{"id":9328,"date":"2026-06-10T17:00:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T09:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yuartheworld.com\/?p=9328"},"modified":"2026-06-04T14:57:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T06:57:54","slug":"shuangxi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yuartheworld.com\/en\/shuangxi\/","title":{"rendered":"New Taipei City \u25e6 Shuangxi | A Charming Town Featuring a Century-Old Historic Street | TAIWAN 368-76"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having traveled through more than two hundred towns and townships, Shuangxi District remains especially unforgettable to me. Because its commercial area and scenic spots are close to one another, starting from Shuangxi Railway Station, you can easily explore both its former prosperity and its present tranquility on foot. On the day I visited Shuangxi, I walked back and forth several times along Zhonghua Road, Chang\u2019an Street, and Dongrong Street, encountering countless stories along the way. Shuangxi is like a slim yet deeply engaging book\u2014effortless to open, yet so captivating that you can hardly bear to put it down.<\/p>\n

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\u25e6 New Taipei City Travel Guide<\/span><\/h6>\n

01\uff5cTransportation in New Taipei City<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\ude84 Taiwan High Speed Rail<\/a>
\n\ud83d\ude84 Taipei Metro (MRT) Unlimited Travel Pass<\/a>
\n\ud83d\ude97 Cross-city Chartered One-day Tour from Taipei<\/a>
\n\ud83d\ude87 Taiwan Railway Pingxi One-Day Pass + Pingxi Sky Lantern Experience<\/a>
\n\ud83d\ude87 Wulai Scenic Train Ticket<\/a><\/p>\n

02\uff5cPopular Attractions in New Taipei City<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfab Taipei Fun Pass<\/a>
\n\ud83c\udfab Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival<\/a>
\n\ud83c\udfab Yehliu Ocean World Ticket in New Taipei<\/a>
\n\ud83c\udfab New Taipei Gold Museum E-Ticket<\/a>
\n\ud83c\udfab Wulai Yun Hsien Resort Ticket<\/a>
\n\ud83c\udfab Austin Land Admission Ticket<\/a>
\n\ud83c\udfab Build Dream Kids HIGH 5 Ticket<\/a>
\n\ud83c\udfab Neidong Forest Recreation Area Ticke<\/a><\/p>\n

03\uff5cThings To Do in New Taipei City<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ud83d\ude90 Yehliu & Jiufen & Shifen Day Tour from Taipei<\/a>
\n\ud83d\ude90 Jiufen Old Street & Yinyang Sea Half-day Historical & Nature Tour<\/a>
\n\u2668\ufe0f Volando Urai Spring Spa & Resort<\/a>
\n\ud83d\ude4c Hand-made Noodles & Scallion Pancake DIY & Nagashi S\u014dmen Parent-child Experience<\/a><\/p>\n

\u25e6 History of Shuangxi<\/span><\/h6>\n

Shuangxi is located in the northeastern part of New Taipei City. It gets its name from the confluence of the Mudan River and the Pinglin River. In its early days, Shuangxi was inhabited by the Pingpu people. Development began during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty, when it also became an important stop along the Tamsui\u2013Kavalan Trails. During the Japanese colonial period, Shuangxi experienced a boom due to coal mining. Today, it attracts many visitors with its rich natural landscapes and the remnants of its historic trails.<\/p>\n

\u25e6 Shuangxi Lotus Festival<\/span><\/h6>\n

The Shuangxi Lotus Festival takes place in Shuangxi District, which is home to over 7 hectares of lotus fields. Every summer, as you travel along the Shuanggan Highway through Pinglin, Shanglin, Diaoqiaotou, and Wanqiong, you\u2019ll be greeted by vast expanses of blooming lotus flowers. The largest concentration can be found at the Shuangxi Lotus Garden.<\/p>\n

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Each year, from June to July, the festival comes alive with vibrant energy. In addition to admiring the lotus blossoms, visitors can browse small farmers\u2019 markets, where fresh, organic local produce and specialty products are available for purchase.<\/p>\n

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\u25e6 Attractions in Shuangxi<\/span><\/h6>\n
01\uff5cXinli Blacksmith Shop<\/h6>\n

After exiting Shuangxi Railway Station, turn left onto Zhonghua Road and walk straight ahead. Along the way, you can still catch traces of the area\u2019s former prosperity. A few blacksmith shops remain on the street, and Xinli\u2014tucked away in a low red-brick house\u2014is the most representative among them.<\/p>\n

