│New Taipei, Sanxia. Sanxia Old Street│
New Taipei’s Sanxia Old Street? Oh honey, you’re in for a treat! Picture this: a stroll down memory lane, surrounded by gorgeous, well-preserved Baroque-style buildings. Every door tells a story, literally – their family names are the shop names, a throwback to the good old days when businesses proudly displayed their lineage. Walking through those continuous red brick corridors, you can still feel the echoes of its former glory. Want more info? Hit up `Taipei Travel Network`!
Tucked away at the southern end of Minquan Street, this isn’t just *any* old street. We’re talking about the longest and best-preserved old street in Northern Taiwan, clocking in at around 200 meters. Back in the day, from the Japanese colonial era to the early Republic, this was THE place to be for commerce. Merchants would carve their family names into the walls – their original branding, you know? Everything and anything was traded right here on this bustling commercial strip.
Look up, seriously! These buildings aren’t just pretty faces. Each one is adorned with rich floral patterns and totems. That vase symbol? It’s for ‘peace’ (ping an, get it?). And the Bagua? That’s to ‘ward off evil.’ These weren’t your average mom-and-pop shops either. We’re talking big-shot families, folks with serious status, who imported top-notch building materials from overseas. Talk about fancy!
Okay, so it’s not as bustling as it once was, but thanks to some dedicated locals who fought tooth and nail to keep its original vibe, we still get to soak in all that historical goodness. It’s a real treat for us history buffs and Instagrammers alike!
Sanxia Old Street Info
Open: All day, every day!
Address: No. 18, Zhongshan Rd., Sanxia Dist., New Taipei City
Phone: (02) 2671-1017 (Sanxia District Office, for inquiries)
⭐Bonus: Parking available, and a visitor info center too!
▼By Car: Hop on National Freeway 3, take the San-Ying Interchange exit. Head onto Zhongshan Road, turn right on Minquan Street, and boom, you’re there!
▼Public Transit (HSR/TRA + Bus): Take the High-Speed Rail or TRA to Banqiao Station, then grab a Taipei Bus (702, 705, 812, or 910) to the ‘Sanxia Old Street Stop’.
▼Just Buses: Taipei Bus routes 275, 275 Sub-line, 702 (Sanxia-Taipei), 703 (Sanxia-Taipei), 703 Sub-line (Sanxia-Taipei), 705 (Sanxia-Taipei), 706 (Sanxia-Taipei Chongqing S. Rd.), 812 (Sanxia-Taipei Main Station), 833 (Sanxia-Yingge). All these routes stop at the ‘Sanxia Old Street’ attraction. Easy peasy!
│New Taipei, Sanxia. Xiongkong Tea Garden│
Ready to ditch the city noise? Just a 40-minute drive from the hustle and bustle of New Taipei, you’ll find the stunning Xiongkong Tea Garden in Sanxia. Perched at about 700 meters above sea level, this place is HUGE – 168 hectares of pure, green bliss! These dedicated tea farmers run an amazing organic operation here, meaning no nasty chemical pesticides or fertilizers. The result? A cup of tea that’s so pure, so naturally fragrant, with a delicate, lingering sweetness. Seriously, it’s a game-changer! And the views? They change with the seasons, so there’s always something new to admire. If you’re over the urban grind, trust me, a trip to Xiongkong Tea Garden for some aromatic tea is exactly what the doctor ordered.
Heads Up! Xiongkong Tea Garden Rules:
▼Bring your own reusable bag, folks – no plastic bags here, keeping it green!
▼Pets are welcome in the organic zone, but they gotta be on a leash. No free-range furballs!
▼No outside food or drinks, and absolutely no cooking or open fires. This isn’t a BBQ spot!
▼No smoking allowed anywhere in the tea garden. Keep it fresh!
▼Help us keep this paradise sparkling – don’t litter!
Xiongkong Tea Garden Info
Open Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: No. 238, Zhulun Rd., Zhulun Vil., Sanxia Dist., New Taipei City
Phone: (02) 2668-1589
Entry Fee: NT$100 per person. Kids under 100cm and disabled visitors get in free!
Pro Tip: Your entry ticket is a voucher! You can use it to offset product purchases (doesn’t apply to meals or drinks, no cash back, and valid only on the day of visit). Remember, no outside food or cooking!
By Car:
▼Coming from the South: Take National Freeway 3, exit at Ankang Interchange. Head towards Ankang, follow Ankang Rd., Ankeng Rd., Chengfu Rd. When you see the Taiwan Oil gas station, turn left onto Zhulun Road. Drive past the Taiwan Agricultural and Forestry Northern Refinery, keep going for about 10 km, and you’re there!
▼Coming from the North: Take National Freeway 3, exit at Sanxia Interchange. Head towards Sanxia, follow Fuxing Rd., Section 1 of Jiashou Rd. At the Hengxi three-way intersection, turn right onto Xidong Road, which becomes Zhulun Road. Drive past the Taiwan Agricultural and Forestry Northern Refinery, keep going for about 10 km, and you’ve arrived!
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