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Zhishan
Luzhou
Jiufen Qingbian Road Visitor Center （九份輕便路遊客中心）
Add: 2F, 194 Qingbian Rd., Ruifang District, New Taipei City
電話：
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December.2013
As you ride on the Tamsui Line, you'll notice the
thriving urban landscapes giving way to riparian
scenery around Guandu Station. Tamsui Station, the
last stop on the line, is located on the Tamsui estuary:
This area was once a vibrant port town. Though no
longer a commercial harbor, Tamsui, with its abundant
historic buildings and superb coastal vistas, has –
thanks to the MRT – become one of Gre ater Ta ipei's
most popular tourist destinations.
Travel Route
While wandering around Tamsui, don't miss Tamsui Old Street and the
riverside walk. Tamsui's numerous unique, historic buildings are worth at
least a day's visit, and if you don't wish to walk, the R26 bus can take you
to many of the town's main tourist sites. There are also ferries plying routes
between the Tamsui Ferry Pier, Bali Ferry Pier, and Fisherman's Wharf for a
change of scene.
Taiwan Tour Bus:
North Coast,Yeliu and Juming Museum 1-Day Tour (with foreign-Language guide)
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souvenir stalls, folk arts shops, and eateries. Though Old Street
lost some of its old-time fl avor after it was widened, old residences
can still be found among its back alleys, as well as temples such as
. Castle
Longshan Temple, Qingshui Zushi Temple, and Fuyou Temple Red
1899, located on Sanmin Street, is a colonial-style building over a century
old, which now serves as a restaurant and café. When lit up at night time, it
gives a romantic, old-time ambiance that's popular with lovers. If you want
to experience a quieter side to the Old Street, head in the direction of
Chongjian Street, where you will fi nd old wooden and brick houses on both
sides of the street; at the end of the street the mouth of the Tamsui River can
be viewed from a high vantage point.
Tamsui Old Street: Get off at Tamsui Station, exit the station and turn left, walk to
Zhongzheng Rd.
Red Castle 1899 (淡水紅樓)
Add: 6, Lane 2, Sanmin St., Tamsui District, New Taipei City ( 新北市淡水區三民街 2
巷 6號 ) Tel: (02) 8631-1168
Hours: Restaurant 11:00-22:00; café 11:00 -22:30, Friday and Saturday 11:00-23:00
Getting there: Get off at Tamsui Station, fo llow Zhongzheng Rd., turn into Sanmin
Street
operated by Fullon Hotel Danshuei Fishermen's Wharf, is 105 meters high.
Visitors can be taken up high, revolving as they rise, taking in all the beautiful
The Douglas Lapraik & Co. Building, constructed in 1871,
is on the end section of Tamsui Old Street (Zhongzheng
Rd.). Tamsui was once the biggest harbor in northern Taiwan
and attracted a number of foreign trading companies. In contrast
to other foreign trading houses, as well as engaging in the tea and
camphor businesses, Douglas Lapraik & Co, were also involved in the
shipping business and once had a monopoly on the transport of goods
from South China to Taiwan. However, as times changed, the foreign
trading houses' fortunes faded and they became part of history, the
old buildings gradually forgotten. The Douglas Lapraik & Co. Building
has recently been restored by the city government and returned to its
former glory. As well as the restored exterior, inside there is a historical
document display space in which various
exhibitions are periodically held.
Getting there: Get off at Tamsui Station and follow Zhongzheng
Road.
Add: 316 Zhongzheng Rd., Tamsui District, New Taipei City ( 新北市
淡水區中正路316 號) (opposite Tamsui Police Station)
Tel: (02) 2629-9522 (Tamsui Historical Museum)
Hours: Mon. ~ Fri. 09:30-17:00; Sat. & Sun. 09:30-18:00 (Closed
every first Monday of each month or the next day when Monday is
a holiday.)
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LOHAS Fun: MRT + Bicycle Travel
On either side of the Tamsui River are well-planned bicycle paths. Cyclists can bring
their own bicycles and start riding from Guandu, Zhulin or Hongshulin stations. There
are also bike rental kiosks close to each MRT station if you want to rent a bike, but
since there are not many that allow rental from point
A and drop-off at point B, some route planning may be
necessary.
Tamsui Golden Coast Bikeway ( 淡水金色水岸自行車道)
The Tamsui riverside cycling path is a relatively easy bikeway, suitable for
adults and kids alike. You can start from Guandu or Hongshulin stations, riding
past such scenic spots as the mangroves, the park by MRT Tamsui Station,
Tamsui Old Street, and Fisherman's Wharf. Take a leisurely ride, stopping
wherever you wish to enjoy the romantic riverside vistas a nd savor the oldtime char m.
scenery of Tamsui.
