San Hsien Cheng Cake Museum Introduction
Sanxia Cheng Cake Museum is located on the bustling Tamsui Old Street. Every weekend, the museum attracts large crowds as both adults and children eagerly try various pastries. Sanxia Cheng Bakery was established in 1935, originally founded by the current owner's grandfather, who taught the second and third generations of three brothers the craft of Quanzhou pastry making. The name Sanxia Cheng signifies the hope that the three brothers work together in harmony. Initially starting with wedding cakes, they later learned to make English fruit pies from the chef of the British consulate, resulting in pastries that blend traditional and Western flavors. Additionally, to promote local tourism and help travelers from around the world better understand Tamsui, the store thoughtfully provides historical and cultural materials about Tamsui in multiple languages, including Chinese, English, German, and French, which are available for visitors to read for free. The store always offers a variety of pastries for customers to taste, along with complimentary hot tea and seating, making it one of the well-known stops for many domestic and international tourists. The "Cake Museum" established in the store documents the unique cultural blend of Chinese and Western pastry shops in the area, displaying vintage pastry molds and becoming an important cultural landmark in Tamsui.
