New Taipei City's dazzling urban shopping district

/ Banqiao 板橋 /

Banqiao District is as dazzling as the capital Taipei City, and they are connected by the same metro transportation system. Hop onto the city metro and explore the busy shopping district, which holds "Christmas land in New Taipei City" every year. The district is also home to the Lin Family Mansion and Garden ( 林本源園邸 ), which is not only one of the finest historic residences in Taiwan, but also one of the few remaining examples of classic Qing Dynasty architecture.
11、12 月新北市歡樂耶誕城
Christmas land in New Taipei City
Every year during the Christmas season, there will be various Christmas activities and beautiful installation arts decorating the whole city. In addition to these activities, singers are invited to perform at the Christmas party. "Christmas land in New Taipei City" invites tourists from every corner of Taiwan to participate in this grand Christmas party. Address: No. 161, Sec.1, Zhongshan Road , New Taipei
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Fuzhong Shopping Area 府中商圈

Built in 1952, the old station was the second largest railway station in Taiwan with over 60,000 passengers every day. Now it is a busy shopping area with different stores, gourmet food, and a night market. It has become the Ximending ( 西門町 ) of New Taipei City.Address: Section1, Zhongshan Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City.
Getting there: Take the MRT Bannan Line and get off at Fuzhong Station. This area is outside exit 1 and 2 of the station.

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New Banqiao Special District 新板特區

New Taipei City Government, department stores, and major buildings around Banqiao station are parts of the New Banqiao Special District, a thriving political, economic and traffic hub. The station is an architectural landmark featuring indoor shopping arcades. It was designed in a twin-tower format, with numerous artistic touches.

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435 Art Venue 435 藝文特區

At the end of Lane 435 on Banqiao’s Zhongzheng Road ( 中正路 ) , there is a building named after its address. Originally used as a training ground for the Army’s Reserve Command, renovations by Banqiao District Office turned it into a European-style culture zone. The nearby Taiwan Toy Museum offers interesting toys displays to different generations.Address: No. 435, Zhongzheng Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City.
TEL: 02-29603456

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The Lin Family Mansion and Garden 林本源園邸

Traditional landscaped architectures in the Lin Family Garden is said to be the best in Taiwan.Address: 9, Xiamen Street, Banqiao District, New Taipei City.
TEL: 02-29653061~3
Hours: 9:00 -17:00 (Closed on the first Monday of each month.)
Getting there: Take Bannan Line and get off at Fuzhong Station. Get out of the station at exit 1 and walk along Fuzhong Road for about 200 meters. Turn right on Wenchang Street.

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Nanya Night Market 湳雅觀光夜市

The largest night market in Banqiao, this place is very close to the old station shopping area and dubbed as Banqiao Tourist Night Market, always crowded with people looking for inexpensive gourmet.Address: Section 1, Nanya S Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City.
Hours: 17:00-24:00
Getting there: Take the Bannan Line and get off at Fuzhong Station. Get out of the station at Exit 1. Follow Xianminda Road and turn right on Nanya E Road.

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