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This century-old shop was originally run by Master Mao, a highly respected blacksmith in the local community. He entered the trade at the age of 17 and devoted his entire life to the craft. After he passed away four years ago, the shop was taken over by his son. All the knives currently available were forged by Master Mao himself during his lifetime, and with each sale, one less remains. Nowadays, the shop closes irregularly from time to time. Once all the tools are sold out, it will officially come to an end. Each visit may well be your last\u2014whether you get to see it depends on a bit of luck.<\/p>\n

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Xinli Blacksmith Shop<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOpening Hours: 0900-1700, irregular closures.\nNo. 7, Zhonghua Rd., Shuangxi Dist., New Taipei City<\/pre>\n
02\uff5cShuangxi Old Street<\/h6>\n
Shuangxi was once a bustling center of commercial activity. Continuing along Zhonghua Road, you will first pass the largest local retail market\u2014this area was formerly known as Shuangxi Old Street. Located near the local center of worship, Sanzhong Temple, Shuangxi Old Street still preserves its traditional streetscape. Within the area, you can find the century-old Lin Yi He Tang Chinese medicine shop, while nearby landmarks such as the Zhou Family\u2019s historic residence and the old ferry pier also bear the weathered marks of time.<\/p>\n
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Shuangxi Old Street<\/strong>\r\n\r\nChang'an St., Shuangxi Dist., New Taipei City<\/pre>\n
03\uff5cSanzhong Temple<\/h6>\n
Sanzhong Temple, located on Chang\u2019an Street in Shuangxi, is the only temple in Taiwan dedicated to three loyal ministers of the Southern Song dynasty: Wen Tianxiang, Lu Xiufu, and Zhang Shijie. In the 46th year of the Qianlong reign (1781), Lian Yuanqiao from Fujian led a group of settlers across the sea to Taiwan, bringing with them a statue of Wen Tianxiang. After crossing mountains and rivers to reach Shuangxi, they were captivated by its scenic beauty and decided to settle and cultivate the land, building simple thatched huts to enshrine the statue. As the number of worshippers grew, it was proposed to create statues of Lu Xiufu and Zhang Shijie to be worshipped alongside Wen Tianxiang. Together, they became known as the \u201cThree Loyal Lords,\u201d and devotion to Sanzhong Temple gradually flourished.<\/p>\n
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Sanzhong Temple<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOpening Hours: 0800-1700\nNo. 15, Chang'an St., Shuangxi Dist., New Taipei City<\/pre>\n
04\uff5cDonghe Theater<\/h6>\n
If it weren\u2019t for the sign reading \u201cDonghe Theater,\u201d I would hardly have recognized that this place was once a cinema. During the mining boom of the 1960s, large numbers of people flocked to Shuangxi, and Donghe Theater screened countless films during that golden era. As the mining industry declined and residents moved away, the theater\u2019s operations gradually came to an end. Today, only crumbling walls remain.\nPeering inside, you can see that the roof of the main structure has been removed, leaving just two walls and a dilapidated ticket booth.<\/p>\n
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On the day I visited, I happened to meet some urban exploration enthusiasts who were thrilled by the site. In their eyes, the sense of decay left behind by the passage of time carries an indescribable beauty of its own.<\/p>\n
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Donghe Theater<\/strong>\r\n\r\nLn. 3, Dongrong St., Shuangxi Dist., New Taipei City<\/pre>\n
05\uff5cLin Yi He Tang Chinese Herb Store<\/h6>\n
When I visited, the shop owner and his grandson were watching TV. He kindly offered me some hawthorn candy and invited me to look around at my leisure.\nFounded in the 13th year of the Tongzhi reign of the Qing dynasty (1874), Lin Yi He Tang was the first traditional Chinese medicine shop in Shuangxi. Its Western-style fa\u00e7ade, featuring decorative balconies and red-and-white ceramic tiles, reflects the prestige it once held in the community. Inside the display cabinets, celadon jars are neatly arranged, each filled with a variety of medicinal herbs. Lin Yi He Tang is not only a century-old shop but also a vessel of Shuangxi\u2019s history and culture, which is why it has become a filming location for many television dramas.<\/p>\n
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Before leaving, I bought a bottle of freshly brewed sour plum juice and a few packs of their traditional preserved \u201cEight Immortals fruit.\u201d I have to say, sour plum juice made with smoked plums and herbal ingredients truly tastes different\u2014refreshing with a lingering sweetness, and a subtle herbal aroma that stays with you long after.<\/p>\n
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Lin Yi He Tang Chinese Herb Store<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOpening Hours: 0900-2000\nNo. 3, Chang'an St., Shuangxi Dist., New Taipei City<\/pre>\n
