Taipei Botanical Garden Introduction
Taipei Botanical Garden, established during the Japanese colonial period, is an important site for plant research, covering approximately 8 hectares. It preserves experimental plant species introduced from Taiwan, Japan, mainland China, and Southeast Asia. The number of buildings and plant varieties in the garden has far surpassed its former glory, with around 2,000 species collected. The garden is divided into areas based on plant classification systems and habits, with each zone presenting a different theme, including a lotus pond, Chinese zodiac area, succulent plant area, fern area, Classic of Poetry plant area, folk plant area, and palm area. As the seasons change, the plant landscape also varies, offering unique experiences throughout the year. Entering in the afternoon, the light and temperature provide a more comfortable feeling. In addition to various plant exhibition areas, there are also two designated historical sites within the Taipei Botanical Garden. The Chengchun Hall, completed in 1894, served as the Governor-General's Office of Taiwan for 25 years and is the only remaining Minnan-style government building from the Qing Dynasty era in Taiwan. It has stood the test of time through the Qing Dynasty, Japanese rule, and changes in the Republic of China, still telling the stories of the past. The Waxy Leaf Pavilion of the Taipei Botanical Garden, built in 1924, was originally known as the "Central Research Institute Forestry Department Waxy Leaf Pavilion." It was established to develop Taiwan's forest resources by drying and preserving field-collected plants as "waxy leaf specimens" for plant identification, making it Taiwan's first specimen hall specifically built for storing waxy leaf specimens. Since its establishment in 1921, the botanical garden has remained a part of many Taipei residents' memories, making it a suitable place to visit with family and friends in all seasons, especially during summer as an excellent escape from the heat. Visitors to the garden can first refer to the Taipei Botanical Garden website to understand the visitation rules, pathways, and exhibition areas, contributing to the protection of the garden. (Part of the information source: Taipei Botanical Garden)