Getting there: Get off at Tamsui Station, take bus Red 26
(R26) or 836 (no service on Mondays) and get off at Tamsui
Fisherman’s Wharf (淡水漁人碼頭) bus stop.
Add: 135 Guanhai Rd., Tamsui District, New Taipei City ( 新北
市淡水區觀海路135 號 ) Tel: (02) 2805-8476
Lovers’ Tower:
Hours: Sun. ~ Thu. 09:30-21:00; Fri., Sat., & day before holiday
09:30-21:30; weekdays NT$170, Holidays NT$190
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Tamsui Old Street
to view the dreamlike beauty of the scene as the rays of the setting sun are
colored lights, creating a different kind of romantic charm. The Lovers' Tower,
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Jiufen Visitor Center（九份遊客中心）
Little White House (小白宮)
Add: 15 Zhenli St., Tamsui District, New Taipei City ( 新北市淡水區真理街15
號) Tel: (02) 2628-2865 Hours: Mon. ~ Fri. 09:30-17:00 Sat. ~ Sun. 09:3018:00 (Closed every fi rst Monday of each month or the next day when Monday is a
holiday.)
Aletheia University (真理大學)
Add: 32 Zhenli St., Tamsui District, New Taipei City (新北市淡水區真理街32號)
Tel: (02) 2621-2121
Tamkang High School (淡江中學)
Add: 26 Zhenli St., Tamsui District, New Taipei City (新北市淡水區真理街26號)
Tel: (02) 2620-3850
Fort San Domingo (紅毛城)
Add: 1, Lane 28, Zhongzheng Rd., Tamsui District, New Taipei City (新北市淡水區中正路28巷1
號 ) Tel: (02) 2623-1001 Hours: Mon. ~ Fri. 09:30-17:00 Sat. ~ Sun. 09:30-18:00 (Closed every
first Monday of each month or the next day when Monday is a holiday.)
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the tourist hotel that looks like a massive cruis e ship are famous local sights.
The plank path is several hundred meters long; at dusk visitors gather here
Hobe Fort (滬尾礮臺)
Add: 34-1, Lane 6, Sec. 1, Zhongzheng Rd., Tamsui District, New Taipei City ( 新北市淡水
區中正路一段 6巷34-1號)Tel: (02) 2629-5390 Hours: Mon. ~ Fri. 09:30-17:00 Sat.
~ Sun. 09:30-18:00 (Closed every fi rst Monday of each month or the next day when
Monday is a holiday.)
Tamsui Itteki Memorial House
(一滴水紀念館)
Add: Lane 6, Sec. 1, Zhongzheng Rd.,
Tamsui District, New Taipei City (inside
Heping Park) ( 新北市淡水區中正路一
段6巷和平公園內) Tel: (02) 26263350
Hours: 09:00-18:00 (closed on
Mondays)
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Fisherman's Wharf
Mangrove
Forest
Closed on Mondays
Add: 155-8 Dongding Rd., Ruifang District, New Taipei City
Tamsui
Zhuwei
along the sea wall, the white sail shaped cross-sea pedestrian bridge, and
Bridge, connects the two sides of the harbor area and is also connected to
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Tel: 02-2497-4143
Denggong
to view the sea and the sunset. The raised plank path
Getting there: Get off at Tamsui Station, transfer to bus R26 or 836 (no service on Mondays)
and get off atHobe Fort (滬尾礮臺) bus stop
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Located on a hill, Zhenli Street is home to a number of exotic buildings. The
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colonial-style Little White House, built as a residence for the head of tax and
Douglas Lapraik
customs during the Qing Dynasty, now houses art exhibitions. Its location offers
a commanding view of the Tamsui River and Mt. Guanyin, and its Western
Red Castle1899
& Co. Building
appearance makes it a popular place for shooting wedding photos. Also on Zhenli
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leisure walk through
Tomsui Station
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Tamsui Old Street,
brick and arched walkways, adds further architectural beauty to this site. sampling snack foods
Wulai →
Fisherman's Wharf (漁人碼頭)
In the old days, Huwei (also spelled "Hobe") Fort was responsible for protecting
Tamsui Harbor. Just seeing the forti fied gate tower, whose inscription reads "Gate
to the North's Key," one can imagine the important position the fort once held.
Within the fort are alcoves that now display old photos and historical information.
The century-old Tamsui Itteki Memorial House is a newly opened tourist spot: It
was given to Taiwan by Japan as a token of friendship after the 921 Earthquake.
With its Japanese-style black-tile roof and wooden architecture, plus its tranquil
Japanese garden, it adds even more international flavor to Tamsui.
