Want to have a picnic? This is the place Taipei locals call Ansen!

Daan Forest Park is arguably the biggest garden in the hearts of Taipei residents! In this concrete jungle, it's like a breathing oasis. (Ansen is an abbreviation for Daan Forest Park.) On weekends, if it happens to be one of the few rainless days, why not bring a picnic blanket, sandwiches, and coffee, find a spot on the grass, and sit down? Sunlight filters through the leaves, children run on the grass, dogs chase balls nearby, and the air is filled with the faint scent of grass and laughter. If you're lucky, you might even catch a street performer or someone playing the violin under a tree. Time slows down here, as if Taipei's always "fast" pace is softened by this green space. The afternoon sun gradually slants, golden light spills onto the lake, flocks of pigeons fly by, stirring up a breeze. At that moment, you'll realize—even in the city, you can find such gentle tranquility. 📍 Location: Intersection of Section 2, Xinsheng South Road and Section 3, Xinyi Road, Da'an District, Taipei City 🚇 Transportation: Exit 2 of Da'an Forest Park MRT Station (Tamsui-Xinyi Line) 🌳 Features: The largest green space in the city center, featuring an ecological pond, children's play area, open-air music stage, and circular walking trails 🕒 Opening Hours: Open all day, free admission ☕️ Nearby Attractions: Yongkang Street, Art Museum Park, Shida Night Market