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Mayor's Preface 1

New Taipei City with New Features of Tourist Activities

As the largest administrative division in Taiwan, New Taipei City has one-sixth of the Taiwanese population. Each of the 29 city districts contains a plethora of tourism resources, including beautiful mountains and seas. Rich in natural resources and cultural heritage, the city is full of vitality and has a great deal of potential for development. We have helpful and friendly people, first-class scenery and landscape, thriving business and industry activities, and a long history and a diversified culture. Each district in the city has its own local cultural industry, historical background and unique tourist attractionsthe internationally diverse culture in Tamsui, sky lanterns and railways in Pingxi, the centennial old street in Sanxia, ceramic traditions in Yingge, and a gold mining history in Ruifang and Jiufen. These famous tourist destinations in Taiwan are ideal places for an in-depth exploration.

In New Taipei City, you can enjoy the river and harbor scenery of Tamsui River by taking a ferry on the Blue Highway. You can also relish the scenic landscape in a soft breeze when riding a on bicycle. You can take the Caoling Historic Trail and savor the beauty of flowers all over the mountain. You can paraglide over the beach of Wanli to feel the excitement of flying in the sky. All in all, you will be surprised by the choices you have as long as you are willing to experience the exquisite cultural legacies and diversified tourism resources of this city.

In recent years, the New Taipei City government has endeavored to integrate various tourism resources for the promotion of featured tourist activities and major tourist attractions. And now with a more extensive and integrative transportation network and system, visitors are able to have an efficient, customized travel experience through tours featuring local culture, special festivals and our beautiful natural sceneries. We hope these efforts will leave in you a lasting impression on this charming city. I sincerely welcome everyone to visit New Taipei City, to feel the friendliness of our citizens, discover new beauties of our scenic areas and get to know heart-touching stories. You will leave the city with an unforgettable memory!

Eric Li-Iuan Chu, Mayor of New Taipei City

2It is my belief that travel means more than just exploring beautiful sceneries or seeking gustatory exhilaration. Travel is really a reflection of ones philosophy on life, manifesting a persons predilection, taste and aspired lifestyle through a chosen destination and a way of traveling. Meanwhile, the physical journey itself takes the

traveler inside a local culture, opening his eyes to a possible different way of life.

New Taipei City boasts an impressive coastline and abundance of mountain forests

with a rich and inimitable cultural heritage. This year, the New Taipei City Government

presents an all-inclusive travel book to give travelers a perspicuous and in-depth account

of what the city has to offer, including the hottest restaurants and tourist attractions

in the municipal and local townships, as well as interesting history stories and travel

pointers. Through this guide book, you will begin to feel your heartbeatfor New

Taipei City.

In recent years, the city has devoted much attention and resources to the construction

and planning of riverside and mountain cycling lanes, hiking tracks and other related

facilities to offer visitors an whole new eco-friendly travel experience. Other efforts

by the New Taipei City Government and Tourism and Travel Department to upgrade

the citys tourism include improvement of hot spring services, historical monument

renovation, outdoor and cultural activity programs, factory tourism development and

star restaurants map illustrationall to turn New Taipei City into the best tourist city in

Taiwan.

For backpacker travelers, a transportation network incorporating the MRT, the railway,

the bus system and ferryboats to make direct transfers available between popular

tourist attractions is underway. The Tourism and Travel Department has also set up an

official travel website, revamped the tourist information system, enhanced tour guide

services and pushed for local hotel and hostel reviews, all the while giving full support

to the production of movies and drama series in order to bring the citys unique appeal

to audience around the world. New Taipei City is indeed on the rise to becoming a top-

notch international travel destination!

Feel the Heartbeat, for New Taipei City.

Kuo-Jun Chen, Commissioner of Tourism and Travel Department, New Taipei City

3Celebritys View

You wont believe how nice the people are here!

Ive been living and working in Taiwan for over 15 years. I specialize in childrens TV programs and travel shows that have aired in over 25 countries. Ive seen a large part of the world but like many foreigners who never planned to stay in Taiwan, Im

addicted to this island and the people who live on it.

I never thought Taiwan would be so interesting. Is often the

statement I hear from friends, family and business associates from

abroad that visit Taiwan. The funny thing is, they dont come here to

visit Taiwan, they come to visit friends, family or do business and plan to go to China,

Bali or Thailand once their visiting is done. However, once here, they do a day trip by

subway to walk the boardwalk in Tamsui and enjoy the seafood, the roadside treats,

the markets and the excitement of everything happening there, while still taking in the

beauty of a stroll by the ocean.

It was a fun day in Tamsui, theyll say in their phone call home to friends and family

in the evening; always ending with, And the people there were so warm and friendly!

Tamsui keeps a special place in my heart too, as my wife and I had one of our first dates

there and it proved to be a truly romantic and eventful place to go when falling in love.

After a slew of business meetings, its always nice to be able to escape away to Jiufen

walk through the maze of old buildings and relax with a tea while taking in the view

and watching others stroll by. Its one of those unique experiences that foreigners

dont expect to have when they set out to Asia. It too is often followed by a phone call

home that ends with, You wont believe how nice the people are here!

Places like Jiufen and Tamsui and many others in this book are the reason that New

Taipei City and Taiwan truly surprise the unsuspecting traveler. They end up coming

as a stop over, to somewhere else where they plan to spend their true vacation, but

they always go home saying how they wished theyd spent more time in Taiwan and

You wouldnt believe how nice the people are there!

New Taipei City, All in OneThe Ultimate Travel Guide

Mayors Preface -------------------------------------------01

Director's Preface -----------------------------------------02

Celebrity's View -------------------------------------------03

Not to be missed in New Taipei City 06A New Perspective on New Taipei City ------------08

Fun with the Michelin Guide -------------------------10

Dining in New Taipei City ------------------------------14

Festivals of the Four Seasons -------------------------19

GO Souvenirs! ---------------------------------------------24

Relaxed traveling in New Taipei City 26Top 4 Travel Routes -------------------------------------28

Adventure and Excitement on the Coastline ----30

Happy Cycling ----------------------------------------------32

Cuisine & Night Markets -------------------------------40

New Taipei City, ALL in OneThe Ultimate Travel Guide Contents

21 New Fun Routes

01 Tamsui ------------------------------------------------------------46

02 North Coast ----------------------------------------------------56

03 Northeast Coast ---------------------------------------------- 64

04 Shuinandong, Jinguashi & Jiufen -----------------------70

05 Houtong ---------------------------------------------------------78

06 Pingxi ------------------------------------------------------------ 80

07 Shuangxi ---------------------------------------------------------88

08 Pinglin ----------------------------------------------------------- 90

09 Wulai -------------------------------------------------------------95

10 Xindian ---------------------------------------------------------100

11 Shiding ---------------------------------------------------------102

12 Shenkeng ------------------------------------------------------104

13 Zhonghe and Yonghe -------------------------------------106

14 Banqiao -------------------------------------------------------108

15 Taishan --------------------------------------------------------- 112

16 Xinzhuang --------------------------------------------------- 114

17 Luzhou -------------------------------------------------------- 116

18 Tucheng -------------------------------------------------------- 118

19 Yingge---------------------------------------------------------- 120

20 Sanxia ---------------------------------------------------------- 124

21 Bali---------------------------------------------------------------130

Useful Information 134Tourist Information ------------------------------------ 136

Transportation Information ------------------------- 140

Accommodation Information ---------------------- 146

Coupon ---------------------------------------------------- 153

2010 New Taipei City Selected Gifts ------------- 157

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How to Use the Book:New Taipei City , All in One, not only offers different travel themes for travelers around the world but also introduces approximately 20 new itineraries with a detailed account of the transportation, tourist attractions and restaurant and eatery recommendations, accompanied by a handy, newly designed and illustrated map guide. New Taipei City, All in One is easy to read, quickly to use and comprehensive in contentyour perfect travel mate when you are in New Taipei City.

Map GuideOur map guide includes a regional map that marks the location of each recommended tourist attraction and travel information center of the destination and a New Taipei City map that indicates their relative locations in the city. A convenient travel helper for the reader!

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NEW TAIPEICITYWork pressure, hectic schedule, busy trafficthere seems to be no chance to catch a breath from the hustle and bustle of modern urban life. Why not take a weekend getaway to the city outskirts? The fresh air and wonderful natural sceneries will surely reenergize an overworked soul. A big city with 29 districts, New Taipei City is full of picturesque countryside vista for you to embrace from a short distance, while in populated districts such as Zhonghe, Yonghe, Banqiao, unique city alleys and shops, riverside parks, and the historical Lin Family Mansion and Garden are all available for you to visit.