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Getting there: Get off at Xindian Station, transfer to bus 1601 and get off at the Wulai terminal
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Wulai is a renowned hot-spring village in nor thern
Taiwan, brimming with the culture of the indigenous Atayal
people. It's also got a tourist mini-train and a cable car, two
features that other hot-spring villages don't have, making Wulai stand out. When
coming here,fi rst visit Wulai Old Street: Here you can try specialties such as stone
slab barbecue, wild boar sausages, and eggs boiled in hot-spring water. Check out
the Wulai Atayal Museum, then go for rides on the unique Wul ai Log Cart and
the Wulai Cable Car. If you come at peak cherry blossom season in the springtime,
the combination of the Wulai Waterfall and the blooming cherry trees offers a
touching vista. Wulai brims with hot-spring hotels and spas: Visitors can choose
to spend some time soaking in a hot-spring room or perhaps stay overnight in a
hotel; either way you can enjoy the view while soaking away your cares.
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Add: 2, Sec. 1, Beiyi Rd., Xindian District, New Taipei City
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Add: 1, Zhongzheng Rd., Tamsui District, New Taipei City
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Bitan Suspension Bridge is the most prominent feature of the landscape. Spanning
the Xindian R iver, the footbridge connects Bitan's east and west shores. The west
shore is dominated by a vista of green mountains meeting the river, while the
east shore boasts a string of riverside restaurants. The bridge is illuminated come
nightfall, giving it an enchanting appearance. Paddleboats move to and fro along the
river: Swan boats preferred by couples and larger boats fit for the whole family
allow for the quintessential Bitan experience. To the south of the footbridge is the
sole remaining human-powered ferry across the Xindian River: The five-minute
ride is a rare old-time experience.
Xinhai
Wanlong
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Taipei City Hall Bus Station
Linguang
Gongguan
Yongan Market
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Bitan → Xiulang Qingxi Park → Xiulang Bridge → Yonghe Emerald
Riverside Park → Hwachung Riverside Park → Huajiang Bridge
(Length of bike route: 15 km)
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Liuzhangli
Taipower
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Bitan Scenic Area
Yongchun
Taipei
City Hall
Xiangshan
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Taipei 101
Anhe
World Trade Center
Technology Building
Guting
Banqiao
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Exhibition Hall
Daan
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CKS Memorial Hall
Fu Jen University
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Starting from Bitan and heading along the river, the Xindian River Cycling
Path is suitable for family bike excursions. With its relatively level grades,
riverside greenery, and exercise facilities, as well as access to other cycling
paths and nighttime lighting, it has become the most popular of all bikeways
in greater Taipei.
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Taipei Bus Station
Zhongxiao
Xinsheng
Taipei
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Getting there: Get off at Xindian Station, transfer to bus No.
8 and get off at Yangguang Spor ts Park ( 陽光運動園區); or get
off at Xiaobitan Station and walk to Zhong
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Songshan Airport
Zhongshan Junior High School
Far Eastern Hospital
Wulai Visitor Center（烏來遊客中心）
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Xizhou Rd.
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Xingtian
Temple
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Dazhi
Zhongshan
Elementary School
Minquan
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Taipei Bridge
At the vending machines in any
MRT station you can conveniently
buy an IC Single-Journey Ticket or a
regular EasyCard.
Xihu
Yuanshan
Sanchong
Elementary School
Hold the ticket/card against the
sensor to enter/leave platform area.
Tel: 02-2497-3813
Add: 82, Sec. 3, Mingdeng Rd., Ruifang District, New Taipei City
The Bitan Scenic Area, close to Xindian Station, is rich with leisure amenities.
Half a day should be plenty of time to explore it. We suggest first taking
a paddleboat ride on the river, then enjoying a meal or afternoon tea at
one of the riverside restaurants, followed by shopping on Xindian Road,
where you can buy a box of azuki bean cakes. If you have more than a
day to spare, you can explore Bitan, then make a side trip to Wulai in the
after noon, browse the quaint Wulai Old Street, watch an Aboriginal dance
performance, enjoy Aboriginal cuisine, then go back or perhaps stay a night
at a local hot-spring hotel.
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Sanhe Junior
High School
Touqianzhuang
Jiannan Rd.
Jiantan
St. Ignatius
High School
Xinzhuang
Ruifang Station（瑞芳火車站）
Travel Route
Dahu Park
Sanmin Senior High School
Jiangzicui
(Danshui)
Xiaobitan
Shilin
Huilong
Tel: 02-2965-7806
Add: B1, 7, Sec. 2, Xianmin Blvd., Banqiao District, New Taipei City
Tamsui Line←
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(Beitou)
(Xiangshan)
Mingde
Fuzhong
Banqiao Station（板橋火車站）
Tamsui Line←
→Xindian Line
Xinbetou Line
＊Bicycle access times: Saturday, Sunday, public holidays
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Airport
Yangguang Sports Park, covering some 20 hectares
along the Xindian River, is a major activity park boasting
ample facilities, such as a jogging track, beach volleyball
courts, a children's playground, an inline-skating rink,
and a BMX bike arena; there's also an artificial pond,
a wildflower trail, and a “sea of flowers”zone,
so it's a place for both exercise and relaxation. The
bik eway along the river bank allows access to the Bitan
Scenic Area. The bikeway passes the stylish Yangguang
(Sunlight) Bridge, which has become a new landmark of
Xindian.
