Sanxia District

Sanxia (Chinese三峡 区, pinyin Sanxia Qū, PEH oē - jī Sam kiap ) is the second largest district of the city of New Taipei City in northern Taiwan.

Location

Sanxia is located on the southwestern edge of the city of New Taipei City and is bordered to the north by the districts of Yingge, Shulin and Tucheng, in the east and southeast to the districts Xindian and Wulai, and in the west and southwest by the Taoyuan County. The district is predominantly hilly and is drained by the rivers Sanxia, Dahan and Hengxi.

History and Significance

The area of present-day Sanxia was settled in the 18th and 19th century by Chinese immigrants along the then navigable rivers Dahan and Sanxia. Since both of these and also spring from the river Hengxi in this area, was the original name of the place in Taiwanese Sa ⁿ - kak -eng (三角 涌; German about " Three Sources "). During the Japanese rule over Taiwan, the place got its present name. In the Japanese colonial period Sanxia gained economic importance due to the production of indigo.

Today the district is due to its traditional building and its natural beauty along the river courses mainly of tourist importance. In Sanxia also is the National University of Taipei.

Attractions and characteristics

A major attraction is the Sanxias Built in 1769, several times restored and decorated with sculptures by the artist Sanxiaer Li Meishu Zushi Temple. Originally dedicated to the Buddhist saint Qingshui, mingle in him today Buddhist and Taoist folk religion. A highlight of the temple is the year that takes place around the time of Chinese New Year, " pig - sacrifice," in which a competition in a selected fattening pig is sacrificed.

An Li Meishu reminds the Li- Meishu Gallery, are exhibited in the works of the artist. Another important museum is opened in 2005 Hakka Culture Museum, the largest Hakka Museum of Taiwan. Another attraction for visitors is the old main street, which is lined with historic buildings from the Japanese colonial period.