Qianshan Park Introduction
Qianshan Park is located in the Yangmingshan area, adjacent to the eastern side of Shamao Mountain, the Yangmingshan Bus Station, and the Teacher Training Center. It is an important tourist attraction in the suburbs of Taipei, covering an area of approximately 38,328 square meters. Qianshan Park features rich landscapes, with views of Shamao Mountain and Qixingshan. During the Japanese colonial period, a stream from the west side of Zhongshan Tower at the foot of Qixingshan was introduced to flow through the park. The stream collects to form Yangming Lake, reflecting the beautiful scenery of Qixingshan. There are also free public bathhouses for men and women by the lakeside, which are very popular among the public. It is a great spot for cherry blossom viewing in spring, a summer retreat, social gatherings in autumn, and maple viewing in winter. Qianshan No. 4 Park is designed based on the rounded volcanic body of Shamao Mountain, incorporating the wisteria that grows well in Yangmingshan to create a landscape that echoes the shape of Shamao Mountain, with a green mound serving as a new entrance image for Yangmingshan. When the wisteria blooms, walking through it provides a romantic purple landscape. Qianshan No. 3 Park is located in Alley 38, Section 1 of Yangming Road, and during the blooming season of cherry blossoms and azaleas, it feels like a paradise far removed from the city's dust. Qianshan No. 1 Park - Panliu Area is located next to the Teacher Center, where the heart-shaped pool and the shaded resting area of Beiyue Lake, foot bathe areas, several mountain spring streams, and white sulfur hot spring water channels intertwine with the volcanic rocks of Yangmingshan have been renovated. The scenic stones by the stream were specially guided on-site by the Japanese national treasure stone mason, Koji Oguchi, to create a contrast between the new and old rocks, allowing visitors to appreciate the beautiful scenery of mountains and greenery. Qianshan No. 2 Park - Yangming Lake Area is adjacent to the Panliu Area across the road, where the stream flows under Shamao Bridge and gathers into a lake. In addition to renovating the free public bathhouses, two foot bath areas have been added, allowing visitors to soak their feet while enjoying the beautiful reflections of Shamao Mountain in the lake, as well as the unique sight of water lilies blooming in winter. Along Shamao Road, there are strip-shaped andesite stone benches by the lakeside for people to rest and appreciate the magnificent shapes of Penglai Island and Qixingshan reflected on the lake. This reconstruction project restores the lakeside edges of Yangming Lake to a natural pool appearance, with grass and stones gently extending into the water. New green maples and cherry trees planted by the lake further enhance the natural elegance, while the dredged Yangming Lake presents a rare dreamy blue water landscape in Taiwan, composing a symphony of mountains and water. (Source: Department of Public Works, Taipei City Government)
