Daqing Cave Introduction
The newly opened Daqing Cave brings a new tourism vibe to the Daxi area in Taoyuan, offering visual surprises for those strolling through the ancient city. Located by the Daxi Bridge and the Dahan River, Daqing Cave was once a narrow tunnel essential for traffic between Taoyuan and Daxi. With the completion of the Wuling Bridge, it is no longer a traffic route. Thanks to the renovation by the Taoyuan City Government and Daxi District Office, it has successfully transformed into a recreational tourism trail entrance, with stone-paved paths 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, it served as a road tunnel used by many vehicles, but as vehicle sizes increased, the low tunnel entrance hindered access and caused traffic congestion. Notably, when the late President Chiang Kai-shek's coffin was moved to Cihu, the hearse was too tall to pass through, prompting an urgent decision to lower the road surface of Daqing Cave by two meters, resulting in the current unique raised road appearance. With the opening of the Wuling Bridge, it no longer accommodates vehicles and has become a pedestrian-only area. To explore the renowned Daxi Old Street, visitors can ascend the century-old stone-paved ancient path beside Daqing Cave, leading them to this street that best represents Daxi's character, featuring Baroque-style buildings and deep historical traces. The carved patterns on the exterior walls of the homes are not only decorative but also complement the Baroque architecture itself. Now, an ecological museum concept has been introduced, connecting various historical buildings and enhancing the warmth of the entire journey through Daxi.
