Zhishanyan Cultural & Historical Park is a hillside park in Taipei’s Shilin District, a short walk from Zhishan Metro Station. Follow old stone steps and wooden walkways past plants, flowers and small waterfalls, with places to sit along the way. The park brings natural ecology together with prehistoric sites and historic buildings, including Huiji Temple, built in 1752, and Taiwan’s first modern Japanese school. Allow time for the uphill sections, then explore the heritage sites and enjoy the quieter paths at the top.
Nature and paths on the hillside
Zhishanyan Cultural & Historical Park combines natural ecology with historic and prehistoric sites. Old stone steps and wooden walkways lead through the hillside, past plants, flowers and small waterfalls. Sitting areas give you places to pause during the climb.
The paths make this an easy hike, though the route includes stairs. Bring bug spray to help protect yourself from mosquitoes, and allow one to two hours for a relaxed visit.
Huiji Temple and the former school
Huiji Temple was built in 1752 and is one of the park’s historic landmarks. Taiwan’s first modern Japanese school is also within the grounds, giving the visit a connection to a different period of the island’s history.
The park is a short walk from Zhishan Metro Station. You can also combine it with a visit to nearby SOGO department store or the astronomical museum.
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How long should I spend at Zhishanyan Cultural & Historical Park?
Allow around one to two hours to stroll through the park and visit its historic sites.
How do you get to Zhishanyan Cultural & Historical Park?
The park is a short walk from Zhishan Metro Station in Taipei’s Shilin District.
What historic sites are in the park?
You can visit Huiji Temple, built in 1752, and Taiwan’s first modern Japanese school.
