Rediscovering Memories at Teresa Teng Memorial Park

If you've ever been enchanted by the melodic voice of Teresa Teng, then a visit to Teresa Teng Memorial Park in Taipei is a must. This park was established to honor and preserve the beautiful memories of the talented but ill-fated singer.

Here's a day's journey at Teresa Teng Memorial Park shared by avid explorer, Lily Tran. Take notes to plan an emotionally charged adventure at this intriguing destination!

Lily's penchant for exploration leads her to seek out hidden nooks and undiscovered locales. Hence, on this trip to Taiwan, Lily opted for Teresa Teng Memorial Park - a serene resting place and a memorial park dedicated to the legendary songstress Teresa Teng in Taipei, Taiwan.

Dang Le Quan (1953-1995) stood as one of the most renowned artists in Southeast Asia in the 20th century. This Taiwanese songstress wasn't just beautiful but incredibly talented, owning numerous timeless music pieces like 'Moonlight Speaks for My Heart' or the Japanese rendition of 'No' composed by the late musician Nguyen Anh 9.

Ancients say, 'beauty is fickle.' In 1995, during a trip to Thailand with her lover, Dang Le Quan tragically passed away due to asthma. According to various sources, she departed in solitude, with no one by her side. She was laid to rest in Taipei, giving rise to Teresa Teng Memorial Park.

Before embarking, Lily found out that the route to Jinshan wasn't quite 'commuter-friendly' via public transport. It required changing MRT lines and taking two bus rides before catching a taxi to reach the destination.

The question arose: how to secure a taxi for the return trip? Eventually, Lily opted to rent a private car for 8 hours at 3000 Taiwanese dollars (around 2,300,000 Vietnamese dong). Surprisingly, it turned out to be the best option for visiting Teresa Teng Memorial Park, Jiufen (a former Japanese gold mining town), and Shifen. The route was scenic and safe despite the mountainous terrain.

The initial impression of Dang Le Quan's 'new residence' since 1995 is a grand and serene cemetery park. A Feng Shui master once remarked that this place is 'unfavorable', attracting many 'spirits' due to its unfavorable Feng Shui (you can search this information on Google). Dang Le Quan, born in the Year of the Dragon, should have had her grave facing the Northwest instead of the current Southwest. Before arriving, Lily found these rumors a bit unsettling; luckily, when she visited Teresa Teng Memorial Park, there were many other tour groups, so Lily felt relatively normal. During the day, there were plenty of cars passing through this route, so overall, there was nothing to fear.

Dang Le Quan's resting place lies amidst a four-season flower park. In front of the tomb is a giant piano that emits music when touched, alongside a very large microphone. Sitting amidst Dang Le Quan's 'new home', listening to timeless melodies emanating from the small speaker hidden among the trees, Lily feels incredibly comfortable. Therefore, rumors are never to be believed; what matters is how you perceive a place. If you feel comfortable, just be confident, regardless of what others say.

After lighting incense for Dang Le Quan and taking some commemorative photos, Lily sat here for a while because she didn't know when she would have the chance to return to Taipei. Lily's emotions at that moment were mixed. The beauty on Dang Le Quan's face is not overly sharp but very beautiful and gentle. It's just a pity that fate and love are hindered, as people often say, 'Heaven never grants anyone everything.'

Thank you, Dang Le Quan, for the songs that linger in Lily's mind as well as in the hearts of fans worldwide. Forty-two springs may seem short-lived but not wasted. Although Lily wanted to stay longer, perhaps lingering at Teresa Teng Memorial Park isn't a good idea. Everyone will eventually reach an end point; it's just regrettable that Dang Le Quan's journey ended a bit too early.

Another highlight at Teresa Teng Memorial Park is... a cat. Right next to Dang Le Quan's tomb is a yellow cat. It's friendly and adorable, whenever Lily comes, it follows her. A very nostalgic feeling. Farewell, Dang Le Quan! Hopefully, more fans will come to visit so she won't feel lonely; because no matter where in the world, loneliness remains the biggest fear of humanity.

Afterward, Lily continued to Jiufen to experience authentic Taiwan tourism. Taking photos with this golden car, hoping that there will soon be a big 'gold lump' like that. Next, Lily went to Shifen to release lanterns for peace, not only for family but also for ongoing projects.

The Taiwan trip ended beautifully, from visiting Teresa Teng Memorial Park to experiencing the culture. Returning here after 7 years, Lily feels that Taiwan has not changed, it's still familiar, traditional, and very close to Vietnam in many aspects.

Farewell Taipei on a rainy night, Lily will always cherish the memories here. Someone once said, 'Happiness is a journey,' and Lily is indeed very happy in every experiential journey. Hope that #teamMytour is the same!

Although not a highly renowned destination in the travel notebooks of many young people, Teresa Teng Memorial Park is definitely a refreshing experience when visiting the picturesque land of Taiwan. Immersing oneself in the cool green space accompanied by sentimental music after days of exhausting work is truly a delightful idea.

Thank you Lily Tran for the emotionally rich insights about Teresa Teng Memorial Park. Hopefully, you'll have many more exciting journeys in the not-too-distant future. Planning for a solo trip to Taiwan? Don't forget to check out the incredibly helpful travel experiences on Mytour's Blog.

(*) This article is shared by Lily Tran and edited by Mytour. Read Lily Tran's article here.