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Brief Introduction
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◆ This station was built on May 15 1905. It was originally called Tanzihciou Stop. On October 1 1920, it was changed to “Tanzih Station” that was a wooden station. In November 1969, it was renovated, occupying an area of 269.13 sq. m. The Shengang Branch of this station was a military railway, with a terminal at Taichung Port. In 1957, it was renovated. On August 21 1957, it was opened, stretching for a distance of 8.7 km. As cargo transportation services were terminated on March 1 1990, the military forces regained the rights of use in 1999. In 2000, the railway was torn down and then renovated into a Tamyashen Green Lane.
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◆ This village is a major satellite city in Taichung metropolis, with increasing population. To date, its population reaches over 94,000, with 30,000 as the mobile population. It has become more urban nowadays. Together with the dedicated efforts in recent years, this village has developed into a photo-electronic town. To date, in Tzu Chi, major constructions such as senior high schools and universities are under construction, so it has a great potential for development. Due to land development, this station will continue to expand or improve its tourism and transportation facilities.
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What you should know
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FTanzih was previously called Tanzihcian. In the early years, the immigrants settled down along the upstream of the Cioucouzai River (currently Liaochuan.) As the water was stored into a pond, its margin was commonly called “Ciou.” Tampei Village was the “top of the pond.” The part near the bottom of Nan River was the “central pond” near the Nan River. To the east of Huludunchuan was the upstream of the East Line. Till Tanzih Pavilion, a lotus leaf-shaped deep pond was formed and was called “Siatan.” Therefore, this village was called “Tanzihcian.”
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◆ This village has several famous relics: Wind-shaking Stone, Baoan Temple, Zhai Sing Resort, Tanzih Pavilion, Shihpai Park, Jiangjuan Temple, Hetai Temple, Old Litchi Tree, Jianku Ancestral Shrine, Datien Temple, Bochuan Relic, Wanshan Ancestral Shrine, Shuichuyu, Kuangfu Temple, etc. All these have a long history and are worth visiting.
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In the early years, boundless bamboo fields were found in Tanzihdou, which was once a major sugar-making industry in Taiwan. During the Japanese occupation era, Tanzih was Taichung sugar-manufacturing plant of Japanese Sugar Manufacturing Corp. After the Restoration, it was renamed “Tanzih Sugar Plant” with an annual production of 1800 tons. It was one of the sugar-manufacturing plants with the most advanced equipment that time. The boundless bamboo fields that time set the foundation for the industrial development of Tanzih. In 1969, the “Tanzih Processing & Export Area” was set up on the sugar-planted land by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and promoted the economic development of Taiwan and also changed Tanzih.
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In addition to industries, Tanzih is also rich in agricultural products. In summer, fresh green bamboo shoots are found on the slopes of Jyusing and Sintian Village. In winter, tangerine and oranges of Tanzih are sweet and juicy. Unique in Toujia Village, black-leaved litchi can be found with thin skin, tiny seeds, and rich fruit flesh. The litchi old trees in front of Lin’s Ancient Residence is said to be the origin of the black-leaved litchi imported from Fujian.
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On the 19th day of the sixth lunar month every year, Tanzihcian Cultural Festival starts. Together with the grand ceremony of Guanyin in Tanzih Pavilion and the feast of litchi and bamboo shoots, this can be regarded a major feast of Tanzih.
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what you should enjoy
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◆ Dafeng Organic Environmental Farm
From the fully functioning new community developed by the osmanthus-lined road and vegetable farm, enter the Tanzih Village along Ta Fu Road to the Dafeng Community. If you smell the fragrance of osmanthus, a one km-long osmanthus potted plants can be seen, with vehicles parked all along the road orderly. The osmanthus-lined road is a creatively design road.
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◆ Tian Ma Xing Kong
“Tian Ma Xing Kong” is a place filled with laughter and fun. Over there, you can free yourself from the troubles of your daily living, enjoy the delicacies to the fullest and relax yourself. At the side of “Tian Ma Xing Kong,” there lies the Tamyashen Green Lane, which is a bike lane renovated from a military railway, and is at a total length of 12.5 km. Along the ay, the scenery is spectacular, together with fields and tree shades, and is free from the disturbance from vehicles. As a result, it is nicknamed “Tamyashen Green Lane,” thereby allowing you to enjoy moments of tranquility and natural field passion.
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◆ Hsintien Footpath for Hiking
This is a footpath for hiking set up by the Taichung County Government in Tanzih, surrounded by well-equipped facilities. Once inside, Acacia and bamboo forests and a wide range of broad-leaved shrubs are covered along the industrial road. The vegetation is rather complete. There are 1063 steps for hiking built according to the landforms of the mountains. Once inside, you can enjoy the natural fragrance of aroma. Hiking, sporting activities, and scenery are highly recommended. When high up on the mountains, you can enjoy the scenery of Dafong district.
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◆ Tamyashen Green Lane
It has not been branched out in Shengang. This railway branch was built by the Taiwan Railway Administration in 1959, and was discarded after the termination of services in 1975. The “Overall Planning for Tanzih, Daya, and Shengang Waste Railway” completed by the Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications of Taichung County in February 2001 was confirmed to be changed to the “Blueprint for Bicycle Landscape Road of Taichung County,” with the hopes that this road became a green land, leisure green belt, field green belt, historical green belt, and community green belt, so as to benefit the people of the county and develop into a top ecological sightseeing green lane in Taichung County.
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◆ Zhai Sing Resort
Tanzia Residence is also called Zhai Sing Resort and was built by General Lin in the Ching Dynasty. To date, it has a history of 100 years. It occupies an area of over 2000 pings, and is a four-section compound built in the Jiangnan style. Each structure, regardless of wood carving, stone carving, or pottery, on the wall or pillar appears true to life. Each piece is a masterpiece of traditional Chinese artwork.
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Accommodations
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Transportation
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◆ Public Transportation
>> Taichung Passenger Transportation Service (102): Tanzih Processing Zone to Wufong via Taichung City.
>>Fong Yuan Passenger Transportation Service: Taichung Railway Station to Guguan via Tanzih, Fongyuan, Dongshih, and Heping.
>>Fong Yuan Passenger Transportation Service: Taichung Railway Station to Dajia via Tanzih, Fongyuan, Houli, and Waipu.
>>Joint operations of Fong Yuan Passenger Transportation Service, Miaoli Passenger Transportation Service, and Hsinchu Passenger Transportation Service: Taichung Railway Station to Miaoli via Tanzih, Fongyuan, Houli, Sanyi, and Tongluo.
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◆ Taxi
>>Yinyuan Taxi Service: Tel：04–25322277、04–25325933。
>>Huei Shing Taxi Service:Tel：04–25322323、04–25324855 ‧You can also follow the information below.
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Please use the website of Ministry of Transportation and Communication ( MOTC ) to get more and complete visiting information.
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