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(Closed every first Monday of each month or the next day when Monday is a holiday, entry fee is required.)

(Closed every first Monday of each month or the next day when Monday is a holiday, entry fee is required.)

(Closed every first Monday of each month or the next day when Monday is a holiday, entry fee is required.)

Tamsui 2nd Fishing Port(Fisherman’s Wharf)

It’s also got a tourist mini-train, features that other hot-spring villages don’t have, making Wulai stand out.coming here, first visit Wulai Old Street:Here you can try specialties such as stone Check out the Wulai Atayal Museum, then go for rides on the unique Wulai Log Cart the

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Sanhe Night Market (三和夜市) (Taipei Bridge Station)GPS N:25.069874 E:121.499820

Luzhou Line in New Taipei City. Sanhe Night Market is located near the station on Zhongyang North Road, boasting a high concentration of businesses, and prices here are somewhat lower than in Taipei's night markets. There are numerous long-standing eateries here serving up traditional fare, and you can wash your meal down with some papaya milkshake.

Location: Around Sanhe Rd. and Zhongyang N. Rd., Sanchong District, New Taipei City ( 新北市三重區三和路、中央北路一帶)

Getting there: Get o� at Sanchong Elementary School and follow Sanhe Rd.

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Museum of World Religions (世界宗教博物館)

(Dingxi Station)GPS N:25.007831 E:121.507502

The Museum of World Religions is located on the seventh

altogether, displaying ancient texts, religious artifacts, statues, paintings, and more. Religions around the world are introduced via educational multimedia displays. There's also a children's play area, a souvenir shop, a café, and a vegetarian restaurant in the museum.

Add: 7F, 236, Sec. 1, Zhongshan Rd., Yonghe District, New Taipei City ( 新北市永和區中山路一段236號7樓) Tel: (02) 8231-6118 、(02)8231-6699 Hours: 10:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays)Admission: NT$150

Getting there:Store shuttle bus.

The Zhonghe Line leads from Taipei into the districts of Yonghe and Zhonghe in New Taipei City. These areas are densely populated,

in shop signs, foods, and festival activities. They're well worth a visit.

A Multicultural Center

Travel RouteTo explore this area, we recommend �rst taking the ZhongheLine to Dingxi Station in Yonghe District and strolling around nearby "Korea Street" (Zhongxing Street), where you can shop for Korean goods. Next, check out the Museum of World Religions, then take the MRT to Nanshijiao Station for an exotic meal at Zhonghe's "Myanmar Street" (Huaxin Street), followed by a visit to Hongludi, home to a huge statue of the Earth God.

Nanshijiao

A gourmet map of Zhonghe Line could be divided into two parts: one by Dingxi Station and one by Nanshijiao Station. Close to Dingxi Station is the famous World Soybean Milk Magnate, opened in 1955,

24 hours a day" trend. Besides the traditional sesame seed cakes and youtiao (long sticks of fried dough), the restaurant serves Hong Kong-style shumai (pork dumplings), Malaysian honeycomb cakes, and around 30 other snacks. A 10-minute walk from Dingxi Station, Lehua Night Market is located at Yongping Road, where there are leather goods sellers, clothing stores, and Taiwanese food stalls.

Zhonghe's "Myanmar Street" (Huaxin Street), not far from Nanshijiao Station, is about half a kilometer long, boasting over a dozen Myanmareateries, such as the renowned Golden Dragon Cafeteria (60 Huaxin St.) and Lee Garden Halal Eatery (9 Huaxin St.), o�ering authentic fare at reasonable prices. And not far from Nanshijiao Station is the well-laid-out Xingnan Night Market on Xinyi Street, with a variety of stalls to choose from.

