Gushan Park Introduction
Gushan Park was originally the site of Qishan Shrine, which was changed to Zhongshan Park during the Nationalist government era. In 1983, a Confucius Temple was built within the park. After over a century of transformation, the park has returned to its original name, following its historical and cultural context for reconstruction, and has regained its former elegance. Gushan Park is built according to the terrain of Gushan, situated across the creek from Qiwang Mountain. The park features towering ancient trees and beautiful forest scenery, with various bronze or stone sculptures scattered throughout the woods, enhancing its elegance among the dappled shade. The stone lanterns along the old shrine pathway have been restored, complemented by dry stone landscaping and fan-shaped flowers, giving it a distinctly Japanese garden flavor. The city government has also renovated the stairways within the park, increased greenery, reduced concrete usage, and improved the surrounding walking and cycling paths, as well as created ecological ponds and water channels, making the park’s abundant stairs more comfortable, friendly, and natural. Once known as "Gushan Spring View," which was ranked among the top twelve scenic spots in Taiwan for its view of Qishan and Meinong Plain, Gushan Park is now modernizing to become a vibrant forest park for the public.
