Gushan Park Introduction
Gushan Park was originally the site of Qishan Shrine, which was renamed Zhongshan Park during the Nationalist Government era. In 1983, a Confucius Temple was built within the park. After experiencing a century of changes, the park has reverted to its original name, reflecting its historical and cultural context with a renewed reconstruction that restores its former glory. Gushan Park is built according to the topography of Gushan and is situated across the creek from Qiwai Mountain. The park features tall old trees and beautiful forest scenery, interspersed with various bronze and stone sculptures that enhance its elegance amidst the dappled tree shadows. The old shrine's stone lanterns along the path have been restored, along with dry stone landscapes and fan-shaped flowers, creating a distinct Japanese garden ambiance. The city government has also remodeled the park's stair pathways, increased greenery, reduced cement work, renovated the mountain path and bicycle trail, and created ecological ponds and waterways, making the stair-filled park more comfortable, welcoming, and natural. The former lookout point known as "Gushan Spring View," which offered a vista of the Qishan and Meinong Plain, was once ranked among the top 12 scenic spots in Taiwan. Today, Gushan Park will evolve with the times, forming a vibrant forest park for the community.