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Sanxia District, Administrative district in southwestern New Taipei, Taiwan.

Description

Sanxia is an administrative district in southwestern New Taipei that covers roughly 191 square kilometers. It is the second-largest district in the city and blends both urban centers and rural areas.

History

The area took its name from the meeting point of three rivers: Dahan, Sanxia, and Horizontal, originally called Sa-kak-eng. In 1920, it was renamed Sankyō during the period of Japanese administration.

Culture

The Hakka Museum presents exhibitions and artifacts about how Taiwan's Hakka community has lived and maintained their traditions. Visitors can see how this group's way of life is connected to the wider region.

Practical

Visitors can reach the district by bus from Taipei or by using the Tucheng MRT line, which also connects to Yingge Train Station. Travel is easiest during daytime hours when public transit runs most frequently and the area is easier to navigate.

Did you know?

The Zushi Temple is known for its intricately carved stone columns, of which there are around 130. Artist Li Mei-shu led a major restoration effort on these ornamental columns, demonstrating the skill and attention to detail in local artistic traditions.

Location
Inception
2010
Elevation above the sea
421 m
Shares border with
Shulin District, Yingge District, Tucheng District, Xindian District, Wulai District, Daxi District, Fuxing District
GPS coordinates
24.93470,121.37077
Latest update
December 14, 2025 19:22

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