The Former Taipei Child Amusement Park is an abandoned relic left in central Taipei. Here you can find old buildings, derelict structures, and artifacts from the original Taipei Child Amusement Park's former glory, some of which have been preserved and open for the public to visit.
Please note that this area should not be confused with the (new) Taipei Children's Amusement Park in Shilin, which is in operation. Check out our full blog on that park here. Background: The Former Taipei Child Amusement Park was built by the Japanese in 1937, near the old Yuanshan Zoo. In 1945, it was taken over by Taipei City under the ROC. In 1958 it changed its name to Zhongshan Children's Park because it was located on Zhongshan North Road, and was taken under private management. In 1968, the park was bought back by Taipei City. After the Taipei Zoo moved to Wenshan District in 1986, the extra room became added space for the children's park. In 1991, the name was changed to Taipei Children's Amusement Park. In 2008, the park was moved from its original location to near the Art Center in Shilin District, because an archaeological site was found there and the city wanted to protect the Keelung River. In 2014 the old Children's Amusement Park was closed and the new Amusement Park in Shilin Officially opened. The Taipei Expo Park was created in 2010 for the Taipei International Flora Exhibition which ran from November 2010 to April 2011. It used land from Yuanshan Park, Fine Arts Park, and Xinsheng Park, and Dajia Riverside Park. Before the three parks were built, it was home to the former Taipei Children's Park and former Taipei Yuanshan Zoo, old military housing and military complexes, farmland, and a driver's education course. You can check out our full blog on Taipei Expo Park here. Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM every day Price: Free Tours: You can book a tour of Taipei on Tripadvisor here, KKday here or Klook here. Hotels in Taipei: We have stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, or Agoda here). We have stayed at and also recommend Fu Chang Hotel in Ximending, which is within walking distance of Ximending shopping district (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, or Agoda here). Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan. Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here. How to get there: By MRT: The closest MRT station is Yuanshan Station, and is about a one minute walk away. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here. By Car/Scooter: Driving or taking a scooter there can be hard because there is limited paid parking nearby. Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy, however bikes are no allowed in the park. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. Map: See below: Our Journey: I have been to the old Taipei Children's Amusement Park twice. It is one of the most interesting historical areas in Taipei. There is a lot that has been preserved for the public to see, and also a lot that has been fenced off and left to rot. I highly recommend visiting for people interested in Taipei's recent history. My wife used to play here as a kid and she still has some photos of the place in its heyday. If I can find those one day I will add them to this blog. 
There is lots of paid parking along the Keelung Riverside Park.
We stumbled upon this group of youth exercising here.
View of the Yuanshan Hotel across the river.
These were the old gates to the Children's Park.
First view inside the park.
There used to be a giant slide here that is now covered in bushes.
Overgrown slide.
Old Ferris Wheel.
Another view of the Ferris Wheel.
There is also an old Carousel.
Closer view of the carousel.
Old map of the park.
Closer view of the horses.
Another view of the carousel.
Another view of the designs here.
I also noticed there is like an old military bunker in the hillside.
They were changing out the A/C here so I think it is still in use.
Another view of the old bunker.
More photos of the area can be seen in the gallery above.
This place closes at 5 PM, don't forget or the police will chase you out.
View of the old science center which is now fenced off.
Sidewalk up the hill.
Overground and forgotten Tomorrowland.
Child Science Center and Tomorrowland which are now sealed off and forgotten.
Another view inside the forgotten Tomorrowland.
The old entrance to Tomorrowland.
The old ticket counter.
In the past admission was only 30 NT.
Rock garden on top of the hill.
Great Wall of China model.
Stairs to nowhere.
Something forgotten in the shadows.
Another view of the great wall which is part of Yesterday Land.
View over Yuanshan.
The great wall then goes up the hill for a ways.
More photos of the area above.
Yesterday World.
Great view of Taipei from the hill here.
View of the 101.
Closeup on the 101.
This is the top of a Buddhist temple nearby.
Stairs up into the park.
More old buildings from Yesterday World.
I think many of these buildings may have historical value.
All of these buildings are abandoned.
Bathrooms at a old Japanese era building at the bottom of the park.
Bathrooms at Yuanshan Park.
Entrance to Yuanshan Park.
Small temple on the hill.
Another map of the area.
Linji Huguo Temple 臨濟護國禪寺.
Another view of the temple.
Closed gates on the temple.
More old buildings.
You cannot enter any of these old buildings.
Pavilion at the end of the row of buildings.
Taipei 101 in the background.
Stone tables.
Another view of Yesterday Land.
Old Statue.
Grown over buildings.
More old buildings.
Abandoned old buildings.
Gate to another house.
The gate was closed.
Another old building.
View of Yuanshan Archaeological Site 圓山文化遺跡 below.
Another view of the old buildings below.
Blue lion.
View from down below.
These buildings are also closed off.
Another pavilion.
Bridge over the Keelung River.
Airplane landing.
Walking over the pedestrian bridge back down to the riverside.
Keelung Riverside trail.
Seeing the Carousel from outside.
You can see more photos of the area above.
You can look for more activities in Taipei such as Rock Climbing, Surfing, Speedboat Surfing, Diving, Snorkeling, Cooking Class, Glamping, Motorcycling, and more on Klook here or KKday here. You can check out our full blog on Taipei Expo Park here. You can check out our Taipei Museum Guide here. Also be sure to check out our guide to Taipei here. You can also check out our full travel guide to Taiwan here.
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