Brief: The park was established during the Japanese colonial period in the 43rd year of the Meiji era (1910). Over the past four centuries, Taiwan has experienced a succession of powers including indigenous peoples, the Dutch, the Cheng family, Qing rule, the Japanese, and the Nationalists. Cholo (the ancient name for Chiayi) is strategically located and has faced diverse impacts, leaving behind many historical relics. These include the altar remains of the indigenous peoples (the Pingpu tribe), the fields constructed by the Dutch, the stone tablet inscribed with a bilingual poem by Emperor Qianlong, cannons from the naval fleet during the Jiaqing period, the first earthquake memorial in Taiwan, facilities associated with shrines during the Japanese era, a steam locomotive manufactured in the United States in the early 19th century, and the memorial for soldiers who died in the Battle of Jiangshan after the Nationalist government relocated to Taiwan, all of which are scattered throughout Chiayi Park.
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