Monga Park Introduction
Menkuang Park is located next to Longshan Temple and was originally named "Wanhua No. 12 Park." It is surrounded by Guangzhou Street, Heping West Road, Sanshui Street, and Xiyuan Road, covering a vast area. Developed by the Taipei City Government with an art theme, it is a distinctive folk park. The park features many culturally meaningful designs, such as the dragon-shaped sculpture on the east side, symbolizing the auspicious meaning of the Azure Dragon in Chinese feng shui; the boat-shaped sculpture on the west side reflects the early transportation methods of the local pioneers, who primarily used canoes for transport, crossing rivers, and trade; the Mirror Pond of Beautiful Women integrates Chinese feng shui, with a viewing platform arranged according to the positions of the Big Dipper, and combines elements of lighting and water dance to perform water dance shows every day; the temple square on the north side serves as an extension of the Longshan Temple's plaza, with a star chart in the square designed by integrating Chinese constellations and Western zodiac signs, embedding over two thousand small stars that emit various colors of light at night; the U-shaped "Cultural Art Corridor" in Menkuang Park, constructed with reinforced glass and enamel panels featuring a unique roof tile design, provides passage, rest areas, and a venue to enjoy a variety of exhibitions. Menkuang Park is an important municipal construction project of the city government's initiative to "transform the axis and regenerate the West District." The park and the adjacent Longshan Temple have become significant historical, cultural, and religious landmarks in Taipei City, which is expected to bring about redevelopment in the urban West District, stimulate business opportunities, reshape the international tourist attractions, and recreate the splendor of Menkhuang over the past two hundred years.