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regular cards, student cards, concession
cards, and Taipei Pass cards. The cards can
be bought from ticket vending machines
or the service counter in each station.
Before entering the platform area, just
hold the card against the sensor at the gate. The card can only be used by one
person at a time.
Targeting tourists, Taipei Metro also issues the Taipei Pass, available as a1-Day
Pass (NT$180), 2-Day Pass (NT$310), 3-Day Pass (NT$440), and 5-Day Pass
(NT$700). After ticket holders have activated the pass, it is valid for unlimited
Taipei Metro rides and rides on Taipei City/New Taipei City buses (but not the
Maokong Gondola).
Website: www.trtc.com.tw
Travel Service Center
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◎ EasyCard: Each MRT station sells
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Speed Rail
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for one passenger, one journey. The ticket can be bought
from ticket vending machines in each station. Before
entering the platform area, place the ticket (blue coin)
over the sensor area (marked with the IC Single-Journey
Ticket logo) at the gate. When it beeps or an arrow
shows, the flaps will open to let you pass through. Insert the ticket in the slot of
the gate when leaving the platform area; The ticket will be retrieved. Tickets are
only valid on day of purchase.
Ho w to buy and use a ticket :
Stations in
New Taipei City
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◎IC Single-Journey Ticket (blue plastic coin): Good
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Bicycle Access
Yangguang Sports Park
(陽光運動園區) (Xiaobitan Station)
By far the most popular tourist spot on the Xindian Line is the Bitan Scenic Area.
Its easy access from downtown Taipei, plus its splendid landscape of mountains
and water, makes Bitan a favorite spot among locals. Bitan's riverside scenery has
become ever more attractive since the opening of the MRT line, a romantic setting
for lovers as they paddle swan boats by day or stroll across the suspen sion bridge
under the stars.
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Specialties of Tamsui
Tamsui offers a dazzling array of options for dining. There are two main zones:
Old Street (Zhongzheng Road) and the riverside walk. Old Street is famous
for a traditional local dish called agei: broth-soaked vermicelli wrapped in deepfried tofu skins and coated with fish paste, which are steamed and drizzled
with sauce. Other great snacks are fish balls, " iron eggs," andfi sh crackers. If you
get tired of walking around, you can quench your thirst and re-energize with
a cup of A-Ma's Plum Tea (135-3 Zhongzheng Rd.). Old-style bakeries abound
in Tamsui. Xinjiancheng Cakes (42 Gongming St.), Bei Stefan (81 Zhongzheng
Rd.), and Huwei Cake Shop (85 Zhongzheng Road) are venerable names, selling
traditional Taiwanese cakes popular with tourists. And a long
the riverside are numerous seafood restaurants and cafés:
W at erfront (135 Guanhai Rd.), adjacent t o t he Rong Ti,
offers a leisurely Balinese-style setting.
Guanshan Park → Guandu Bridge → Zhuwei Wharf → Mangrove Nature
Reserve → Tamsui Weather Station → MRT Park → Tamsui O ld St r eet
→ Tamsui Ferry Pier → Banyan Tree River Walk → Fisherman's Wharf
Recreational Area (Length of Bike Route: 10km)
Bali Left Bank Cycling Path ( 八里左岸自行車道)
The Bali Left Bank Cycling Path begins by the Guandu Bridge, proceeds
along the bank of the Tamsui River, past the town of Bali to the Shihsanhang
Museum of Archaeology. Those who still have the energy can continue on
to Formosa Fun Coast, a marine themed amusement park. To rent a bicycle,
it's best to start out at Guandu Station, or take a ferry from Tamsui t oBali,
then rent a bik e at Left Bank Park.
Guanyinkeng River Mouth → Guandu Bridge → Bali Ferry Pier →
Old Banyan Bunker → Left Bank Park → Waziwei Nature Reserve →
Shihsanhang Museum of Archaelogy (Length of Bike Route: 15km)
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Tel: (02) 2995-2345
Getting there: Get off at Xianse Temple Station, follow Sec. 5, Chongxin
Rd., and turn into Wuguwang N. St.
