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Beitou Park

Coordinates: 25°08′11.4″N 121°30′22.8″E / 25.136500°N 121.506333°E / 25.136500; 121.506333
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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

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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

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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

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

See also

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References

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  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.