Zhishan Park Introduction
Located at the intersection of Section 1, Zhicheng Road and Yusheng Street in Shilin District, and nestled along the banks of the Shuangxi River, this large natural park is filled with green ecology and cultural historical sites. Its name originates from the Qing Dynasty during the Kangxi period, when immigrants from Zhangzhou, Fujian settled in the Danbei and Shilin areas. The park's terrain resembles that of Zhishan in Fujian, hence its name. The park encompasses various prehistoric cultures, including the Dapanling culture, Zhishan culture, Yuanshan culture, and botanical garden culture, as well as rich historical cultures from the Qing Dynasty, Japanese colonial rule, and the Nationalist government period. Within the park, there is a century-old temple, Huiji Temple, which was originally built during the 17th year of the Qianlong era and has now reached 260 years of history. In 1979, it was designated as a third-level historic site by the Ministry of the Interior, and it is dedicated to the worship of Kaizhang Shengwang. Due to the long-term protection of the historic site, the park preserves many old trees, such as the 300-year-old camphor tree located next to the Yunong Reading Room, which is a treasure of the park. Additionally, the park's topography and landforms have developed various natural landscapes due to long-term weathering, including Elephant Rock, Wormhole, Onion Rock, Stone Man, and Snake Frog Rock, all of which serve as rich geological teaching materials. (Text information from Taipei Parks)
