Chiayi Park Introduction
Chiayi - Chiayi Century Park! Covering an area of approximately 268,000 square meters, Chiayi Century Park is home to towering ancient trees, pavilions, fish ponds, and winding paths, utilizing natural landscapes to create an elegant scenery, making it a leisurely retreat. Within the park, there are historical sites such as the Historical Information Museum, the Sun-Shooting Tower, the Confucius Temple, the Memorial Tablet of Fukang'an, and the Earthquake Memorial, making it an ideal place for relaxation and recreation. Chiayi Century Park is rich in rare cultural and historical treasures, showcasing the cultural characteristics of multiple ethnic groups and dynasties, making it worthwhile to explore and appreciate. Additionally, the northeast side of the park features experimental stations for forestry and agriculture, with a variety of tropical plants providing shade and a refreshing breeze, which is also worth a visit. Historical Encyclopedia: The site was established during the Japanese colonial period in the 43rd year of the Meiji era (1910). Over the past 400 years, Taiwan has experienced changes in power from indigenous peoples, the Dutch, Cheng Cheng-kung, Qing dynasty, Japanese rule, and the National Government. Cholo (the ancient name of Chiayi) is located at a strategic point between north and south, directly influenced by various forces, leaving behind many historical artifacts. These include the altar ruins of the indigenous peoples (Plains Indigenous Peoples), the land system constructed by the Dutch, the stone tablet inscribed in both Mandarin and Manchu by Emperor Qianlong, naval cannons from the Jiaqing period, the first earthquake memorial in Taiwan, an auxiliary facility of a shrine from the Japanese colonial era, a steam locomotive manufactured by the United States in the early 19th century for Alishan, and the memorial for fallen soldiers from the "Yitang Mountain" incident after the National Government's relocation to Taiwan, among others, scattered throughout Chiayi Park.
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