Specialties of Yonghe/Nanshijiao

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Xianse Temple (先嗇宮) (Xianse Temple Station)

GPS N:25.050513 E:121.475954

This temple, the only city-designated historic site in Sanchong, enshrines the Five Grains Emperor, the protector god of agriculture, who is also known as the Shen Nong Emperor, so it's also called the Five Grains Emperor Temple. The name was changed to Xianse Temple in the Japanese Colonial Period. The temple has a history of over 200 years; it attracts numerous worshippers and is the local belief center. On the 26th day of the fourth lunar month every year, the birthday of the Shen Nong Emperor is celebrated, and the whole district takes part in the grand celebration. A procession is also held, called the Sanchong Grand Festival. The two sides of the temple were built by two di�erent craftsmen in a kind of competition to see who

“ dui chang zuo” building that is the work of two or more craftsmen in Taiwan.Add: 77 Wuguwang N. St., Sanchong District, New Taipei City ( 新北市三重區五谷王北街77號)Tel: (02) 2995-2345

Getting there: Get o� at Xianse Temple Station, follow Sec. 5, Chongxin Rd., and turn into Wuguwang N. St.

Specialties of XinzhuangWhen Xinzhuang's food is mentioned

market snacks eaten by the ordinary people, such as the Ah Rui Guan Rice Cake Shop's steamed taro rice cake. The shell is made of

and taro chunks. This is a highly popular local snack. Another snack of the ordinary people is mushroom and pork thick soup with pork strips made from fresh hind leg pork. This is also a dish that gets a big thumbs up from locals. Lin Ji Restaurant next to Wusheng Temple is the most famous eatery selling mushroom and pork thick soup. If it's a gift you're after, be sure not to miss the traditional cakes and pastries of Lao Shun Xiang, classic products made by shops that have operated for more than a century.

Travel Route

When vis i t ing Xinzhuang and Sanchong by MRT the main recommended area is that around Temple Street in Xinzhuang. No matter if it's temples to visit, an old street to explore or foods of the ordinary people to enjoy, the area has it all. It's recommended that you arrive around noon and eat lunch locally, then explore the old street at a leisurely pace in the afternoon. At dusk you can have dinner at Sanhe Night Market next to Taipei Bridge on your return journey.

Temples and Old Streets – Historical CharmThe MRT's Xinzhuang Line runs through the districts of Xinzhuang and Sanchong. Xinzhuang's convenient location next to the Tamsui River made it one of the �rst parts of the Taipei area to develop. It prospered due to trade in the reigns of the Qianlong and Jiaqing emperors in the Qing Dynasty but its fortunes faded as the river silted up and the commercial center of the Taipei area moved elsewhere. The old streets, historic temples, and numerous long-established stores form its enchanting historic scenery today. Walking the old streets allows visitors to get close to people's daily

the life of times gone by.

The Forbidden City Museum ( 紫禁城博物館) (Sanmin Senior High School Station)GPS N:25.082974 E:121.47111

Founded by master carver Wang Liang-chuan, the Forbidden City Museum houses a treasure trove of ar tifacts, including apparel, paintings, calligraphy, sculptures, and armaments from past dynasties, over 2,000 items in all. It is well worth a visit. On weekdays the museum only opens for groups of 15 or more that have booked in advance, but no advance reservations are needed on weekends and holidays.Add: 30-1, Desheng St., Luzhou District, New Taipei City ( 新北市蘆洲區得勝街30號之一)Tel: (02) 8282-7504Hours: Tue.-Sun.10:00-12:00、13:30-17:00、Reservation required on weekdays (only for 10 persons or above) ; closed on MondaysAdmission: NT$200Getting there: Get o� at Sanmin Senior High School Station, leave the station by Exit 1, follow Zhongyang Rd., and turn left into Desheng Street

The Luzhou Line brings passengers to the Sanchong and Luzhou districts of New Taipei City. Luzhou is located in the northwest part of the Taipei Basin, on the west side of the Tamsui River. It was once a large sandbar in the river, and as such the egret, commonly found on sandbars, is a recurring

Feathers at Luzhou Station is a good example. After the opening of the Luzhou Line, the renown of tourist spots along it has blossomed, attracting many a curious visitor.

