Daqing Cave Introduction
The newly opened Daqing Cave brings a fresh tourism vibe to the Daxi area of Taoyuan, offering a visual surprise for those strolling through the historic town. Located by the Daxi Bridge and the Dahan River, Daqing Cave used to be a narrow tunnel essential for travel between Taoyuan and Daxi. With the completion of the Wuling Bridge, it is no longer a key transportation route. Under the transformation by the Taoyuan City Government and the Daxi District Office, it has successfully transformed into an entrance for a leisure-focused scenic pathway, with a stone-paved path leading to Daxi Old Street, making it a must-visit spot in Daxi. Once regarded as the gateway to Daxi, Daqing Cave is 27.5 meters long, 5 meters wide, and 5.8 meters high. Originally serving as a highway tunnel, it accommodated many vehicles, but as vehicle sizes increased, its low entrance hampered access and caused traffic congestion. Notably, during the transfer of former President Chiang Kai-shek’s casket to Cihu, the hearse was too tall, prompting an emergency lowering of the cave's road surface by two meters to allow passage, resulting in the current unique elevated roadway. With the opening of the Wuling Bridge, it no longer facilitates vehicle traffic and has become a pedestrian-only area. To explore the famous Daxi Old Street, visitors can ascend the century-old stone path next to Daqing Cave, leading to this iconic street representing Daxi, featuring Baroque-style buildings and deep historical traces that evoke nostalgia. The carvings on the outer walls of residences not only serve decorative purposes but also resonate with the Baroque architecture, and the new concept of an ecological museum links various historic buildings, adding more depth to the entire Daxi experience.
