Sankeng Old Street Introduction
San Keng, known as the first street of Longtan, is an authentic Hakka village. In the past, San Keng was one of the most bustling docks along the river, full of life. However, with the completion of the canal, the water level of the Dahan River decreased sharply, and the commercial function of San Keng gradually declined. San Keng Old Street is located in Longtan District, Taoyuan City, with the area roughly centered around Yongfu Temple and extending outwards to Heibai Wash. The old street presents a narrow exterior and wide interior layout, rich in historical charm, attracting many visitors. San Keng Old Street retains traditional Hakka characteristics and has served as a filming location for movies such as "The Great Fish" and "Love Brings Us Together," making it worth a visit. The origin of San Keng can be traced back to the development of Longtan during the Kangxi period by Lu Xifan, and it wasn't until the ninth year of Qianlong (1744) that Han people moved here. The area is characterized by a river terrace landscape, with three rivers flowing into the Dahan River, forming three valleys on the plateau, which is the origin of the name San Keng. Walking into San Keng Old Street, you can see "Heibai Wash," a place where women used to wash clothes. The narrow and winding San Keng Old Street is difficult for cars to pass through, a characteristic of Hakka villages designed to deter bandits. The short old street retains the old porch-style architecture, and specialty shops sell Hakka products: vegetable buns, rice cakes, cow blood soup, and orange jam. At the end of the old street is the core of the San Keng settlement—Yongfu Temple, built in the 56th year of Qianlong, currently worshiping the Three Deities Yao, Yu, and Shun, also serving as a faith center for local residents. Additionally, the scenic green corridor from Daxi's Yuebei to Longtan San Keng Waterbank allows visitors to experience the beauty of the canal, farmland, and cultural old street all in one go.
