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Taiwan Tour Bus Tourist Shuttle Bus
Miramar ( inside Entertainment Park ) 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: Tel: 02-2497-3949 Taiwan Tour Bus Website: http://www.taiwantourbus.com.tw/ Tourist Shuttle Bus Website: http://www.taiwantrip.com.tw/ Please call or check the website for relevant information of our travel services. 24-hour free hotline for travel services 0800-011-765 Tourism and Travel Department, New Taipei City Government New Taipei City Tourism Websites: http://tour.ntpc.gov.tw https://www.facebook.com/ntctour 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) ◎Website: Taiwan Tour Bus, www.taiwantourbus.com.tw .R nN . gz he ng E. Tamsui Old Street, the common name for this popular Rd commercial district around Zhongzheng Road, is fi lled with . 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.) 9 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 GPS N:25.172514 E:121.437134 Rd GPS N:25.168873 E:121.442206 the plank path and the tourist fish market; after night falls it i s illuminated by (得忌利士洋行) in 1 c. Se d., Getting there: Get off at Tamsui Station, transfer to bus R26 or 836 (no service on Mondays) and get off at Little White House ( 小白宮) or Fort San Domingo ( 紅毛城) bus stops. (淡水老街) reflected on the sea. The cross-sea pedestrian Bridge, also called Lovers' Douglas Lapraik & Co. Building nj Coastal Scenery, Old-Time Style on Rd. Da Tel: 02-2406-3270 Add: 89 Qiche Rd., Ruifang District, New Taipei City 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, Ch 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.) Zh 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) . Tel: 02-2496-1588 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 Rd 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 njin Houtong Information Center(猴硐旅遊資訊站) GPS N:25.172514 E:121.437134 of the Tamsui River and is the best spot from which Da Tel: 02-2495-8409 n Rd. S Little White Located on a hill, Zhenli Street is home to a number of exotic buildings. The House 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 Z h ongz Tomsui Old Street Street are Aletheia University and Tamkang High School, which have been used as heng Rd. Z h o locations for movies. Campus buildings such as Oxford College and the Octagonal ngzheng Hu an Rd. Tower are well-known. Also, the boxy-shaped Fort San Domingo down the street he Tomsui Ferry Pier Rd was occupied by the Spanish, Dutch, and British in cen turies past. Now it houses . leisure walk through Tomsui Station anexhibition of artifacts, and the former British consulate to its east, with its red 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. ., Se n St ua huiy wy d. Nengre nR Paddle boats on the river yi H sha Bitan Scenic Area Getting there: Get off at Xindian Station, transfer to bus 1601 and get off at the Wulai terminal bus stop. The wharf is located on the right bank of the mouth c. 2 Bitan Suspension Bridge Bei ng 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. d. GPS N:25.175383 E:121.432880 visiting historic sites Zho (一滴水紀念館) ( 烏來溫泉區 ) GPS N:24.865685 E:121.551490 GPS N:25.179218 E:121.429389 . Tamkang High School , Tamsui g Rd. Wenzhon Street Se Hobe Fort c. 1 Be Rd Shifen Visitor Center(十分遊客中心) Advertisement Aletheia University . Rd n ixi njin Tel: 02-2661-6942 Shuinadong Visitor Center (水湳洞遊客中心) Rd ., Fort San Domingo Da Add: 34 Pubu Rd., Wulai District, New Taipei City Add: 44 Chailiao Rd., Ruifang District, New Taipei City g Tamsui Itteki Memorial House (真理街), Zhenli Street (紅毛城) Fort San Domingo Wulai Waterfall Visitor Center (烏來瀑布遊客中心) Add: 136 Nanshanping, Pingxi District, New Taipei City N R St. Add: 45-1 Wulai St., Wulai District, New Taipei City Hobe Fort (滬尾礮臺) Itteki