Rediscovering Memories of Dang Le Quan at Teresa Teng Memorial Park

Here's a one-day itinerary at Teresa Teng Memorial Park shared by Hoai Tran with Klook. Refer to this to plan an emotionally fulfilling trip to this new destination!

Hoai's nature is to explore, seeking out hidden corners and lesser-known places. That's why on this trip to Taiwan, Hoai chose Teresa Teng Memorial Park - a place of rest and also a memorial park for the legendary singer Dang Le Quan (Teresa Teng) in Taipei, Taiwan.

Dang Le Quan (1953-1995) was one of the most famous artists in Southeast Asia in the 20th century. This Taiwanese singer was not only beautiful but also incredibly talented, owning many timeless songs such as 'Moonlight Speaks for My Heart' or the Japanese version of the song 'No' composed by the late musician Nguyen Anh 9.

Ancient people used to say 'beauty comes with fate.' In 1995, during a trip to Thailand with her lover, Dang Le Quan unfortunately passed away due to asthma. According to many sources, she passed away in loneliness as there was no one beside her. Dang Le Quan was brought back to Taipei for burial, which was the reason for the establishment of Teresa Teng Memorial Park.

Actually, before going, Hoai also researched transportation and found that the route to Jinshan was not very 'friendly' if using public transportation. You have to change MRT trains and buses twice before taking a taxi to get to this location.

The question was: how to catch a taxi on the way back? Eventually, Hoai decided to opt for renting a private car for 8 hours at a cost of 3000 TWD (approximately 2,300,000 VND). It turned out to be the best option for visiting Teresa Teng Memorial Park, Jiufen (a former gold mining town of Japan), and Shifen. The road was beautiful and safe despite being a mountainous route.

The first impression of the 'new residence' of Dang Le Quan since 1995 is a grand and tranquil cemetery park. There was a feng shui master who once said that this place is 'evil land', attracting many 'evil spirits' due to unfavorable feng shui (you can search for this information on Google). Dang Le Quan was born in the Year of the Dragon; therefore, the tomb should face northwest instead of southwest as it is now. Before coming here, Hoai read these rumors and felt a bit 'creepy'; luckily, when arriving at Teresa Teng Memorial Park, there were many other tourist groups, so Hoai felt normal. During the day, many cars passed through this route, so in short, there was nothing to fear.

Dang Le Quan's resting place is amidst a park where flowers bloom in all four seasons. In front of the tomb, there is a giant piano that plays music when touched; next to it is a very large microphone. Sitting here, gazing at Dang Le Quan's 'new home', and listening to timeless music emanating from the small speaker among the trees, Hoai felt extremely comfortable. So, rumors are never to be believed; what matters is how you feel about the place. If you feel comfortable, just be confident and ignore what others say.

After lighting incense for Dang Le Quan and taking commemorative photos, Hoai sat here for a while because he didn't know when he would have the opportunity to return to Taipei. Hoai's emotions at that time were turbulent. The beauty on Dang Le Quan's face was not too sharp but very beautiful and gentle. It's just a pity that fate and love are troublesome, as people often say: 'Heaven never gives everything to anyone.'

Thank you, Dang Le Quan, for the songs that linger in Hoai's mind and in the hearts of fans worldwide. Forty-two springs are a short figure but not wasted. Although he wanted to sit longer, perhaps sitting for too long at Teresa Teng Memorial Park is not a good idea. Everyone will eventually have an end point; it's just a pity that Dang Le Quan's journey seems to end a bit too soon.

Another highlight at Teresa Teng Memorial Park is... a cat. Right next to Dang Le Quan's grave, there is a yellow cat. It's friendly and cute, whenever Hoai arrives, it follows along. Such a nostalgic feeling. Farewell Dang Le Quan! Hopefully, many fans will come to visit so she won't feel lonely; because no matter where in the world, loneliness remains the biggest fear of humans.

After that, Hoai continued to Nine Partings to experience real Taiwan tourism. Taking pictures with this golden car, hoping that soon there will be a larger 'gold lump' like that. Next, Hoai went to Ten Partings to release lanterns for peace, not only for the family but also for ongoing projects.

The Taiwan trip ended beautifully, from visiting Teresa Teng Memorial Park to experiencing culture. Returning here after 7 years, Hoai feels that Taiwan remains unchanged, intimate, traditional, and very close to Vietnam in many aspects.

Farewell Taipei on a rainy night, Hoai will forever cherish the memories here. Someone once said, 'Happiness is a journey' and Hoai is indeed very happy in every experience. Hope that #teamKlook is the same!

While not a highly popular destination on the travel itinerary of many young people, Teresa Teng Memorial Park is definitely a refreshing experience when visiting the picturesque Taipei. Immersing yourself in the lush greenery and sentimental music after days of exhausting work is indeed a fantastic idea.

A big thank you to Hoai Tran for the emotionally rich insights into Teresa Teng Memorial Park. Hopefully, you'll have many more exciting trips in the not-too-distant future. Planning for a solo trip to Taiwan? Don't forget to check out more amazing travel experiences on Klook's Blog.

(*) This article was shared by Hoai Tran and edited by Klook. Check out Hoai Tran's article here.