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7Not to be missed in New Taipei City

Where the Sea Meets the Sky The Aesthetic of the North CoastThe sea is always comforting when you need some stress relief. The sapphire ocean water and soft sea breeze with a slightly salty tang of sea air are simply elevating to the spirit. On the weekend, you can peddle on the bicycle along the bicycle path, slowly away from downtown skyscrapers and towards the poetic sunset over the estuary in Bali and Tamsui, which has become a favored hang-out place for young couples. In the northern-most reaches of the island, there are fine cafs and seafood delicacies and windmill parks in Shimen, an historical street, duck delicacies, hot springs and Juming Museum in Jinshan and, not to forget, Yeliu Geopark in Wanli. Along the North Coast is a stream of beautiful scenic views, cultural heritage and unforgettable local cuisines.

The northeast coast is a great place to go for water sports, too. Every summer, at the Fulong Beach, there is an annual Fulong Sand Sculpture Festival and Gongliao Hohaiyan Rock Festival where you will have tons of beach fun!

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A Journey through TimeSanxia Old Street and Beautiful Flower ViewingSanxia Old Street will take you on a journey through time. The dye factories still have their trademarks written on their buildings, demonstrating their once prosperous era. The Qingshui Zushi Temple (or Temple of Divine Ancestor) is often feted as the palace of oriental art of which the dragon pillars, wall paintings, and figure sculptures are all exquisite artistic rendition of traditional Chinese culture.

Banqiaos The Lin Family Mansion and Garden is another historical site worth visiting. Its pavilions, buildings and artificial gardens make visitors feel like they are in a historical theatre. Yingge is the capital of northern Taiwans ceramics industry and a great place to immerse in Taiwans cultural heritage and learn how to make pottery and buy souvenirs. In springtime, we have what the locals call the May Snow in Wulai, Sanzhi, and Tucheng, as flowers blossom wildly over the mountain hills. In Wanli and Jinshan, perennial hot springs rejuvenate the body all-year-round. In early autumn, fields of silver grass softly sway in the air with the breeze by the Caoling Historic Trail in Gongliao.

This historical culture makes New Taipei City a place filled with attractions and cultural treasures to discover.

Wonderland in the MountainsSeek Happiness with Pingxi Sky Lanterns, Relish the Mining History of Jinguashi and Jiufen After playing by the sea, how about a trip into the mountains? Tofu delicacies on the Shenkeng Old Street, unusual stilt houses that defy Natures imposed limitations in Shiding, mining trails along the small stations on the Pingxi Rail Line, sky lanterns floating in the sky at the annual Lantern Festival, and peony-like, subtly fragrant camellia in Shuangxi blossoming during Chinese New Year, etc. are all waiting for you to see and to experience.

As you go further, the intertwining mountain and coastal views in Jiufen will leave you in awe, and following the mountain steps suffused with the delicious smell of taro balls will lead to you great spots looking out to the misty mountain tops in Keelung. In winter nights, you can enjoy a pot of hot tea while musing over the fishermen on the sea. Historical sites such as Waste Gas Pipe, Gold Waterfall, and the Remains of the Thirteen Levels in Jinguashi are filled with stories of the gold rush. You can also fulfill your gold rush fantasies at the Gold Ecological Park.

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The Stories of TamsuiFor people living in Taipei City, Tamsui is great for a day out. Only 30 minutes from Taipei Downtown by the MRT, the beautiful riverside view of the historical and cultural town that impresses even international visitors is easily within reach.

Tamsui is also called Hobe, or estuary, in the aboriginal language of Pingpu tribe to describe the geography of the location. Following the Spanish and Dutch occupations, the British came and set up a consulate, bringing more western culture influence and colonial legacy on top of its predecessors. The European architecture that they left behind also left us with a precious historical legacy. Tamsui Historical Site Park is one of the foremost tourist attractions, which includes The Fort San Domingo, Little White House, The Hobe Fort, Aletheia University, and Tamsui Fishermans Wharf. Taiwanese pop icon Jay Chous film, Secret, was filmed here, adding a more romantic touch to the area and making a point of interest for film and pop music fans.

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The story of The Fort San DomingoWhich spot best represents Tamsui? The Fort San Domingo is surely on the top of the list. The Fort San Domingo is over 400 years old and a first-class historical site in Taiwan. The Fort San Domingo is divided into two areas, one of which is the British Consulate situated on the east side of the fort. It was built from red bricks and has an arch structure with a slanted rooftopa very European style of structure. The interior of The Fort San Domingo exhibits antiques. Hopefully this will add to the visitors understandings of For t San Domingos his torical and cultural significance.

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The Lin Family Mansion and Garden - Unsurpassed Beauty of a Bygone Age

The Lin Family Mansion and Garden is located in the Banqiao district of New Taipei City. It is the most well-preserved Qing dynasty garden in Taiwan and a rare classical building within the Greater Taipei area.

The building material of The Lin Family Mansion and Garden is some of the finest quality wood in China and Taiwan, and its elegant design and structure make it one of the rarest classical Qing dynasty architecture still present in Taiwan. In 1985, the Ministry of the Interior officially declared it a second-class historical site. Thanks to city development, the gardens periphery has become one of the hottest shopping districts in New Taipei City while tourism continues to boom with an ever-convenient public transportation system. It will indeed be a special experience to come and appreciate the unsurpassed classical beauty of The Lin Family Mansion and Garden in the busy modern time.

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Yeliu, Jinshan The Beauty of the North CoastAlong the North Coast are golden beaches, blue ocean

water and all sorts of natural sceneries. Plus a great mountain view, the Coast is naturally a popular

s ightseeing spot and touris t attraction in New Taipei City. For lovers of water sports, the area has all kinds of water sports on offer, so coming to the North Coast for none other than a blast at the beach is a must. The Juming

Museum by the mountainside of Jinshan will impress people with the artists artistic

insights and grandeur while enhancing their cultural knowledge. The Yeliu Geopark of Wanli is one of the most famous scenic spots in Nor thern Taiwan, with The Queens Head, Fairys Shoe, Bean Curd, sea-eroded caves, etc. being some of its most famous features.

The Original Wulai

Wulai is also called Ulay, which means boiling water in the Atayal tribes language. It is one of the favorite spots of the residents in Greater Taipei and also the origin of hot springs in the southern Taipei basin.

The most attractive part about Wulai is the varied sceneries that alter with the seasons. You can see all sorts of cherry blossoms in the spring. The streams in the valley allow you to catch fish and shrimp in the summer. The red maple leaves are a beautiful sight in the fall. And the hot springs are available in the winter. These are all attractions in Wulai that make people keep coming back for more.

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Pingxi Branch Rail Line - Romantic Trip from Shifen to JingtongThe Pingxi Branch Rail Line is one of only four branch rail lines left in Taiwan. The rail line is awarded with a two-star rating for its attraction-worthy features of small towns, natural sights, old streets, mining culture and sky lanterns along the rail line. All these make this place a tourist magnet. You do not need to prepare too much when you visit Pingxi, as you will invariably go home carrying a bag full of original expe r ience s and a l a s t i n g n e w memory.

Sanxia Qingshui Zushi TempleSanxias Qingshui Zushi Temple is the most beautiful temple in the Greater Taipei area. After being damaged on several occasions, renowned artist Mei-Shu Li led the renovation and finally unveiled the magnificent structure we see today. Looking at the interior of the temple, you will find marvelously carved-out sculptures with amazing details. After several times of renovation, it is now the temple that uses the most pillars in all of Taiwan.

Many believers still pray at the temple. It was built for Qingshui Zushi, the guardian of Anxi, Fujian. There are several stories about him. The most popular is that he was born in Fujian and was named Chao-Ying Chen. He became a Buddhist at a young age and was well-loved by the people who, after he passed away, built a temple to commemorate him. He was a folk hero who fought against the Mongolians in the Sung Dynasty. Ming Tai Zu proclaimed him Lord Protector, and the Anxi people called him Divine Ancestor. If you come to Sanxia, do not forget to visit the temple.

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Tamsui District P.46

The Fort San Domingo P.54

The Lin Family Mansion and Garden P.110

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Sanxia District P.124

Sanxia Qingshui Zushi Temple P.125

Wulai District P.95

Pingxi District P.80

Pingxi Branch Rail Line P.80

Shifen, Pingxi,Jingtong old Street P.80/84/86

The North Coast P.56

Jinshan District P.70

Yeliu P.62

Gold Ecological Park P.75

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Hobe Fort P.54

Aletheia University P.53

Little White House P.52

Yingge District P.120

Yingge Ceramics Museum P.120

Wulai Atayal Museum P.98

Eighteen Lords Temple P.58

Dharma Drum Mountain P.60

Jiufen, Jinguashi P.70

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Agei is Japanese () for Fried Bean Curd or Ageideshi Tofu. Tofu is first hollowed out and filled with vermicelli drenched in marinate juice, then closed off with a fish

paste lid before going into the steamer. You can enjoy the nice delicacy at Tamsui Agei old store on Zhenli Street.

Jinbaoli Duck is located right across from Guangan Temple on Jinbaoli Street. 130-days-old ducks are cooked using a secret recipe with zero MSG added, rendering a tender and succulent duck dish that almost every table has a order of it on holidays.

