Tanya Shen Greenway Introduction
The Tanyashen Greenway (0k~14k) has public liability insurance. Explore Guide: ◼️ The total length is approximately 13.1 kilometers, designated as a bicycle path. ◼️ Seasonal plantings along the route offer scenic views throughout the year: cherry blossoms in early spring, golden shower trees in late spring, and maple leaves in autumn. The greenery creates tunnels that feel like urban oases. The gentle slope of the path makes it suitable for family cycling and provides relaxation for every visitor, leaving them feeling refreshed. Built using the old military railway Shengkang Line, the route starts from Zhongshan Road in the Tanzi District, passes through the Daya District and Shengkang District, and ends in Zhongyi Village of the Daya District, covering a total of around 13.1 kilometers. The Tanyashen Greenway now connects to the Central Taiwan Science Park, linking with nearby cycling paths, making it a preferred recreational area for locals and visitors alike. Located at 5.25K along the Tanyashen Greenway, the Hongzhentou Yimin Temple is an essential rest point for cyclists. Many tourists mistakenly identify the Yimin Temple as a Tudi Gong Temple. In fact, it carries historical significance and is a site of memorial value for the local community. The nearby rural landscape is picturesque, and with the excellent bicycle and pedestrian facilities along the Tanyashen Greenway, it has become a favorite spot for leisurely walks among the locals. Completed in the twelfth year of the Qianlong era (1747), the Huludun Zhuang irrigation system covers modern-day Fengyuan, Shengkang, Tanzi, Daya, Beitun, and Xitun areas. With water management flourishing, agriculture thrived, leading to the establishment of villages by Hokkien and Cantonese immigrants along its banks. At that time, the area extended east to the Dalang River (now known as Hengshan Zhuang) and west to the Floating River, consisting of three tributary lines: Headline (Floating River), Second Line (Central River), and Third Line (Hengshan River), intersecting places like Shengkang, Zuoquan, and Shanpi Village, extending into Daya. The area is still known as "Hongzhengou," named for its red soil during initial development, and the point where the river begins is termed "Hongzhentou." In the fifty-first year of the Qianlong era (1786), during the Lin Shuangwen Incident, the Hakka people of Beizhuang, led by Li Qiaojin, formed local militia to protect their communities, but the nearby Hokkien settler community at "Hongzhentou" could not withstand the attack, suffering countless casualties. It is said that the remains were buried beneath the earth mounds at the Yimin Temple, and over 220 years, "Hongzhentou" has become a historical relic. The Hongzhentou Yimin Temple was constructed starting in June 2006 and completed by the end of the year, with surrounding landscape improvements finished in July 2020; the main deity is the Yimin Ye. The Tanyashen Greenway cycling route: Tanzi Station (Starting point) → Xiaoyun Mountain Villa → Wanxing Palace → Shekou Lin Residence → Daya District Citizen's Garden (Daya International Flower Market) → Qingquankang Air Force Base → Qingquankang Sign (End point) Rental Information: Bicycle rental shops can be found near the intersection of Chongde Road and Dafeng Road, as well as near Chengde Road and the Tank Park. Parking Information: - Tanzi Train Station Parking Lot (Paid) - Address: No. 1, Tanxing Road, Tanzi District, Taichung City, located under the railway overpass. Coordinates: 24.21147884741923, 120.70571188308473 - Urban Vehicle Travel Parking Lot (Paid) - Address: No. 39-87, Renhe Road, Tanzi District, Taichung City. Coordinates: 24.2178161347044, 120.70760559739313 - Taiwan United Parking Lot (Paid) - Address: No. 2, Lane 99, Section 1, Yatan Road, Tanzi District, Taichung City. Coordinates: 24.216563697319152, 120.70249867184354 - Baoxiong Fisheries Harbor Parking Lot (Paid) - Address: No. 11, Section 3, Zhongshan Road, Tanzi District, Taichung City. Coordinates: 24.220336112685576, 120.70599804643462 - Heping Station (Free) - Coordinates: 24.256788270090315, 120.64688322658249 - Daya Central Science Park (Free) - Coordinates: 24.22030841840061, 120.61840958084991