Memorial House min MRT Xindian Station(新店捷運站) Tel: 02-2661-6355 ◎Website: Taiwan Tour Bus, www.taiwantourbus.com.tw Xin en Tel: 02-2918-8509 Add: 2, Sec. 1, Beiyi Rd., Xindian District, New Taipei City Wulai Aboriginal Culture Half-day Tour (with foreign-language guide) * For related regulations about taking the MRT,pleasesee the announcements by Taipei Metro. d. Danhai Rd. h gz Tel: 02-2626-7613 Add: 1, Zhongzheng Rd., Tamsui District, New Taipei City Taiwan Tour Bus * O pening hour s only for references, times on site will take precedence. Sh on Zh MRT Tamsui Station(淡水捷運站) *“●”besides a tourist spot indicates that the spot is recommended by Lonely Planet Taiwan. ay Xindian Station Wulai Hot-Spring Area ian R n c. 2 taking in the sunset and walking across Lover's Bridge Qizhang Xindian u al Se Rd., New Taipei City Visitor Information Centers *“ ”besides a tourist spot indicates that the spot is recommended by Michelin Green Guide Taiwan. eew n Back Xindia Danhai Rd. ng he gz on Zh Fisherman’s Wharf Getting there: Get off at Xindian Station, leave station and turn left. Dapinglin Xindian District Office * The names of M RTstations in N ew Taip e i City are in black Taipei Zoo 3 r sa F Formo Xind Xiaobitan Muzha Huanhe Expressway k rt Par Nanshijiao Wanfang Community Jingmei Yongning d. Wanfang Hospital e Bridg N Rd. Tucheng 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 Jingan Taipei City Hall Bus Station Linguang Gongguan Yongan Market Haishan (Xindian ( 碧潭風景區 ) Station) GPS N:24.956686 E:121.536748 Bitan → Xiulang Qingxi Park → Xiulang Bridge → Yonghe Emerald Riverside Park → Hwachung Riverside Park → Huajiang Bridge (Length of bike route: 15 km) d. Danfeng Bitan Scenic Area Liuzhangli Taipower Building Dingxi Bitan Scenic Area Yongchun Taipei City Hall Xiangshan Xinyi Taipei 101 Anhe World Trade Center Technology Building Guting Banqiao Nangang Exhibition Hall Daan Dongmen CKS Memorial Hall Fu Jen University Zhongxiao Dunhua Kunyang gR Xinpu Zhongxiao Sun Yat-sen Fuxing Memorial Hall Daan Park Xiaonanmen Nangang Houshanpi Bitan n Bita Shandao Temple NTU Hospital 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. pin Taipei Bus Station Zhongxiao Xinsheng Taipei Main Station Ximen Longshan Temple Xindian River Cycling Path ( 新店溪自行車道) Nangang Software Park Nanjing E. Rd. Zhongshan ai R ↑ g Spo guan SongjiangNanjing Shuanglian Xianse Temple 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 ’ an Bridge (Yanggua ng Bridge). Yang Donghu Songshan Airport Zhongshan Junior High School Far Eastern Hospital Wulai Visitor Center(烏來遊客中心) Neihu Xizhou Rd. Daqiaotou Sanchong anh Wende Xingtian Temple Cailiao Gu Gangqian Dazhi Zhongshan Elementary School Minquan W. Rd. 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. Huzhou 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← →Xinyi Line (Beitou) (Xiangshan) Mingde Fuzhong Banqiao Station(板橋火車站) Tamsui Line← →Xindian Line Xinbetou Line *Bicycle access times: Saturday, Sunday, public holidays 2 Tourism and Travel Department, New Taipei City Government 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. Tai 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 Shipai ◎ EasyCard: Each MRT station sells 1 Taiwan High Speed Rail Qilian 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 Qiyan ◎IC Single-Journey Ticket (blue plastic coin): Good Ximen-Taipower Building Line Wenhu Line GPS N:24.980804 E:121.521197 Se c. 1 Zhongyi Fuxinggang Bannan Line 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. ., Guandu Regular Station Zhonghe Line, Luzhou Line, Xinzhuang Line Maokong Gondola Rd Beitou When taking the Taipei Metro (MRT) you have the follow ing options: The MRT: Bringing the City Closer Together Xinbeitou Xiaobitan Line Xindian Line Xia ob itan