The park serves as a site-specific memorial for the 1999 Jiji earthquake, which had a magnitude of 7.3.
The core feature of the park is a building that remains tilted and cracked, preserved in its post-earthquake state to demonstrate soil liquefaction and structural failure.
It is located in one of the areas closest to the epicenter of the 921 Earthquake, making it a critical site for seismic research and public awareness.
The park grounds were established to repurpose land affected by the earthquake into a commemorative public space.
Junshi Park, situated in Jiji Township, Nantou County, is a local green space primarily recognized for its historical association with the 921 Earthquake. The park features a preserved, tilted building that serves as a monument to the seismic activity that impacted the region in 1999. Visitors can view the structural damage firsthand, providing a tangible look at the scale of the disaster. The grounds are landscaped with mature trees and paved walkways that circle the preserved site. It functions as both a memorial park and a site for disaster education. The area is maintained as an open-air exhibition space by the Jiji township authorities.
The elevated viewing angle looking up at the tilted building structure provides the most dramatic perspective of the earthquake damage.
Combine this visit with a stop at the nearby Jiji Railway Station for a full historical tour of the township.
The site is largely exposed, so bring sun protection as there is limited natural shade near the main exhibit.
The site is compact; plan to spend time reading the interpretive signs to understand the geological context.
Do not treat the tilted building as a play structure or attempt to enter the damaged interior, as it is structurally unstable.
Respect the site as a disaster memorial; maintain quiet decorum and do not climb on the preserved building structures.
