New Taipei City Travel

On a summer morning, before the sun shines, go to the Shuangxi Lotus Garden to enjoy the flowers. The peach-pink lotus flowers peek out from the dense lotus leaves. Brush shoulders with children playing on the ridges beside the pond. One is looking for the best spot to enjoy the flowers, while another is looking for the crystal water drops sliding down the edges of the leaves, so the kid scoops up handfuls of water repeatedly from the pond and splashes it on the lotus fields, washing away the summer heat at the same time. After capturing all the ideal angles in the camera, there is also the farmer's market at the entrance of the garden and the handmade DIY series of lotus seasons, which are bustling with people and very lively.Then, go to the Ruanqiaoduan Water Park to play in the water and take a walk. When hungry, have a good meal at the nearby Shuangxi Old Street and stroll through the old town to feel the tranquility of the years. After a full stomach, look at the Chinese architectural aesthetics of the Lian Juren Historic House and the Zhuang Gong-Sheng Ancient House. The simple and charming inscriptions and carvings give a glimpse of the time's cultural status and social expectations.▲ About 30% of the flowers bloom in mid-June, and many lotus flowers are still in the bud. The flower season will last until August.The largest lotus field in New Taipei City is where to seize the limited beauty in summer.While driving on the Shuanggan Highway, flower fields are on both sides. The largest lotus garden field in New Taipei City is in Shuangxi. Shuangxi Lotus Garden has promoted friendly farming for more than ten years, with a scale of 7.5 hectares. Besides the two significant representatives of water lily fields, lotus, and water lily, the garden also planted various varieties such as Oga lotus, peony lotus, perfume lotus, Victoria regia, and louver lotus. The limited seasonal beauty kicked off in June and continued to bloom until August. ▲ DIY coin purse of silk printing involves smearing the pigment on the silk board and scraping the pigment evenly from top to bottom with a scraper.The "Shuangxi Lotus Season" officially opens in mid-June. The pond is full of flower buds, making people look forward to the scene of full bloom in midsummer. The organizer has prepared a series of handmade DIY activities to match the flower season, from making palace-style lotus pastry and experiencing silk printing of coin purses to creating lotus-shaped light soil pots. Many parents accompanied their children to participate. Walking along the farmer's market corridor with their finished works, they can't help but hold tofu pudding in one hand and honey water in the other, trying their best to resist the arrival of the hot summer. Organic fruits and vegetables, eggs, and pickled vegetables from local small farmers filled the stalls. In the hustle and bustle of chatting and selling goods, experience the gentleness and kindness of the Shuangxi people in such a leisurely life.▲ The entrance to the Ruanqiaoduan Water Park is on the side of the road. We recommend parking cars and then walking here.The clear and transparent secret water play spot relieves summer heat.Using ecological methods to build the Ruanqiaoduan Water Park, its entrance is next to the Pinglin section of the Jifu Highway. Walk down the stone steps, the view suddenly opens, and the green lawn appears. At the end of the lawn are stairs for easy entry into the water. The closure of Pinglin River banned fishing successfully, so now the water is clear, and you can see the bottom. There are also schools where fish can swim leisurely, including Taiwan shoveljaw carp and Taiwan torrent carp. This place has become a good place for the whole family to play in the water and have picnics.When playing in the water, be aware of the impact of chemical sunscreen on the aquatic environment, as it may cause ecological accumulation and even affect the endocrine system of marine organisms. When contacting natural waters in the hot summer, choose ocean-friendly sunscreen, or enjoy the sun!