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Jiufen Taro BallsTaro is skinned and steamed before mixing with flour to make taro balls, which are later soaked in sugar water to absorb the sweetness of the sugar. The chewy taro balls of Aganyi Taro are what made the snack a local specialty in Jiufen.

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Grass Chai Cake is a favorite childhood dessert among the people of Jiufen. The outer layer gets its color from mixing with cudweed. Alans Grass Chai Cake located on the Jiufen Old Street is a tourist favorite.

Tamsui Plum JuiceThe secret family recipe comes from the founders grandmother. Dehydrated plums are pickled for three months then brewed and cooked slowly with various other ingredients. It is delicious, refreshing and a thirst quencher, and A-Mas Plum Tea is definitely the place to go for the drink.

Sanxia Golden CroissantWhen it is freshly baked, the aroma is simply haunting. It is crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. Regular customers just love the golden croissant of Fu Mei Xuan Bakery located on the Sanxia Old Street.

Bali Twin BreadTwin Bread is two pieces of bread stuck together and fried. It is very chewy when the bread is still hot. A pair of twin sisters runs the shop beside the Bali Wharf, and it is rather famous.

Ruifang Meat RollRuifang Meat Roll is derived from the traditional Taiwanese dish of chicken roll. Pork and cabbage are wrapped in cult fat to make chicken drumstick-sized rolls. Just outside the Ruifang Station there are already three stores for you to choose from.

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Shenkeng Tofu

Green Bamboo Shoots

Wulais Iced Hot-Spring Boiled Egg

Using the iron-free water of Shengkeng, tofu is handmade with traditional brining method. The tofu is tender and soft with a unique smoked flavor. Jindading Tofu located on the Old Street tastes exceptionally delicious!

The soymilk from Yong He Dou Jiang is smooth and buttery with a hint of smoky aroma. It is satisfying by itself or paired with a hot crispy oven clay roll with fried bread stick.

The Guanyin Mountain Green Bamboo Shoots are set in a plantation area of some 750 hectares. Summer is its cultivation time. The bamboo shoots are of great quality, and contain fine fiber. You can taste it in New Taipei City , and is best served cold.

Egg is poached in clear water from Nanshi River and when it is not so hot anymore, quickly put into a cooling container to chill, giving the egg a more bouncy texture. The half-cooked yolk is aromatic and the taste lingers in the mouth. Gao Jia Iced Hotspring Egg is a popular, widely reported store.

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Oyster Noodles

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Stinky Tofu

Fresh oysters are mixed with cornstarch and boiled. Pig intestines are marinated until they are soft. Noodles are starched to add smoothness. A well balanced soup base is the key to its delicious taste.

The translucent pocket is made out of proportioned yam flour and cornstarch. The stuffing is filled with pork and bamboo shoots. It is made into a round flat shape then soaked in slightly heated oil until it is fully cooked. The pocket is chewy and the stuffing is delicious.

Stinky Tofu is made by brining and fermentation. The stronger the smell, the better it tastes. Fried stinky tofu with a side of kimchi is the most common way it is served. There are also spicy hot, steamed, grilled, and many other varieties.

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Soybean CurdIts ingredients consist of soybeans, water and a coagulant. After soybeans are soaked, they are beaten into pulps, which are filtered and then boiled. A coagulant is then added to help it form its famous jelly texture. It is served by adding sugar water.

Beef NoodlesBeef noodles have developed into a special Taiwanese delicacy. There are two common flavors, the rich tasting braised flavor and the mild stewed flavor. It is usually served with beef shanks. There is also an annual event in Taiwan the Taipei International Beef Noodle Festival.

Sticky Rice TamaleSticky Rice Tamale is an essential food for the Dragon Boat Festival. Northern Tamale is stir-fried sticky rice and other fillings wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed. Southern Tamale is uncooked sticky rice and a variety of ingredients being steamed in bamboo leaves to cook. It is less greasy and retains the fragrance of the bamboo leaf better.

Taiwanese Seafood RestaurantsTaiwan is surrounded by a sea rich with marine life. The recently popular $100 / dish seafood restaurants serve fresh seafood such as shrimp, fish, crabs, shellfish etc... The choice is all yours, and it is cooked with stir-fry technique.

Wild Animals / VegetablesRoasted boar, fried shrimps, fried wild mushrooms, wild chicken soup etc... wild vegetables, wild chicken, wild duck, wild fish... These are all foods you must taste while you are traveling in Taiwan.

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As the water falls down the steep cliff, the drizzle of water floats in the air. While the pinky cherry blossoms spread over the whole valley, the mountain fog quietly flow in. The Mother Nature is composing the sound of music to chant the picturesque scene of spring. In February each year, when all kinds of cherry trees are blooming all over the Wulai Valley, the native Taiya tribe would organize farmers market and offer their authentic cuisines to celebrate the cherry blossom season.

In Sanzhi, more than 15,000 cherry trees are lined up along a road for 70 km and form a shady green tunnel. In addition, cherry trees are also planted on both sides of Qingshan Road, Zhibo Villa, Xinghua Elementary School, and all the leisure farms. So when all the cherry trees are blooming in spring, the blossom petals would dance in the air chasing the breeze. What a romantic place to stroll with the love one!

Each year on lunar January 6th, the Temple would organize a festival to worship Ching Shui Tsu Shihs birthday. The ceremony begins with an overnight prayer from the midnight of lunar January 5th and lasts until dawn to greet the visiting pilgrims. The climax of the festival would be the Divine Pig Competition and the winner goes to the heaviest participating pig. It is said that to take a bite of the sacrificed pig meat would drive the evil away and bring the luck in. So the front row of winning pigs can always get a good selling price. The festival is so lively that it becomes the most joyful occasion in Sanxia.

Sanzhi Cherry Blossom Season

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The best way to start a year would be sending your wishes to the god carried up by sky lanterns in Pingxi during the Chinese New Year holidays. In springtime, you can indulge yourself in the romantic shower of cherry petals in Wulai and Sanzhi. At Tucheng area, the Tung tree blossoms would paint a splash of white all over the mountains in May. In early summer, the Fulong Sand Sculpture Festival and Hohaiyan Gongliao Rock Festival attract hundreds of thousands youngsters to rush into the crowd. In late summer, the Shimen International Kite Festival pulls the attention of all the kite players. And the unique Taishan Lion Dance is something you dont want to miss. During the winter time, there is no better way to relieve the pressure by dipping in the hot springs in Wanli, Jinshan or Wulai.From mountains to the sea, the New Taipei City hosts numerous festivals, cultural and folk activities all year round to create a fun world for its residents and visiting guests as well.

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Location: Yeliu Baoan Temple

Picture the scene that various men lift a palanquin, inside seated a god statue, and run into the sea. This unique custom called the Port Purification Ritual in Yeliu. It is said that a shipwreck happened 100 years ago had killed over 300 people. So the God in Baoan Shrine instructed the villagers to row the boats off shore and guard the coast line. He further commanded through a psychic that he will tour the sea himself to protect them. So the tradition becomes an annual event to pray for the fishermens safety.

The lunar March 23rd each year is a big day in Taiwan as its the birthday of Mazu, the Chinese Goddess of the Sea. On that day, the statue of Mazu will be sitting in a palanquin and tour around each town to spread out her blessings

while the passionate crowd would hold the incense sticks and follow her for days and nights. Wherever she goes, the gongs, drums and firecrackers create a fun and lively scene. This religious event was originated in central and southernTaiwan. But from 2009, the New Taipei City joined the congregation and united 20 Mazu shrines within the region to conduct such event. The tour departs from Ciyou Shrine in Xinzhuang Dist. and attracts more than ten thousand people to attend.

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Mazu Cultural Festival

One sky lantern carries a full happiness. Make a wish and write it down on a lantern. The message will reach the God when the sky lantern rises up slowly to heaven. Every sky lantern means countless hope of its owner. The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival has been elected as the worlds second largest festival at night by the Discovery Channel. The report has attracted numerous foreign tourists to join the event and write down their wishes for World Peace. And most of the lovers would take the chance to wish for a long and lasting relationship. This occasion has been covered by countless foreign media and become one of the most important international events for the New Taipei City.

Pingxi Sky Lantern FestivalLocation: Shifen Lantern Pl

aza, Pingxi Junior High, Qingtong Elementary

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You dont have to visit Thailand for the Songkran Festival anymore as there is such one in Huaxing St. ,Zhonghe Distric. In April each year, people get togather there using all kinds of containers to splash water to each other and have fun. This event is designed to celebrate the New Year for the big Thai and Myanmar community in Nanshijiao area at Zhonghe to make them feel very much at home.

ZhongheWater FestivalLocation: Huaxing Street, Z

honghe District

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Location: Fulong Beach

The beautiful mountains and convenient hiking trails in Tucheng make it the best place to appreciate the ecology environment. Each year when the white Tung blossoms cover all the mountains and valleys in late spring, the New Taipei City would host the Tung Blossom Festival in Tucheng. Centered by the Tung blossoms, the Festival also organizes the local art and cultural activities for its participants.

