Taoyuan, Taiwan: A place where history and culture meet

🏯 Daxi Old Town is located in Taoyuan City. It was once an important commercial and transportation center, with a history dating back to the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. 🌳 At that time, Daxi was a distribution center for camphor and tea. Due to its proximity to the wharf, trade with the mainland was prosperous through small sailboats on the Dahan River, which created prosperous businesses and merchants. With the development of shipping on the Tamsui River, Daxi gradually prospered and became an important commodity trading port! 🌍 During the Japanese occupation, Daxi was influenced by Western architectural styles, forming a super-classical Baroque architectural style (a fusion of Baroque style and traditional Minnan decoration). The technique of cutting and pasting and the art of jiaozhi pottery are often used to decorate the archways and roofs, forming a unique combination of Chinese and Western styles. 🏯 Due to its late development, Heping Old Street has preserved many century-old houses. These old houses have been reused, with various snack bars, specialty stores, and cultural and creative shops set up along the street. Walking through the street is like traveling back to a bustling century-old commercial market. 🏯 Architectural style: 📍 The old town has preserved many ancient buildings, which are a fusion of Chinese and Western cultural characteristics. In particular, the red brick buildings on the old street show the style of the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, full of historical charm! 🎊 Folk art: 🎀 Known for its "paper kites", many craftsmen are still passing on this traditional craft. You can visit the paper kite workshop and experience the fun of making kites by hand. 🙏 Religious beliefs: 💒 Temples in the old town, such as Daxi Cihu Temple, are the center of local beliefs. The temples are full of incense and the temple fairs are colorful, making them a good place to learn about Taiwanese folk culture. 🚶 Stroll along the old street 🏯 Stroll along the old street and enjoy the unique shops and cultural attractions, especially the food on Daxi Old Street, such as traditional snacks and handicrafts, which are experiences not to be missed. 🎊 Nearby attractions: 🎢 Daxi is also close to natural attractions such as Daxi Ecological Park and Taoyuan Daxi Hot Spring, which are suitable for hiking and getting close to nature. 🌴 🚃 Daxi Old Town transportation 🚙 Not far from downtown Taoyuan, it is easy to reach by bus or car. 🚙 By car: ✅ National Highway 1 ➡️ Exit at Pingzhen System Interchange ➡️ Provincial Highway 66 ➡️ Exit at Daxi Interchange ➡️ City Highway 112A ➡️ Provincial Highway 3 ➡️ Provincial Highway 7 ➡️ Heping Road ✅ National Highway 3 ➡️ Exit at Daxi Interchange ➡️ City Highway 112A ➡️ Provincial Highway 3 ➡️ Provincial Highway 7 ➡️ Heping Road 🚄 Take the high-speed rail/train to Taoyuan Station: 📍 Transfer to Taiwan Tourist Shuttle 501/502 Daxi Express to Daxi Old Street Station 📍 Transfer to Express Bus 710 at Yongning MRT Station (Taipei MRT) to Daxi Station 🏯 Daxi Old Town is a place rich in history and culture. Whether you are a history buff or a tourist looking for leisure, this place offers a unique experience. Come and explore this land full of stories!