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In Qijin, besides the beautiful beaches, night market snacks, and historical attractions, there is also the War and Peace Memorial Park along Qijin 2nd Road, a quiet and elegant site marking a forgotten history. During World War II and the Chinese Civil War, 60,000 Taiwanese youths enlisted for military service; over 30,000 were killed overseas and 15,000 went missing. After taking over Taiwan, the National Army sent another 15,000 troops to mainland China for participation in the Chinese Civil War and the Korean War, with estimated casualties exceeding 10,000. Only a few hundred soldiers survived to return to Taiwan, while hundreds were left stranded in the mainland or were captured and later joined the People's Liberation Army. To honor this historical fact, the War and Peace Memorial Park was finally completed and opened on May 20, 2009, thanks to the efforts of the Taiwanese Veterans and Family Association of the Republic of China's Former National Army and Mr. Hsu Chao-rong who devoted his life to this cause. The park features a museum displaying important historical texts, images, and artifacts. Each artifact and display portrays a turbulent era in history, where the Taiwanese people, like rootless wandering tumbleweeds, endured hardships and were ignored, forced to serve in wars without knowing what they were really fighting for or for whose sake they died. The image of a Taiwanese man wearing Japanese military uniform, National Army uniform, and PLA uniform engraved on the memorial park's building exterior symbolizes the sorrowful fate of the Taiwanese people during wartime. The park also includes a monument, Echo Heart Plaza, a park, and an observation deck—since Qijin was precisely the last place where Taiwanese soldiers viewed the harbor before departing on their campaigns. While historical tragedies can be forgiven, they must never be forgotten. Though heavy, the painful story of these Taiwanese soldiers is a profound reminder of the horrors of war and the precious nature of peace.