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{{Short description|Urban district in New Taipei, Taiwan}} |
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| name = Sanxia |
| name = Sanxia |
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| official_name = Sanxia District |
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| native_name = 三峽區 |
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| other_name = Sankyō, Sansia, Sanhsia |
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| settlement_type = [[District (Republic of China)|District]] |
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| map_caption = Location in the city of [[New Taipei]] |
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| image_skyline = Sanxia Old Street 三峽民權老街 - panoramio.jpg |
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| leader_name = Ke Cing Chang (柯慶長) |
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| established_title = Established |
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| established_date = 1846 |
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| leader_title = [[Mayor]]<!-- Mayor is no longer head, but I don't know what the official translation is for "區長" --> |
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| area_magnitude = 1 E9 |
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| leader_name = 陳健民({{zh|poj=Tân Kiān-bîn}})<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sanxia.ntpc.gov.tw/web/Home?command=display&page=flash | title= }}</ref> |
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| area_total_km2 = 191.45 |
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| area_total_km2 = 191.45 |
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| population_as_of = May 2010 |
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| population_total = 101,839 |
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| population_total = 115443 |
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| population_density_km2 = 531.9 |
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| population_as_of = February 2023 |
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| timezone = [[China standard time|CST]] |
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| population_density_km2 = 531.9 |
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| pushpin_map_caption = Location of Sanxia in Taiwan |
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| postal_code = 237 |
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| area_code = 02 |
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| website = {{Official URL}} {{in lang|zh-tw}} |
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| postal_code = 237 |
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| area_code = 02 |
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| website = [http://www.sanxia.ntpc.gov.tw/ Sanxia District Government] |
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{{Chinese|title=Sanxia District|t={{linktext|三 |
{{Chinese|title=Sanxia District|t={{linktext|三峽|區}}|p=Sānxiá Qū|tp=Sansiá Cyu|poj=Sam-kiap-khu}} |
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'''Sanxia District''' ({{zh|t=三峽區|p=Sānxiá Qū|tp=Sansiá Cyu}}) is |
'''Sanxia District''' ({{zh|t=三峽區|s=三峡区|first=t|poj=Sam-kiap-khu|p=Sānxiá Qū|tp=Sansiá Cyu}}) is a [[District (Taiwan)|district]] in the southwestern part of [[New Taipei]], [[Taiwan]]. It is the second largest district in New Taipei City by area after [[Wulai District]]. |
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==Name== |
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The old name of Sanxia, Saⁿ-kak-éng ({{zh|c=三角湧|p=Sānjiǎoyǒng|l=triangular surge}}) refers to the meeting of the [[Dahan River]], [[Sansia River]], and "Horizontal River" (橫溪). In 1920, [[Taiwan under Japanese rule|Taiwan's Japanese government]] designated it an administrative area named Sankyō (三峽; [[Romaji]]: Sankyō; {{zh|poj=Sam-kiap}}): "[[Three Gorges]]." |
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The old name of Sanxia, ''Sa-kak-eng'' ({{zh|c=三角湧|p=Sānjiǎoyǒng|poj=Saⁿ-kak-éng|l=triangular surge}}) refers to the meeting of the [[Dahan River]], [[Sanxia River]], and {{Interlanguage link multi|Horizontal River|zh|3=橫溪 (河川)}}. In 1920, [[Taiwan under Japanese rule|Taiwan's Japanese government]] administratively designated the town as {{nihongo||三峽|Sankyō|lit. [[Three Gorges]]|lead=yes}}, Kaizan District, [[Taihoku Prefecture]]. |
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==History== |
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After the first [[coffee plant]]s on Taiwan were imported by the British to Tainan in 1884, the first significant small-scale cultivation took place in Sanxia District.<ref name="Coffee Culture" >{{cite web |author=Staff Writer |title=FEATURE: Growers along Tainan's 'Coffee Road' want to put local brew on national map |url=https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2021/02/17/2003752399 |website=www.taipeitimes.com |date=17 February 2021 |publisher=Taipei Times |access-date=17 February 2021}}</ref> |
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On December 25, 2010, Sanxia Township was upgraded to Sanxia District after the upgrade of [[New Taipei City#History|Taipei County]]. |
