Beitou Park

Beitou Park
北投公園
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Typepark
LocationBeitou, Taipei, Taiwan
Coordinates25°08′11.4″N 121°30′22.8″E / 25.136500°N 121.506333°E / 25.136500; 121.506333
Area6 hectares
Established1913
Public transit accessXinbeitou Station

The Beitou Park (traditional Chinese: 北投公園; simplified Chinese: 北投公园; pinyin: Běitóu Gōngyuán) is a park in Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan.

History

The park was created in 1913 during the Japanese rule of Taiwan, making it the third oldest park in Taipei and the first hot spring park on the island.[1] It was constructed to welcome the visit of Prince Hirohito to Taiwan. The construction included the overhaul works of the area around it into the park. Soon later, a water fountain was constructed at the center of the park. Years later, the downspouts were removed from the park but was then restored in 2013 by the Taipei City Government.[2]

Geography

The park spans over an area of six hectares [14.8 acres] and is located along the Beitou River. The park features the Beitou Hot Spring Museum and Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch. It also has five small waterfalls with hot springs.[3]

Transportation

The park is accessible within walking distance east of Xinbeitou Station of Taipei Metro.[3][4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Beitou Park". The Gaia Hotel. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Beitou Park: A Century's Worth of Joy and Pleasure". Taipei City Government. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Beitou Park". Travel Taipei. 13 July 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  4. ^ "Beitou Park". TravelKing. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
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