Taipei Botanical Garden Introduction
Taipei Botanical Garden, established during the Japanese colonial period, is an important place for plant research, covering an area of approximately 8 hectares. It retains experimental research plants introduced from Taiwan, Japan, mainland China, and Southeast Asia at that time. Today, the variety of buildings and plant species within the park has far surpassed its former glory, with around 2,000 plant species collected. The garden is divided according to plant classification systems and habits, with each area featuring different themes and informational signs introducing various unique flowers, such as the lotus pond, the zodiac area, the succulent plant area, the fern area, the plants mentioned in the Book of Songs, the folk plants area, and the palm area. As the seasons change, the plant landscape varies, with each season offering a unique experience. Entering in the afternoon allows for a more comfortable feeling with the interplay of light and temperature. In addition to various plant exhibition areas, there are also two designated historical sites located within the Taipei Botanical Garden. The Cing Tsai Hall, completed in 1894, was used as the office of the governor-general of Taiwan for 25 years and is the only remaining Minnan-style official building from the Qing Dynasty in Taiwan. After undergoing changes through the Qing rule, Japanese rule, and the Republic of China period, it still stands today, telling the stories of the past. The Wax Leaf Pavilion, built in 1924, was originally the "Central Research Institute Forestry Department's Wax Leaf Pavilion." It was established to develop Taiwan's forest resources, drying plants collected from the wild to create "wax leaf specimens" for identification, thus becoming the first specimen hall in Taiwan specifically built for storing wax leaf specimens. Since its establishment in 1921, the botanical garden has remained a part of many Taipei residents' memories, suitable for visiting with family and friends throughout the seasons, especially in summer when it becomes an excellent place to escape the heat. Visitors to the botanical garden can first check the Taipei Botanical Garden website to understand the regulations, access routes, and related information about the exhibition areas to help jointly protect the park. (Part of the information sourced from Taipei Botanical Garden)
