228 Peace Memorial Park Introduction
228 Peace Memorial Park is located within the blocks formed by Gongyuan Road, Xiangyang Road, Huaining Street, and Ketagalan Boulevard in Taipei City. This classical-style urban park features a Japanese garden with a scenic pond, arched bridges, green walking paths, and an open-air music stage. The Taipei 228 Memorial Museum and the memorial monument are also situated within the park. Upon entering the park, you will see century-old trees, leisurely pigeons and squirrels, as well as many local residents playing chess and practicing tai chi under the pavilions. The park retains many classic landscaping designs from the Japanese occupation period, known as "Taipei New Park," including elegant Japanese arched bridges, Chinese-style pavilions by the lotus pond, and a retired old steam locomotive, making it a great location for photography and observing the daily rhythms of Taipei citizens. However, the essence of this park lies in its quiet yet solemn nature. The park's name commemorates the "228 Incident" in Taiwan's modern history, and thus a tall, uniquely shaped "228 Peace Memorial" stands in the center of the park, conveying hopes for peace and reconciliation through its simple yet powerful design. Next to it, the "228 Memorial Museum," transformed from an old broadcasting station, serves as an entry point for visitors to gain a deeper understanding of this historical event.