Sta in R d., S tion ec. → 1 Zhuwei Tamsui Line Transfer Station he ng St. ong jian St. Zh on gs ha MRT N Bitan: Romantic River Scenery Terminal Station Xin s New Taipei City Tours Hongshulin Zh on gx in g The MRT: Bringing the City Closer Together Beix Tamsui 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) .3 ec ., S 1 ec. Rd., S Zhongzheng Rd. d. zhe nR St. an zh on g ali-Xin yua n Rd ne Nanshijiao Station ., n na Rd 1 c. Se Rd. heng uan i St. Mins gshe e St. Jingd ng S t. Jing ping Rd. N Xingnan Night Market ng Xi Gen Siwe Liren St. dian Li Sec. 2 Chen way B g Rd., Yon g Rd. . Minq . Rd le An . en g Rd press Xiulan ggon g Rd. Zhongzheng Rd. . Rd he Zh on g est Ex . Rd . Yo Yo ng ng ghe Yon Anle Rd. d. East-W Zh d. Jixia nR ↙Hongludi sampling Myanmar specialties Myanmar Street Rd g an Add: 77 Wuguwang N. St., Sanchong District, New Taipei City (新北市三 重區五谷王北街77號) Tel: (02) 2995-2345 Getting there: Get off at Xianse Temple Station, follow Sec. 5, Chongxin Rd., and turn into Wuguwang N. St. Getting there: Get off at Sanchong Elementary School and follow Sanhe Rd. Xin s X R ai int Xinzhuang Station Rd. Xintai Rd. Xinzhuang An old street with an oldtime atmosphere lets you feel how life was yesteryear zheng Zhong Rd. d. gR an d. ide u h z e R uts oad J Xin anh in O nt R u H gx e Xinzhuang Chon ankm b Temple Em d. eR Qiongtai Rd. d. When visiting Xinzhuang and Sanchong by MRT the main recommended area is that around Temple Street in Xinzhuang. No matter if it's temples to visit, an old street to explore or foods of the 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 or Sanhe Night Market next to Taipei Bridge on your return journey. d. Ne Travel Route Rd. he When Xinzhuang's food is mentioned ng Rd Enjoy cheap snacks, the first thing that comes to mind is night . taste delicious local market snacks eaten by the ordinary people, flavors such as the Ah Rui Guan Rice Cake Shop's steamed taro rice cake. The shell is made of Sa nh eR glutinous rice and taro, while the filling is pork Sa d. Fu Jen Catholic nta and taro chunks. This is a highly popular local iR University Garden d. snack. Another snack of the ordinary people is Night Market mushroom and pork thick soup with pork strips Zh on Fu Jen Catholic made from fresh hind leg pork. This is also a gz he University dish that gets a big thumbs up from locals. Lin Ji ng Rd Restaurant next to Wusheng Temple is the most ., L Fu Jen University Rd. an zheng Station e5 famous eatery selling mushroom and pork thick Zhong 14 Rd. soup. If it's a gift you're after, be sure not to miss Jingde . the traditional cakes and pastries of Lao Shun d Danfeng ng R Xiang, classic products made by shops that have ↙ , Huilong hongzhe Z operated for more than a century. gang Specialties of Xinzhuang uR Chenglu Bridge → Luzhou Weifeng Park Area → Riverside Plaza → Lotus Plaza → Happiness Water Garden (Length of Bike Route: 20km) Location: Around Sanhe Rd. and Zhongyang N. Rd., Sanchong District, New Taipei City (新北市三重區三和路、中央北路一帶) Xin sh This bicycle path runs alongside the Erchong Floodway and is inside 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 down with some papaya milkshake. . (二重環狀自行車道) E:121.499820 w Erchong Circular Bikeway (Taipei Bridge Station) GPS N:25.069874 Zhong 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) GPS N:25.050513 E:121.475954 Zhonghua Rd ., Sec. 1 Temples and Old Streets – Historical Charm Sanhe Night Market (三和夜市) st Rd LOHAS Fun: MRT + Bicycle Travel Dazhong Temple 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. Xianse Temple uo 1 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. Jiang Specialties of Luzhou ge rid B ei ip ao Ta ili a C GPS N:25.033583 E:121.450703 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. .6 