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* [[Population]]: 87,505 people (May.[[16th]],[[2005]]) |
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* [[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]]. |
* [[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]]. |
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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). |
* [[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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* Historical Relic Hall (三峽鎮歷史文物館) - preserves artistic and cultural artifacts from Sansia's past. |
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* '''Fattest Pig Contest''' - Sansia is also famous for the annual fattest pig contest held each year during the [[Chinese New Year]] holiday. |
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* [http://www.hakka.tpc.gov.tw/web/Home?command=display&page=flash|Taipei County Hakka Museum (台北縣客家文化園區)] - 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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* '''Night Market''' - Sansia has an active but small night market, with stalls spread over much of the city center. |
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* [http://www.limeishu.org/|Li Meishu Memorial Gallery (李梅樹紀念館] - art gallery showcasing the works of renown Taiwanese artist Li Meishu. |
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* '''Pigs of God (神豬) Contest''' - An annual contest held around [[Chinese New Year]] at Zushih temple where farmers compete to raise the fattest pig. The fattest pig is then sacrificed to the local Taoist god Zushih-Ye (祖師爺). Controversial to animal rights activists, Sansia is one of the few places in Taiwan that still practice this tradition.<ref>http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2007/02/18/2003349546</ref> |
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[[Image:Sansia Minquan Old Street IMG 1640.JPG|thumb|250px|Walking along Minquan Old Street]] |
[[Image:Sansia Minquan Old Street IMG 1640.JPG|thumb|250px|Walking along Minquan Old Street]] |
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Revision as of 08:10, 8 August 2008
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)
Education
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).
- Historical Relic Hall (三峽鎮歷史文物館) - preserves artistic and cultural artifacts from Sansia's past.
- County Hakka Museum (台北縣客家文化園區) - the largest Hakka cultural center in Taiwan exhibiting the culture, history, and influence of the Hakka people in Taiwan and abroad.
- Meishu Memorial Gallery (李梅樹紀念館 - art gallery showcasing the works of renown Taiwanese artist Li Meishu.
- Pigs of God (神豬) Contest - An annual contest held around Chinese New Year at Zushih temple where farmers compete to raise the fattest pig. The fattest pig is then sacrificed to the local Taoist god Zushih-Ye (祖師爺). Controversial to animal rights activists, Sansia is one of the few places in Taiwan that still practice this tradition.[1]
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
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