Over the past years, many rock bands and singers have emerged as popular stars in Taiwan by performing in the Gongliao Hohaiyan Rock Festival. It has become the post important platform for the musicians to debut their new songs. These talents take turns to play on stage days and nights and attract hundreds of thousands fans to sing and dance on the beach together. So come and join our passionate beach party and enjoy a relaxing summer!

It used to be a hot spot for the gold miners to make their dreams come true in Jinguashi. Although it is a history now, you can still share their dreams by visiting the Gold Carnival here. At the Gold Ecological Park, you will get the first-hand information of the mining history, the infrastructure of the gold mine, the local humanity and the natural ecology. You can even experiment gold mining or participate in the competition of metal craft to show off your creativities on-site.

Would you like to create your own pottery and paint on it as you like? How about having fun to bake your own ceramic object by yourself? Lets join the pottery party at Yingge Ceramic Museum this summer! From a series of lively activities offered by the Biannual International Ceramic Festival, the visitors will not only learn the evolution of the ceramic art in Yingges 200 years history, to appreciate the exhibits of the international artists, but also exchange ideas with them as an artist themselves.

Inspired by the sand sculpture competition covered by the Japanese TV show, the Fulong beach authority has organized an International Sand Sculpture Festival inviting local and foreign pros to exhibit their best art works. It is amazing that they can utilize the tiny sand to construct vivid art works like famous buildings, fairy castle or giant figures. So come to visit the Festival in early summer to have fun with the sand world!

Tucheng Tung Blossom Festival

Gongliao Hohaiyan Rock Festival

The Gold Carnival InternationalCeramics Festival

Fulong Sand Sculpture Festival

Location: Tung Blossom Park, Nantianmu Plaza

Location: Jinguashi Gold Ecological Park

Location: Yingge Ceramics Museum, Ceramic Park

Location: Fulong Beach

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You may not know what an indigo dye is. But it is actually a traditional way to dye the material with the herb abstract. Sanxia was known as a dye industry hub in late Qing dynasty due to its position as an origin of Clerodendrum cyrtophyUum Turez, a plant to produce dyes. Although the hand-made indigo dye is no longer popular now but its unique effect to create natural patterns on cloth still touches peoples hearts. So please attend the Sanxia Indigo Festival to craft your own cloth and have fun!

In addition to the fascinating coastline, the gentle sea breeze makes Shimen the best place to fly kites. In September each year, kite players from all over the world would gather in the Kite Park to compete in the Shimen International Kite Festival. All kinds of uniquely designed kites cover the blue sky and draw a colorful painting on the air. But the most exciting show would be the trick performance by skillful kite players. This is the occasion for participants to indulge in the joy of their childhood.

The most soothing way to relax in the winter time would be dipping in the hot springs.At this season, all the hot spring resorts in New Taipei City would offer special promotions to attract the guests. Visitors can also take the opportunity to tour the volcano and terrestrial heat resources nearby the hot spring resorts. So why dont you take a luxury remedy in these hot springs and drive away the chill of cold winter?

In our childhood, the hottest show in local temple festivals would be the dragon and lion dance. This tradition has enlightened the Yiren community in Taishan Dist. to promote the lion dance among the junior high school students. Their energetic play is so popular that the Taishan Dist. Office has decided to facilitate an annual Lion Dance Culture Festival. All the lion dance groups in Taiwan are invited to join in a competition for the title of Lion King. But the feature event would be the lively lion parade which brings the Festival to an end in highest spirit.

Sanxia Indigo Festival

Shimen International Kite Festival

New Taipei City

Hot Spring Season

Taishan Lion Dance Culture Festival

Location: Sanxia History Museum

Location: Shimen Kite Park

Location: All Hot Spring resorts in Jinshan, Wanli, Bali, W

ulai

Location: Taishan District Comprehensive Gymnasium

Location: New Station Shopping Area

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At the end of the year, the Xmas holidays highlight the climax of all the events year round. In New Taipei City, the Xmas is positioned as a romantic occasion for people to show love and appreciations. So come and join us to the Citys Xmas party!

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From January to March, all the cherry trees bloom in pink, white and hot pink that turns the New Taipei City a colorful world. We recommend the most popular spots to picnic under the cherry blossoms are as follows: the Old Street in Sanxia Dist., the parks in Wulai , the cherry tunnel in Sanzhi, the Tianyuan Temple in Tamsui, the Lee ancestral dwelling in Pingxi, the route 25 north bound to Jinshan, the route 106B in Shiding Dist. and the route 47 north bound to Getou. The Taiwan cherry blossom is so beautiful that it has been chosen as Flower of the New Taipei City.

When Tung trees bloom in April and May, the white blossoms spread out all over the mountain areas in New Taipei City. And when the petals fall and dance with the wind, it looks like snowing and thats how it is portrayed as Snow in May. You can enjoy this beautiful scene in such places as: the Tung Blossom Park and Chengtian Temples trail in Tucheng Dist.; Yuan Mountain in Sanxia Dist.; Lion Head Mountain in Xindian Dist. and trails in Shenkeng, Pingxi and Shiding Districts.

Camellia has been planted for more than ten thousand years and is noted as one of the ten famous flowers. There are over 40,000 Camellia being rooted in the New Taipei City. But the most amusing showcase would be the Camellia Villa in Shuangxi. The Camellia trees blossom across from November to April. Its diverse varieties present an assortment of petal shapes and colors. The elegant look and pleasing aroma has accredited it as Flower of the New Taipei City too.

In order to attract mate, the fireflies would glow to send out the signal during April and May. When these lightning bugs sparkle in the dark wood at night, they create a stunning scene that amaze peoples eyes. The New Taipei City would set up various educational programs at the season. To name a few, there are a series of ecological seminars and tours to Sanxia, Pingxi and Tucheng; a Firefly Party in Sanxia Dist.; and an outdoor concert in Tucheng Dist. Come and join us!

When the silver grasses bloom in Oct. and Nov., they make an illusion that the green mountain is covered by a white blanket. And when the grass swing with the wind, they create a scene of sea waves. The best spot to enjoy the view would be the Caoling Historic Trail in Gongliao Dist. When you hike to Yakou, you can see both the silver grass and the Guishan Island afar. In addition, the Jinquashi in Ruifang Dist. will stage a Silver Grass Festival to highlight the nature of the plant, the distinctive mountain view and the unique Ying-Yang sea view.

Camellia

Silver Grass

Tung Blossom

SeasonalCharm

Cherry Blossom

Fireflies

There is so muc

h to choose from

when it comes

to souvenirs in

New Taipei City

. In

addition to the t

raditional snack

s, peanut candy

and Wenshan B

aozhong Tea, the

re are

items of local to

uch that you do

nt want to mis

s. To name a few

, the fried fish cr

ackers

and chewy pres

erved eggs in Tam

sui; the popular

gold-colored cro

issant and Chash

anfan

brand handmad

e soap in Sanxia.

You may even w

ant to bring bac

k home a piece

of handmade b

lue dye materia

l from

Sanxia! The nat

ural cloth in calm

ing blue tone w

ill bring tranquil

ity to your daily

life. Sit

back and sip the

hot tea in the c

eramic cup youv

e just made in Y

ingge. The fine t

exture

of the ceramic cu

p will remind yo

u the fun of crea

ting the art obje

ct you are holdin

g. By

just looking at th

e little charm in

the shape of sky

lantern, the viv

id image of the l

anterns

glowing and rea

ching up to the d

ark sky would s

oon appear in yo

ur mind. So ho

w can

you resist the at

traction of these

souvenirs?

It takes a long time to cook the eggs to a state of iron-like chewy form. The chef needs to boil and stir the eggs repeatedly in his secret sauce for a week until the eggs become very tasty, chewy and as hard as a piece of iron. It is said that the technique was unexpectedly explored by the owner of a snack shop in Tamsui and has become a unique souvenir for tourists.

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Peanut Candy

The peanut candy is a traditional snack for most of the homes. But we would like to endorse the sweetie made by the Guojinshan Peanut Candy shop at the Jinbaoli Old Street in Jinshan Dist. The shop uses the best quality peanuts harvested in Beigang that makes their peanut candy crunchy and tasty.

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Tamsui Fried Fish Crackers

The fried fish crackers in Tamsui is made of minced fresh fish meat and mixed with yam flour and the owners secret ingredients. Then cut the dough in strips and fry them twice to make it crispy.

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Tamsuis Iron Eggs

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Dye Products

It is fun and creative to use the organic herb to dye the cloth. To produce a finished object, each step employs a skillful technique, including knotting, folding, pattern dying, stitching and waxing. In Sanxia, the best souvenir would be the handmade dye stuffs like handkerchief, door coverings, change purse and scarves.

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Sky Lantern Gifts

The traditional pastries such as the moon cake, Chinese engagement cake, pineapple cake, green been cake and red bean cake are the most popular gifts for the festival holidays in Taiwan. There are a lot of well-known bakeries in the New Taipei City for you to explore.

