228 Peace Memorial ParkPost date：2021-03-30
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Taipei is more than just temples, night markets and breathtaking scenery!
Located in the heart of Taipei, not far from the Taipei Main Station and the Presidential Office Building, the 228 Peace Memorial Park has a long history. Known originally as Taipei New Park, it was rechristened in 1995 to remember the victims of a violent crackdown which took place on February 28th 1947. Within the park is the Taipei 228 Memorial Museum, where visitors can learn more about this historic event, a topic that was taboo for nearly half-a-century. The museum building itself once served as a radio station.
Also within the park’s compound is the National Taiwan Museum, a baroque style building that’s as striking as the artifacts housed inside. It’s also Taiwan’s oldest museum, dating back over a century. The Japanese originally built the museum to commemorate the completion of Taiwan’s North-South Railway — so it’s fitting that in front of the museum today you can find two steam locomotives.
One of them is Teng-Yun that used to operate on a line between Dadaocheng in Taipei and Keelung City to the north, while the other TRA No.9 is one of the oldest trains in all of Asia!
Strolling around the park there’s plenty to discover, and plenty of places to rest your feet. There’s a Japanese garden, a pond, pagodas, green walkways, and even an outdoor performance venue! The park brings together elements from European, Japanese, Chinese, and Taiwanese cultures.
And if you’re traveling with kids, no problem! There’s a playground in the park as well!
Located in the heart of Taipei, not far from the Taipei Main Station and the Presidential Office Building, the 228 Peace Memorial Park has a long history. Known originally as Taipei New Park, it was rechristened in 1995 to remember the victims of a violent crackdown which took place on February 28th 1947. Within the park is the Taipei 228 Memorial Museum, where visitors can learn more about this historic event, a topic that was taboo for nearly half-a-century. The museum building itself once served as a radio station.
Also within the park’s compound is the National Taiwan Museum, a baroque style building that’s as striking as the artifacts housed inside. It’s also Taiwan’s oldest museum, dating back over a century. The Japanese originally built the museum to commemorate the completion of Taiwan’s North-South Railway — so it’s fitting that in front of the museum today you can find two steam locomotives.
One of them is Teng-Yun that used to operate on a line between Dadaocheng in Taipei and Keelung City to the north, while the other TRA No.9 is one of the oldest trains in all of Asia!
Strolling around the park there’s plenty to discover, and plenty of places to rest your feet. There’s a Japanese garden, a pond, pagodas, green walkways, and even an outdoor performance venue! The park brings together elements from European, Japanese, Chinese, and Taiwanese cultures.
And if you’re traveling with kids, no problem! There’s a playground in the park as well!
