Taipei City Government

Xinsheng Park Area, Dajia Riverside Park Area

Models of Cutting-Edge Technology – Xinsheng's Three Custom-Built Green Pavilions.

Xinsheng Park is divided into the“Dream”area of Xinsheng Park,“Tea”area of the Lin An-tai Historic House , and the Floral Tunnel . In the Dream area is the Pavilion of Angel Life, Pavilion of the Future, and Pavilion of Dreams, each a Diamond Level Candidate for Green Biulding Certification with the Ministry of the Interior. Each has a roof equipped with solar panels, bringing estimated energy-use savings of 50%. These structures draw water from the nearby Keelung River and recycle it, saving over 60% on the use of treated water.

The Industrial Technology Research Insti tute handled the blueprints for the Pavilion of Dreams. The emphasis here i s on technology- rich sensory experiences. This is a grand space for the imaginative telling of stories, and the ITRI highlights cutting-edge hightech innovation in each hall—3D imagery, real-time interaction,and high sensitivity. The visitor first enters an interactive garden developed by renowned local illustrator Jimmy Liao based on his work How to Own a Corner , heading out on a virtual journey: you see a giant mechanical flower with the theme“Bloom”, hear hundreds of speakers as thin as paper regaling you with“The Sounds of Leaves” as you travel along a forest tunnel,and stand before an expansive 3D“naked eye”screen in the “Multiplicity” hall, moving in synchronized interaction with the countless plant species of Taiwan's rich biological world.

The Pavilion of the Future and the Pavilion of Angel Life were part of a joint construction project, the two structures forming a unified shape resembling the wing of a butterfly. The Pavilion of Dreams, to one side, is appropriately in the shape of a chrysalis.Within the Pavilion of the Future is the“Rare Plants Area”, where you'll be able to enjoy stunning plants that have withstood the dramat ic changes of cl imate and environment of the past million years—the Taiwan cow-tail fir , Taitung cycas , Amentotaxus formosana , and Taiwan date palm are collectively known as “Taiwan's four great trees”. All the special environmental needs of the plants growing in the Rare Plants Area, along with the“Subtropical and Tropical Plants Area”,“Fleshy Plants Area”, and“Orchid and Fern Symbiosis Display Area” , are coordinated under the pavilion's advanced systems controlling temperature, humidity, and light intensity, augmented
by the use of natural energy and light.

The interior of the Pavilion of Angel Life is a fantasia of flowing water and flower landscapes, complemented by cutting-edge energy-saving and digital technology. On display are the myriad faces of Taiwan's high-mountain world of plant life and running water. The pavilion is managed by the local Angel Art Gallery , which has made“Art Is Life”the theme. The“Art Foyer” is a showcase of international visual arts, with high ceilings in the presentation. In the“Video Theater” dynamic aerial photography is used to show off the manysplendored beauty of Formosa. The“Living Wisdom Center” and“Living Art” section serve as a showcase for BIT (Brand in Taiwan) ingenuity, and the“Body-Mind-Spirit SPA” and“Chinese Courtyard Garden/ Aquatic Plant Area” evoke a veritable outdoor Shangri-la, calming the soul.

Pavilion of Regimen, Palace of Floral Teas,Cultivating Good Cheer and Health

The Pavilion of Regimen has grown from an existing structure,the“Little White House”, and has Healthy Living and Centennial Bonsai as its theme. On display are hundred-year-old trees and special potted landscapes, with at least 350 bonsai on hand to mesmerize the beholder. There will also be bonsai classes held on the site, as well as introduction to medicinal plants and the use of aromatic herbs in the preparation of sweet desserts.

The Palace of Floral Teas , located in the Tea area, is built around the refurbished Lin An-tai Historic House . Inside are primarily static visual displays, to be accompanied by many different types of cultural activities such as scheduled poetry recitals, Chinese painting and calligraphy,and demonstrations of the tea ceremony. Floral teas and fine foods will also be offered, and experts have been invited to give talks on the making of floral teas. Tea bonsai and bamboo will also be used in the creation of quiet,peaceful traditional Fujian-style gardens. A Floral Tunnel lined with a flowerframed pathway will connect the Fine Arts Park Area, Xinsheng Park Area, and Dajia Riverside Park Area, where you'll experience an ever-transforming flower show as you move along, in a multi-level space bedecked with flower globes,trees, and vines.

Dajia Riverside Park,Co-Starring with Nature

Dajia Riverside Park features a more natural approach to the pavilions, meaning a design that deliberately seems uncoordinated. The Expo Arena spans three basketball courts, and sports a high ceiling design that shows no beams. This is the Flora Expo's largest performance space with 676 arts events are scheduled here. The Eco Theater is an open-concept theater in a horseshoe shape facing the Keelung River, normally used as a rest space for visitors when they are strolling the area and dropping by to admire the attractive water fountain—the Wish Fountain . On weekends and holidays, the setting will change dramatically,for on these days top-flight theatre will be presented.From this area you'll also be able to catch Flora Expo Blue Highway yacht tours, which will connect the expo areas, Raohe St. Night Market, and Miramar Entertainment Park .