140 Highland Park Introduction
140 High Land Park covers an area of 5.6 hectares and is located in Wanmai Village, Wenshan District, Taipei City. It is situated on hilly terrain between Wanxing Street and Section 2 of Wanmei Street, north of Wanxing Street. The highest point, Guziqiao Mountain, reaches an elevation of 138 meters and is adjacent to the park. Before the establishment of the Wanfang community, the land designated for this park was known as Baozijiao, a vast hilly area with only 45 households. Today, beneath the 138-meter-high Guziqiao Mountain, the view from the mountaintop is expansive. In 2004, the Wenshan ( Muzha) No. 80 Park (approximately 2.2 hectares) was established, followed by the Wenshan (Muzha) No. 30 Park (approximately 3.4 hectares) in 2007, together referred to as "140 High Land Park." The park's hiking entrances are located next to No. 125 and No. 225 Wanxing Street. Following the winding wooden steps upward, hikers will switch to a gravel step pathway along the ridge, where they can enjoy rich vegetation, viewing platforms, and pavilions. The views are excellent, allowing visitors to overlook the landscape below and glimpse Taipei 101 amidst the city lights. It is a prime spot for stargazing and moon viewing. To create a sustainable ecological environment, the park was designed to maintain the original topography, minimizing disruption to local flora and fauna habitats. Only essential facilities and pathways are established to connect surrounding green spaces, providing citizens with a natural place for exercise and relaxation. Local residents constructed a concrete pool at Lane 23, Wanxing Street, using the existing electrical system to set up a simple filtration system for the pool water, with a depth of approximately 100 cm. To ensure visitor safety and enhance the overall landscape, the original pool walls were removed and replaced with stone surrounds, completed in March 2007, successfully attracting frog habitats, making frog sounds that add to the tranquility. This park also features the only "Mountain Signage Guide Map" in Taipei City, allowing visitors to identify mountains by name and height. Additionally, simple fitness facilities, exercise equipment, and stretching chairs are available for visitors to enjoy nature while engaging in physical activity. (Source: Taipei City Government Public Works Department Park and Street Light Engineering Management Office)
