Exploring New Taipei by Taipei MRT – Zhonghe-Xinlu Line (Nanshijiao)

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Exploring New Taipei by Taipei MRT – Zhonghe-Xinlu Line (Nanshijiao)
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      "There is Yonghe Road in Yonghe, and Zhonghe Road in Zhonghe. Zhonghe Road in Zhonghe connects with Zhonghe Road in Yonghe. Yonghe Road in Yonghe does not connect with Yonghe Road in Zhonghe. Zhonghe Road in Yonghe connects with Yonghe Road in Yonghe…." The "Song of Zhong-Yong-He" fully reflects the maze-like urban landscape of Shuanghe (double-he, Zhonghe and Yonghe) Area, which is the most densely populated area in Taiwan. Among them, Yonghe District has a population density of more than 30,000 people per square kilometer, which means that its mere 5.7 square kilometers of land is home to over 210,000 people! During Taiwan's urbanization period, a large number of people came to Shuanghe area, including not only Taiwanese from central and southern Taiwan looking for work, but also expatriates from Southeast Asia and South Korea. A diverse ethnic culture is therefore formed here, which also brought delicious exotic cuisine.

      The Nanshijiao side of Zhonghe-Xinlu Line serving Zhonghe and Yonghe Districts was the earliest to begin service on Zhonghe-Xinlu Line on Christmas Eve of 1998. There are a total of 4 underground stations, namely Nanshijiao (O01), Jingan (O02), Yongan Market (O03), Dingxi (O04). Let's take the MRT to explore Shuanghe!
      中和新蘆線_南勢角端

      Nanshijiao (O01): Huaxin Street (Myanmar Street)
      The first stop is Nanshijiao Station, which is the main residential area of Chinese Burmese in Taiwan, including Kuomingtang troops and their families in Burma who retreated to Taiwan in the 1950s, and Chinese Burmese who were deprived of their political and economic status after the Myanmar military government came to power in 1962 and immigrated to Taiwan. They are mainly concentrated in Huaxin Street, which is also known as Myanmar Street or Nanyang Food Street. The street signs are written in both Chinese and Burmese, and the restaurant owners and employees would speak Burmese between them. It is the largest Southeast Asian community in New Taipei City. Taiwan's first Southeast Asia themed bookstore, Brilliant Time, is located here. The annual Songkran Festival is also held here!
      緬甸街

      The delicacies on Huaxin Street are mainly Burmese, Indian, Chinese Yunnan, and Thai, including fish soup noodles, naans, rice noodles, pea gravy, and various milk teas! The restaurants here are homey and down-to-earth. They are typically open from morning to afternoon, offering authentic and affordable food. Huaxin Street is a treasure trove of flavors in New Taipei City.
      緬甸街美食

      Yongan Market (O03): 823 Memorial Park (Zhonghe Park), National Taiwan Library
      Next to Yongan Market Station, you will find 823 Memorial Park, known as the "lungs of Shuanghe." Initially, six large parks were planned for the Shuanghe area. Due to the rapid inflow of people, in the end, only two parks, namely 823 Memorial Park and Renai Park, were completed. 823 Memorial Park covers an area of 11 hectares, and it is the largest park in the Shuanghe area. The August 23 Artillery Battle monument is the landmark in the park, commemorating the war that broke out in Kinmen in 1958.
      八二三紀念公園

      National Taiwan Library in the park was formerly known as the Government-General of Taiwan Library. It was the first modern library in Taiwanese history, and the No. 1 library during the Japanese Rule period in terms of size! In the 1940s, it already had a collection of more than 200,000 books. The neo-classical arched corridor on the outside of the building is a popular photo spot.
      國立臺灣圖書館

      Dingxi (O04): Yang Sanlang Art Museum, Zhongxing Street (Korea Street), Lehua Night Market
      The area around Dingxi Station is the busiest area in Zhonghe and Yonghe. As it is only a bridge away from Taipei City, lots of people who work in Boai Special Zone and around Taipei Station live here. Yonghe is best known for soymilk. The world-renowned Yonghe Soymilk shop originated from Zhongzheng Bridge. With its fragrant soymilk and hearty Chinese breakfast, it is a must for foodies who like northern Chinese food.
      楊三郎美術館

      Yang Sanlang Art Museum, hidden in the alley behind the soymilk shop, is the former residence of Yonghe-born oil painting master, Yang Sanlang. At the museum, Yang's representative works from each period are on display. Yang has studied in Japan and France and has been dedicated to the development of local art in Taiwan. Jointly with artists of the same era, Chen Chengbo, Liao Jichun, Yan Shuilong, and Li Meishu, Yang founded Taiyang Art Association. The wooden house on the premise is Wangxi Villa, the residence and art studio of Yang Sanlang. It is quiet and elegant. Painting tools and various items used by the master have been preserved such that we could peek into the master's dedication to art.
      楊三郎美術館

      "어서오세요!" Zhongxing Street that is next to Exit 1 of Dingxi Station is also known as Korea Street. It was where many Chinese Korean coming from Shandong stayed in Taiwan. As Korean pop culture became popular all over the world, Korean goods are in high demand. Yonghe Korea Street therefore becomes a great shopping place for fans of Korean culture. There are many exclusive Korean goods, including clothing, instant noodles, kimchi, sauces, snacks, and soju. The wide variety of products is waiting for you to explore.
      韓國街

      It's dinner time! Shuanghe's kitchen, Lehua Night Market, is one of New Taipei's largest night markets. There are many well-known delicacies, offering diverse options. You can find the Taiwanese street must-haves, "fried chicken cutlet in the right hand and bubble tea in the left hand;" classic dishes such as beef soup, sesame oil chicken soup, pig blood soup, chicken rice, spicy duck blood, green onion pancake, sweet potato balls; exotic dishes such as ramen, green papaya salad, Italian coffee, and curry rice. There are so many options to satisfy all types of foodies!
      樂華夜市
      樂華夜市雞魯飯

      Some say that there is a second stomach for desserts. After a full meal, you must have some iced desserts to satisfy all senses! There are several famous ice shops in Lehua Night Market. You can choose from shaved sugar cane ice with taro, snowflake ice, and iced bean paste to draw a "cool" ending to your Shuanghe MRT tour!
      樂華夜市美食
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        One-Day Railway Trip at Shuangsi
        Shuangsi, a simple mountainous town meaning “two rivers”, gained its name because the two rivers, Mudan and Pinglin, meet at Shuangsi Village and converge into Shuangsi River. It is a simple mountainous town. At Shuangsi, we recommend you to enjoy a low-carbon trip by train and bike. Rent a bicycle or electric motorcycle after getting off the train station to linger at the country sceneries of flower fields and plantations. Does this leisure tempo of life attract you? It is better to go for it rather than just imagining!
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        Sanying Line: A Journey Through Old Streets and Art
        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.
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