06\uff5cZhou Family Historic Residence<\/h6>\n
Continuing further in, across from the old ferry pier, stands a distinctive historic residence. Its original owner, Zhou Buchan, served as the first head of Ding Shuangxi Township during the Japanese colonial period\u2014roughly equivalent to today\u2019s district chief\u2014and was respectfully known by locals as \u201cPremier Zhou.\u201d Built primarily with sandstone and red brick, the residence blends Chinese and Western architectural styles. At the time, it was the most magnificent house in Shuangxi, reflecting the extraordinary status of its owner.<\/p>\n
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After Taiwan\u2019s retrocession, the property was purchased and inhabited by the Lin family. Over time, however, it has been left vacant, with no one living there today.<\/p>\n
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Zhou Family Historic Residence<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTaichang St., Shuangxi Dist., New Taipei City<\/pre>\n
07\uff5cShuangxi Ferry Pier<\/h6>\n
Located at the end of Chang\u2019an Street, Shuangxi Ferry Pier sits at the confluence of the Pinglin and Mudan Rivers. During the Qing dynasty, it served as an important transshipment hub along the Tamsui\u2013Kavalan Ancient Trail, helping transform Shuangxi into a thriving town. At its peak, Chang\u2019an Street was lined with all kinds of businesses\u2014cinemas, traditional Chinese medicine shops, rice stores, fabric shops, and inns\u2014creating a lively commercial scene. With the gradual development of railways and roads, the ferry pier declined over time. Although its former prosperity has faded, the area has taken on a quieter, more unhurried charm.<\/p>\n
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Shuangxi Ferry Pier<\/strong>\r\n\r\nChang'an St., Shuangxi Dist., New Taipei City<\/pre>\n
\u25e6 Restaurants and Snacks in Shuangxi<\/span><\/h6>\n
01\uff5cHaishan Bakery<\/h6>\n
Founded in 1964, Haishan Bakery has remained committed to handmade production every day, offering pastries that are both traditional and subtly innovative. Their agar jelly pudding sponge cake has become a popular signature item in recent years.\nAlthough the name sounds trendy, it is essentially a classic old-style sponge cake, rich in aroma with a soft, bouncy, and delicate texture\u2014no wonder it has become a must-buy favorite.<\/p>\n
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I\u2019m especially fond of their mung bean pastry. The crust is crisp and fragrant, while the filling is not overly sweet or greasy, making it a great choice for those who prefer lighter flavors.<\/p>\n
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Haishan Bakery<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOpening Hours: 0830-1830, closed on Mondays.\nNo. 2, Zhonghua Rd., Shuangxi Dist., New Taipei City<\/pre>\n
02\uff5cAjuan Eatery<\/h6>\n
Located right next to Haishan Bakery, Ajuan Eatery specializes in seafood and stir-fried dishes. It offers generous portions at affordable prices, which explains its strong popularity.<\/p>\n
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While dining, I couldn\u2019t stop staring at the honeycomb hanging overhead. After reading the information posted on the wall, I realized that besides their signature hairy crab, the restaurant also serves seasonal specialties such as omelets with bee larvae, deep-fried bee larvae, and stir-fried bee larvae. s for these limited-time dishes\u2014I wasn\u2019t quite brave enough to try them, so I\u2019ll leave that challenge to the more adventurous diners!<\/p>\n
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Ajuan Eatery<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOpening Hours: 1100-1800\nNo. 8, Zhonghua Rd., Shuangxi Dist., New Taipei City<\/pre>\n
03\uff5cShuangxi Cai Ice Shop<\/h6>\n
After enjoying Haishan\u2019s mung bean pastry and Ajuan\u2019s hairy crab, I saved room for dessert at Shuangxi Cai Ice, located just outside the market. The shop is very popular\u2014I visited on a weekday, and it was almost full right after opening. I ordered a mixed shaved ice. The toppings are handmade and slow-cooked daily; the chewy jelly, tapioca pearls, peanuts, and red beans were all delicious and pleasantly soft. On a hot summer day, a bowl like this is both refreshing and deeply satisfying!<\/p>\n
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Shuangxi Cai Ice Shop<\/strong>\r\n\r\nOpening Hours: 1100-1930, closed on Mondays.\nNo. 50, Taiping Rd., Shuangxi Dist., New Taipei City<\/pre>\n
\u25e6 Flying Over Taiwan<\/span><\/h6>\n
\u25e6 Other Areas in New Taipei City<\/span><\/h6>\n
\u27a4 Gongliao | Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival<\/a>
\n\u27a4 Pingxi | Pingxi Lantern Festival<\/a>
\n\u27a4 Banqiao | Christmasland in New Taipei City<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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