Mengjia Park Introduction
Mengjia Park is located next to Longshan Temple and was originally named "Wanhua No. 12 Park." Surrounded by Guangzhou Street, Heping West Road, Sanshui Street, and Xiyuan Road, it covers a large area and is a distinctive folk park developed by the Taipei City Government with a focus on art. The park features many culturally significant designs, such as the dragon-shaped sculpture on the east side, which symbolizes good fortune in Chinese feng shui; the boat-shaped sculpture on the west side reflects how the area's early inhabitants primarily used canoes for transportation, river crossing, and trade; the beautiful mirror pond combines Chinese feng shui with observatory platforms arranged according to the positions of the Big Dipper, along with elements of lighting and water dance, presenting daily water dance shows; the temple square on the north side extends from the Longshan Temple's courtyard, featuring a star sign design that combines Chinese constellations with Western astrology, embedded with over two thousand small stars that emit various colors of light at night; the "Cultural Art Gallery" in a U-shape is constructed from reinforced glass and enamel panels, with a unique design resembling roof tiles, providing space for passage and rest while showcasing a variety of exhibitions. Mengjia Park is an important municipal project by the city government aimed at "transforming the axis and revitalizing the Western District." The park, along with the neighboring Longshan Temple, has become significant attractions for Taipei City’s history, culture, and religion, anticipated to drive the redevelopment of the urban west district, stimulate business opportunities, and reshape the international tourism landscape, thereby reviving the splendor of Mengjia over the past two hundred years.
