Sankyo Confectionery Museum Introduction
The Sanxia Cheng Cake Museum is located on the bustling Tamsui Old Street. Every weekend, the museum attracts many visitors, both young and old, eager to sample various cakes. Sanxia Cheng pastry shop was established in 1935, originally founded by the current owner's grandfather, who taught the second and third generations of three brothers the art of Quanzhou pastry making. The name "Sanxia Cheng" signifies the hope that the three brothers would work together harmoniously in managing the business. Initially, the shop began with wedding cake production and later learned the making of British fruit pies from the chef of the British Consulate, resulting in a unique blend of traditional and Western flavors in their pastries. To promote local tourism and help international visitors better understand Tamsui, the shop thoughtfully provides historical and cultural information about Tamsui in multiple languages, including Chinese, English, German, and French, which is available for free to visitors. The shop also offers a variety of pastries for customers to taste, along with complimentary hot tea and seating, becoming a well-known stop for both domestic and international tourists. The "Cake Museum" established within the shop records the unique culture of the local fusion of Chinese and Western pastries, displaying vintage pastry molds, and has become an important cultural landmark in Tamsui.
