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Sansia (Chinese: 三峽鎮; pinyin: Sānxiá Zhèn) is an urban township in the southwestern part of Taipei County, Taiwan Province of the Republic of China. The old name (三角湧, POJ: Saⁿ-kak-éng, literally triangular surge) refers to the meeting of the Tahan River, Sanhsia River, and "Horizontal River" (橫溪). In 1920, the Japanese administration, in transforming the entire Taiwan administrative area, renamed it to 三峽 (Romaji: Sankyō; POJ: Sam-kiap), which literally means Three Gorges.

• Area: 191.45 km²
• Population: 87,505 people (May.16th,2005)

View from Changfu Bridge (長福橋) in Sansia

Education

• National Taipei University

Attractions

• Zushih Temple (袓師廟)- The most important Taoist temple 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 an ongoing project by renown Taiwanese artist Li Meishu.
• Minquan Old Street (民權老街) - A business street built during the 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).
• Fattest Pig Contest - Sansia is also famous for the annual fattest pig contest held each year during the Chinese New Year holiday.
• Night Market - Sansia has an active but small night market, with stalls spread over much of the city center.

Walking along Minquan Old Street

Zushih Temple is a sculptural masterpiece rebuilt under the direction of renown Taiwanese artist Li Meishu.

Transportation

• By Car - Sansia is served by Freeway No. 3.
• By Bus - Sansia is accessible by bus from Taipei (busses 702,703, 705, 706), Taoyuan, and Yingge.
• By Train - Although Sansia does not have a train station, it is accessible by bus from Yingge Train Station across the river.

External links

• Government website