Shanzijiao Park Introduction
The Shan-Jia area was originally named "Shan-Zai-Jiao," tracing back to the Qing Dynasty when it belonged to the Haishan Fort Shan-Zai-Jiao Township. "Shan-Zai-Jiao" got its name because it is located next to the foothills of the Gui-Lun Ridge. During the Japanese rule, "Shan-Zai-Jiao" was changed to "Shan-Zi-Jiao," and after the retrocession, it was renamed "Shan-Jia." Shan-Zai-Jiao Park is located next to the Shulin District Land Office, following the Lu-Jiao Creek, covering an area of about 2,600 square meters. A wooden boardwalk is built along the creek to allow people to enjoy the small fish in the water. In the evening, visitors can sit by the creek to watch the sunset, making it a great place for leisure activities in the Shan-Jia area. In recent years, the population of the Shulin Shan-Jia area has increased, prompting the government to plan the idle public land along the Lu-Jiao Creek into a linear Shan-Zai-Jiao Park. A nearly 200-meter wooden boardwalk has been constructed along the bank, connecting to the century-old Shan-Jia Railway Station and the culturally vibrant Hakka Cultural Center on both ends, making it a suitable spot to visit on weekends.