In order for the visitors to return home with happy memories, all the stores on the streets of Pingxi carry a wide range of giveaways, such as: miniature sky lantern charms, small hanging lanterns, mobile phone straps, wooden post cards and small paintings, etc.

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Wenshan Baozhong Tea

Chashan Fang Handmade Soap

Kite

Baozhong tea represents the least processed green tea. In Wenshan Dist., mainly Pinglin, the tea trees are planted throughout the mountain areas 400 meters above the sea level. The tea is famous for the color of light emerald green, its soothing taste and unique floral aroma.

On both sides of the streets in Yingge, you can find all kinds of ceramic workshops lined up there. It is enjoyable to see a variety of stylish ceramic products such as: cups, teapots, vases and other daily goodies, in one place. The sophisticated texture of these artworks has made it the most wanted souvenir by the tourists.

The aged factories used to inherit a traditional way to produce soaps for half a century. Now they have innovated the products by developing various formula and add pure essence oils such as pine, tea tree, lavender, wormwood, mint, jasmine, etc. to create different effects. These hand-made soaps turn out to be trendy souvenirs to attract the tourists.

To fly a kite is a traditional folk art and leisure activity. At every tourist spot where the kiting is suitable, merchants would sell the kites on-site. The most popular designs are in the shapes of cartoon and animal figures. They are the most eye-catching group of kites under the sun.

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Traditional Desserts

Pottery and Ceramics

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Relaxed Traveling

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Top 4 Travel Routes ------------------------------------ 28

Adventure and Excitement on the Coastline -- 30

Happy Cycling ------------------------------------------- 32

Cuisine & Night Markets ----------------------------- 40

21 New Fun Routes ------------------------------------ 46

27Relaxed Traveling in New Taipei City

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Do you know where to start traveling the New Taipei City?

Arrange your own favorite itineraries and it Included mountains,

seas,metropolitan and delicacies

if due to time constraints, why dont you regard to several of these 4 popular

routes, as a journey started in New Taipei City.

Taking a train ride is always an exciting experience.

Multifarious sceneries pass by like a rolling film, making

its viewer curious for what is coming up in the next

scene. In Ruifang and Pingxi, mysterious misty mountain

towns are waiting to be explored by their curious visitors.

Moving along to Jiufen and Jingtong, traces of the long-

gone mining industry linger before the eyes. Then, in

Shifen, Lingjiao and Pingxi, you will be taken down the

memory lane while walking on the historic streets. The

ride through these mountain towns will not disappoint!

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Stroll on the Jiufen Old Street, get to know the town and immerse in the beautiful mountain coastal view.

Send a postcard home and share the story of what it is like to see a train passing through the Shifen Old Street.

Take a walk around Lingjiao and visit Tasis Family Mansion.

Arrive at the destination, stroll on the Jingtong Old Street and visit the Railway Museum.

Visit the Jingtong Mining Industry Museum to understand a little about the local history and culture.

Have dinner on the Pingxi Old Street and release the sky lantern with your hopes and wishes.

Start!1A Train Ride Through Old Mountain Towns

Top 4 Travel Routes

29New Fun Route

Taiwanese tea is world renowned. If you ever want to see a real tea plantation or do tea tasting at an origin town, you will see a spread of tea plantation on both sides while driving down on Provincial Highway No.9 to Shiding. In Shiding, "Diaojiaolou", or stilt house, a multi-story building hanging over the riverbed, is another must-see. Of course, once in Pinglin, world-class Baozhong tea and creative tea cuisine are not to be missed.

The centuries-old myths of the kite spirit in Sanxia and the Yingge boulder in Yingge have been broken, but the long tradition of masterful craftsmanship in these towns is still going strong. In Sanxia, there is Qingshui Zushi Temple, or the so-called "art palace of the East". As for Yingge, the town has been called "The Jingdezhan of Taiwan" for its once-vigorous ceramic

and pottery industry. What is even better is that there are DIY pottery sessions all over town.

Yeliu has the most bizarre topography, with geological wonders such as "The Queens Head", "The Princess Head", "The Fairy Shoe", "The Elephant Rock" and many others. Along the northeast coastline, beautiful beaches, blue ocean water and exciting water sports will light up your day. In Tamsui, a biking session on the riverside trail with occasional stops for mouthwatering street food makes for the perfect afternoon.

Welcome to theTea Town

Asian Art-fest in Sanxia and Yingge

From the Northeast Coast to Tamsui

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Enjoy nature on the Danlan Historic Trail.

Visit the Danlan Cultural and Art Center.

Try traditional local food on the Shiding Old Street and see the rare view of stilt houses.

Visit the Pinglin Tea Museum to learn about tea from Taiwan, Pinglin and around the world.

Visit the Pinglin Ecological Park.

Go tea-shopping on the Pinglin Old Street.

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Pay a visit to The Queens Head and The Princess Head at Yehliu Geopark.

Go to Zhongjiao Beach (Shazhu Bay), Feicui Bay and Beiji Paragiding Base for a fun time with surfing, paragliding and parachuting.Stroll on the Jiingbaoli Old Street (or Jingshan Old Street, a commercial street dated back to the Qing Dynasty) to enjoy a duck feast with yam desserts. Gaze at the coastal view from Tiaoshi Coast to Laomei Green Reef (Stone troughs) between Jingshan and Shimen.

Bike on the Tamsui Golden Shore Bike Path.

Eat, drink and enjoy the day on the Tamsui Old Street.

Take the ferry across the "Blue Highway" to Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf for a romantic night view on the boardwalk trail.

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17:30

14:30

Get to know about "The Jingdezhan of Taiwan" in the Yingge Ceramics Museum.

Shop around on the Yingge Old Street and play with DIY pottery.

Visit the Hakka Culture Park and Sanxia Blue-Dyeing Studio.

Light an incense at the Qingshui Zushi Temple.

Have dinner on the Sanxia Old Street and buy a bag of local specialty "hgolden croissant". Start!3

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Adventure and

excitement on the Coastl

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ine

Shazhu Bay

Surfing is without a doubt one of the coolest sports in the summer. It is adrenaline-pumping for the surfer ready to conquer the ocean waves and exciting for the observers to watch. Located in the Jingshan area by the Pacific Ocean, the Shazhu Bay (or Zhongjiao Beach in the old days) is a large bay with a beautiful golden beach, where unique coral reef topography brings in strong ocean waves and regional sea breeze and ocean current make the bay a haven for surfing. The beach also has a water facility for washing and a rescue station. For all these reasons, the Shazhu Bay has become the new surfing paradise among surfers in recent years. Meanwhile, the Summer Aquarian music festival is a summer highlight at the bay.

Make way for the surfer already

in front of

you when you're paddling.

When several surfers are waiting fo

r

the same wave, the person clo

sest to

the wave goes first.

DATAAddress : Haixing Rd., Jinshan Dist., New Taipei CityTransportation: take the MRT Tamsui Line to Tamsui Station. Transfer to Tamsui Bus of Jingshan-Tamsui route and get off at Zhongjiao Station. Driving: take Freeway No.1 and connect to Freeway No.3 at Xizhi towards Wanli. Get off the freeway at Wanli Interchange towards Jingshan. Pass downtown Jingshan and go on till reaching the 39KM mark of Provincial Highway No.2.GPS: 12138'10.4" / 2538' 10.4"

Keep your hands glued to

the surfboard.

There is a saying: thre

e treasures are in Jing

shan, the sunshine, th

e beach and surfing.

Eastward, there is a p

aragliding ground in

Shimen.

On the northeastern

coast near Fulong, t

here are Longmen C

amping Resort and F

ulong

Beach for sailing and

canoeing.

For all the fun in the N

ortheast Coastal Sceni

c Area, only Kending

can rival in scale.

With such an amazing

travel destination jus

t miles away,

What are you still wai

ting for?

Etiquette for Surfing:

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Adventure and


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Paragliding Activity

Longmen Camping Resort &

Fulong Beach

Did you ever imagine flying in the sky? Besides taking a plane, there is a much more fun alternativeparagliding, at the Beiji Paragliding Base in northern Taiwan. When it comes to paragliding, its easy to get a hang of it, but becoming skilled at it takes a long time of learning and practicing. Of course, you can always experience the thrill in accompany with an experienced coach. Leaned to the mountain and open to the sea, the Beiji Paragliding Base is an ideal paragliding ground due to areas steady air currents. Imagine on a clear day you glide off into the sky above the Datun Mountain and northeast coast with a 360-degree panoramic view of the blue ocean, the open sky and the golden beach right before your eyes, doesn't it make you want to be at the paragliding ground this very moment?

