Chiayi Park Introduction
Chiayi - Chiayi Centennial Park! Covering an area of approximately 268,000 square meters, Chiayi Centennial Park features towering ancient trees, pavilions, rockeries, fish ponds, and winding paths that lead to tranquil spots. Making full use of the natural landscape, the scenery is elegant, making it a leisurely retreat. The park includes historical sites such as the History Museum, the Sun-Shooting Tower, the Confucius Temple, the memorial for Fukan'an, and the earthquake memorial, making it an ideal location for public leisure and recreation. Chiayi Centennial Park houses abundant and rare cultural treasures, showcasing the cultural characteristics of various ethnic groups and dynasties, worthy of exploration and appreciation. Additionally, the forestry and agricultural experimental stations located in the northeast side of the park are home to various tropical plants, providing shade and a refreshing ambiance, making them worth a visit as well. Historical facts about the site construction: Established during the Japanese colonial period in 1910, Taiwan has experienced changes in governance through indigenous peoples, the Dutch, the Zheng regime, the Qing Dynasty, the Japanese, and the National Government over 400 years. Cholo (the ancient name of Chiayi) is situated in a strategic location between the north and south, having been influenced by diverse encounters, leaving numerous historical artifacts. These include the altar ruins of indigenous peoples (Pingpu), the fields constructed by the Dutch, the stone tablet inscribed with Manchu and Han texts by Emperor Qianlong, the naval cannons from the Jiaqing era, the first earthquake monument in Taiwan, the auxiliary facilities of the shrine during the Japanese era, the steam locomotive from Alishan manufactured in the early 19th century, and the memorial for fallen soldiers at Jiangshan after the National Government retreated to Taiwan, among others, all scattered throughout Chiayi Park.
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