Culture and Memories

Travel Route

To explore Luzhou, we recommend starting from Luzhou Station and working your way back in the direction of central Taipei, visiting the Lee Residence Heritage Site and Yonglian Temple on the way, and then sampling some locally renowned qiezai mian (soup noodles), not forgetting to check out some of the public art along the MRT line. At dusk, a visit to Sanhe Night Market for some tasty fare is a perfect way to cap o� the day's journey.

Yonglian Temple (湧蓮寺) (Sanmin Senior High School Station)GPS N:25.083437 E:121.471212

Yonglian Temple sits at the junction of Desheng Street and Chenggong Road in the hear t of old Luzhou. Built in 1861, this center of local worship is dedicated to the bodhisattva Guanyin. Even past ROC presidents have come here to pray. Yonglian Temple is majestic in appearance, and its detailed adornments are well worth a look. While browsing the vibrant Luzhou Temple Commercial District that surrounds it, you might as well try some of Luzhou's famous qiezai mian.

Add: 96 Desheng St., Luzhou District, New Taipei City (新北市蘆洲區得勝街96號) Tel: (02) 2281-8642

Getting there: Get o� at Sanmin Senior High School Station, leave the station by Exit 1, follow Zhongxiao Rd., turn lef t onto Chenggong Rd., turn r ight into Desheng St.

Bihua Textile Street(碧華布街) (St. lgnatius High School)GPS N:25.082792 E:121.488007

(Sanmin Senior High School Station / Luzhou Station)

(手信坊創意和菓子文化形象館) ( Tucheng Station )

Bihua Textile Street is a center for textile wholesalers. There were 200 to 300 textile businesses operating here in its heyday, and though the scale has shrunk since then, people

shops o�er classes in the textile arts, so if you want to learn patternmaking or quilting, Bihua Textile Street is a great place to do it.

Location : Bihua St., Sanchong District, New Taipei City (新北市三重區碧華街)

Getting there: Get o� at St. Ignatius High School Station, leave the station by Exit 2, walk in direction of Sanhe Rd., turn into Ren'ai St.

Searching for Traces of Teresa Teng

Shu Shin Bou Wagashi Museum

Other Sights in the Area

Sights in the Area

Luzhou is known for qiezai mian (soup noodles), and since 2007 has been hosting an annual qiezai mian festival. A distinguishing trait of local qiezai mian is a clear, sweet broth with no MSG. There are more than 40 noodle shops in the area, the most famous being Tianding Qiezai Mian (22 Desheng St.) and Luzhou Qiezai Mian (106 Desheng St.) in the Luzhou Temple Commercial District, A-San Qiezai Mian (703 Changrong Rd.), and A-Liu Taiwanese Style Noodles (583 Sanmin Road). And don't forget to order some side dishes to round out this local-style meal.

Specialties of Luzhou

The famed singer Teresa Teng spent some of her youth in Luzhou, and there remain some traces of this celebrity here. For instance, in Luzhou Elementary School's school history museum there are artifacts connected to Teresa Teng, and Long Fong Tang is a half-century-old bakery that still sells the winter melon mincemeat cakes that Teresa loved in her youth. These "Teresa Cakes" make great gifts for fans. Outside Luzhou Station there's also a bronze statue of Teresa Teng, bringing back more memories

Luzhou Elementary School (蘆洲國小)Add: 100 Zhongzheng Rd., Luzhou District, New Taipei City ( 新北市蘆洲區中正路100號) Tel: (02) 2281-6202

This bicycle path runs alongside the Erchong Floodway and is inside

also a lot of greenery along the bikeway where you can stop for a rest. You can rent bicycles at to places, one under Chenglu Bridge, the other at Riverside Plaza. If you travel by MRT the Chenglu bicycle rent station is more convenient.