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 GPS N:25.037841 E:121.427035 .,S ec GPS N:25.082974 E:121.47111 (輔大花園觀光夜市) (MRT Fu Jen University Station) (新莊廟街)(MRT Xinzhuang Station) lvd (紫禁城博物館) Xinzhuang Line Fu Jen Catholic University Garden Night Market iB The Forbidden City Museum Xinzhuang Temple Street H ui lo ng gy on . Ch .3 ec ., S Rd iao gx on Zh Rd Sa nc ho ng X ia ns e Te m To pl e uq ian zh ua ng Xi nz hu an g Fu Jen Un ive rsi ty Fu Je n Un ive rs Da ity nf en g . Rd 2n dR d. n 1s t ha n gs ha on gs on Zh Zh 2 c. Se ., Rd a hu en W ec .1 n Rd. 1 St. ., S c. ren Da Rd Z . ua hi St Banna . St g nh Se en We d., h in . gR M ng Rd sen Lin in St. gzhe ng a gu 3 c. Se . Jingx Zhon d., Rd E. R n he lan Minzu St. ’a A Jingan Station nhe R d. 64 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. And not far from Nanshijiao Station is the well-laid-out Xingnan Night Market on Xinyi Street, with a variety of stalls to choose from. Xiu Deh Yi an Rd. Hu . . Luzhou Elementary School (蘆洲國小) Add: 100 Zhongzheng Rd., Luzhou District, New Taipei City (新北市蘆洲區中正路100 號) Tel: (02) 2281-6202 Rd 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. en zh Searching for Traces of Teresa Teng ng Yo Other Sights in the Area Yongan Market Station St. 3 Zhonghe in N. St. an Gu . Rd ax ng gfu Hu he nm in .2 . gz Sa ec t. Fuhe Rd. St on a Zh hu ., S ng Getting there: Get off at Tucheng Station, transfer to bus BL17 and get off at Int'l Park City (國際公園城) bus stop Rd ua Add: 55 Guoji Rd., Tucheng District, New Taipei City (新北 市土城區國際路55號) Tel: (02) 8262-0506 Hours: 08:3018:00 ng Jingguang St. uan S Shuiy Rd. Nanshan Tucheng's beautifully decorated and landscaped Shu Shin Bou Wagashi Museum is Taiwan's first tourist factory 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. ia d. 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. d. (手信坊創意和菓子文化形象館) (Tucheng Station) N. R GPS N:24.972444 E:121.432591 nhe Shu Shin Bou Wagashi Museum Hua Sights in the Area (牛軋糖博物館) Getting there: Get off at Dingxi Station, leave the station by Exit 1, take the Pacific Department Store shuttle bus. . Rd. Taiwan Nougat Museum Ziq Yuxi St. i N. Sec. . Rd ngy n Rd., N. Rd Zhe gsha zheng ng e Rd . . Getting there: Get off at St. Ignatius High School Station, leave the station by Exit 2, walk in direction of Sanhe Rd., turn into Ren'ai St. Rd. Zhon 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. i St min . 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) Han Rd taking in the romantic nighttime view of Banqiao n’a . zu Shijian Rd. St. Min Re .1 . Rd gE ec S ., Rd en nsh . g en sh in M Rd t. 2 c. Se in iS we Xi d., nx Ha Guanqian E. Rd. Hua Ba Zhong 1 gR . Rd New Taipei City Hall Fuzhong Station Nanya Night Market c. 1 , Se Rd. Sanchong Primary School Station Sun Yat-sen Freeway c. n he Z Zh Add: 7F, 236, Sec. 1, Zhongshan Rd., Yonghe District, New Taipei City (新北市永和區中山路一 段236號7樓) Tel: (02) 8231-6118 Hours: 10:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays) 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 1 Getting there: Get off at Sanmin Senior High School Station, leave the station by Exit 1, follow Zhongxiao Rd., turn lef t onto Chenggong Rd., turn right into Desheng St. GPS N:25.082792 E:121.488007 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. N Sanhe Junior High School Station Se ns Mi han ha gs on gs hon d nR .2 ec ., S 3 (Yongning Station) St. Ignatius High School Station GPS N:25.007831 E:121.507502 e i Ziq ., c. 3 an qu in Banqiao Station Mega City Cake Street xing Travel Route 2: Tucheng d. yi R Rd (Dingxi Station) 5 c. (Sanmin Senior High School Station) (碧華布街) (St. lgnatius High School) 64 Museum of World Religions (世界宗教博物館) Add: 96 Desheng St., Luzhou District, New Taipei City (新北市蘆洲區得勝街96號) Tel: (02) 