Taoyuan Railway Station Front Business District Introduction
The Taoyuan Railway Station Front Commercial District refers to the bustling shopping area stretching from the Chiayi Road in front of the train station to the Jingfu Temple section on Zhongshan Road. In just a few intersections, it gathers various industries such as trendy fashion, clothing, jewelry, and department stores. After dusk, when the lights come on, Taoyuan transforms into a city that never sleeps, becoming an excellent place for shoppers who love to explore and find good deals. The Taoyuan Station Front Commercial District can be described as a characteristic shopping area that blends old and new cultures. Due to its advantageous location, it has quickly attracted other businesses to settle in, expanding the commercial district. The three main sections shape the theme of the Taoyuan Railway Station Front Commercial District, which is good for shopping, dining, and entertainment: the front section near the train station features a cluster of department stores and electronics shops, making it a boutique retail hub; the middle section centered around Chenggong Road sees clothing stores, Chinese and Western cuisine, and coffee shops catering to the consumption needs of young people; while the back section around Jingfu Temple, with its century-old temple attracting devotees, is lined with traditional cuisine and snack shops, making it a perfect place to experience the local vitality of Taoyuan. The front section enjoys convenient transportation with Zhongzheng Road as the main artery, extending to Datong Road, Fuxing Road, and Zhonghua Road, nearby the Taoyuan Railway Station and other public transport. This area boasts major department stores such as Far Eastern FE21, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, and Dihon Department Store, and the bustling atmosphere of the department stores has attracted numerous chain stores to move in, bringing prosperity to the Station Front Commercial District. Besides department stores and shops, the area is also close to schools and tutoring centers, with the main range of the middle section commercial district extending from Dihon Department Store to Chenggong Road, connecting sports supplies and coffee and tea drinks. Popular sports brands targeted at the younger population can be found here, and various trendy and creative food options hide in the alleyways to meet the dining needs of the crowds. Upon arriving at the back section centered around Jingfu Temple, this area has developed a culinary scene of traditional old shops and nostalgic snacks due to the flow of worshipers. Jingfu Temple, which has been around for over a century, is located at the intersection of Zhongzheng Road and Zhongshan Road, colloquially known by locals as the "grand temple." It is not only the most renowned temple in Taoyuan City but also a designated national historic site, highlighting its historical value. Next to the grand temple, one can find numerous popular snack shops like duck meat restaurants, Meinong rice noodles, oyster vermicelli, meatballs, and rice noodle soup, satisfying the appetites of food lovers. Walking into "Xinmin Street," paved with granite, offers a different scene; once renowned as the "First Street of Taoyuan," Xinmin Street developed unique historical culture next to the Taoyuan Grand Temple. Although it is not as famous as Daxi Old Street, it captures the precious memories of Taoyuan residents. With the infusion of cultural creativity and street art, it presents a conflicting yet harmonious aesthetic, allowing one to appreciate the unique alleyway charm through careful exploration.