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ordinary people to enjoy, the area has it all. It's recommended that you
arrive around noon and eat lunch locally, then explore the old street at
a leisurely pace in the afternoon. At dusk you can have dinner at Fu Jen
Catholic University Garden Night Market near Fu-jen University Station
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Location: Around Sanhe Rd. and Zhongyang N. Rd., Sanchong
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Central Park. It is quite long but is flat so isn't a hard ride. There is
also a lot of greenery along the bikeway where you can stop for a
rest. You can rent bicycles at to places, one under Chenglu Bridge,
the other at Riverside Plaza. If you travel by MRT the Chenglu bicycle
rent station is more convenient.
Sanchong Elementary School Station, near Taipei Bridge, is the first stop along the
Luzhou Line in New Taipei City. Sanhe Night Market is located near the station on
Zhongyang North Road, boasting a high concentration of businesses, and prices
here are somewhat lower than in Taipei's night markets. There are numerous longstanding eateries here serving up traditional fare, and you can wash your meal
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The MRT's Xinzhuang Line runs through the districts of Xinzhuang and
Sanchong. Xinzhuang's convenient location next to the Tamsui River made
it one of the first parts of the Taipei area to develop. It prospered due
to trade in the reigns of the Qianlong and Jiaqing emperors in the Qing
Dynasty but its fortunes faded as the river silted up and the commercial
center of the Taipei area moved elsewhere. The old streets, historic temples,
and numerous long-established stores form its enchanting historic scenery
today. Walking the old streets allows visitors to get close to people's daily
lives. Xinzhuang doesn't only have historic sites, it also the nostalgic flavor of
the life of times gone by.
This temple, the only city-designated historic site in Sanchong, enshrines the Five
Grains Emperor, the protector god of agriculture, who is also known as the Shen
Nong Emperor, so it's also called the Five Grains Emperor Temple. The name was
changed to Xianse Temple in the Japanese Colonial Period. The temple has a history
of over 200 years; it attracts numerous worshippers and is the local belief center. On
the 26th day of the fourth lunar month every year, the birthday of the Shen Nong
Emperor is celebrated, and the whole district takes part in the grand celebration.
A procession is also held, called the Sanchong Grand Festival. The two sides of the
temple were built by two different craftsmen in a kind of competition to see who
could do the finest work; the temple is the best preserved and finest of this type of
“dui chang zuo” building that is the work of two or more craftsmen in Taiwan.
(先嗇宮) (Xianse Temple Station)
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Hours: Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 18:00~24:00
Getting there: Take MRT Xinzhuang Line to Fu Jen
University Station, enter Lane 514, Zhongzheng Rd. beside
Fu Jen Catholic University, and cross Zhongshan Rd. (takes
about 15 min. by foot). Alternatively, from MRT station
transfer to bus 637, 638, or 801 and get off at Ming Chi
University of Technology bus stop; from there it’s about 3
min. by foot.
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Luzhou is known for qiezai mian (soup noodles), and since 2007 has been hosting an
annual qiezai mian festival. A distinguishing trait of local qiezai mian is a clear, sweet
broth with no MSG. There are more than 40 noodle shops in the area, the most
famous being Tianding Qiezai Mian (22 Desheng
St.) and Luzhou Qiezai Mian (106 Desheng St.)
in the Luzhou Temple Commercial District, A-San
Qiezai Mian (703 Changrong Rd.), and A-Liu
Taiwanese Style Noodles (583 Sanmin Road). And
don't forget to order some side dishes to round
out this local-style meal.
Separated by a single street from the Fu Jen Catholic University campus, this is one
of New Taipei City's flourishing large-scale night markets, with an area of over 3,300
square meters and hundreds of stalls. Food from around the globe is available, from
traditional Taiwan snacks to Japanese, Indian, and Thai specialties. In the games area you
can enjoy such traditional fun as trying to catch tiny fish, shooting balloons, and playing
pinball for prizes. An added bonus is the fine scenery on the nearby university campus,
and there are many inexpensive eateries targeting students at the side entrance on
Lane 514.
Getting there: Take the MRT Xinzhuang Line to Xinzhuang Station, leave the station
by Exit 2, follow Zhongzheng Rd., and turn right onto Lane 214, Xinzhuang Rd.
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Xinzhuang Temple Street is also known as Xinzhuang Old Street.
With a history spanning more than 300 years, the street is lined
with almost ten temples on a short stretch of a few hundred
meters, among them Ciyou Temple, Dazhong Temple, Wenchang
Temple, Wusheng Temple, and Guangfu Temple. All are heritage
sites still thriving as local religious and community hubs. The
street also has many century-old shops, including Lao Shun
Xiang Bakery, Ririyong Blacksmith Shop and the Xiangrenhe
Clock and Drum Factor y, all precious and increasingly rare
examples of traditional industries. When night falls the lights
come on around Xintai Road as a boisterous night-market comes to life, selling
shoes, decorations, toys, knick-knacks, tasty snacks and other foods. Close to Temple
Street are also numerous smaller lanes and alleys with a rich history, including
Theater Lane, Water-Carrying Lane, and Rice Market Lane. Also special is Chaojiang
Temple on Bijiang Street, because it combines elements of Southern Fujian, New
Baroque and Japanese architecture.
