Folks Arts Tour (Sanxia & Yingge)

Whether you are a true art lover, an aspiring artist or a curious visitor, Sanxia and Yingge are the wonderful places to appreciate the beauty of traditional art of Taiwan.

In this tour, you will learn about the history of Taiwanese architecture and discover the art of pottery making.

Meet your tour guide and driver in the afternoon, then head to the southwestern part of New Taipei City – Sanxia District and Yingge District. Both are abundant in historical & cultural resources.

The first stop is Sanxia Zushi Temple, a Taoist temple located in Sanxia Old Street. This temple was established in 1767 and dedicated to Qingshui Zushi (Master Qingshui). The most well-know about it is the incredible art deco of the building, from the front step, walls and columns are all sculpted by stone.

Then, stroll along the arched red brick hallways in Sanxia Old Street. These arch-facades featuring Baroque-style were completed during the period under Japanese Rule, where you can enjoy the nostalgic atmosphere. Do not miss an opportunity to try the famous local snack – Golden Bull Horns (Taiwanese Croissant)!

The next stop is Yingge Old Street, is considered as the “Jingdezhen” in Taiwan, where the high-quality ceramic wares and artworks are made from. Take a walk along the street and be amazed by the delicate artworks created by the local artists. Here you also have an opportunity to experience pottery wheel throwing with your hands!

Your tour ends with return transport to your Taipei hotel in the late afternoon.