Gushan Park Introduction
Gushan Park was originally the site of Qishan Shrine and was renamed Zhongshan Park during the National Government era. In 1983, a Confucius Temple was built within the park. After more than a century of changes, the park has returned to its original name, following its historical and cultural context for reconstruction, restoring its former charm. Gushan Park is built according to the topography of Gushan, standing across the creek from Qiwai Mountain. The park features towering ancient trees and beautiful forest scenery, interspersed with various bronze or stone sculptures, which adds to its elegance amidst the dappled sunlight. 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 work, reconstructed the mountain paths and bike lanes, and created ecological pools and waterways, making the park full of steps more comfortable and natural for visitors. In the past, the view of the Chishan Meinong Plain from Gushan, known as "Gushan Spring View," was once listed among the top 12 scenic spots in Taiwan. Today, Gushan Park is evolving with the times, becoming a vibrant forest park for the public.
