Nightlife in the Shadows: 228 Peace Memorial Park’s Quiet Role in Taipei’s LGBTQ+ Scene

By day, 228 Peace Memorial Park is a space of solemn history and calm reflection. But after dark, its tree-lined paths take on a quieter, more intimate rhythm—one that has long drawn members of Taipei’s gay community. Tucked just beyond the lights of Ximending, the park holds a discreet yet enduring role in Taiwan’s queer history.