The Northeastern Coastal Area is another beautiful coastline in New Taipei City. The inland Shuangxi River wriggles through the Shuangxi District and Gongliao District and meets the Pacific Ocean on the northeast coast, bringing about the formation of Fulong Beach and summer sports like canoeing and sailing. Longmen Camping Resort is the only legalized canoeing base in the nation. First-timers can start with a beginners canoeing lesson. Steady winds with a large body of water are the main reason that sailing has picked up here. On holidays, a vast ocean strewn with sailboats cruising below the Rainbow Bridge conjures up imges of an enchanted summer that makes Fulong Beach so lovable among beach goers.

DATAAddress : Wanli Beiji Paragliding BaseTelephone: 0932-926-289 (Taipei Paragliding Association, Mustang Paragliding Club)Ticket Price: NT$1,000 per coach jumpTransportation: take Kuo Kuang Bus of Jingshan route at Taipei West Bus Station and get off at Wanli Qiaotou Station. Call for transfer service.Driving: take Freeway No.1 and connect to Freeway No.3 at Xizhi towards Wanli. Exit at Wanli Interchange and take Jijin 1st Road towards Wanli. Make a U-turn at Masu Road intersection and drive about 100 meters then turn right to go up the mountain towards Beiji Community. Follow the signs to Wanli Beiji Paragliding Base.GPS: 121 41 5.38 / 25 14 54.68

DATA

Longmen Camping ResortAddress :No.100, Xinglong St., Gongliao Dist., New Taipei City 228, TaiwanTelephone: 02- 2499-1791Open Hours: 08:00-17:00Ticket Price: Adult NT$70Transportation: take the Northern-Link Line of Taiwan Railway and get off at Fulong Station. Transfer to Bus No.1052 and get off at Longmen Camping Resort.Driving: take the Northern-Link Line of Taiwan Railway and get off at Fulong Station. Driving: take Freeway No.1 towards Keelung and exit at Nuannuan Interchange in Ruifang. Connect to No.62 Wanli-Ruifang Expressway and take the exit ramp to connect to Provincial Highway No.2 towards Yilan to arrive at Xinglong Street. GPS: 1215620.45 / 2516.16

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Fulong BeachAddress :No.40, Xinglong St., Gongliao Dist., New Taipei City 228, TaiwanTelephone: 02-2499-2381Open Hours: 08:00-18:00Ticket Price: Adult NT$90Transportation: take the Northern-Link Line of Taiwan Railway and get off at Fulong Station. Driving: take Freeway No.1 towards Keelung and exit at Nuannuan Interchange in Ruifang. Connect to No.62 Wanli-Ruifang Expressway and take the exit ramp to connect to Provincial Highway No.2 towards Yilan to arrive at Xinglong Street. GPS: 1215620.45 / 2516.16

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Golden Riverside Cycling Trai

l

Length : about 12km

Recommended Route

Riding Level:

Location of The Bike Rental Station: Outside Guandu Station and Hongshulin MRT Station.

Transportation for Cyclists: Cyclists can park their cars at the big parking lot next

to Guandu Nature Park and go to Tamsui by bicycle.

After getting off at the MRT Guandu Station, travelers carrying bicycles can go to Tamsui by taking the cycling trail. Other travelers can rent bicycles at the Bike Rental Station at Guandu.

I f you want to see all the beautiful scenery along Tamsui River in one trip, you have to take this trail. You can ride along Guandu Nature Park in a northerly direction to enjoy the riverside landscape and the ecological system. Take your time sightseeing on the wooden plant walkway next to the mangrove. When you arrive at the busy Tamsui Old Street, you can try specialty snacks including Agei, fried fish crackers and plum juice. After the break, you can visit Fishermans Wharf and relax on the romantic Lovers Bridge before the end of the cycling tour.

Guandu MRT Station

Guandu Nature Park

Mangrove Nature Reserv

e Tamsui Old Street

Fishermens Wharf

Tamsui Historical Tour

(Grand Chapel of Aletheia,

Little White House,

Fortress San Domingo and

The Hobe Fort)

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Golden Riverside Cycling Trai

l

Bali Left Bank Cycling Trail

Length : about 15km

Recommended Route

Riding Level:

Location of The Bike Rental Station: Near MRT Guandu Station, section 1 of Longmi Road and Bali Left Bank Pier.

Transportation for Cyclists: Cyclists can park their cars at the big parking lot next to Guandu

Nature Park and go to Bali by bicycle.

After getting getting off the MRT Guandu Station, travelers carrying bicycles can go to Tamsui by taking the cycling trail. Other travelers can rent bicycles at the Bike Rental Station at Guandu.

The cycling trail on the left bank of Tamsui River has a picturesque view similar to that of La Rive Gauche in Paris, which is why it is a very popular route for cyclists during public holidays. When you ride on the cycling path, you can have splendid views of the riverbank at the other side of Tamsui River. You can take a break near the Bali Ferry Pier and eat mussels and fried donuts as refreshments. After the break, you can move on toward Wazihwei Nature Reserve to explore the ecosystem of mangrove. The spectacular The Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology is the best ending of this cycling tour because you can not only understand local geographic and historical background of this area but also the unique architecture of the museum.

MRT Guandu Station

Guandu Bridge

Bali Ferry Pier

Tamsui Old Street

Sailing wharf

The Shihsanhang Museum of Ar

chaeology

Tamsui Historical Tour

(Grand Chapel of Aletheia,

Little White House,

Fortress San Domingo and

The Hobe Fort)

Wazihwei Nature Reserv

e

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Dahan Riverside Cycling Trail

Length : about 21km

Recommended Route

Riding Level:

Location of The Bike Rental Station: Under Chenglin Bridge, Fuzhou Bridge and Huajiang Bridge.

Transportation for Cyclists: Cyclists can park their cars at the parking lot

near Banqiao Train Station and go to the trail by bicycle.

After getting off at the MRT Yongning Station, travelers carrying bicycles can find the entrance of the cycling trail and start cycling. Other travelers can rent bicycles at the Bike Rental Station at Chenglin.

When you ride on the cycling trail along the bank of Danhan River, the downtown noise hanging in the back of your head will begin to fade out and you are left with a sense of peaceful quietand lush green pastures to ride through in the riverside parks where you can see the river from time to time. It is advised that you stop by The Lin Family Mansion and Garden in Banqiao to enjoy the picturesque traditional garden and exquisite architecture. As the complete cycling trail is quite long, leisure cyclists can take the MRT Banqiao Line home. Physically-fit cyclists, on the other hand, can cross the Xinhai Bridge and ride along the trail on the left bank of Dahan River. The landscape on the left bank is equally great!

MRT Yongning Station

Xiahou sports riverside park

Xisheng Riverside Park GGanyuan Riversi

de Park

The Lin Family Mansion and G

arden

435 Art Zone in Banqiao

Yingge Ceramics Mus

eum

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Dahan Riverside Cycling Trail Cycling Trail a

long

Xindian Riverbank

Length : about 15km

Recommended RouteRiding

Level:

Location of The Bike Rental Station: Next to Bitan and under Jinfu Bridge, Zhongzheng Bridge and Huazhong Bridge.

Transportation for Cyclists: Cyclists can park their cars near Bitan and go to

the cycling trail by bicycle.

After getting off at the MRT Xindian Station, travelers carrying bicycles can find the entrance of the cycling trail and start cycling. Other travelers can rent bicycles at the Bike Rental Station at Huajiang.

When you visit Bitan, an important reservoir in North Taiwan, you can relish the enchanting landscape of mountains and lake and enjoy the riverside scenery against the backdrop of urban landscape while riding relaxingly on the trail towards Yonghe. People walk their dogs, fly kites and play basketball in the riverside park during the weekend. The sight of people having a great time on the lush green grass will surely get you in a good mood.

MRT Xindian Station

Bitan Scenic Area

Fuhe Holiday Flower Marke

t

Yonghe Emerald River

side Park

Xiaobitan

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Jinshan-Wanli Cycling Trail

Length : about 18km

Recommended Route

Riding Level:

Location of The Bike Rental Station: Jinshan downtown.

Transportation for Cyclists: Cyclists can park their cars at the

parking lot by Guoshengpu beach and go to the trail by bicycle.

After getting off at the Guoshengpu Beach, travelers carrying bicycles can find the entrance of the cycling trail and start cycling.

This trail is more challenging than others as it is more undulating and you may find it harder to move forward against the sea breeze in the North coast. Strong cyclists can ride all the way to Keelung by taking this trail. This trail is a great choice for you to explore the northern coastline as you can ride through picturesque sceneries and hear the rippling sound near the shore whose terrain changes from sandy beach to rocky reef.

Guoshengpu Beach

Jinshan Old Street

Yeliu Scenic Area

Wanli fishing harbor

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Location of The Bike Rental Station: Outside Fulong Train Station.

Transportation for Cyclists: Cyclists can park their cars at the parking lot by

Fulong Beach and go to the cycling trail by bicycle.

After getting off at Fulong Railway Station, travelers carrying bicycles can find the entrance of the trail and start cycling. Other travelers can rent bicycles at The Bike Rental Station outside Fulong Railway Station.

