Park & nature
Daan Forest Park
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Daan Forest Park is a 26-hectare public green space in the Da'an District of Taipei, bordered by Xinyi Road, Heping E. Road, Jianguo S. Road, and Xinsheng S. Road. It serves as a central outdoor activity area for residents, with ponds, pavilions, strolling paths, and cultural facilities like an amphitheatre, children's playground, jogging loop, and skating rink.
Don't miss
- Two ponds with ducks, egrets, and turtles
- A desacralized statue of the Buddhist Goddess Guanyin by Yuyu Yang
- Children's playground and skating rink
- Jogging loop and strolling paths
- Squirrels and various bird species
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Daan Forest Park
You can explore Daan Forest Park at your own pace. A tour is worth it mainly for transport, or for pairing it with nearby sights in one day.
Cheapest way inTaipei Old Town - Taiwan Introduction Walking Tour (Tip-Based)4.8★ · 213 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$5 per personSee dates →
Best full dayFull-Day Private Northern Taiwan Tour from Taipei with Pickup4.9★ · 867 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$120 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleOne Day Hike around Taipei's Yangmingshan National Park5★ · 14 travelers5-7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$140 per personSee dates →Know before you go
- Direct access via Taipei Metro's Daan Park Station at the northern end; also walkable from Daan Station (west) and Dongmen Station (east).
- Underground parking garage available.
- The park is nicknamed 'lungs of Taipei' and offers respite from city bustle.
A bit of history
The land was designated urban parkland in 1932 by Japanese authorities as Park Number Seven. After World War II, the Republic of China government built military dependents' villages there, and the area housed several thousand people, many refugees of the Chinese Civil War. The Taipei City Government planned a park by 1989 after a stadium proposal faced environmentalist opposition. Following a legal battle, 12,000 squatters were evicted in April 1992, and the park opened on 29 March 1994. A 1985 statue of Guanyin by Yuyu Yang was retained as public art after controversy. The park was nicknamed 'Mud Park' because construction continued after opening.
Common questions
What animals can I see in the park?
Squirrels, birds, ducks, egrets, and turtles are commonly spotted.
Is the Guanyin statue still there?
Yes, a 1985 statue of Guanyin by Yuyu Yang remains as public art, though it is not used for religious purposes.
What events are held at the park?
The park hosts an Islamic Cultural Fair and the Daan Forest Park Azalea Festival.
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