Remains of Taipei Prison Wall 臺北監獄圍牆遺蹟

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The remains of the Taipei Prison wall are roughly 100 meters long, and were made from stones from the old Taipei City Walls during the Qing Dynasty. 14 allied airmen were executed in the prison just two months before the end of WWII. Now the wall provides a stark reminder of the area's past history. 

Historical Background:
The Taipei City prison was built during the Japanese era, and used stones from the former Taipei City Wall, which were quarried from quartz sandstone in the Dazhi area of Neihu. During WWII, the Japanese used the prison as a POW camp, placing mostly captured allied airmen and other political prisoners in the jail. 14 allied airmen were executed here just 58 days before the war ended. A plaque on the wall lists their names in memorial. 
The wall now sits between a park and the Southern Taipei Operations center of Changhua Telecom. There is a pedestrian path along the wall, and it is a popular spot for people to take a stroll or walk their dogs, but you will not usually see a lot of people here.

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Activities in Taipei:
You can also 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. 

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).
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How to get there:
By MRT: The wall is only about a 2 minute walk from Dongmen MRT station on the red line. You can purchase a discount easy card to use on the MRT from Klook here or KKday here. ​You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here. 
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. 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. â€‹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. 
By car/scooter: There is limited paid parking on the side of the road along Jinshan South Road and Aiguo East Road.  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.  ​

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Our Journey:

I have passed by the remnants of Taipei Jail many many times but I did not know what it was until recently. Now every time I pass by I think of the terrible conditions that those POWs and other prisoners had to face.

You will not usually see a lot of people here, but occasionally people come to exercise or walk their dog here like any other park. 

The only markers to tell you what the area is are these two plaques.

"This plaque is placed here in honor and memory of all the allied airmen who were held in the former Taipei Prison by the Japanese Army in 1944-45, and the fourteen American airmen who were needlessly executed here on June 19, 1945.
The airmen had been shot down or crashed while on patrols over Taiwan in the fall of 1944 and the spring of 1945. They were held in the Taipei Prison until the end of the war. On May 29, 1945, 14 of these men were given a 'mock trial' and sentenced to death. The needless execution took place only 58 days before the end of WWII! When the war ended the rest of the men were released and returned to their homeland again."

The wall also extends into the Changhua Telecom parking lot. 

Another view of the wall.

Last view of the Taipei Prison Wall. 

You can also 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. ​

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Also be sure to check out our full guide to Taipei here. 

You can also check out our full travel guide to Taiwan here. 

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