Sanxia Arch Bridge

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三峽拱橋近照

The Sanxia Arch Bridge, along with the Zushi Temple, is a unique landscape of Sanxia. It was constructed on October 7, 1932, during the Showa era of Japanese rule, and was completed on June 28, 1933, serving as a crucial transport route at the time. Standing on the arch bridge, one can observe the natural environment of Sanxia; below is the significant Sanxia River, and looking upstream, the towering Yuanshan mountain can be seen. On the right, the dense buildings are the central market area of the district. The bridge is designed based on the concept of three connected rainbows, thus also known as the Rainbow Bridge. Its elegant and simple shape made it a major route for external communication in the past. Although the prominence of water transport has declined, the Rainbow Bridge still retains its charm, especially at night when illuminated. From a distance, it appears as if three rainbows illuminate the entire Sanxia area, radiating a different rustic beauty.

Address：Sanxia District, New Taipei City 237

Sanxia Arch Bridge Introduction

The Sanxia Arch Bridge, a unique landscape of Sanxia along with the Zushi Temple, was constructed on October 7, 1932, during the Shōwa period, and completed on June 28, 1933. It served as an important transportation route at that time. Standing on the arch bridge, one can observe the natural environment of Sanxia, with the Sanxia River flowing underneath, a crucial creek for the area. Looking upstream, the towering Mount Yuanshan is visible, while the densely built area to the right is the town center of the district. The bridge is designed with the concept of three connected rainbows and is thus also known as Rainbow Bridge. Its elegant and simple appearance made it a major access route for Sanxia in the past. Although its prominence has diminished with the decline of water transportation, the bridge still retains its charm, especially at night when illuminated, resembling three rainbows lighting up the entire Sanxia area, radiating a distinct rustic beauty.

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Sanxia Arch Bridge Travel Information

Address：Sanxia District, New Taipei City 237

Transportation Methods：【Public Transport】1. Take the train to Yingge Railway Station, then transfer to bus 5005 to Sanxia Old Street, which is about a two-minute walk. 2. Take the MRT to Dingpu Station, then transfer to bus 706 to Sanxia Old Street, which is about a three-minute walk. 【By Car】1. National Highway No. 3 → San-Ying Interchange → Fuxing Road → Qing Shui Street → Aiguo Road, and you will arrive. 2. Take National Highway No. 1 and exit at 99B - Hsinchu System Interchange, proceed on National Highway No. 3 towards Zhudong/Taipei, exit at 50 - San-Ying Interchange (County Road 110 Exit), head towards Yingge/Sanxia, and proceed on Fuxing...

Other Nearby Attractions： Sanxia Qingshui Temple 、 Sanxia Old Street 、 Sanxia Historic Museum 、 Li Meishu Memorial Hall 、 Sanxia Dyeing Workshop and Sanxia Indigo Dyeing Center 、 Gana Art & Culture Space 、 Indigo Dyeing Visitor Center 、 Beida Art Avenue 、 New Taipei City Hakka Cultural Park 、 Yuan Mountain Hiking Trail

Nearby Cuisine： Mountain Spring Handmade Tofu Pudding 、 Ding Feng Nostalgic Hakka Cuisine 、 Fu Mei Hsuan Golden Crescent 、 Hai Ye No. 4 Dry Noodles 、 Jin San Xia Bull Horn - Qun Yi Bakery Workshop (Top 10 Souvenirs of 2008) 、 Jin San Xia - Bi Luo Chun Tea Egg Roll Set (2012 Specialty Souvenir) 、 Gu Bo Handmade Rice Noodles 、 Shih Jang Wenzhou Dumpling 、 San Tiao Yong (Xu Mama) Pickled Vegetable Tea 、 Kangxi Breadstick Bakery, Sanxia Old Street Branch