Have you biked on a suspension bridge? When you take this trail, make sure you bike on the Longmen Suspension Bridge overlooking the river. The bridge across between Fulong to Yenliao is a great scenic spot you ought not to miss. Later you can return to the Fulong Railway Station for a break and eat the famous traditional-style Fulong lunch box to replenish your strength and savor what is a part of the local culture. After the break, you can move forward to the old Caoling Tunnel which is specifically preserved for cyclists. The 2-km long tunnel will take you to Shicheng amid the sound of trains, which may make you feel like you are traveling back in time. In Shicheng, you can look over the seashore in the cafeteria and enjoy a quiet moment.

Jinshan-Wanli Cycling Trail

Fulong- Yenliao Cycling Trail

Jinshan Old Street

Length : about 32km

Recommended Route

Riding Level:

Fulong Beach

Longmen Suspension Br

idge

Yanliao Seashore Park

Fulong Lunchbox

The old Caoling Tunnel

Shicheng Fish Harbor

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Station for Bike Rental

TelLocation

Business Hours

Monday to

Sunday

Bali Station02-8630-5530

In the Left Bank Park of Bali

Monday to Sunday

Summer: 8-18:30

Winter: 8 -17:30

(Lunch Break:

Monday to Friday

12:00~14:00)

Chenglu Station0910-078-721

Under Chenglu bridge in Luzhou

Erchong Station02-8982-7848

Inside Erchong Floodway Water P

ark

Xixheng Station0910-076-731

Next to Xishneg Eco Riverside Par

k in Xinzhuang

Zhongxiao Station 0910-076-5

00 Under Zhongxiao bridge of

Sanchong

Huajiang Station02-2259-5499

Inside riverside park under Huajia

ng bridge in Banqiao

Fuzhou Station02-2275-1617

Inside riverside park under Fuzho

u bridge in Banqiao

Yonghe Station0910-076-900

Inside riverside park under Zhong

zheng bridge in

Yonghe

Bitan Station02-8911-8854

On the east bank of Bitan Scenic A

rea in Xindian

Holidays

Longxing Station0910-078-731

Next to 7, Lane 386, Section 1, Lo

ngmi Road, Bali

Saturday to Sunday

Summer: 8-18:30

Winter: 8 -17:30Lujiaoxi Station

0910-076-921Next to the artifi

cial wetland of Lujiao River in Shu

lin

Yangguan Station 0910-076-7

21 Inside sunshine sports park

Xizhi Station0910-078-700

Next to flood control road b

y Chengzhong pump

station (near the back of Sijhih Ca

thay General Hospital)

The service is suspended from 08

:00 to 14:00 on the 3rd day of eve

ry month for facility maintenanc

e. (The suspension is postponed

when the 3rd day of the month f

alls on a Monday or weekend)

The Bike Rental Stations in

New Taipei City

Public Transportation Rules f

or

Passengers Carrying Bicycle

Taipei Metro System :

On weekends and national holid

ays, travelers can carry their bic

ycles into specific stations of Tai

pei

Metro during service hours (star

t at 6:00 am). The 33 stations t

hat allow for bicycles are on th

e

Tamsui Line, Xindian Line, Zhong

he Line, Banqiao Bannan Line, X

iaonanmen Line and Luzhou

Line. Bicycles are not allowed to e

nter the Wenshan-Neihu Line, Xia

obitan Branch Line and

Xinbeitou Branch Line. A single-j

ourney for a passenger with a bik

e is NT$80. In addition,

as the passenger cannot get off

or transit at Taipei Train Station

, cyclists who need to

transit between Luzhou Line, Tam

sui Line, Xindian Line and Zhong

he Line can get off at

Minquan W. Road Station for tra

nsit. Cyclists who need to transit

between Luzhou Line

and Bannan Line can get off at

Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station fo

r transit. Cyclists who

need to transit along the Tamsui

Line, Xindian Line, Zhonghe Lin

e and Bannan Line can

transit at the Luzhou Line or the X

iaonanmen Line.

Website: www.trtc.com.tw Tel: 0

2-2181-2345

39Happy Cycling

Bicycle TypeTrain Type

Carriage Rules

Folding Bicycles

(bagged bicycles)

Local Train

The train allows bicycles without a

dditional charge. However, the bi

cycle

has to be bagged before you pass

the boarding entrance. Taiwan Ra

il is not

responsible for the safety of the bi

cycle, which has to be kept in the b

ag placed

beside you along the journey.

PPTTsu-chiang



cycle has

to be bagged before you pass the

boarding entrance. The bicycle ca

n only be

stored in a specific area of Car 12 w

here passengers can stay in the ca

r with their

bicycles. Taiwan Rail is not respon

sible for the safety of the bicycle,

which has to

be kept in the bag along the journ

ey.

DMUTsu-chiang Chu-

kuangFu-hsing



cycle has to

be bagged before you pass the bo

arding entrance. The bicycle must

be placed

in a proper place where movemen

t of other passengers is not affect

ed. Taiwan

Rail is not responsible for the safe

ty of the bicycle, which has to be k

ept in the

bag along the journey. Announc

ement of bicycle carriage suspens

ion will be

made for long holidays.

Non-folding Bicycle

(including Folding

Bicycles not bagged)

Eco-friendly

passenger/freight

trains

The passenger is charged half of t

he adult ticket price for a bicycle.

Groups of

over 10 passengers/bicycles taking

local trains have a 20% discount o

f the fare.

A group over 25 passengers/bicyc

les taking local trains has a 35% d

iscount of

the fare. A group of over 50 passe

ngers/bicycles taking local trains h

ave a 50%

discount. Passengers of express tra

ins do not have any discount. The

reservation

shall be made 3 to 14 days prior to

departure, depending on the gro

up size.

Special reservation

compartment for

groups

Only a group of 30 or more people

can apply for this service. The fare

is

calculated with the base estimate

of 60 km. The bicycle is charged a

t half

price of adult ticket and the passen

ger fare is 35% discount of adult t

icket. A

Group of over 50 passengers/bicyc

les are given a 50% discount. A G

roup of

over 50 passengers/bicycles are ch

arged by the fee of two compartm

ents (60

passengers/bicycles).

Special reservation train

s

for groups

Only a group of 120 people or mo

re can apply for this service and th

e

reservation shall be made 2 mont

hs prior to the journey. The fare is

calculated

with the base estimate of 100 km.

Both passengers and bicycles hav

e a 50%

discount of adult price.

Bike Delivery

(folding and non-

folding bicycles)

PPT Tsu-chiang

express delivery

car

The delivery fee is calculated at a

distance of km. Both starting and

destination

stations have to be of those 16 stat

ions that offer express delivery ser

vices.

Stations offering bike delivery ser

vices include Hualien, Ilan, Ludong

, Songshan,

Taipei, Taoyuan, Zhongli, Xinzhu,

Miaoli, Taichung, Changhua, Yua

nlin, Jiayi,

Xinying, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. P

lease apply for express delivery ser

vice at the

Luggage Service Room at these st

ations.

Luggage Car

Delivery

Each bicycle is charged NT$1.09 pe

r kilometer and NT$11 handling fe

e. Minimum

fee is NT$32. Tandem bicycles will

be charged 1.5 times. Passengers

shall ask

the Luggage Service Room of the

departing station about the avail

ability of

luggage delivery service.

Taiwan Rail :Rising eco-awar

eness in recent years has promp

ted the government of Taiwan to

promote cycling activities for th

eir

zero-carbon-emission, zero-poll

ution green properties. As a res

ult, the Taiwan Railway has pro

vided transportation

services to passengers carrying b

icycles. Cyclists can enjoy country

side landscape and experience th

e islands beauty by

taking advantage of the railway s

ervice.

Website: www.railway.gov.tw

Tel: 02-8969-1108 (Stations betw

een Keelung and Xianshan of the

Taipei railway service: Contact pe

rson- Mr. Li Shaoyi)

Taiwan High Speed Rail:

Currently, Taiwan High Speed Ra

il does not have specific space f

or bicycles. However, travelers

can place their bagged folding b

icycles into a luggage compartm

ent next to the door. The bag

shall not be over 150 cm long and

the total length of its height an

width shall not be over 220 cm,

which is the limitation for luggag

e. The weight of the bike should

not be heavier than 40 KG.

Website : www.thsrc.com.tw

TEL: 02-4066-3000

40

Nothing says more about a metropolis than its cuisine. In Taiwan, it is the night markets that speak the loudest about the city nightlife. Naturally, the Sanhe Night Market in

Sanchong, Zhonghe's Singnan Night Market and Yonghe's Yaye Night Market are all places youve got to go to experience the exuberant nightlife of New Taipei City.

Cuisine &Night Markets

Sanchong Sanhe Night Market

The entry way of Sanhe Night Market is at the intersection of Chongsin Road Section 1 and Zhongyang North Road and extends for half-kilometer to Sanhe Road. The market has hundreds of shops and roadside stands selling clothes, snacks, fun toys and gadgets and an encompassing variety of daily supplies. The night market street is parallel to Zhongyang North Road and located on the western end of Wunhua North Road. To the west is Wunhua North Road.

