Jianshan Lake Monument Introduction
The Jian Shan Lake Memorial is located in the Shimen District at Shimen Cave, approximately one kilometer from the famous Qingshan Waterfall. During the Japanese colonial period in the twelfth year of the Showa era (1937 AD), personnel from the Imperial Japanese Navy were deployed to combat in China and passed over the airspace of Jian Shan Lake in the Shimen District of Taiwan. Due to poor weather, one aircraft tragically crashed, and all seven officers on board lost their lives. To commemorate these soldiers, the Japanese authorities erected a monument at the crash site of Jian Shan Lake as a tribute. The stone monument, standing twelve meters tall, marks the "place where naval officers died in battle," and a shrine was established for remembrance. Surrounding the area are several cherry blossom trees and multiple small stone lanterns. There is currently a well-planned hiking trail, and on holidays, many people come to hike, where they can also enjoy views of the offshore scenery of the Shimen District. At the trail entrance stands a large stone monument, and following the brick path, one is flanked by dense cherry blossom forests. Jian Shan Lake is not a lake but refers to a low-lying valley or basin. Passing through the Jian Shan Lake Xiaokeng Stream Valley leads to the source of the "Jian Shan Lake San Zhen" water channel, along with a waterway bridge for transporting water. The clear sound of the babbling stream is quite pleasant, and the endpoint is the "Jian Shan Lake Memorial," quietly standing among the mountains. The viewing platform in front of the monument offers a view of the mountains along North Line 19, terraced fields, and the offshore scenery of Shimen, allowing one to enjoy the tranquility of nature.
