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Xindian Greater Bitan Commercial District

Xindian Greater Bitan Commercial District

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Updates : 2025-12-19
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Travel tips

  • Shopping, tasting delicious food, and enjoying the Bitan waterfront
  • Take the MRT to Xindian Station and walk across the Bitan Suspension Bridge to various commercial streets
  • Also visit the Bitan Suspension Bridge, Hemeishan Trail, Xindian Ferry Pier, and Bitan Weir

Introduction

Xindian District, New Taipei City is located on the southern edge of the Taipei Basin. It borders Zhonghe District to the north, Tucheng District to the west, Shiding District to the east, and Sanxia District and Wulai District to the south, making it the transportation and commercial center of the southern part of New Taipei City. It was historically inhabited by the Xiulang Community and the Atayal people, with a tribal life mainly based on fishing and hunting. In the early 18th century, Han immigrants introduced new farming methods such as plowing and tilling, which changed the original landscape. Relying on the convenient water transport of the Xindian River, commercial activities flourished, and the Greater Bitan Commercial District gradually took shape.
Xindian Greater Bitan Commercial District


A Large Commercial District Centered Around Xindian MRT Station
The Xindian Greater Bitan Commercial District is centered around the Xindian MRT Station, spanning several shopping streets and malls around the MRT station and the Bitan Suspension Bridge, including Guangming Street, Xindian Road, Bitan Road, DCC Square, and Bitan East Bank Mall. The formation of the Greater Bitan Commercial District can be traced back to the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty. Bitan, with its open and calm waters, became a distribution center for produce and daily necessities for the areas of Wulai, Muzha, Ankeng, and Jingmei. In the 20th century, the Bitan Suspension Bridge, bus stations, MRT, and other infrastructure were completed, and the convenient transportation made the commercial district livelier and more prosperous.

Xindian Greater Bitan Commercial District

Enjoy the Scenery of the Three Bitan Bridges and the Waterfront
The waterfront scenery is the most captivating feature of the Greater Bitan Commercial District. The Bitan Suspension Bridge, Bitan Bridge, and National Freeway 3 Bitan Bridge span the Xindian River side by side. The three bridges symbolize the memories and splendor of different eras. While shopping and enjoying delicious food in the commercial district, consider renting a pedal boat in the Bitan waters to admire the view of the three bridges reflecting each other.
Xindian Greater Bitan Commercial District
Xindian Greater Bitan Commercial District

Services & Facilities

  • Bus Station
  • Shop
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