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==Geography== |
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It has an area of 191.45 km<sup>2</sup> and a population of 115,443 (February 2023). |
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==Government institutions== |
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[[File:Sanxia 6 070513.jpg|thumb|Sanxia District office]] |
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* [[National Academy for Educational Research]] |
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==Education== |
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'''University''' |
'''University''' |
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* [[National Taipei University]] Sanxia Main Campus (國立臺北大學三峽校區本部) |
* [[National Taipei University]] Sanxia Main Campus (國立臺北大學三峽校區本部) |
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'''Senior High schools''' |
'''Senior High schools''' |
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* Mingde High school (市立明德高中) |
* Mingde High school (市立明德高中) |
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* BeiDa High School (市立北大高中) |
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* Tsz-Shiou Senior High school (辭修高中) |
* Tsz-Shiou Senior High school (辭修高中) |
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* National Academy for Educational Research Preparatory office-Planning Objectives |
* National Academy for Educational Research Preparatory office-Planning Objectives |
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==Tourist attractions== |
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== Tourism and Attractions == |
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* [[Zushi Temple]] |
* [[Zushi Temple]] - The most important religious site in Sanxia. 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 Mei-shu]]. It is considered by many to be the most intricately sculpted temple in Taiwan. |
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* [[Sanxia Old Street]] - A business street built during the [[Taiwan under Japanese rule|Japanese rule]], it is a very well preserved example of baroque-style architecture of the time. The street features stores selling art, ceramics, and local specialty foods (most notably Bull Horn Croissants). |
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* [[New Taipei City Hakka Museum]] - 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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* [[Minquan 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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* [[Li Mei-shu Memorial Gallery]] |
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* [[Sanxia History Museum]] - preserves artistic and cultural artifacts from Sanxia's past. |
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* [[Manyueyuan National Forest Recreation Area]] |
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* [[National Taipei University Arts Boulevard]] |
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* [http://www.hakka.tpc.gov.tw/|New Taipei City Hakka Museum (新北市客家文化園區)] - 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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* [[Sanxia Agricultural Specialty Products Museum]] |
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* [[Tourism Factory of Cha-Shan-Fang Soap]]<ref>http://attach.tour-ntpc.com/downloadarea/20130109143650.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> |
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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({{zh|poj=Sîn-ti}})) Contest''' - The largest event held at Zushi Temple around [[Chinese New Year]] where farmers compete to raise the fattest pig. The fattest pig is then sacrificed at the temple but not to the main [[Shen (Chinese religion)|deity]], [[Qingshui (monk)|Zushi-Ye]] (祖師爺({{zh|poj=Chó͘-sai-iâ}})) as he was formerly a Buddhist monk. Controversial to animal rights activists, Zushi Temple is one of the few places in Taiwan that still practice this tradition.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6976183.stm Anger at Taiwan's 'heaviest pig'] ''[[BBC News]].'' 3 Sept. 2007.</ref> |
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* '''Pigs of God (神豬) Contest''' - The largest event held at Zushi Temple around [[Chinese New Year]] where farmers compete to raise the fattest pig. The fattest pig is then sacrificed to the local Taoist god Zushi-Ye (祖師爺). Controversial to animal rights activists, Zushi Temple is one of the few places in Taiwan that still practice this tradition.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6976183.stm Anger at Taiwan's 'heaviest pig'] ''[[BBC News]].'' 3 Sept. 2007.</ref> |
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* '''Sanxia Indigo Blue Dye Festival''' - A celebration of Sanxia's past as a major dyeing center in northern Taiwan. |
* '''Sanxia Indigo Blue Dye Festival''' - A celebration of Sanxia's past as a major dyeing center in northern Taiwan. |
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<gallery class="center"> |
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File:Sansia Minquan Old Street IMG 1640.JPG|Walking along Sanxia Old Street |
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File:Sansia Zushih Temple IMG 1658.JPG|Zushi Temple |