▲ At the end of the lawn are stone steps leading to the stream. The stream is shallow, and many fish swim leisurely in it.Stroll through the tranquil Shuangxi Old Street to explore the ruins and enjoy delicious food.After playing in the water and feeling hungry, why not go to the nearby Shuangxi Old Street to search for food? Unlike the noise of Shenkeng Old Street and Pingxi Old Street, the atmosphere of Shuangxi Old Street adds a sense of peaceful life to the old city area. Strolling through it, run against a century-old blacksmith shop made of red bricks at the corner and a two-story Western-style building Chinese medicine shop with the sign "Lin-Yi-He Pharmacy" hanging on it. Looking at the exterior of the building, it seemed like time had passed, but only by delving into it did you realize that everything was still steadily rotating.▲ The century-old blacksmith shop has witnessed Taiwan's development history from an agricultural society.Shuangxi Public Market gathers many people, and hidden delicacies are all around, whether it is the Caozaiguo with a chewy skin and a grassy aroma, filled with shredded radish, or the traditional shaved ice with dozens of ingredients to choose from. Although it lacks exquisite decoration, the market's delicious food still has a down-to-earth charm that makes residents and tourists visit repeatedly.▲ At the end of Changan Old Street is Shuangxi Old Ferry Dock, where the Pinglin and Mudan rivers also meet.At the end of Changan Old Street is the remains of Shuangxi Ferry Deck, which was the traffic hub of the Tamsui-Kavalan Historical and Cultural Trails during the Qing Dynasty, creating a prosperous period for Shuangxi Town. Changan Street was full of rice shops, cloth shops, inns, and Chinese medicine shops during its heyday.▲The words "Chuzhong (transferring filial piety towards parents)" and "Riuxiao (to show loyalty to the country)" are engraved on the left and right doors of the "Lian Juren Historic House."The ancient house tour is to explore the Shuangxi from a century-old mansion.There is also a century-old house called "Lian Juren Historic House" near the ferry dock. A large plaque with the words "Wenkui" is hung on the main hall door. In the past, people would thank their ancestors after achieving fame. At this time, local officials would present plaques to show their appreciation. Hanging plaques can also show the family's status in the imperial examination. In the fifth year of the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1866 AD), Yuan-Qiao Lian's descendant, Ri-Chun Lian, went to Fuzhou to take the provincial examination and passed the Bingzi imperial examination. He was the first imperial examination in Shuangxi District, so his house was honored as "Juren House." This "Wenkui" plaque was erected by Ri-Chang Ding, Fujian's governor, in 1876 AD.▲ The walls of the “Zhuang Gong-Sheng Ancient House” contain many meaningful stone carvings, which show the blessings and expectations of the ancestors.In the 34th of the Meiji era (1901), Ting-Can Zhuang went to Zhangzhou Prefecture in Fujian Province to participate in the Qing Dynasty's imperial examination and passed the imperial examination. After returning home, he co-founded the "Mei Zhu Yuan" private school with local Juren, Ri-Chun Lian, to cultivate talents. The locals called Ting-Can Zhuang's ancestral home the "Zhuang Gong-Sheng Ancient House." Mountains back the Zhuang's ancient house and face water in three courtyards in Fujian style architecture. It has circular stone windows with bamboo window frames on both sides and bats surrounding them, full of blessings, noble character, and unquestionable integrity.▲ The stone windows of the "Zhuang Gong-Sheng Ancient House," with bamboo window frames and bats surrounding them, are full of blessings, noble character, and unquestionable integrity.These century-old houses are still in their original stone appearance and are generally well preserved. Visitors can still see the intricate carvings under the traces of time. Through explanations from later generations, people can get a glimpse of Shuangxi's prosperous past. Time has preserved the stories of the old streets and houses waiting for visitors to explore one by one on foot.

