Zhongzheng Park (Giant Buddha)

Zhongzheng Park (Giant Buddha) is a hilltop city park south of Keelung Harbor, home to a roughly 22.5-meter white statue popularly called the "Giant Buddha" though it actually depicts Guanyin, completed in 1969 as one of Keelung's most recognizable landmarks.

The park's white statue is popularly known as the "Keelung Giant Buddha," but it actually depicts the bodhisattva Guanyin, standing about 22.5 meters tall and unveiled in 1969. The park's second tier houses the "Zhupu Altar," the main site of Keelung's annual Ghost Festival rites, which also contains a Ghost Festival ritual artifacts museum.

What to See at Zhongzheng Park

Zhongzheng Park occupies the high ground south of the harbor entrance. Its elevated position means the summit view encompasses Keelung Harbor's inner waters, the city's street grid, and the surrounding hills. The Buddha statue was erected in the post-war period and is clearly visible from below thanks to its white finish. The park trail system is well developed, with multiple rest stops from the base to the top; hiking time ranges from about 20 to 40 minutes depending on fitness level.

The summit vantage point is one of the most intuitive ways to understand Keelung's harbor topography. The spatial relationship between the port, the city, and the surrounding ridges is visible at a glance from the high ground — a striking contrast to the view from the flat waterfront. As evening approaches and the port lights gradually come on, the visual character of the scene differs noticeably from daytime.

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