Qianshan Park Introduction
Qianshan Park is located in the Yangmingshan area, adjacent to the eastern side of Shamao Mountain, the Yangmingshan bus terminal, and the Teacher Training Center. It is an important tourist spot in the suburbs of Taipei, covering an area of approximately 38,328 square meters. Qianshan Park features a rich landscape that includes views of Shamao Mountain and Qixing Mountain. During the Japanese occupation, a stream was introduced that flows through the park from the western slope of Chungshan Building, located below Qixing Mountain. The stream converges to form Yangming Lake, reflecting the beautiful scenery of Qixing Mountain. There are also free public bathhouses for men and women by the lakeside, making it a popular destination for cherry blossom viewing in spring, summer retreats, autumn gatherings, and maple viewing in winter. Qianshan No. 4 Park is conceptually based on the circular volcanic body of Shamao Mountain. It utilizes wisteria, which 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, visitors can immerse themselves in the romantic purple scenery. Qianshan No. 3 Park is located on Lane 38 of Section 1, Yangming Road. When the cherry blossoms and azaleas bloom in the park, it resembles a paradise far from the dust of the city. Qianshan No. 1 Park - Panliu Area is situated next to the Teacher Training Center, featuring renovated Xinzi Pond and the shaded Biyue Lake recreation area, footbath areas, several mountain spring water channels, and a Panliu Garden interwoven with volcanic rocks from Yangmingshan. The scenic stones along the stream were specially directed on-site by Japan's National Treasure-level stone mason, Kiyoshi Oguchi, to create a harmonious backdrop with new and old rocks, allowing visitors to appreciate the beauty of the mountain and forest in a water-green setting. Qianshan No. 2 Park - Yangming Lake Area, located just across the road from Panliu Area, has a stream that passes under Shamao Bridge, converging into a lake within this area. In addition to renovating the free public bathhouses, two new footbath pools have been added, allowing visitors to soak their feet while enjoying the beautiful reflections of Shamao Mountain in the lake and witnessing the unique sight of water lilies blooming in winter. A belt-like stone seat made of andesite has been set up along the lakeside, providing a resting place to appreciate the magnificent mountain shapes of Penglai Island and Qixing Mountain reflected in the lake. This renovation project has restored the edges of Yangming Lake to a natural pond appearance, with grass and stones gradually extending into the water. New green maples and cherry blossoms planted by the lakeside enhance the natural elegance, and after dredging, the waters of Yangming Lake exhibit a rare dreamlike blue color, composing a symphony between the mountains and water. (Source: Taipei City Government Public Works Department Park and Street Light Construction Management Office)
