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Manshui Park is located next to Longshan Temple. Originally named "Wanhua No. 12 Park," it is surrounded by Guangzhou Street, Heping West Road, Sanshui Street, and Xiyuan Road. It is a large park developed by the Taipei City Government with an artistic theme, featuring distinctive folk characteristics. There are many cultural design elements within the park, such as the dragon-shaped sculpture on the east side, symbolizing the auspicious meaning of the "Azure Dragon" in Chinese feng shui; the boat-shaped sculpture on the west side reflects the early use of canoes as transportation, crossing rivers, and trade by the local pioneers. The "Beauty Looking at the Mirror" pond combines Chinese feng shui with the layout of the Big Dipper constellation, featuring an observation platform and incorporating elements of lighting and water dance, presenting a water dance show every day. The temple square on the north side of the park is an extension of the Longshan Temple square. The astronomical monument within the square is designed by combining Chinese constellations with Western zodiac constellations, and it is embedded with more than 2,000 small stars. When night falls, they emit various colors of light. The "Cultural Gallery" in the shape of the character "∩" within Manshui Park is constructed with reinforced glass and enameled panels, designed in a special roof tile style. It not only provides passage and leisure, but also allows visitors to enjoy various exhibitions here. Manshui Park is an important municipal construction project under the Taipei City Government's "Reversing the Axis, Rebuilding the West District." The park and its extension, Longshan Temple, have become important attractions in Taipei City for history, culture, and religion. It is expected to promote the development of the city's western district, stimulate business opportunities, reshape an international tourist destination, and revive the glory of Manshui for over two centuries.