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Add: 30-1, Desheng St., Luzhou District, New Taipei City (新北市蘆洲區得勝街30號之一)
Tel: (02) 8282-7504
Hours: Weekdays (Tue. ~ Fri.) only by appointment for groups of 15 or more; holidays and
weekends 10:00-17:30 (admission until 15:30); closed on Mondays
Admission: NT$200
Getting there: Get off at Sanmin Senior High School Station, leave the station by Exit 1,
follow Zhongyang Rd., and turn left into Desheng Street
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Zhonghe's "Myanmar Street" (Huaxin Street), not far from Nanshijiao
Station, is about half a kilometer long, boasting over a dozen Myanmar
eateries, such as the renowned Golden Dragon Cafeteria (60 Huaxin
St.) and Lee Garden Halal Eatery (9 Huaxin St.), offering authentic
fare at reasonable prices.
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Add: 100 Zhongzheng Rd., Luzhou District, New Taipei City (新北市蘆洲區中正路100
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The famed singer Teresa Teng spent some of her youth in Luzhou, and
there remain some traces of this celebrity here. For instance, in Luzhou
Elementary School's school history museum there are artifacts connected
to Teresa Teng, and Long Fong Tarng is a half-century-old bakery that still
sells the winter melon mincemeat cakes that Teresa loved in her youth.
These "Teresa Cakes" make great gifts for fans. Outside Luzhou Station
there's also a bronze statue of Teresa Teng, bringing back more memories
among aficionados.
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dedicated to wagashi, a traditional Japanese confectionery.
Tour guides explain the manufacturing process of
wagashi, and there are also classes available if you wish to
experience the joy of do-it-yourself wagashi making.
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The Taiwan Nougat Museum was opened by the
Taiwanese cake manufacturer Dahesong Salico enterprise
co.. Within the museum are numerous exhibits, including
an introduction to nougat and traditional Taiwanese
cakes, as well as a hands-on classroom, great for the
whole family. There's also a retail shop, where visitors
can purchase beautifully gift-wrapped candies, cakes, and
souvenirs.
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Getting there: Get off at Dingxi Station, leave the station by Exit 1, take the Pacific Department
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From Yongning Station, you can head out to the Taiwan Nougat Museum. Back at Yongning Station, Exit 2, you
can take buses Blue 43 (B43) or Blue 44 (B44) to Nantianmu Plaza (南天母廣場) bus stop (on holidays you
can also take the free New Taipei City Shuttle bus from Exit 2); then follow the trail to the Tung Flower Park
and Chengtian Zen Temple.
Getting there: Get off at Yongning Station, transfer to bus BL43, get
off at the Nougat Museum (牛軋糖博物館), and follow Ziqiang St.
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Bihua Textile Street is a center for textile
wholesalers. There were 200 to 300 textile
businesses operating here in its heyday, and
though the scale has shrunk since then, people
still flock to the street for the low prices. Many
shops offer classes in the textile arts, so if you
want to learn patternmaking or quilting, Bihua
Textile Street is a great place to do it.
Location: Bihua St., Sanchong District, New Taipei
City (新北市三重區碧華街)
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Admission: NT$150
Founded by master car ver Wang Liangchuan, the Forbidden City Museum houses
a treasure trove of ar tifacts, including
apparel, paintings, calligraphy, sculptures,
and armaments from past dynasties, over
2,000 items in all. It is well wor th a visit.
On weekdays the museum only opens for
groups of 15 or more that have booked in advance, but no advance
reservations are needed on weekends and holidays.
(Sanmin Senior High School Station)
Add: 31-2 Ziqiang St., Tucheng District, New Taipei City (新北市土城
區自強街31-2號) Tel: (02) 2268-7222 Hours: 09:00-17:30
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Station, leave the station by Exit 1, follow Zhongxiao
Rd., turn lef t onto Chenggong Rd., turn right into
Desheng St.
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The Museum of World Religions is located on the seventh
floor of the Pacific Department Store in Yonghe. There are 15 exhibition areas
altogether, displaying ancient texts, religious artifacts, statues, paintings, and more.
Religions around the world are introduced via educational multimedia displays.
There's also a children's play area, a souvenir shop, a café, and a vegetarian
restaurant in the museum.
