Tanya Shen Greenway Introduction
The Tanyashen Greenway (0k~14k) has public liability insurance. Play and enjoy guide ◼️ The total length is about 13.1 kilometers ◼️ The plants along the way showcase the scenery of the four seasons: cherry blossoms bloom in early spring, golden rain falls like a waterfall in midsummer, and maple leaves dance golden in autumn. The green tunnel feels like an oasis in the city. The gentle slope of the path is suitable for families riding together, allowing people to relax and enjoy a leisurely journey immersed in nature's healing. Built on the former military railway’s Shengang branch, it starts from Zhongshan Road in the Tanzi District, passes through Daya District and Shengang District, and ends in the industrial area of Zhongyi in Daya District, totaling approximately 13.1 kilometers. The Tanyashen Greenway is now connected to the Central Taiwan Science Park, linking with the surrounding bike paths, becoming the best recreational spot for local residents and tourists. The Hongzhentou Yimin Temple is located next to the rest area at 5.25K on the Tanyashen Greenway in Zhuangqian Village, Shengang District, and is a must-visit place for cyclists. Many visitors confuse the Yimin Temple with a Tudigong Temple; in fact, it has historical significance, as well as commemorative value for the local community. The rural landscape surrounding the Yimin Temple is beautiful, and together with the well-maintained bike and pedestrian paths of the Tanyashen Greenway, it has become a favorite leisurely walking place for local residents. The Huzhudun Irrigation Ditch was completed in the 12th year of Qianlong (1747), irrigating areas that cover today’s Fengyuan, Shengang, Tanzi, Daya, Beitun, and Xitun areas. With the irrigation developed, agriculture prospered, and Holo and Hakka immigrants gathered in villages along its flow. At that time, it stretched east to the Dalan Ditch (now Hengshan Ditch) and west to the Fu Ditch, with three branch lines: the first (Fu Ditch), the second (Central Ditch), and the third (Hengshan Ditch), corresponding to present-day Shengang, Zuo Qian, and Shanpi villages, extending into Daya, which is still called "Hongzhengou" today because it was originally red soil when it was opened, and the head of the ditch was referred to as "Hongzhentou". In the 51st year of Qianlong (1786), during the Lin Shuangwen Incident, Hakka people from Beizhuang, led by Li Qiaojin, formed local militias to protect their villages; however, the neighboring Holo people could not withstand the pressure and suffered heavy casualties, with many bodies reportedly buried under the mound beneath the Yimin Temple, marking a tragic historical episode, and thereafter, "Hongzhentou" became a historical relic. The Hongzhentou Yimin Temple was initiated in June 2006 and completed by the end of the year, with surrounding landscape improvements completed in July 2020, and the main deity is Yimin Ye. The Tanyashen Greenway cycling route is Tanzi Station (starting point) → Xiaoyun Mountain Villa → Wanxing Temple → Shekou Lin Residence → Daya District Agricultural Park (Daya International Flower Market) → Qingquangang Air Force Base → Daya Science Park (end point). Rental information: Bike rental shops can be found near the intersection of Chongde Road and Dafeng Road, as well as near Chengde Road and Tank Park. Parking information: The Tanzi Train Station has a paid parking lot, located at the intersection of Tanxing Road and the elevated railway bridge in Tanzi District, Taichung City, coordinates: 24.21147884741923, 120.70571188308473. The Urban Car Travel parking lot (paid) is located at No. 39-87, Renhe Road, Tanzi District, Taichung City, coordinates: 24.2178161347044, 120.70760559739313. The Taiwan United parking lot (paid) is located at No. 2, Lane 99, Section 1, Yatan Road, Tanzi District, Taichung City, coordinates: 24.216563697319152, 120.70249867184354. The Baoxiong Fishing Port parking lot (paid) is located at No. 11, Section 3, Zhongshan Road, Tanzi District, Taichung City, coordinates: 24.220336112685576, 120.70599804643462. He Pingfang Station (free), coordinates: 24.256788270090315, 120.64688322658249. Daya Science Park (free), coordinates: 24.22030841840061, 120.61840958084991.
