Tanya Shen Greenway Introduction
Tanyashen Greenway (0k~14k) has public liability insurance. Play and Enjoy Guide ◼️ The total length is approximately 13.1 kilometers. ◼️ Seasonal flora along the route showcases different sceneries: cherry blossoms bloom in early spring, golden rain trees cascade in midsummer, and maple leaves dance in golden hues in autumn. The green canopy feels like an oasis in the city. The gentle slope of the path is suitable for families to ride together, allowing visitors to relax and enjoy a leisurely therapeutic journey in nature. The trail is built on the old military railway, the Shengang Branch, starting from Zhongshan Road in the Taichung District, passing through Daya District and Shengang District, ending at the Daya District Zhongyi Village in the Central Taiwan Science Park. The greenway is now connected to the Central Taiwan Science Park and the surrounding bicycle paths, making it the best recreational spot for locals and tourists. The Hongzhentou Yimin Temple is located next to the 5.25K rest area of the Tanyashen Greenway in Zhuangqian Village, Shengang District, and is a must-stop for cyclists. Many visitors confuse the Yimin Temple with a local deity temple; however, it holds historical significance and is a site for commemoration and memorial purposes. The surrounding pastoral scenery is beautiful, and with the well-maintained bicycle paths and pedestrian trails, it has become a favorite place for local residents to enjoy leisurely walks. In the 12th year of the Qianlong Emperor (1747), the development of the Huludun Canal was completed, irrigating areas that include today's Fengyuan, Shengang, Tanzi, Daya, Beitun, and Xitun Districts. Water conservancy flourished, and agriculture advanced, with immigrants from Fujian and Guangdong settling along the river basins. At that time, extending from Dalan Stream (now Hengshan Canal) in the east to the Floating Canal in the west, there were three branch lines: the First Branch (Floating Canal), the Second Branch (Central Canal), and the Third Branch (Hengshan Canal), which correspond to today's Shengang, Zuo Qian, and Shanpi villages. The river basin extends to Daya and is still known as "Hongzhen Stream," named after the red soil at its origin, and thus the upper reaches are referred to as "Hongzhentou." In the 51st year of the Qianlong Emperor (1786), during the Lin Shuangwen Incident, the Hakka people of Beizhuang, led by Li Qiaoji, organized local militia to protect their village, but they could not withstand the attacks from the nearby "Hongzhentou" Holo (Minnan) settlement, resulting in countless casualties. It is said that the bones of the dead are buried under the mound beneath the Yimin Temple, and as time passed, "Hongzhentou" became a historical relic. The "Hongzhentou Yimin Temple" was constructed in June 2006 and completed by the end of that year, with surrounding landscapes improved in July 2020, and the principal deity is Yimin Ye. The Tanyashen Greenway cycling route: Tanzi Station (starting point) → Xiaoyun Mountain Villa → Wanxing Temple → Shekou Lin Residence → Daya District Civic Farm (Daya International Flower Market) → Qingquankang Air Force Base → Daya Central Science 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: Under the intersection of Tanxing Road and the elevated railway in Tanzi District, Taichung City Coordinates: 24.21147884741923, 120.70571188308473 - Urban Car Travel Parking Lot (paid) Address: No. 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 Fishing Harbor Parking Lot (paid) Address: No. 11, Section 3, Zhongshan Road, Tanzi District, Taichung City Coordinates: 24.220336112685576, 120.70599804643462 - Hepingchang Station (free) Coordinates: 24.256788270090315, 120.64688322658249 - Daya Central Science Park (free) Coordinates: 24.22030841840061, 120.61840958084991
