Daqing Cave Introduction
The newly completed Daqing Cave brings a fresh travel vibe to the Daxi area of Taoyuan and adds a visual surprise to the ancient city stroll. Located by the Daxi Bridge and the Dahan River, Daqing Cave was once a narrow tunnel that served as a crucial passage between Taoyuan and Daxi. With the completion of Wuling Bridge, it is no longer a transportation hub. Thanks to the renovation efforts of the Taoyuan City Government and Daxi District Office, it has successfully transformed into an entrance for a leisure-oriented sightseeing trail, with a stone-paved path leading to Daxi Old Street, making it a must-visit new attraction in Daxi. Known as the gateway to Daxi, Daqing Cave is 27.5 meters long, 5 meters wide, and 5.8 meters high. In its early days, Daqing Cave served as a road tunnel with heavy traffic. However, as vehicle sizes increased, its low entrance hindered access, causing traffic congestion. Notably, when the coffin of former President Chiang Kai-shek was transported to Cihu, the height of the hearse necessitated a two-meter excavation of the cave’s road surface to allow safe passage, leading to the current unique elevated road surface. With the opening of Wuling Bridge, it no longer accommodates vehicles and has become a pedestrian-only area. To explore the famous Daxi Old Street, one can ascend the steps alongside Daqing Cave’s century-old stone pavement, leading to this street that best represents Daxi's character. The Baroque-style architecture of the street houses, along with the deep historical traces, makes for a nostalgic experience. The carved patterns on the exterior walls of homes serve both decorative purposes and reflect the Baroque building itself. Nowadays, the concept of an ecological museum is introduced, linking various historical buildings, adding warmth to the overall journey through Daxi.
