Taipei's Quiet Storytelling Corner｜228 Peace Memorial Park

📍 No. 3, Ketagalan Boulevard, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City (Exit 1, MRT NTU Hospital Station) Some parks are not meant to be bustling or for social media check-ins; instead, they serve as a soft spot in the heart of the city. Taipei's 228 Peace Memorial Park is one such place—a quiet presence where scenery and time flow gently. Coming here requires no preparation, just a bit of good weather, a few thoughts to ponder, and a leisurely pace. 🌳 A Green Lung Surrounded by Trees｜Feel the Comfort as You Step In From MRT NTU Hospital Station, cross the street, and you'll quickly arrive at this lush, historic park. Unlike modern parks with sleek designs, the atmosphere of 228 Peace Memorial Park feels like an aged book. The moment you step in, you can sense that "Ah, it's time to slow down" feeling. Here, you'll find ponds, small bridges, towering banyan trees, and sunlight streaming through. Pigeons wander in flocks, while squirrels dart between tree trunks, as if whispering secrets. The stone benches in the park are always occupied by people daydreaming, reading newspapers, or sipping soy milk—like a daily life picture book unfolding page by page. 🌞 Afternoon Strolls + A Starting Point for Urban Micro-Travel I love coming here for a walk in the afternoon. Sunlight filters through the leaves, creating dancing shadows on the ground, and the breeze carries hints of grass and bark. Sometimes, you'll encounter charming elderly men playing chess or hear ladies dancing folk dances. Others sit quietly under the trees, headphones in, gazing at the sky in a daze. Such scenes are rare in the city center, like a fleeting dream.