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File:Sansia IMG 1625.JPG|Baroque-style architecture along Sanxia Old Street |
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File:Sansia IMG 1622.JPG|Shops along Sanxia Old Street |
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File:Sansia IMG 1645.JPG|Changfu Bridge across the Sansia River |
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File:Changfu Bridge on Weekend.jpg|Street market on Changfu Bridge during Weekend |
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File:Sanxia River Viewed from Changfu Bridge.jpg|[[w:Sansia River|Sanxia River]] viewed from Changfu Bridge |
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File:Sansia IMG 1779.JPG|Bull Horn Croissants, a local specialty |
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File:Sanxia Fu'an Temple roof 20070804.jpg|[[:zh:三峽福安宮|Sanxia Fu'an Temple]] |
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Image:Sansia IMG 1699.JPG|Inner Court of Zushi Temple |
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File:Sansia Changfu Bridge.JPG|View from Changfu Bridge in Sanxia |
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</gallery> |
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Image:Temple, Sanxia.jpg|Fude Temple in Sanxia |
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Image:Sansia Changfu Bridge.JPG|View from Changfu Bridge in Sanxia |
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</gallery></center> |
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==Transportation== |
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* Car — Sanxia is served by Freeway No. 3. (San-ying Interchange) |
* Car — Sanxia is served by Freeway No. 3. (San-ying Interchange) |
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* Bus — Sanxia is accessible by bus from [[Taipei]] (buses 702, 703, 705, 706), [[Taoyuan |
* Bus — Sanxia is accessible by bus from [[Taipei]] (buses 702, 703, 705, 706,939), [[Taoyuan District]], and [[Yingge District|Yingge]] (Blue 19). |
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* Train — Although Sanxia does not have a train station, it is accessible by bus from [[Yingge Station|Yingge Train Station]] across the river. |
* Train — Although Sanxia 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 [[Tucheng Line (TRTS)|Tucheng Line]] of the [[Taipei Metro]] to [[Yongning Station|Yongning]] (永寧). Bus 916 from exit 1 connects to Sanxia on Highway 3. In addition Bus 910 leaves from [[Fuzhong]] (府中) station in [[Banqiao]]. Both routes are multi-section tickets, paying on entry or exit. |
* MRT — Accessible via the [[Tucheng Line (TRTS)|Tucheng Line]] of the [[Taipei Metro]] to [[Yongning Station|Yongning]] (永寧({{zh|poj=Éng-lêng}})). Bus 916 from exit 1 connects to Sanxia on Highway 3. In addition Bus 910 leaves from [[Fuzhong metro station|Fuzhong]] (府中({{zh|poj=Hù-tiong}})) station in [[Banqiao District|Banqiao]]. Both routes are multi-section tickets, paying on entry or exit. |
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==Notable natives== |
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== References == |
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* [[Li Mei-shu]], former painter, sculptor, and politician |
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==See also== |
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* [[New Taipei City]] |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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==External links== |
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{{commons category|Sanxia District, New Taipei}} |
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{{Wikivoyage|Sanxia}} |
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* {{Official website}} {{in lang|zh-tw}} |
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* [http://www.sanchiaoyung.com.tw/about?Lang=en Sanxia tourist information] (English) |
* [http://www.sanchiaoyung.com.tw/about?Lang=en Sanxia tourist information] (English) |
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[[hak:Sâm-hia̍p-khî]] |
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Sanxia
三峽區 Sankyō, Sansia, Sanhsia | |
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Sanxia District | |
Coordinates: 24°56′00″N 121°22′00″E / 24.93333°N 121.36667°E | |
Country | Republic of China (Taiwan) |
Special municipality | New Taipei City |
Established | 1846 |
Government | |
• Mayor | 陳健民(Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tân Kiān-bîn)[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 191.45 km2 (73.92 sq mi) |
Population (February 2023) | |
• Total | 115,443 |
• Density | 531.9/km2 (1,378/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (CST) |
ZIP code | 237 |
Area code | 02 |
Website | www |
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Traditional Chinese | 三峽區 | ||||||||||||
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Sanxia District (traditional Chinese: 三峽區; simplified Chinese: 三峡区; Hanyu Pinyin: Sānxiá Qū; Tongyong Pinyin: Sansiá Cyu; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Sam-kiap-khu) is a district in the southwestern part of New Taipei, Taiwan. It is the second largest district in New Taipei City by area after Wulai District.