The Sanying Line opened on June 30, running through Tucheng, Sanxia, and Yingge District with 12 elevated stations along the route. Transfers are available to the Bannan Line at Dingpu Station and TRA Yingge Station, opening up a convenient new way to explore Sanxia and Yingge. Board the sky-blue train as it winds through the Dahan River valley, linking major attractions such as Sanxia Old Street, National Taipei University, New Taipei City Art Museum, Yingge Old Street, and Yongji Park.(Yingtao Fude Station has a reserved tail track for a future extension to Bade District,connecting with the Taoyuan Metro Green Line.)LB07 National Taipei University Station: Sanxia Old Street and National Taipei University (NTPU)The Sanying Line serves Sanxia District with two stations, Sanxia Station and National Taipei University Station. Located southwest of National Taipei University (NTPU), National Taipei University Station is the most convenient stop for reaching Sanxia Old Street, just a 10- to 15-minute walk away. A New Taipei Metro café is planned for the station's ground floor and is set to become a new highlight where travelers can rest and unwind. Sanxia Old Street, formerly known as Sanjiaoyong Old Street, sits where the Sanxia River, Hengxi River, and Dahan River converge. It has been a bustling river-trade hub since the Qing Dynasty. After the street was redeveloped during the Japanese Colonial Period, rows of Western-style buildings rose along the road, with red-brick arcades stretching beneath ornate Baroque facades to create a distinctive and charming streetscape. Sanxia's well-known golden ox-horn pastries and smooth, silky handmade douhua (tofu pudding) are local flavors not to be missed. Step into National Taipei University (NTPU) and explore its lush, green campus. Originally founded as the College of Law and Business, National Chung Hsing University, NTPU became an independent university in Sanxia District in 2000 and spans 60 hectares across seven colleges. The campus sits at the foot of Sanxia's Yuanshan, or Kite Mountain, which inspired its kite emblem and the campus's Flying Kite Plaza. Since the Sanying Line opened, Sigu Corridor, a brick-arch bridge that crosses the campus in a style echoing Sanxia's historic district, has joined Flying Kite Plaza as a must-see photo spot for visitors.National Taipei University preserves vast areas of native greenery, each offering a different charm through the seasons. At the heart of the campus, Xinhu Lake draws its water from the Liucuopu Canal and is the campus's richest ecological habitat, home to numerous waterbirds and aquatic plants. A scenic bridge and two outdoor performance stages encircle the lake, perfect for a leisurely stroll. Every March, hundreds of Yoshino cherry blossoms bloom along the lakeshore, their pink blooms reflected on the water's surface, creating one of Sanxia District's most captivating spring scenes.LB08 Yingge Train Station: New Taipei City Art MuseumContinue aboard the Sanying Line across National Freeway No. 3 and the Dahan River to reach Yingge Train Station, just a 3-minute walk from TRA Yingge Station for an easy transfer. New Taipei City Art Museum stands right in front of the MRT station and is easily reached via a skywalk. Drawing on Yingge District's heritage as the city of ceramics, the museum's silver-white building evokes riverside reeds, with its undulating tubular facade capturing the way they sway in the wind. New Taipei City Art Museum is a major cultural landmark bringing together art, architecture, and natural scenery. The complex includes the main museum building, the Xinmei Gathering Plaza, the Xinmei Gathering House, outdoor grounds, and the Heart of Sanying, breaking from the traditional enclosed museum design with an open, light-filled architectural language that blends into the riverside landscape. Step inside to enjoy compelling exhibitions, then relax at the museum café, sipping coffee while watching Sanying Line trains glide across the Dahan River through the floor-to-ceiling windows.LB09 Ceramics Old Street Station: Yingge Ceramics Old Street"Next stop, Ceramics Old Street Station." Both inside and outside Ceramics Old Street Station, multiple art installations showcase Yingge District's deep ceramic heritage. "Playing with Clay," created by Taiwanese artist Liu Chen-chou, embeds vibrant ceramic panels into the station's pillars to capture the vivid charm of pottery craft; "Interesting," designed by Japanese artist Otsuka Asako, uses the balanced beauty of stacked ceramics to portray Yingge's character and harmonious rhythm. Keep an eye out for the Sanying Line's two mascots, Little Mischief and Camera (a camera-shaped mascot) — they can be spotted at all 12 stations along the line.From Ceramics Old Street Station, a short climb up a gentle slope leads to Yingge Old Street. Drawing on Yingge District's rich ceramics heritage, the old street has revitalized its former factory buildings into a distinctive district combining pottery shops, cultural experiences, and DIY workshops. From Taoci Street and Jianshanpu Road to Chongqing Street and Yuying Street, ceramic art appears at every turn. In the afternoon, try your hand at shaping and painting clay in one of the old street's workshops to create a pottery piece all your own.LB11 Yongji Park Station: Yongji ParkTaking the Sanying Line from Ceramics Old Street Station to Yongji Park, the train climbs steadily, with the view outside shifting as the terrain changes. Yongji Park is one of New Taipei's best-known spots for firecracker flowers; every spring, vast blooms create a romantic sea of flowers that draws visitors for flower-viewing and photos. The park also features a playground, fitness facilities, and a distinctive painted wall, making it a great place to get close to nature and enjoy some leisurely time.