Introduction

Shuangxi Township in Taipei County is known for its natural and unpolluted environment. Rare to find in Taipei County, this clean town has beautiful sceneries and rich greeneries; above all, it is known for the plantation of Chinese Yam. Shuangxi's Chinese Yam Cultural Festival has been held for 5 years in a row and continues to expand. This year's event has even more cultural elements, and visitors would not only experience the fun of agriculture but also get closer to nature.

Content of Activities:

1. Certification Ceremony of "Healthy City"

Shuangxi Township has been preparing for becoming a "Healthy City" since 2006 and expects to be certified by WHO this year. The certification ceremony will be held in the Chinese Yam Cultural Festival in order for the public of Shuangxi Township to share the honor and joy.

2. Shuangxi Photography Contest

A photography contest will be held in which excellent works selected by our judges will be put on display in the library.

3. Shuangxi Life-Drawing Contest

A life-drawing contest will be held in which excellent works selected by our judges will be put on display in the library.

4. Taste Creative Chinese Yam Recipes

Restaurant owners in our township are invited to participate in the "Competition of Creative Recipes of Chinese Yam." Winners will receive prizes and a taste-out will also be held in order to promote our township's agricultural products and delicacies.

5. Shuangxi Bike-ride

We are holding a bike-ride in which tour guides will be available in Shuangxi's old streets, loop bike-lanes, and five other locations to serve the visitors and provide educational activities regarding ecological preservations and the agricultural life-style.

Purposes 

We promote the beautiful nature and agriculture of Shuangxi by incorporating cultural elements and diverse activities. This event is participated by the local communities, schools, civil groups, and vendors who will jointly promote Chinese Yam, agriculture, and nature. A biking service center will also be established to promote this activity. Shuangxi's successful certification of "Healthy City" by WHO will also help improve the quality of life for our townsmen.

Local Attractions

Sanzhong Temple (Temple of the Three Loyal Courtiers)

Also known as Sangong Temple, this temple is located on Changan St. of Shuangxi Village and is the only one in Taiwan that 

houses the three loyal courtiers of the Sung Dynasty – Wen Tian-Xiang, Lu Xiu-Fu, and Zhang Shi-Jie. Founded 128 years ago, thetemple on the original site was dismantled and rebuilt in 1994 due to the expansion of Datong Rd. Sanzhong Temple is the religious center of Shuangxi Township and also hosts a variety of Chinese as well as Buddhist deities.

Ruan-ciao-duan Water Park

Located near Pinglin on Jifu Highway, Ruan-ciao-duan Water Park was created through ecological engineering, and the township 

office's "no-fishing" policy has also yielded great results. This beautiful park with clear water is perfect for family activities. This site can be accessed via the trails and bike-lanes by the rice fields and the lotus park, making it also a great destination for lotus-seeing and biking.

Dinglan Valley

Located by Dinglan River, the curvy and beautiful Dinglan Valley is one of the 8 famous sites in Shuangxi. The clear water with the  right depth, the beautiful trees, and wild orchids all make this place great for water sports, shrimp-fishing, barbeque, and camping, and that is exactly why many visitors come here for the summer.