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'''Sansia''' ({{zh|t=三峽鎮|tp=Sānsiá Jhèn|p=Sānxiá Zhèn|first=t}}) is an urban [[Township (Taiwan)|township]] in the southwestern part of [[Taipei County]] in northern [[Taiwan]] ([[Republic of China|ROC]]). In 2009 the entire county is due to become a city in its own right: a special municipality called [[New Taipei]]. |
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<ref>http://www.taiwanheadlines.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=160061&ctNode=5</ref> The old name (三角湧, [[POJ]]: Saⁿ-kak-éng, literally triangular surge) refers to the meeting of the [[Tahan River]], [[Sanhsia River|Sansia River]], and "Horizontal River" (橫溪). In 1920 [[Taiwan under Japanese rule|Taiwan's Japanese government]] designated it an administrative area named Sankyo (三峽 ([[Romaji]]: Sankyō; [[POJ]]: Sam-kiap): "[[Three Gorges]]." |
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== Geography == |
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* [[Area]]: 191.45 km² |
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* [[Population]]: 100,021 people (September,2009) |
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[[Image:Sansia Changfu Bridge.JPG|thumb|300px|View from Changfu Bridge (長福橋) in Sansia]] |
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==Education== |
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*[[National Taipei University]] |
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== Attractions == |
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* [[Zushih Temple|Jhushi Temple]] (袓師廟)- The most important religious site in Sansia. Originally built in 1769 by Fukienese immigrants to Taiwan, it has been rebuilt three times, of which the last effort (beginning 1947) is the masterpiece of renown Taiwanese artist [[Li Meishu]]. It is considered by many to be the most intricately sculpted temple in Taiwan. |
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* [[Minchuan Old Street]] (民權老街) - A business street built during the [[Taiwan under Japanese rule|Japanese rule]], it is a very well-preserved example of Japanese colonial architecture of the time. The street features stores selling art, ceramics, and local specialty foods (most notably Bull Horn Croissants). |
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* Historical Relic Hall (三峽鎮歷史文物館) - preserves artistic and cultural artifacts from Sansia's past. |
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* [http://www.hakka.tpc.gov.tw/web/Home?command=display&page=flash|Taipei County Hakka Museum (臺北縣客家文化園區)] - the largest Hakka cultural center in Taiwan exhibiting the culture, history, and influence of the Hakka people in Taiwan and abroad. |
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* [http://www.limeishu.org/ Li Meishu Memorial Gallery (李梅樹紀念館)] - art gallery showcasing the works of prominent Taiwanese artist [[Li Meishu]]. |
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* '''Pigs of God (神豬) Contest''' - The largest event held at Jhushih Temple around [[Chinese New Year]] where farmers compete to raise the fattest pig. The fattest pig is then sacrificed to the local Taoist god Jhushih-Ye (祖師爺). Controversial to animal rights activists, Jhushih Temple is one of the few places in Taiwan that still practice this tradition.<ref>http://taimarket.com/archives/3949</ref> |
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* '''Sansia Indigo Blue Dye Festival''' - A celebration of Sansia's past as a major dyeing center in northern Taiwan. |
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Image:Sansia Minquan Old Street IMG 1640.JPG|Walking along Minchuan Old Street |
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Image:Sansia Zushih Temple IMG 1658.JPG|Jhushih Temple |
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Image:Sansia IMG 1625.JPG|Colonial Japanese architecture along Minquan Old Street |
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Image:Sansia IMG 1622.JPG|Shops along Minchuan Old Street |
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Image:Sansia IMG 1645.JPG|Changfu Bridge across the Sansia River |
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Image:Sansia IMG 1779.JPG|Bull Horn Croissants, a local specialty |
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Image:Sansia IMG 1699.JPG|Inner Court of Jhushih Temple |
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Image:Sansia IMG 1654.JPG|Details on Jhushih Temple |
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</gallery> |
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==Transportation== |
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* Car — Sansia is served by Freeway No. 3. |
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* Bus — Sansia is accessible by bus from [[Taipei]] (buses 702, 703, 705, 706), [[Taoyuan]], and [[Yingge]] (Blue 19). |
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* Train — Although Sansia does not have a train station, it is accessible by bus from [[Yingge Station|Yingge Train Station]] across the river. |
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* MRT — Accessible via the [[Bannan Line]] of the [[Taipei MRT]] to [[Yongning]] (永寧). Bus 916 from exit 1 connects to Sansia on Highway 3. In addition, bus 910 leaves from [[Fujhong]] (府中) station in [[Banciao]]. Both routes are multi-section tickets, paying on entry or exit. |
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== References == |
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{{reflist}} |
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== External links == |
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* [http://www.sanshia.tpc.gov.tw/ Government website] |
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{{Taiwan Taipei divisions}} |
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[[Category:Townships in Taipei County]] |
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[[hak:Sâm-hia̍p-tsṳ́n]] |
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[[ja:三峽鎮]] |
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[[zh:三峽鎮]] |
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