823 Memorial Park

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Updates : 2022-12-05

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Introduction

Formerly called No. 4 Park, the name of this expanse of green changed to 823 Memorial Park after a monument was erected in it to commemorate victory in the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis, which had begun with the 823 Artillery Bombardment. The park is located at the Zhonghe-Yonghe border and at 10 hectares is the largest park in either district. The National Taiwan Library is here, as is a spacious green area and forest path, plus basketball courts and playgrounds. Local residents come to exercise, whether it is walking or taking their dog for a stroll, and to enjoy a rare expanse of green in this dense urban zone.

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Jiufen Culture and History Workshop

Luo, Ji-Kun is the owner of this workshop, also an important person who is familiar with art and history in Shuinandong, Jinguashi, and Jiufen area. His birthplace is a pristine village in the countryside. So he likes to stay in a pristine village. He came to Jiufen in 1987, and decided to move to there. He published several photo albums and wrote several books on culture and history of Jiufen. Jiufen Culture and History Workshop" is located in Jishan Street, nearby Jingshan Rock. It is situated on the 2nd floor of the building. It was established by Luo, Ji-Kun in 1992. His motivation to establish Jiufen Culture and History Workshop is to introduce the beauty and history in Shuinandong, Jinguashi, and Jiufen area. He collects lots of photography works, history books, and cultural relics for people to visit. He planned several tour programs for tourists to enjoy culture, history, and beautiful scenery.

Lujiao Creek Wetlands

The vibrant manmade wetlands bear the responsibility of purifying the water of Dahan River