22818642 Bihua Textile Street .2 3 g an Rd , Se Banqiao Station d Blv c. ., S a Bihutile Tex et e r t S g Rd. n ua M W. Rd. n Go Xia St. Fuzhong Rd. sampling many lowpriced snack foods n mi in nm Xia ec ,S d Blv .3 ec ,S n gg Lin Family Mansion and Garden 3 department stores, modern city life Wa Se colorful textiles and DIY fun in ng t. Rd. ., . Sanmin Senior High School Station Xin Rd St Lix she . . g Rd Nanjing visiting a historic site F ua R Dingkan St. Min i Rd n gzhe . Guoguang Rd S aren D n nba Xinpu Station Zhon Rd. Getting there: Get off at Banqiao Station, follow the signs to the city hall. t. nhe Add: 161, Sec. 1, Zhongshan Rd., Banqiao District, New Taipei City(新北市板橋區中山路一段161號) Tel: (02) 2960-3456 Hours: 08:00-23:00 iS Hua 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. gy N t. en an S Banqiao 435 Culture Park Zh ha an Xin Rd gqu he Lon . GPS N:25.012102 E:121.465651 i ux . toy museum, fun for old and young (Banqiao Station) ng d. GPS N:25.083437 E:121.471212 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. N. uh The Forbidden City Museum Yonglian Temple (Sanmin Senior High School Station) Photo courtesy of Cultural Affairs Department Observation Deck of New Taipei City Hall (新北市行政大樓瞭望臺) Luzhou Elementary School Luzhou Lee Residence Heritage Site 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). Hu . Rd 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. an GPS N:25.005613 E:121.455692 Rd he W qu (Fuzhong Station) d. in Nanya Night Market (湳雅觀光夜市) an uR M Photo courtesy of Cultural Affairs Department nz . Rd To explore Luzhou, we recommend starting from 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. ng 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. in he gz Getting there: Get off at Banqiao Station, transfer to buses 307, 310 or 810 and get off at Banqiao Junior High School (板橋 國中) bus stop. nm on Travel Route Sa Hu Museum of World Religions Rd Luzhou Station Zh Add: 9 Ximen St., Banqiao District, New Taipei City (新北市板 橋區西門街9號) Tel: (02) 2965-3061 Hours: 09:00-17:00 (Closed on first Monday of each month.) Mi 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. Z Zhongshan Rd., Sec. 2 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. Market pi ing 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.) Specialties of Yonghe/Nanshijiao Travel Route n ho Yo ng g ’a gp 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. a sh shopping for Korean goods ngx Zho 1 c. Se Lehua Night G Culture and Memories d iR n Re Rd. Jin 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. ., Rd n . eR gh on Zh 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. Q .2 Sec . GPS N:25.011116 E:121.454598 E:121.454137 e iaoh ., Rd Fuxiang Rd (Banqiao Station) GPS N:25.023396 A Multicultural Center he an Hu g Rd. (林本源園邸) (Fuzhong Station) learning about the religions of the world in Jingp Banqiao 435 Culture Park (板橋435藝文特區) Lehua Night Market et re a St Koreing St. n Rd Lin Family Mansion and Garden Nanshijiao Zhuli 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) Jinan t. gS xin Fu Dingxi Station . Rd Yonglian Temple Yongan Market 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. g pin ng Yo 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. Dingxi E:121.4976994 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. Baosheng Rd. d. nR hu os Ba 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 Zhonghe Line (緬甸街/韓國街) (Nanshijiao, Dingxi) ipe 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. Hongludi Nanshan Fude Temple(烘爐地南山福 Ta Where Old and New Meet Myanmar Street/Korea Street Na ng on gR Luzhou Lee Residence Heritage Site (General Lee Yiu-Bang Memorial Hall) (蘆洲李宅古蹟 · 李友邦將軍紀 念館)(Luzhou Station) d ing Street
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