Hushih Park, Memorial park near Academia Sinica, Nangang District, Taiwan
Hushih Park is a memorial space in Nangang with pathways, courts for sports, and manicured gardens spread across hilly terrain. The site holds several tombs and monuments within its natural setting of trees and grassland.
The park was established in 1973 as a memorial after a major Chinese intellectual died in 1962. Since its founding, it has served as a burial site for several important thinkers.
The park honors Hu Shih, a key intellectual who shaped modern Chinese thought and education in the 20th century. Visitors can see bronze sculptures and memorial stones scattered throughout that reflect his lasting influence on the region.
The site has basketball courts, play areas for children, and shaded spots for rest. Bus connections nearby provide straightforward access from different parts of the city.
Beyond one prominent tomb, the grounds also hold the resting place of another notable scholar, a respected archaeologist. Together these two burials represent different paths of modern Chinese intellectual work.
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