Jianshan Lake Monument Introduction
Jianshan Lake Memorial Monument is located in Shimen District, near Shimen Cave, about one kilometer away from the famous Qingshan Waterfall. During the Japanese colonial period in the 12th year of the Showa era (1937), members of the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service were deployed to combat in China, and while flying over Jianshan Lake in Shimen District, Taiwan, one aircraft unfortunately crashed due to poor weather, resulting in the deaths of all seven officers onboard. In memory of these soldiers, the Japanese authorities erected a memorial stone at the crash site to pay tribute. The stone stands twelve meters tall and marks the "Site of Naval Heroes' Death," with a shrine established in their honor, surrounded by several cherry blossom trees and multiple small lantern stone pillars. Currently, there is a well-planned hiking trail, which attracts many people on weekends for hiking, allowing them to enjoy the coastal scenery of Shimen District. The trail entrance features a large stone monument, and following the red brick path, one is flanked by lush cherry blossom trees. Jianshan Lake is not actually a lake but refers to a low-lying valley or basin. Passing through the Jianshan Lake Xiaokeng Stream Valley leads to the source of the "Jianshan Lake Sanjun" water channel, which includes a waterway bridge that transports water. The sound of the crystal-clear stream is very pleasant. The endpoint is the "Jianshan Lake Memorial Monument," which stands quietly in the mountains. The viewing platform in front of the monument offers a view of the mountains and terraced fields along North 19 Line, as well as the coastal scenery of Shimen, allowing visitors to enjoy the tranquility of nature.
