Tanyashen Greenway Introduction
The Tanyashen Greenway (0k~14k) has public liability insurance coverage. Play Guide ◼️The total length is approximately 13.1 kilometers ◼️The seasonal plantings along the route showcase different scenery: cherry blossoms bloom in early spring, golden rain cascades in midsummer, and maple leaves dance in shades of gold in autumn. The green tunnel is like an oasis in the city. The gentle slope of the road is suitable for families to ride together, allowing people to relax and enjoy a healing journey among nature. This greenway was built utilizing the former military railway Shenkang Line, starting from Zhongshan Road in Tanzi District, passing through Daya District and Shenkang District, ending in the Daya District’s Zhongyi Li, covering a total length of approximately 13.1 kilometers. Currently, the Tanyashen Greenway connects to the Central Taiwan Science Park and links with the surrounding bike paths, making it the best recreational spot for local residents and tourists. The Red Channel Civilian Shrine is located next to a rest area at 5.25K of the Tanyashen Greenway in Zhuangqian Li, Shenkang District. It is a must-visit spot for cyclists. Many visitors mistakenly think it is a Temple of the Land God; in fact, it has historical significance and is a site of memorial value. The rural sceneries around the Civilian Shrine are beautiful, coupled with the well-facilitated bike and pedestrian pathways of the Tanyashen Greenway, making it a favorite leisurely walking spot for local residents. Completed in the 12th year of the Qianlong reign (1747), the Houludun Canal development irrigates today's Fengyuan, Shenkang, Tanzi, Daya, Beitun, and Xitun areas, promoting agriculture and settlement among Hakka and Minyue immigrants along its basin. At that time, there were three branches for water distribution: Tou Tiao (Floating Canal), Er Tiao (Central Canal), and San Tiao (Hengshan Canal), corresponding to today's Shenkang, Zuoqian, and Shanpi villages, with the basin extending to Daya, still referred to as "Red Channel," named for the reddish soil at its origin, and is called "Red Channel Head." In the 51st year of the Qianlong reign (1786), during Lin Shuangwen's rebellion, the Hakka people of Beizhuang, led by Li Qiaoji, formed local militias to defend their village, while the adjacent "Red Channel Head" settlement of Holo people could not withstand the attack, suffering numerous casualties, with remains allegedly buried beneath the soil mound of the Civilian Shrine, marking "Red Channel Head" as a historical site. The "Red Channel Civilian Shrine" commenced construction in June 2006 and was completed by the end of the year. The surrounding landscape was further improved in July 2020, with the main deity being the Civilian Lord. The bicycle route of Tanyashen Greenway starts from Tanzi Station (starting point) → Xiaoyun Mountain Villa → Wanxing Temple → Shengkou Lin Residence → Daya District Civic Farm (Daya International Flower Market) → Qingquangang Air Force Base → Daya D&T Park (endpoint). 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: Intersection of Tanxing Road and the elevated railway, Tanzi District, Taichung City, coordinates: 24.21147884741923, 120.70571188308473; Urban Car Travel Parking Lot (paid), address: 39-87 Renhe Road, Tanzi District, Taichung City, coordinates: 24.2178161347044, 120.70760559739313; Taiwan Union Parking Lot (paid), address: No. 2, Alley 99, Section 1, Yatan Road, Tanzi District, Taichung City, coordinates: 24.216563697319152, 120.70249867184354; Baoxiong Fisheries Wharf Parking Lot (paid), address: No. 11, Section 3, Zhongshan Road, Tanzi District, Taichung City, coordinates: 24.220336112685576, 120.70599804643462; Hepingfang Station (free), coordinates: 24.256788270090315, 120.64688322658249; Daya D&T Park (free), coordinates: 24.22030841840061, 120.61840958084991.
