Tanya Shen Greenway Introduction
Tanyashen Green Trail (0k~14k) has been insured for public liability. Exploration Guide: ◼️ It is approximately 13.1 kilometers long. ◼️ The seasonal plantings along the way showcase different sceneries: cherry blossoms blooming in early spring, the golden rain falling like a waterfall in midsummer, and maple leaves dancing in gold as autumn arrives. The green tunnel 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 pleasant journey immersed in nature’s healing embrace. It was constructed using the old military railway’s Shengkang branch, starting from Zhongshan Road in Tanzi District, passing through Daya District and Shengang District, and ending at the Daya District's Zhongyi Neighborhood in the Central Taiwan Science Park, with a total length of approximately 13.1 kilometers. Currently, the Tanyashen Green Trail is connected to the Central Taiwan Science Park, linking to the surrounding bicycle paths, making it a popular recreational spot for locals and tourists. The Hongzhentou Yimin Temple is located in Zhuangqian Village, Shengang District, next to the 5.25K rest area along the Tanyashen Green Trail, a must-stop for cyclists. Many visitors mistakenly identify the Yimin Temple as a Tudi Gong (Earth God) temple, but it actually holds historical significance and local value for memorial ceremonies. The picturesque rural landscape around the temple, combined with excellent cycling and pedestrian facilities on the Tanyashen Green Trail, makes it a favorite leisurely walking spot for residents. In the 12th year of the Qianlong reign (1747), the Hulu Dun Canal development was completed, irrigating areas including today's Fengyuan, Shengang, Tanzi, Daya, Beitun, and Xitun, thus boosting agricultural development with streams of immigration from Fujian and Canton along its flow. At that time, it extended east to Dalang Creek (now Hengshan Canal) and west to the Fu Canal, comprising three tributaries: the Head Canal (Fu Canal), the Second Canal (Central Canal), and the Third Canal (Hengshan Canal), now known as Shengang, Zuoqian, and Shanpi Villages. Its basin extends to Daya, and it is still called "Hongzhengou" because the initial excavation was in red soil, named "Hongzhentou" meaning the "head of the red canal." During the Lin Shuangwen Incident in the 51st year of the Qianlong reign (1786), the Hakka people from Beizhuang, led by Li Qiaoji, formed local militias to protect their village, but the nearby Hoklo (Minnan) settlements could not withstand the assault, resulting in countless casualties. It is said that the bones of the dead were buried beneath the earth near the Yimin Temple, and thus “Hongzhentou” became a historical relic. The Hongzhentou Yimin Temple was established in June 2006 and completed at the end of that year, with surrounding landscape improvements finished in July 2020. The main deity is Yimin Ye. The Tanyashen Green Trail cycling route starts from Tanzi Station (starting point) → Xiaoyun Mountain Villa → Wanxing Temple → Shekou Lin Residence → Daya District Citizen's Farm (Daya International Flower Market) → Qingquangang Air Force Base → Daya Central Science Park (endpoint). Rental information: Bicycle rental shops can be found near the intersection of Chongde Road and Dafu Road or 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 Vehicle Travel Parking Lot (paid), Address: 39-87 Renhe Road, Tanzi District, Taichung City, Coordinates: 24.2178161347044, 120.70760559739313; Taiwan Union Parking Lot (paid), Address: Lane 2, Section 1, Yatan Road, Tanzi District, Taichung City, Coordinates: 24.216563697319152, 120.70249867184354; Baoxiong Fishing Port Parking Lot (paid), Address: No. 11, Section 3, Zhongshan Road, Tanzi District, Taichung City, Coordinates: 24.220336112685576, 120.70599804643462; Heping Plaza Station (free), Coordinates: 24.256788270090315, 120.64688322658249; Daya Central Science Park (free), Coordinates: 24.22030841840061, 120.61840958084991.