41Cuisine & Night Markets

No. 134-2 Zhongyang North Road, Sanchong District, New Taipei City 11:00-22:00, year round. Ride the Tamsui Line to Mincyuan West Road, transfer to Bus 638 and ride to Sanchong Police Dispatch Station; OR, after you exit the MRT station, you may then cross to Chengde Road and ride Bus 801, 636, 520 or 639 from the corner of Mincyuan Road and Dalong Street. Drive on Chengde Road Section 2, Taipei City bound for Taiwan Provincial Highway 1A and turn left at Mincyuan West Road. Drive straight to Mincyuan West Road and get on the Taipei Bridge. Continue on to Chongsin Road Section 1 until arrival at the Sanhe Night Market entrance at Zhongyang North Road. 121 29' 58" / 25 04' 05"

Asha Dumplings

Minghong Clam Consomm

Asha Dumplings dumplings are made of perfectly seasoned ground pork wrapped in chewy flour dough and served in a savory bowl of clear consomm with a splash of celery on the top, with crispy salty green onion cakes on the side. They are so good that they have made Asha Dumplings the most famous eatery of its kind on Wunhua Road. If it is not enough to enjoy the food here, you can always take some ready-made dumplings home.

Wanli Taiwanese Meatballs is not just popular in Sanhe Night Market; it is big in New Tapei City! Located in a side-alley between the very end of Zhongyang North Road and Wunhua North Road, the eatery sells only meatballs and meatball soup, a clear indication of their absolute confidence in their food. Marinated pork flank and bamboo shoots are stuffed in a moist yet chewy glutinous rice pocket soaked in a big wok of oil over low heat. The meat ball is then topped off with special sweet sauce flavored with soy sauce and garlic paste. Absolutely delicious!

Minghong Clam Consomm c a n b e f o u n d a t t h e c o r n e r o f W u n h u a R o a d . Though a small shop selling only rice vermicelli and stewed pork sauce over rice, the eaterys sizable sign with a big oyster picture on it is hard to miss. Lovers of fresh oysters will certainly lose control over their exceptional oyster soup, and ginger slices are even offered to clear the palate, which normally would only be available at a seaside resor t . Theres no need to waste an entire day's journey heading to the harbor to taste freshly caught seafood.

Wanli Taiwanese Meatballs

Intersection of Wunhua North Road and Zihciang Road, Sanchong Dist., New Taipei City 0932-345-925 15:00-24:00, either Tuesday or Wednesday off. 121 29' 48" / 25 03' 58"

Intersection of Wunhua North Road and Zihciang Road, Sanchong Dist., New Taipei City 0933-754-786 17:00-24:00, periodic unscheduled rest day on a monthly basis 121 29' 48" / 25 03' 58"

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Xinzhuang Temple Night Market had undergone refurbishment in 1999. The busiest section is the 300-meter-long walkway on Xinzhuang Street between Liqi Street to Sintai Road. The narrow pedestrian walkway is usually packed with peopleto the point that you'll be rubbing shoulders with passersby. It is better to keep an eye on your personal belonging when you are shopping. If you want more, you can go to Lane 214 where there is a small old night market of food stands with tantalizing treats.

Number 49 Xinzhuang Road, Xinzhuang Dis t . , New Taipei Cit y 02-2992-8796 08:00-17:00, Open until 12:00 on Sundays Ride the Blue Line to Xinpu Station. Go out Exit 3 or Exit 5. Transfer to Bus 802 or 842 and ride to Xintai Road bus stop or to Xinzhuang Junior High School bus stop. Get on Huanhe Freeway from Zhengzhou Road in Taipei. Exit at Huajuang Bridge in Banqiao. Continue on Changjiang Road Section 3. Turn left at Changjiang Road Section 1 to Xinhai Bridge. Cross the bridge and turn left on Zhongzheng Road in Xinzhuang. Upon arrival at Lane 251, Zhongzheng Road turn left. Keep going to the end of the lane and turn left at Jingde Road until arriving at Xinzhuang Junior High School and park in the underground parking lot. 121 27' 31" / 25 02' 13"

Aruoguan Su'

To date, Aruoguan has persisted for 5 generations as the seller of Chinese savory glutinous rice cake. I t s o r ig ina l maker, Su Ru iy i , ha s passed down the tradition from one generation to the next, each of which has made something new with the cake. Anyone in Xinzhuang who likes taro roots knows about Aruoguan. The stuffing of the taro-flavor glutinous rice cake is a combination of ground pork, mini shrimp and taro root. The first bite of mouthwatering taro aroma and savory taste in the mouth will keep you wanting for more. DATA

Xinzhuang Temple Night Market


Weng Meiyu Malt Sugar Molasses

Laoshun Bakery

The molasses melts in your mouth and the sugary malt aroma holds on the palate for a long time, bringing back childhood memories with the candy. The boss of Weng Meiyu uses traditional method to create each and every batch. Malt is grown and processed into paste which is then added to hot glutinous rice and kept warm for 4 hours and pressed into a soupy juice to preserve the traditional flavor.

During traditional holidays in Xinzhuang, when youths at the temple are dressed as the Lord of the Hordes (Dazhongye) doing their religious ceremonial bits on the street, this salty cake is sold. The cakes sold by Laoshun are known far and wide. Even the Longshan Temple and Dalongdong order their sacrificial salty cakes from Laoshun. The shop also makes Chinese-style wedding cakes, moon cakes for the Moon Festival and glutinous rice pearls, which are all very well-received.

Number 128 Sinjhuang Road, Xinzhuang Dist., New Taipei City 02-2992-3886 08:30-17:00, Closed Weekends 121 27' 20" / 25 02' 09"

Number 341 Sinjhuang Road, Xinzhuang Dist., New Taipei City 02-2992-1639 09:00-23:00, all year round. 121 27' 08" / 25 02' 02"

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Zhonghe Singnan Night Market

Like Shihlin Night Market, Singnan Night Market is a vibrant night market benefitting from its proximity to the MRT, or, in this case, the Nanchijiao Station, which has brought people, and business, to the place. The refitted night market has become a model for other old night markets to follow suit and the outcome is well-liked by the local residents. Singnan Night Market is a great place to eat, drink and have fun. This night market is centered on Sinyi Road and Jingsin Street. Lane 410 is where you will find stands after standsa gourmet heaven for snack food lovers.

Intersection of Jingsin Street Lane 410 and Sinyi Street, Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 16:00-24:00, all year round. Ride the Orange Line to Nanshihjiao (Nanshijiao) Station. Exit and walk toward Singnan Road until arrival at night market entrance. Drive south on Chongqing South Road and cross Zhongjheng (Zhongzheng) Bridge. Get on Yonghe Road Section 2 and continue on to Zhongjheng Road and turn left. Continue on to Anle Road. Upon arrival at Singnan Road Section 1, the night market entrance is visible at the corner of Sinyi Street. 121 30' 40" / 24 58' 19"

No. 404 Jinsin Street, Zhonghe Di s t . , New Taipei Cit y 0952-727-616 11:30-14:00, 17:00-23:00 121 30' 45" / 24 59' 21"

Alley 20 , Lane 418 , Jingsin Street, Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 17:30-24:00 121 30' 41" / 24 59' 16"

Tanglaoya Luwei

Lee Noodles Nanshijiao Chilled Tofu Pudding

Every culture has a way of using every part of an animal. In Euro-American places, its called processed meats. In Chinese markets, it's called luwei (or cured food snacks). Tanglaoya Traditional Luwei is at Lane 410 on Jingsin Street, whence you will see a bright yellow sign under which a small wheeled cart is loaded up with over ten kinds of cured food snacks. There is kelp, bean curd skin, pig's blood rice cakes and tempura, not to mention chicken's feet, duck's tongue, duck wings, duck neck and crispy intestines.

Take a left turn after you head out of Lane 410 and you'll see Lee Noodles about 50 m down the road. They are known for the way they cut the noodles. As they busily prepare the meals, you can see how the division of labor works. Some prepare ingredients, some cut them and some stir fry them. The trick is to get them on the plate and to the customer in a timely manner so they are hot and ready to eat. They are spongy, but not floury and portions are generous.

There is a stand that sells tofu pudding half-way into the night market. The purveyor is good with people and her shop has been open for years. All the usual toppings have been boiled and are ready to eat, and the most commonly ordered treats are peanut and green bean. In the scorching heat of summer, gulping down a bowl of sweet chilled green bean soup gives the most cooling and refreshing sensation. She also sells a cold rice noodle that is bouncy in texture and a wonderful topping choice for your tofu pudding.

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Yonghe Lehua Night Market

If you itemized all the night markets in New Taipei City and assigned a fun value to them, Lehua Night Market should come out on top. The night markets entrance is on Yonghe Street and extends about 500 meters down the street to form what we know as the Lehua Nig

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