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08:00-23:00
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The 33-stor y New Taipei City Hall building is 140.5
meters tall, offering far-reaching views. Despite being a
government building, it's designed in a people-friendly
way, and has a free observation deck on the 32nd floor
with large plate-glass windows for excellent visibility. It's a
great vantage point for observing the greater Taipei area,
and for lovers to enjoy views of the night-time cityscape.
On the 33th floor is also a scenic-view restaurant where
you can enjoy a meal and take in the cityscape.
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Yonglian Temple sits at the junction of Desheng
Street and Chenggong Road in the hear t
of old Luzhou. Built in 1861, this center of
local worship is dedicated to the bodhisattva
Guanyin. Even past ROC presidents have
come here to pray. Yonglian Temple is majestic
in appearance, and its detailed adornments
are well wor th a look. While browsing the
vibrant Luzhou Temple Commercial District
that surrounds it, you might as well try some
of Luzhou's famous qiezai mian.
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Yonglian Temple (湧蓮寺)
Getting there: Get off at Fuzhong Station, leave the station by Exit 3, follow Fuzhong Rd. (府中
路), turn into Nanmen St. (南門街), walk straight to Nanya S. Rd., Sec. 1 (南雅南路一段).
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Nanya Night Market, near Fuzhong Station, is Banqiao's prime center for street
food. Situated on Nanya South Road, Sec. 1, between Guanqian West Road and
Nanya East Road, the 400-meter-long night market has eateries big and small
offering choices galore. Nearby Nanmen Street boasts numerous bakeries, earning
it the nickname "Cake Street." Changxing Cake Shop is a venerable name, with
azuki bean cakes and mincemeat buns, signature products that make great gifts.
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Luzhou Station and working your way back in the
direction of central Taipei, visiting the Lee Residence
Heritage Site and Yonglian Temple on the way, and
then sampling some locally renowned qiezai mian
(soup noodles), not forgetting to check out some of
the public art along the MRT line. At dusk, a visit to
Sanhe Night Market for some tasty fare is a
perfect way to cap off the day's journey.
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Getting there: Get off at Fuzhong Station, leave the station
by Exit 2, turn right and follow Fuzhong Rd. (府中路), turn right
into Wenchang St. (文昌街). Take buses 307 or 310 and get off
at Beimen St. (北門街) bus stop.
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To explore this area, we recommend first taking the Zhonghe
Line to Dingxi Station in Yonghe District and strolling around
nearby "Korea Street" (Zhongxing Street), where you can shop
for Korean goods. Next, check out the Museum of World
Religions, then take the MRT to Nanshijiao Station for an exotic
meal at Zhonghe's "Myanmar Street" (Huaxin Street), followed by
a visit to Hongludi, home to a huge statue of the Earth God.
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A gourmet map of Zhonghe Line could be divided into two parts:
one by Dingxi Station and one by Nanshijiao Station. Close to Dingxi
Station is the famous World Soybean Milk Magnate, opened in 1955,
the first soy milk shop in Yonghe and the originator of the local "open
24 hours a day" trend. Besides the traditional sesame seed cakes
and youtiao (long sticks of fried dough), the restaurant serves Hong
Kong-style shumai (pork dumplings), Malaysian honeycomb cakes, and
around 30 other snacks. A 10-minute walk from Dingxi Station, Lehua
Night Market is located at Yongping Road, where there are leather
goods sellers, clothing stores, and Taiwanese food stalls.
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Add: 435 Zhongzheng Rd., Banqiao District, New Taipei City
(新北市板橋區中正路435號) Tel: (02) 2969-0366
Hours: Mon. ~ Fri. 09:30 -17:0 0; Sat. & Sun. 09:30 -18:0 0
(Closed every first Monday of each month or the next day
when Monday is a holiday.)
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The Luzhou Line brings passengers to the Sanchong and Luzhou districts of New Taipei City. Luzhou
is located in the northwest part of the Taipei Basin, on the west side of the Tamsui River. It was
once a large sandbar in the river, and as such the egret, commonly found on sandbars, is a recurring
theme found in the public art along the last five stations of the Luzhou line. The piece titled Dancing
Feathers at Luzhou Station is a good example. After the opening of the Luzhou Line, the renown of
tourist spots along it has blossomed, attracting many a
curious visitor.
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Completed in 1893, Banqiao's Lin Family Mansion and Garden is the most complete
example of garden architecture remaining in Taiwan. Occupying an area of about 1.9
hectares, it was built by expert craftsmen; both the buildings and the landscaping
are masterpieces of exquisite artistry. Each day at 10:00, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30, and
15:30 there are free guided tours, which you can sign
up for by phone or on-site. (For English guide, please
make appointment one week in advance.)
