Strolling Together to Have Fun in KalahPost date：2025-06-19
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Introduction
Machangting Memorial Park ➡ Guangzhou Temple ➡ Ka-lah-á Taiwanese Izakaya / Jiaxiangway ➡ Rishan (Air Raid Shelter) Park ➡ Fuxingkou Night Market
Machangting Memorial Park
“Machangding Memorial Park” was formerly a plot of land used for military purposes, and the Taipei City Government, through negotiations with various parties, successfully won for the right to build the “Machangding Memorial Park”. Together with the nearby Huajiang Wild Duck Nature Park, they provide the Wanhua District a nice place for leisure and relaxation activities.
The long stairway by the riverbank is a good place to watch the sunrise. With its wide horizon, one can see the beautiful reflection of the sun on the surface of the river. On a fine weather day, you will see the morning sun slowly rising from the side of the Taipei 101 skyscraper at a distance, with the morning rays occasionally seeping through the clouds and casting glorious reflections on the Xindian River, forming a river of gold, which is truly mesmerizing.
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Guangzhou Temple
Established during the reign of Emperor Kang Xi of the Qing Dynasty, the Kalah Faith Center in southern Wanhua enshrines the god of medicine. Its major annual celebration event is held respectively on March 12th and September 1st (the birthday of the god of medicine) according to Chinese lunar calendar.
Ka-lah-á Taiwanese Izakaya
"In the day time we hold exhibitions, speeches, and workshops, and only sell alcohol at night.
Ka-lah-a is on Gara area's Dongyuan Street in Wanhua District. The Gara area is located on the bank of the Xindian River (on Wanhua's southwest side) and extends to the south of the airport. The word ""gara"" comes from the Ketaglan pronunciation for ""swamp."" The name of the restaurant was translated from the pronunciation of that word. We grew up here, and so we chose to come back to our home to open this restaurant.
The Ka-lah-a is connected to many local stores. In addition to roasted and fried items, we also sell many local braised foods and sugar cane juice from the owner's old elementary classmate. Because we use local ingredients, we always visit the nearby central market after we close for the night. In addition to Taiwanese alcohol, we also sell Monga's specialty, the herbal tea. All foods and drinks we sell are produced in Taiwan. We do not sell sake, only sweet Taiwanese wine, beer, and plum wine. Our dishes are also based on Taiwanese flavors. We love the land we grew up on and want to use local foods and drinks to tell everyone we are proud of Taiwan.
Ka-lah-a is a community style izakay and we love mingling with the community. We hope that we can continue to live in our own homes.
Here at Ka-lah-a, we strongly believe that only by going home can we help the place where we grew up.
No matter where you are from, we welcome you to come home for a drink. "
Jiaxiangway
Jiaxiangway, now in the hands of the third generation owner, is located in Wanhua Dist., Taipei City. Over the last half century, the humble roadside snack stall next to the local religious center--Guangzhao Temple--has evolved into a brand new storefront blending in design cues of a classy Japanese dining establishment. Jiaxiangway insists on using the freshest ingredients to prepare its signature dishes including braised pork rice, braised Chinese cabbage, and deep-fried tofu. The warm hospitality makes guests feel at home. Jiaxiangway received top honors at the 2017 and 2018 Taiwan Braised Pork on Rice Festival, and it has also highly praised by patrons. Jiaxiangway - The taste of home.
Rishan (Air Raid Shelter) Park
To the people of Taipei, Ka-la̍h is both unfamiliar and familiar. Located in southern Wanhua, Ka-la̍h is one of Taipei's earliest developed settlements and is known for its hospitality. During the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty, Ka-la̍h consisted of six communities, known as the “Six Villages”: Bazhangli, Houcuzai, Xiazhuangzai, Gangzaiwei, Juezaitou, and Kezaicuo. According to historical record, the soil of Ka-la̍h area was very fertile, and early settlers cultivated sugarcane, flowers, and other agricultural products. Production of jasmine and gardenia flowers, used for making scented tea, was particularly abundant. In the 1930s, after a glut of jasmine flowers, cultivation shifted to include bamboo shoots and bean sprouts, together known locally as the “Three Treasures of Ka-la̍h”.
As time passed and industries evolved, the farmland disappeared, leaving only remnants within Rishan Park's natural landscapes. Stepping into the park feels like entering a microcosm of Ka-la̍h history. During the Second World War, Taiwan became a target of Allied air raids. Between 1944 and 1945, around 15,900 air sorties were made and around 120,000 bombs dropped. Older residents recall how locals would make dummy airplanes out of bamboo to deceive the American forces.
In the early post-war period, the aircraft were relocated to what is now National Taipei University of Technology, and the park set about preserving remnants of Japanese colonial era culture, including stone walls and ruined air raid shelters from the Second World War. In light of the wartime air raids, these historical relics are even more precious. While the park has been transformed into a green leisure space, its historical content add a fascinating dimension to the texture of the Ka-la̍h area.
Fuxingkou Night Market
Fuxingkou Night Market is packed with everything from nostalgic desserts and crispy fried snacks to unique local eats. With long-standing vendors, authentic flavors, and affordable prices, it's a favorite spot for locals to grab dinner after work or enjoy a leisurely weekend stroll.
