Taipei Botanical Garden Introduction
Taipei Botanical Garden is an important site for plant research dating back to the Japanese colonial period, covering approximately 8 hectares. It retains experimental plant species introduced from Taiwan, Japan, mainland China, and Southeast Asia at that time. Today, the number of buildings and plant species in the garden has far exceeded the past glory, with a collection of about 2,000 species. The garden is divided into areas based on plant classification systems and habits, each presenting different themes, with informational signs introducing various unique flowers, such as the lotus pond, zodiac area, succulent area, fern area, Shijing plant area, folk plant area, and palm area. As the seasons change, the plant landscape varies, and each season has its own unique charm. Entering in the afternoon, the light and temperature provide a more comfortable experience. In addition to various plant exhibition areas, there are two designated historical sites located within the Taipei Botanical Garden. The Imperial Envoy’s Office, completed in 1894, served as the residence of the Governor-General of Taiwan for 25 years and is the only remaining Minnan-style official building from the Qing dynasty in Taiwan. Standing tall despite the historical changes through the Qing dynasty, Japanese rule, and the Republic of China, it tells the stories of its past. The Wax-leaf Pavilion within the Taipei Botanical Garden was built in 1924 and was originally named the "Central Research Institute Forestry Department Wax-leaf Pavilion." It was established to develop Taiwan's forest resources by drying plants collected in the wild to create "wax-leaf specimens" for plant identification, making it the first specimen museum in Taiwan built specifically for storing wax-leaf specimens. Since its establishment in 1921, the botanical garden remains a part of many Taipei residents' memories, suitable for visits with family and friends throughout the four seasons. In particular, summer is an excellent place for avoiding the heat. Visitors to the botanical garden can first learn about the park's regulations, flow, and exhibition areas through the Taipei Botanical Garden website, working together to protect the area. (Source: Taipei Botanical Garden)
