Sankeng Old Street Introduction
San Kong Zi, known as the First Street of Longtan, is an authentic Hakka village. In the past, San Kong Zi was one of the most prosperous docks along the river, bustling with activity. However, with the completion of the irrigation canal, the water level of the Dahan River dropped significantly, and the commercial function of San Kong Zi gradually declined. The San Kong Zi Old Street is located in Longtan District, Taoyuan City, with its core centered around Yongfu Temple and extending outward to Hei Bai Xi. The old street presents a narrow exterior and a wider interior, rich in historical charm, attracting many tourists. San Kong Zi Old Street preserves the traditional features of Hakka culture and is also a filming location for productions like "The Great Teochew Fish" and "Let Love Keep Us Together," making it worth a visit. The origin of San Kong Zi can be traced back to the development of Longtan during the Kangxi period, with Han people settling here only in the ninth year of Qianlong (1744 AD). The area is characterized by a river terrace topography with three rivers flowing into the Dahan River, forming three pits on the plateau, which is the origin of the name San Kong Zi. Walking into San Kong Old Street, one can see "Hei Bai Xi," a place where women used to wash clothes. The narrow and winding layout of San Kong Old Street makes it difficult for cars to pass, which is one of the features of Hakka villages, intentionally designed with bends to deter thieves. The short old street retains its traditional porch-style architecture, and specialty stores sell Hakka products such as vegetable buns, grass cake, cow's milk, and orange jam. At the end of the old street lies the core of the San Kong Zi settlement—the Yongfu Temple, built in the 56th year of Qianlong, which currently enshrines the Three Sovereigns: Yao, Yu, and Shun, serving as a faith center for local residents. Additionally, the Daxi Yuemei to Longtan San Kong Waterfront Scenic Green Corridor connects Daxi Shimen Irrigation Canal with Longtan San Kong Old Street, offering a chance to experience the beauty of irrigation landscapes, pastoral scenery, and the cultural charm of the old street.