Chenglu Bridge → Luzhou Weifeng Park Area → Riverside Plaza →Lotus Plaza → Happiness Water Garden (Length of Bike Route: 20km)

Luzhou Lee ResidenceHeritage Site (General Lee Yiu-Bang Memorial Hall) ( 蘆洲李宅古蹟 · 李友邦將軍紀念館) (Luzhou Station/Sanmin Senior Hight School Station)GPS N:25.085375 E:121.466655The century-and-a-half-old Lee Residence Heritage Site is designated by the city as a historic site. Once the home of a prominent family, it is now open to visitors, telling the histor y of the Lee family and the architectural features of the buildings through old photos, models and text. This well-preserved traditional residence is located on a large plot of land, giving visitors the sense of what a traditional Taiwanese rural home was like, as well as a peek into

Add: 19, Lane 243, Zhongzheng Rd., Luzhou District, New Taipei City ( 新北市蘆洲區中正路243巷19號) Tel: (02) 2283- 8896 Hours: 09:00-17:00 (closed on Mondays) Admission: NT$100 (Tickets are sold until 16:30.)

Getting there: Get o� at Luzhou Station, leave the station by Exit 1, follow Zhongzheng Rd., turn right into Lane 243. (The entrance to the lane is opposite National Open University)

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Taiwan Nougat Creativity Museum(牛軋糖創意博物館) (Yongning Station)GPS N:24.972444 E:121.432591

The Taiwan Nougat Creativity Museum was opened by the Taiwanese cake manufacturer Dahesong Salico enterprise co.. Within the museum are numerous exhibits, including an introduction to nougat and traditional Taiwanese cakes, as well as a hands-on classroom, great for the whole family. There's also a retail shop, where visitors can purchase beautifully gift-wrapped candies, cakes, and souvenirs.

Add: 31-2 Ziqiang St., Tucheng District, New Taipei City ( 新北市土城區自強街31-2號) Tel: (02) 2268-7222 Hours: 09:00-17:30

Getting there: Get o� at Yongning Station, transfer to bus BL43, get o� at the Nougat Museum (牛軋糖博物館), and follow Ziqiang St.

Tucheng's beautifully decorated and landscaped Shu Shin Bou Wagashi Museum is Taiwan's �rst tourist factory dedicated to wagashi, a traditional Japanese confectionery. Tour guides explain the manufacturing process of wagashi, and there are also classes available if you wish to experience the joy of do-it-yourself wagashi making.

Add: 55 Guoji Rd., Tucheng District, New Taipei City ( 新北市土城區國際路55號) Tel: (02) 8262-0506 Hours: Weekday:08:30-19:00，Weekend:08:30-20:00

Getting there: Get o� at Tucheng Station, transfer to bus BL17 and get o� at Int'l Park City ( 國際公園城) bus stop

Banqiao is the governmental center of New Taipei City, home to New Taipei City Hall, and also a transport hub for the TRA, High Speed Rail, intercity buses, and local buses, making this a prosperous commercial district. Despite its modernized face, Banqiao retains its traditional side, with old-style buildings and dynamic night markets making for a diverse cityscape mixing old and new.

Where Old and New Meet

Travel Route 1: Banqiao

T he at tr ac t ions of the B anqiao Commer cia l Dis t r ic t ar e concentr ated between Banqiao and Fuzhong stations. We recommend taking a bus from Banqiao Station and visiting the Banqiao 435 Culture Park and the Lin Family Mansion and Garden. Then proceed to the area behind Banqiao Railway Station for some shopping. In the evening you can head over to Nanya Night Market by Fuzhong Station to sample some night-market grub. Finally, by Banqiao Station, go to the observation deck of the New Taipei City Hall building and enjoy the stunning nighttime view.

Nanya Night Market (湳雅觀光夜市)(Fuzhong Station)GPS N:25.005613 E:121.455692

Nanya Night Market, near Fuzhong Station, is Banqiao's prime center for street food. Situated on Nanya South Road, Sec. 1, between Guanqian West Road and Nanya East Road, the 400-meter-long night market has eateries big and small o�ering choices galore. Nearby Nanmen Street boasts numerous bakeries, earning it the nickname "Cake Street." Changxing Cake Shop is a venerable name, with azuki bean cakes and mincemeat buns, signature products that make great gifts.