Name
[edit]The old name of Sanxia, Sa-kak-eng (Chinese: 三角湧; pinyin: Sānjiǎoyǒng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Saⁿ-kak-éng; lit. 'triangular surge') refers to the meeting of the Dahan River, Sanxia River, and Horizontal River . In 1920, Taiwan's Japanese government administratively designated the town as Sankyō (Japanese: 三峽, lit. Three Gorges), Kaizan District, Taihoku Prefecture.
History
[edit]After the first coffee plants on Taiwan were imported by the British to Tainan in 1884, the first significant small-scale cultivation took place in Sanxia District.[2]
On December 25, 2010, Sanxia Township was upgraded to Sanxia District after the upgrade of Taipei County.
Geography
[edit]It has an area of 191.45 km2 and a population of 115,443 (February 2023).
Government institutions
[edit]Education
[edit]University
- National Taipei University Sanxia Main Campus (國立臺北大學三峽校區本部)
Senior High schools
- Mingde High school (市立明德高中)
- BeiDa High School (市立北大高中)
- Tsz-Shiou Senior High school (辭修高中)
Junior High schools
- Sanxia Junior High school (市立三峽國中)
- Anxi Junior High school (市立安溪國中)
Others
- National Academy for Educational Research Preparatory office-Planning Objectives
Tourist attractions
[edit]- Zushi Temple - The most important religious site in Sanxia. 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 Mei-shu. It is considered by many to be the most intricately sculpted temple in Taiwan.
- Sanxia Old Street - A business street built during the Japanese rule, it is a very well preserved example of baroque-style architecture of the time. The street features stores selling art, ceramics, and local specialty foods (most notably Bull Horn Croissants).
- New Taipei City Hakka Museum - the largest Hakka cultural center in Taiwan exhibiting the culture, history, and influence of the Hakka people in Taiwan and abroad.
- Li Mei-shu Memorial Gallery
- Sanxia History Museum - preserves artistic and cultural artifacts from Sanxia's past.
- Manyueyuan National Forest Recreation Area
- National Taipei University Arts Boulevard
- Sanxia Agricultural Specialty Products Museum
- Tourism Factory of Cha-Shan-Fang Soap[3]
- Pigs of God (神豬(Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Sîn-ti)) Contest - The largest event held at Zushi Temple around Chinese New Year where farmers compete to raise the fattest pig. The fattest pig is then sacrificed at the temple but not to the main deity, Zushi-Ye (祖師爺(Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Chó͘-sai-iâ)) as he was formerly a Buddhist monk. Controversial to animal rights activists, Zushi Temple is one of the few places in Taiwan that still practice this tradition.[4]
- Sanxia Indigo Blue Dye Festival - A celebration of Sanxia's past as a major dyeing center in northern Taiwan.
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Walking along Sanxia Old Street
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Zushi Temple
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Baroque-style architecture along Sanxia Old Street
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Shops along Sanxia Old Street
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Changfu Bridge across the Sansia River
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Street market on Changfu Bridge during Weekend
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Sanxia River viewed from Changfu Bridge
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Bull Horn Croissants, a local specialty
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View from Changfu Bridge in Sanxia
Transportation
[edit]- Car — Sanxia is served by Freeway No. 3. (San-ying Interchange)
- Bus — Sanxia is accessible by bus from Taipei (buses 702, 703, 705, 706,939), Taoyuan District, and Yingge (Blue 19).
- Train — Although Sanxia does not have a train station, it is accessible by bus from Yingge Train Station across the river.
- MRT — Accessible via the Tucheng Line of the Taipei Metro to Yongning (永寧(Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Éng-lêng)). Bus 916 from exit 1 connects to Sanxia on Highway 3. In addition Bus 910 leaves from Fuzhong (府中(Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Hù-tiong)) station in Banqiao. Both routes are multi-section tickets, paying on entry or exit.
Notable natives
[edit]- Li Mei-shu, former painter, sculptor, and politician
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ http://www.sanxia.ntpc.gov.tw/web/Home?command=display&page=flash.
{{cite web}}
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(help) - ^ Staff Writer (17 February 2021). "FEATURE: Growers along Tainan's 'Coffee Road' want to put local brew on national map". www.taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ http://attach.tour-ntpc.com/downloadarea/20130109143650.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ Anger at Taiwan's 'heaviest pig' BBC News. 3 Sept. 2007.
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Chinese)
- Sanxia tourist information (English)