Machangting Memorial Park
“Machangding Memorial Park” was formerly a plot of land used for military purposes, and the Taipei City Government, through negotiations with various parties, successfully won for the right to build the “Machangding Memorial Park”. Together with the nearby Huajiang Wild Duck Nature Park, they provide the Wanhua District a nice place for leisure and relaxation activities.
The long stairway by the riverbank is a good place to watch the sunrise. With its wide horizon, one can see the beautiful reflection of the sun on the surface of the river. On a fine weather day, you will see the morning sun slowly rising from the side of the Taipei 101 skyscraper at a distance, with the morning rays occasionally seeping through the clouds and casting glorious reflections on the Xindian River, forming a river of gold, which is truly mesmerizing.
👉 Read more
Guangzhou Temple
Established during the reign of Emperor Kang Xi of the Qing Dynasty, the Kalah Faith Center in southern Wanhua enshrines the god of medicine. Its major annual celebration event is held respectively on March 12th and September 1st (the birthday of the god of medicine) according to Chinese lunar calendar.
Ka-lah-á Taiwanese Izakaya
"In the day time we hold exhibitions, speeches, and workshops, and only sell alcohol at night.
Ka-lah-a is on Gara area's Dongyuan Street in Wanhua District. The Gara area is located on the bank of the Xindian River (on Wanhua's southwest side) and extends to the south of the airport. The word ""gara"" comes from the Ketaglan pronunciation for ""swamp."" The name of the restaurant was translated from the pronunciation of that word. We grew up here, and so we chose to come back to our home to open this restaurant.
The Ka-lah-a is connected to many local stores. In addition to roasted and fried items, we also sell many local braised foods and sugar cane juice from the owner's old elementary classmate. Because we use local ingredients, we always visit the nearby central market after we close for the night. In addition to Taiwanese alcohol, we also sell Monga's specialty, the herbal tea. All foods and drinks we sell are produced in Taiwan. We do not sell sake, only sweet Taiwanese wine, beer, and plum wine. Our dishes are also based on Taiwanese flavors. We love the land we grew up on and want to use local foods and drinks to tell everyone we are proud of Taiwan.
Ka-lah-a is a community style izakay and we love mingling with the community. We hope that we can continue to live in our own homes.
Here at Ka-lah-a, we strongly believe that only by going home can we help the place where we grew up.
No matter where you are from, we welcome you to come home for a drink. "
Jiaxiangway
Jiaxiangway, now in the hands of the third generation owner, is located in Wanhua Dist., Taipei City. Over the last half century, the humble roadside snack stall next to the local religious center--Guangzhao Temple--has evolved into a brand new storefront blending in design cues of a classy Japanese dining establishment. Jiaxiangway insists on using the freshest ingredients to prepare its signature dishes including braised pork rice, braised Chinese cabbage, and deep-fried tofu. The warm hospitality makes guests feel at home. Jiaxiangway received top honors at the 2017 and 2018 Taiwan Braised Pork on Rice Festival, and it has also highly praised by patrons. Jiaxiangway - The taste of home.
Rishan (Air Raid Shelter) Park
To the people of Taipei, Ka-la̍h is both unfamiliar and familiar. Located in southern Wanhua, Ka-la̍h is one of Taipei's earliest developed settlements and is known for its hospitality. During the Kangxi era of the Qing Dynasty, Ka-la̍h consisted of six communities, known as the “Six Villages”: Bazhangli, Houcuzai, Xiazhuangzai, Gangzaiwei, Juezaitou, and Kezaicuo. According to historical record, the soil of Ka-la̍h area was very fertile, and early settlers cultivated sugarcane, flowers, and other agricultural products. Production of jasmine and gardenia flowers, used for making scented tea, was particularly abundant. In the 1930s, after a glut of jasmine flowers, cultivation shifted to include bamboo shoots and bean sprouts, together known locally as the “Three Treasures of Ka-la̍h”.
As time passed and industries evolved, the farmland disappeared, leaving only remnants within Rishan Park's natural landscapes. Stepping into the park feels like entering a microcosm of Ka-la̍h history. During the Second World War, Taiwan became a target of Allied air raids. Between 1944 and 1945, around 15,900 air sorties were made and around 120,000 bombs dropped. Older residents recall how locals would make dummy airplanes out of bamboo to deceive the American forces.
In the early post-war period, the aircraft were relocated to what is now National Taipei University of Technology, and the park set about preserving remnants of Japanese colonial era culture, including stone walls and ruined air raid shelters from the Second World War. In light of the wartime air raids, these historical relics are even more precious. While the park has been transformed into a green leisure space, its historical content add a fascinating dimension to the texture of the Ka-la̍h area.
Fuxingkou Night Market
Fuxingkou Night Market is packed with everything from nostalgic desserts and crispy fried snacks to unique local eats. With long-standing vendors, authentic flavors, and affordable prices, it's a favorite spot for locals to grab dinner after work or enjoy a leisurely weekend stroll.
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