Getting there: Get o� at Fuzhong Station, leave the station by Exit 3, follow Fuzhong Rd. (府中路), turn into Nanmen St. ( 南門街), walk straight to Nanya S. Rd., Sec. 1 ( 南雅南路一段).

Banqiao 435 Culture Park (板橋435藝文特區)

(Banqiao Station) GPS N:25.023396 E:121.454137Banqiao 435 Culture Park, located at the end of Lane 433 of Zhongzheng Road, is impressive with its white stones and Baroque-style architecture and is a popular site for taking wedding photos. Within the grounds is a museum housing over 1,000 toys, from traditional rural toys to those from the 1960s and 1970s, capturing the interest of kids and adults alike. In 2012, a Wetland Story Museum was also opened inside the park area, where you can learn more about the wetland ecology.

Add: 435 Zhongzheng Rd., Banqiao District, New Taipei City (新北市板橋區中正路435號) Tel: (02) 2969-0366Hours: Mon. ~ Fr i. 09:30 -17:00; Sat. & Sun. 09:30 -18:00 (Closed every �rst Monday of each month or the next day when Monday is a holiday.)

Getting there: Get o� at Banqiao Station, transfer to buses 307, 310 or 810 and get o� at Banqiao Junior High School (板橋國中) bus stop.

Completed in 1893, Banqiao's Lin Family Mansion and Garden is the most complete example of garden architecture remaining in Taiwan. Occupying an area of about 1.9 hectares, it was built by expert craftsmen; both the buildings and the landscaping are masterpieces of exquisite artistry. Each day at 10:00, 11:00, 13:30, 14:30, and 15:30 there are free guided tours, which you can sign up for by phone or on-site. (For English guide, please make appointment one week in advance.)

Add: 9 Ximen St., Banqiao District, New Taipei City ( 新北市板橋區西門街9號 ) Tel: (02)2965-3061~3 ext 23、43

Getting there: Get o� at Fuzhong Station, leave the station by Exit 2, turn right and follow Fuzhong Rd. (府中路), turn right into Wenchang St. (文昌街). Take buses 307 or 310 and get o� at Beimen St. (北門街) bus stop.

GPS N:25.011116 E:121.454598

National Historic Monuments:The Lin Family Mansion and Garden(國定古蹟林本源園邸) (Fuzhong Station)

Observation Deck of New Taipei City Hall (新北市行政大樓瞭望臺)(Banqiao Station)GPS N:25.012102 E:121.465651

The 33-stor y New Taipei City Hall building is 140.5 meters tall, o�ering far-reaching views. Despite being a government building, it's designed in a people-friendly

with large plate-glass windows for excellent visibility. It's a great vantage point for observing the greater Taipei area, and for lovers to enjoy views of the night-time cityscape.

you can enjoy a meal and take in the cityscape.

Add: 161, Sec. 1, Zhongshan Rd., Banqiao District, New Taipei City( 新北市板橋區中山路一段161號) Tel: (02) 2960-3456 Hours: 08:00-23:00

Getting there: Get o� at Banqiao Station, follow the signs to the city hall.

Travel Route 2: Tucheng

From Yongning Station, you can head out to the Taiwan Nougat Creativity Museum. Back at Yongning Station, Exit 2, you can take buses Blue 43 (B43) or Blue 44 (B44) to Nantianmu Plaza ( 南天母廣場) bus stop (on holidays you can also take the free New Taipei City Shuttle bus from Exit 2); then follow the trail to the Tung Flower Park and Chengtian Zen Temple.

department stores, modern city life

toy museum, fun for old and young

visiting a historic site

sampling many low-priced snack foods

LOHAS Fun: MRT ＋Bicycle Travel

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shopping for Korean goods

learning about the religions of the world

sampling Myanmarspecialties

Xinzhuang Temple Street(新莊廟街) (MRT Xinzhuang Station)

