Sanying Line: A Journey Through Old Streets and Art

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MRT Travel & Senior citizen & Nostalgic tour of the old street
Travel days :
1 day
適合對象 :
Public & Family & The aged

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    第一天

      Introduction

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      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.
      鶯桃福德站尾軌
      (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.
      臺北大學站
      三峽老街
       
      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.
      三峽老街建築立面
      三峽老街金牛角
       
      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.
      臺北大學校園
      臺北大學飛鳶廣場
      三鶯線捷運思古迴廊
      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.
      臺北大學-心湖
      臺北大學心湖景觀橋
      LB08 Yingge Train Station: New Taipei City Art Museum
      Continue 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.
      三鶯線列車與新北市美術館
      新北市美術館
       
      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.
      新北市美術館展覽
      美術館園區-坏
      新北市美術館遠眺行駛中的三鶯線捷運列車

      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.

      陶瓷老街站裝置藝術
      陶瓷老街站的三鶯線捷運吉祥物
      由陶瓷老街向捷運站望去

      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.
      鶯歌陶瓷老街入口意象
      鶯歌老街陶瓷商品

      LB11 Yongji Park Station: Yongji Park
      Taking 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.

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      永吉公園
      永吉公園炮仗花
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        Taiwan Tourist Shuttle - Muzha-Pingxi Line
        Want to release a sky lantern in Pingxi District but think taking Taiwan Railways to Ruifang Station and transferring to the Pingxi Branch Line takes too long? The Taiwan Tourist Shuttle - Muzha-Pingxi Line offers another way to get there. Route 795 departs from MRT Taipei Zoo Station, passes MRT Muzha Station, and follows City Route 106 to Shenkeng, Shiding District, and Pingxi District, connecting with the Taiwan Railways Pingxi Branch Line for a different way to explore the region.Starting from MRT Taipei Zoo Station or MRT Muzha Station, visit Shiding Religious Cultural Park to pray for good fortune, then explore hidden gems in Pingxi District, including Lingjiao and Wanggu. Transfer to the Pingxi Branch Line to reach Shifen Old Street, release a sky lantern, and sample local snacks. In the evening, hop back on the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle to Shenkeng Old Street for a table full of fragrant tofu dishes.Depending on the departure, the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle - Muzha-Pingxi Line terminates at either Pingxi Old Street or Shifen Visitor Center, with buses running about once an hour. The full route from Taipei Zoo to Shifen Visitor Center spans three fare sections, with a one-way fare of NT$ 45. Payment is accepted via EasyCard, iPASS, icash, Taipei Fun Pass, and LINE Pay, and the route is also covered by the TR PASS Megacity Pass.🚌Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Route 795 - Muzha-Pingxi Line Timetable(Image source: Taiwan Tourist Shuttle official website)Board the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle - Muzha-Pingxi Line from MRT Taipei Zoo Station or MRT Muzha Station and get off at A4 Guniang Temple Station to explore the religious culture of Yongding Village in Shiding District. Guniang Temple, Shengxing Temple, Yuanbaoshan Xianshi Temple, Wulu Caishen Temple, and Mingyang Cihui Temple stand here, forming a distinctive community of faith. The District Office linked these temples to create Shiding Religious Culture Park, which includes the Fish and Bird Watching Trail, Guniang Bridge Landscape Corridor, and Waterfront Plaza, where visitors can pray for blessings and take in views of the Shiding mountains.After paying respects, hop on the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle to A7 Tianzi (Lingjiao Railway Station). Located on the southern side of Mt. Jiangziliao at an elevation of more than 700 meters, the area is named Lingjiao. This hidden gem on the Taiwan Railways Pingxi Branch Line sees trains wind through the mountains along curving tracks, with green hills, streams, and railway tracks complementing one another. Stroll along the riverbank for a closer look at the potholes along the Keelung River.Take a local train to the next stop, Wanggu. During the heyday of coal mining, this area saw frequent mine accidents and was once nicknamed the Doomed Mine; the name was later changed to the more auspicious Wanggukeng. The station was originally built to serve the transport needs of the Qinghe Coal Mine, and as the mining industry declined, the bustle of miners and the once-lively station quietly faded away. Today, the station lies hidden amid lush mountain forests, while the towering Qinghe Coal Transport Suspension Bridge stands as a precious landmark bearing witness to its mining-era past.Wanggu Station is also home to a hidden gem, Wanggu Waterfall. From Wanggu Station, follow the service road beside the railway, then continue along the boardwalk and hillside trail for about 15 minutes to arrive. Take in the rich ecology along the way and the curtain-like waterfall, where the clear pool reflects lush green mountains and the sound of flowing water drowns out the noise of the outside world.Shifen Old Street is the liveliest settlement in Pingxi District, best known for the Pingxi Branch Line railway running through the middle of the street and creating the iconic sight of trains passing by front doors. The old street is lined with local snacks, sky lantern crafts, and specialty souvenirs. Write down a wish, release a sky lantern, and watch it drift slowly into the sky for a romance found only in Pingxi District.The final stop is A2 Shenkeng (Old Street) Station. Shenkeng was once a key commercial hub along the Danlan Historic Trails and is now widely known as the hometown of tofu for its variety of tofu dishes. Its clear water and distinctive brine-curdling technique give Shenkeng tofu a flavor all its own. Together with tea leaves, bamboo shoots, and black pork, tofu forms what locals call the Shenkeng Four Treasures, showcasing the area's abundant produce and food culture. After feasting on tofu dishes, hop on the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle back to Muzha and transfer to the MRT for the journey home.
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