Sanlian Pond is a group of three ponds known for its large white egret statue and views of passing trains in Yangmei District of Taoyuan County. Nearby are lots of bike paths, including paths that link up to and encircle other nearby ponds. You can also check out the nearby Fugang Old Street.
Historical Background: Since prehistoric times, the area around Fugang was home to indigenous Taiwanese plains aborigines. There was no large-scale Dutch or Chinese settlement in the area during the Dutch rule of Taiwan. During the Qing Dynasty, Chinese settlers began to settle the area and begin farming. Fugang Old Street includes Zhongzheng Road, Xinyi Street, Fuyuan Road, Xinming Street, Zhonghua Street, and Chenggong Road, which are in front of the present Fugang Station. Formerly known as "Bogonggang 伯公岡" Fugang Station was established in 1929 during the Japanese colonial period, after the northward shift of the Western Trunk Line. After the train station was established, a local market street began to form in front of the station. Bogongang Park is named after the old place name of Fugang. However, with the rerouting of major stops along the railway (now only local trains stop here), prosperity in the town began to stall, while leaving the beautiful baroque style buildings here as a testament to the area's former glory. Sanlian Pond was chosen to be part of the 2018 Taoyuan Land Art Festival. The giant white egret statue was chosen because egrets coexist with both rice paddies and ponds that are abundant in the area. The artist behind the sculpture is Hsu Tsung-chieh (許宗傑), who won the first prize at the Kaohsiung World Trade Center Exhibition in 2017. The statue is made from long stainless steel pipes and is over 10 meters long, with the bird standing 9 meters tall. The nearby ponds are meant to reflect the statue's image in the water showing its integration into the landscape. Price: Free Hours: 24/7 Where to stay: Looking for a hotel in Taoyuan? We recommend the Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport which has great service and is conveniently located right next to Taoyuan Airport, the MRT, and HSR station (you can book on Agoda here or Booking.com here). We also recommend the Fullon Hotel Taoyuan which also has great service and is located in downtown Taoyuan City (you can book on Agoda here or Booking.com here). Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan. Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here. Activities in Taoyuan: Ice Skating, Rock Climbing, Mountain Climbing, Cycling, High Ropes, Ziplining, Archery, Vietnamese BBQ, Batting Cages, Glamping, Van Camping, Photo Shoot, Turkish Mosaic DIY, Thai Massage, Painting, Baking, Go Karting, Imax Theater, Japanese Style Buffet, Tourist Factory Experience, peach and fruit picking, Ring-making DIY, handmade popsicle DIY, and more on on Tripadvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. How to get there: By Car: From Taoyuan, take Provincial Highway 31 southwest to Taoyuan and turn right on Minfu Road. The pond is on the east side of town and can be confusing to get there by car. There is free parking on the side of the road. If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. By Scooter: From Taoyuan, take Provincial Highway 31 southwest to Taoyuan and turn right on Minfu Road. The pond is on the east side of town and is easily accessible by scooter. There is free parking on the side of the road. Looking for scooter rental in Taoyuan? Search Klook here or KKday here to look for options. By TRA: You can take the local train to Fugang TRA Station. The pond is within walking distance. You can book tickets to travel to Taoyuan via inter-city bus on Klook here. Book tickets via the normal train (TRA) on Klook here. By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a cycling tour on TripAdvisor here. For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. Map: See below: Our Journey: We have been to Sanlian Pond Once. It is a fun place for a stroll or a bike ride. The highlight is definitely the giant white egret, but also watching the trains as they pass by about every five minutes. It is a nice place to relax and enjoy Taoyuan.
You can check out our drone video of the area above.
Above is another shorter drone video.
You can also check out the 360 panorama of the area above.
To get there by car, we had to drive around to Fuquan Road, and then loop back. Along the way we saw this exquisite brick farmhouse likely dating back to the Qing Dynasty.
First view of the giant egret with a train passing in the background.
List of things you should not do at the pond.
You can also see lots of airplanes taking off and landing from Taoyuan Airport here.
Spacious view of nearby rice fields.
Another train passing.
Closeup from underneath the bird.
View of the giant beak.
View of the bird from the other side.
View of the bird from the air.
Reflection of the sky off the water at dusk.
Express train rolling by.
The end of the same train passing by.
Plane flying over the lake.
Another train coming by.
We ran into quite a few dog walkers here.
Another view of the big bird.
Closer view of the bird and its reflection.
View of the other side of the pond.
More fake egrets.
Another view looking back.
Another train passes by.
Another view from the air.
Last view from the air.
Bogonggang Park is a fun grassy park in Yangmei District of Taoyuan. Here you can enjoy a large covered performance area, playground equipment, and lots of bike paths, including paths that link up to and encircle nearby ponds. You can also check out the nearby Fugang Old Street...(read more)
Fugang Old Street 富岡老街 
Fugang Old Street in Yangmei District of Taoyuan was once a vibrant market in front of the newly built Fugang Train Station. Here you can enjoy well preserved historical residences and shops in the area, that have remained virtually unchanged for 100 years. It is definitely worth checking out if you are interested in the history of the area...(read more)
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