GPS N:25.033583 E:121.450703

Xinzhuang Temple Street is also known as Xinzhuang Old Street. With a histor y spanning more than 300 years, the street is lined with almost ten temples on a short stretch of a few hundred meters, among them Ciyou Temple, Dazhong Temple, Wenchang Temple, Wusheng Temple, and Guangfu Temple. All are heritage sites still thriving as local religious and community hubs. The street also has many century-old shops, including Lao Shun Xiang Bakery, Ririyong Blacksmith Shop and the Xiangrenhe Drum Arts Workshop (Xiangrenhe Clock and Drum Workshop), all precious and increasingly rare examples of traditional industries. When night falls the lights come on around Xintai Road as a boisterous night-market comes to life, selling shoes, decorations, toys, knick-knacks, tasty snacks and other foods. Close to Temple Street are also numerous smaller lanes and alleys with a rich history, including Theater Lane, Water-Carrying Lane, and Rice Market Lane. Also special is Chaojiang Temple on Bijiang Street, because it combines elements of Southern Fujian, New Baroque and Japanese architecture.

Getting there: Take the MRT Xinzhuang Line to Xinzhuang Station, leave the station by Exit 2, follow Zhongzheng Rd., and turn right onto Lane 214, Xinzhuang Rd.

Hongludi Nanshan Fude Temple (烘爐地南山福德宮)

(Nanshijiao Station)GPS N:24.9717767 E:121.4976994

This temple, over 200 years old, enshrines Fude Zhengshen, also called the God of Land. There is a huge Land God statue outside the temple, claimed to be the largest in Taiwan. It is the symbol of Nanshan Fude Temple, a mecca for believers wishing to change their luck with money. It attracts a large number of worshippers throughout the year. Along the road from the foot of the hill to the temple there are numerous fortune telling stalls, making it a veritable fortune telling street. The temple's relatively high elevation makes it a good place from which to enjoy the night views.Add: 160-1, Lane 399, Sec. 2, Xingnan Rd., Zhonghe District, New Taipei City (新北市中和區興南路二段399巷160號) Tel: (02) 2942-5277Getting there: Get o� at Dingxi Station, leave the station by Exit 2, transfer to buses 249 or 670, get o� at Hongludi (烘爐地) bus stop, and walk up the hill; on weekends and holidays, there is a shuttle bus from Nanshijiao Station (Exit 4) to Hongludi.

Myanmar Street/Korea Street (緬甸街/韓國街)

(Nanshijiao, Dingxi)

The districts of Zhonghe and Yonghe, served by the Zhonghe Line of the MRT, are immigrant cities; the concentration of overseas Chinese from Myanmar in the Huaxin Street area of Zhonghe led to the formation of “ Myanmar Street,” a street with a pronounced southeast Asian feel; quite a few overseas Chinese from South Korea live on Zhongxing Street in Yonghe and “ Korea Street,” a street with numerous shops selling Korean goods, developed. Myanmar Street and Korea Street can be said to be microcosms of the immigrant communities in Zhonghe and Yonghe respectively, both streets having an exotic atmosphere, attracting many visitors who travel specially to taste the exotic cuisine available or to buy imported goods.Myanmar Street: Huaxin St., Zhonghe District, New Taipei City ( 新北市中和區華新街 )Getting there: Get o� at Nanshijiao Station; followXingnan Rd., and turn left into Huaxin St.

Korea Street: Zhongxin St., Yonghe District, New Taipei City ( 新北市永和區中興街)Getting there: Get o� at Dingxi Station; follow Yonghe Rd., and turn left into Zhongxing St.

Lin Family Mansion and Garden

Yonglian Temple

Lehua Night Market

Photo courtesy of Cultural A�airs Department

Photo courtesy of Cultural A�airs Department

The Pastry Street

�oor of the Beyond Plaza Department Store in Yonghe.There are 15 exhibition areas