Taiwanese style tour - Dajia District, Taichung City: Matsu Culture

 

Dajia brings together a unique mix of natural assets—the Dajia River, Da'an River, and Tiezhen Mountain among them, with other attractions, such as the Craftsman's Hometown recreational farm area, Songbo Harbor, distinctive folk ceremonies, and a rich local history and culture. Zhenlan Temple, built on present-day Dajia Street by early Han Chinese settlers, hosts the Dajia Matsu pilgrimage activity each March. More than one million people join this annual event, ranking the festival among the top-three religious celebrations in the world. Living history can be experienced at the Chastity Arch, which recounts the story of the frail sister who saved the townspeople, and Wenchang Temple, built with funding by the local gentry to support education. Dajia is also famous for its specialty farm products, including award-winning premium rice, certified high-quality bitter gourd, Welsh onions, and square watermelon. Jian Well (Sword Well), built on Tiezhen Mountain during Koxinga's administration of Taiwan, the historic Rinan Railway Station and Da'an River Bridge, and locally-produced hats, mats, and pastries are other worthwhile attractions for local and foreign visitors alike, inviting you to discover the deep history and warm hospitality of Dajia.

（Traffic information is subject to change. Please check with the transportation station before departure.）

Tel	+886-4-2687-2101
Address	Dajia District, Taichung City Longitude/Latitude  (24.349083,120.622468)
Transportation	Freeway No. 3 → Exit at the Dajia Interchange → County Road 132 → Shuntian Rd.
Public	1.THSR: Take the train to Wuri Station in Taichung and then take the 93 Sea Loop route bus to Dajia Railway Station. 2.Taiwan Railway: Take the Coastal Line to Dajia Railway Station; or take the train to Taichung Railway Station and then take the Dajia-bound G-Bus to Dajia Station. 3.Bus: From Taichung Railway Station take the Dajia-bound G-Bus to Dajia Station; or from Fengyuan Railway Station take the Fengyuan Bus Dajia-bound shuttle to Dajia; or from Miaoli Railway Station take the Miaoli Bus Dajia-bound shuttle to Dajia.