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Before we talk about the birth of Taichung Park, let’s take a look at the history of Taichung. |
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The central part of Taichung is located between Willow River and Green River. While this place was not exploited, it was covered by wetlands. Among the wetlands, there was a verdant hill, later it was called “Tuen”. During Ching Dynasty, the government set a smoke-mound on this hill. Later, people called this hill “Tatuen”. |
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During Ching Dynasty, Taichung this place initiated from Nantun and gradually expanded to Tatuen district. Later, “Tatuen Street” was formed. After Ching Government made Taiwan a province, the first president of Taiwan Province planned to establish the province capital in Taichung, however this plan failed. Taiwan was ceded to Japan later according to the history. The Japan government set Taichung County in the central part of Taiwan. They also renamed “Tatuen Street” to “Taichung Street”. Since then, the name of “Taichung” has been adopted till now. |
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In 1900, the Japanese undertook the plan of reconstruction. The downtown roads followed the design of chessboard. A new park was also within this plan. In 1903, while the reconstruction officially started, some local gentry got together and discussed the establishment of the park. Lin Family in Wu Fong donated its private garden, named “Rui Xuan” as a part of Taichung Park’s location. Therefore, Taichung Park consisted of this donated place, along with the old Bai Men Building and the northeast corner of Tatuen Street. The fee resource was completely from local officials or people. On October 28, 1903, the whole construction was finished. It will be 100-year-old by 2003. |
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Tatuen is the cradle of Taichung in every aspect. It has its place in the history of Taichung. |
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Resource
from：Taichung
Park history and ecology tour instruction brochure |