The Zhonghe Line leads from Taipei into the districts of Yonghe and
Zhonghe in New Taipei City. These areas are densely populated,
with different ethnic groups forming enclaves, their cultures reflected
in shop signs, foods, and festival activities. They're well worth a visit.
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Banqiao 435 Culture Park, located at the end of Lane 433 of Zhongzheng Road,
is impressive with its white stones and Baroque-style architecture and is a popular
site for taking wedding photos. Within the grounds is a museum housing over 1,000
toys, from traditional rural toys to those from the 1960s and 1970s, capturing the
interest of kids and adults alike. In 2012, a Wetland Story Museum was also opened
inside the park area, where you can learn more about the wetland ecology.
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Getting there: Get off at Luzhou Station, leave the station by
Exit 1, follow Zhongzheng Rd., turn right into Lane 243. (The
entrance to the lane is opposite National Open University)
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Korea Street: Zhongxin St., Yonghe District, New Taipei City (新北市永和區中興街)
Getting there: Get off at Dingxi Station; follow Yonghe Rd., and turn left into Zhongxing St.
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Add: 19, Lane 243, Zhongzheng Rd., Luzhou District, New
Taipei City (新北市蘆洲區中正路243巷19號) Tel: (02) 22838896 Hours: 09:30-17:00 (closed on Mondays) Admission:
NT$100 (Tickets are sold until 16:30.)
Add: 160, Lane 399, Sec. 2, Xingnan Rd., Zhonghe District, New Taipei City (新北市中和區興南路二段
399巷160號) Tel: (02) 2942-5277
Getting there: Get off at Dingxi Station, leave the station by Exit 2, transfer to buses 249 or 670, get off at Hongludi
(烘爐地) bus stop, and walk up the hill; on weekends and holidays, there is a shuttle bus from Nanshijiao Station (Exit 4) to
Hongludi.
Myanmar Street: Huaxin St., Zhonghe District, New Taipei City (新北市中和區華新街)
Getting there: Get off at Nanshijiao Station; followXingnan Rd., and turn left into Huaxin St.
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This temple, over 200 years old, enshrines Fude Zhengshen,
also called the God of Land. There is a huge Land God statue
outside the temple, claimed to be the largest in Taiwan. It is the
symbol of Nanshan Fude Temple, a mecca for believers wishing
to change their luck with money. It attracts a large number of
worshippers throughout the year. Along the road from the foot of the hill to the temple
there are numerous fortune telling stalls, making it a veritable fortune telling street. The
temple’s relatively high elevation makes it a good place from which to enjoy the night
views.
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T he at tr ac tions of the B anqiao Commer cial Dis tr ic t ar e
concentr ated between Banqiao and Fuzhong s tations. We
recommend taking a bus from Banqiao Station and visiting the
Banqiao 435 Culture Park and the Lin Family Mansion and Garden.
Then proceed to the area behind Banqiao Railway Station for
some shopping. In the evening you can head over to Nanya Night
Market by Fuzhong Station to sample some night-market grub.
Finally, by Banqiao Station, go to the observation deck of the New
Taipei City Hall building and enjoy the stunning nighttime view.
德宮) (Nanshijiao Station)GPS N:24.9717767
The districts of Zhonghe and Yonghe, served by the Zhonghe Line of the MRT,
are immigrant cities; the concentration of overseas Chinese from Myanmar
in the Huaxin Street area of Zhonghe led to the formation of “Myanmar
Street,” a street with a pronounced southeast Asian feel; quite a few overseas
Chinese from South Korea live on Zhongxing Street in Yonghe and “Korea
Street,” a street with numerous shops selling Korean goods, developed.
Myanmar Street and Korea Street can be said to be microcosms of the
immigrant communities in Zhonghe and Yonghe respectively, both streets having
an exotic atmosphere, attracting many visitors who travel specially to taste the
exotic cuisine available or to buy imported goods.
GPS N:25.085375 E:121.466655
The century-and-a-half-old Lee Residence Heritage
Site is designated by the city as a historic site. Once
the home of a prominent family, it is now open to
visitors, telling the histor y of the Lee family and
the architectural features of the buildings through
old photos, models and text. This well-preser ved
traditional residence is located on a large plot of
land, giving visitors the sense of what a traditional
Taiwanese rural home was like, as well as a peek into
the lifestyles of influential people of old.
Travel Route 1: Banqiao
Lin Family Mansion and Garden
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(緬甸街/韓國街) (Nanshijiao, Dingxi)
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Banqiao is the governmental center of New Taipei City, home to New
Taipei City Hall, and also a transport hub for the TRA, High Speed Rail,
intercity buses, and local buses, making this a prosperous commercial
district. Despite its modernized face, Banqiao retains its traditional side,
with old-style buildings and dynamic night markets making for a diverse
cityscape mixing old and new.
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Luzhou Lee Residence
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