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'''Sanyi Township''' ({{zh|t=三義鄉|p=Sānyì Xiāng}}) is a rural [[Township (Taiwan)|township]] in southern [[Miaoli County]], [[Taiwan]]. It is famous for its [[mudiao]] (woodcarving) industry earning it the name the ''Woodcarving Kingdom of Taiwan'' (台灣木雕王國).
'''Sanyi Township''' ({{zh|c=三義鄉|p=Sānyì Xiāng}}) is a [[Township (Taiwan)|rural township]] in southern [[Miaoli County]], [[Taiwan]]. It is famous for its {{Lang|zh|[[mudiao]]}} (woodcarving) industry, earning it the name the ''Woodcarving Kingdom of Taiwan''.


==Geography==
==Geography==
Sanyi is located in the mountains of northwestern Taiwan. On its northeastern boundary is Sanjiao Mountain at 567 meters, and to the east lies Huoyan Mountain at 602 meters.
Sanyi is located in the mountains of northwestern Taiwan. On its northeastern boundary is Sanjiao Mountain at 567 meters, and to the east lies [[Huoyan Mountain]] at 602 meters. As of September 2023, its population was estimated to be 14,995.<ref name=pop>{{cite web
| url =https://mlhr.miaoli.gov.tw/tables2.php?unit=29&y=112&m=9
| script-title =zh:112年9月份人口統計下載區
| trans-title=September 2023 Population Statistic Downloads
| language=zh
| date =September 2023
| website =mlhr.miaoli.gov.tw
| publisher =Miaoli County Government Household Registration Service
| access-date =2023-10-31}}</ref>

==Administrative divisions==
The township comprises seven villages: Guangcheng, Liyutan, Longteng, Shengxing, Shuanghu, Shuangtan and Xihu.

==Politics==
The township is part of [[Legislative Yuan constituencies in Miaoli County|Miaoli County Constituency I]] [[electoral district]] for [[Legislative Yuan]].


==Economy==
==Economy==
Early exploitation of the Sanyi township area was for timber and hides. Later [[tung oil]] was extracted from the abundant [[tung tree]]s and [[camphor]] from the [[Cinnamomum camphora|camphor trees]]. Concurrently the wood carving industry developed. At one point over 80% of local families were employed in wood carving.<ref name="WoodCarving">[http://www1.mlc.gov.tw/culture/english/01.php?id=19 "Treasures of Miaoli: The Museum of Wood Sculpture in Miaoli County" International Culture and Tourism Bureau, Miaoli County] In English</ref> At the end of the 20th century Sanyi began developing a tourist industry.
Initially, the Sanyi area produced timber and hides. Later [[tung oil]] was extracted from the abundant [[tung tree]]s and [[camphor]] from the [[Cinnamomum camphora|camphor trees]]. Concurrently the wood carving industry developed.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Taiwan Tourism Bureau|date=7 September 2019|url=https://topics.amcham.com.tw/2019/09/hidden-gems-of-miaoli-county/|title=The Hidden Gems of Miaoli County|website=AmCham Taipei|access-date=31 October 2019}}</ref> At one point, over 80% of local families were employed in wood carving.<ref name="WoodCarving">[http://www1.mlc.gov.tw/culture/english/01.php?id=19 "Treasures of Miaoli: The Museum of Wood Sculpture in Miaoli County" International Culture and Tourism Bureau, Miaoli County] In English</ref> At the end of the 20th century Sanyi began developing a tourist industry.


==Tourist attractions==
==Tourist attractions==
* [[Shengxing Station]], completed in 1905 and was the highest station (402 meters) in Taiwan built along the "Old Mountain Railway". It was built entirely of wood, using wooden pegs and no nails and took five years to complete. The last train stopped at the station on 23 September 1987, because the steep route of the "Old Mountain Railway" could not accommodate the newer, larger trains.<ref name="CTIN1">[http://travel.network.com.tw/tourguide/point/showpage/1077.html "Sheng-hsing Station" CTIN Taiwan Travel Network] In Chinese</ref> Nearby is a 726 meter train tunnel built in 1905. It has successfully withstood a large number of earthquakes, including the quake of 21 September 1999 (921). At the tunnel entrance are some old troop barracks where during [[World War II]] local troops were stationed to protect the railway.<ref name="CTIN1"/>
* [[Shengxing Station]], completed in 1905, is the highest station (402 meters) in Taiwan built along the "Old Mountain Railway". It was built entirely of wood, using no nails, and took five years to complete. The last train stopped at the station on 23 September 1987, because the steep route of the "Old Mountain Railway" could not accommodate the newer, larger trains.<ref name="CTIN1">[http://travel.network.com.tw/tourguide/point/showpage/1077.html "Sheng-hsing Station" CTIN Taiwan Travel Network] In Chinese</ref> Nearby is a 726-meter train tunnel built in 1905. It has successfully withstood a large number of earthquakes, including the quake of 21 September 1999 (921). At the tunnel entrance are some old troop barracks where during [[World War II]] local troops were stationed to protect the railway.<ref name="CTIN1"/>
* Sanyi Old Street and Mudiao
* Sanyi Old Street and Mudiao
* [[Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum]], opened in 1995, shows the development of local wood carving from a craft in the late 19th century to a contemporary art of the 21st century.<ref name="WoodCarving"/>
* [[Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum]], opened in 1995, shows the development of local wood carving from a craft in the late 19th century to contemporary art of the 21st century.<ref name="WoodCarving"/>
* [[Huoyan Mountain Ecology Museum]] displays detailed information about the geological formation of Huoyan Mountain, as well as the flora and fauna of the area.
* [[Huoyan Mountain Ecology Museum]] displays detailed information about the geological formation of Huoyan Mountain, as well as the flora and fauna of the area.
* The Tung tree festival is held each year when the tung trees bloom in late April.
* The Tung tree festival is held each year when the tung trees bloom in late April.
* [[Liyutan Dam]]
* [[Longteng Bridge]]
* [[Longteng Bridge]]
* [[West Lake Resortopia]]<ref>http://miaolitravel.net/mainweb/article.aspx?Lang=2&Sno=03004407</ref>
* [[West Lake Resortopia]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://miaolitravel.net/mainweb/article.aspx?Lang=2&Sno=03004407|title = 苗栗文化觀光旅遊網}}</ref>


==Transportation==
==Transportation==
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[[File:TRA Sanyi Station.jpg|thumb|[[Sanyi Station]]]]
* [[Taiwan Railways Administration|TRA]] [[Sanyi Station]]
* [[Taiwan Railways Administration|TRA]] [[Sanyi Station]]
* [[Taiwan Railways Administration|TRA]] [[Shengxing Station]]
* [[Taiwan Railways Administration|TRA]] [[Shengxing railway station|Shengxing Station]]
* [[Taiwan Railways Administration|TRA]] [[Yutengping Station]]
* [[Taiwan Railways Administration|TRA]] [[Yutengping railway station|Yutengping Station]]


==See also==
==Notable natives==
* [[Luo Shih-feng]] singer and television host
* [[Miaoli County]]


==Notes==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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{{Commons category|Sanyi Township, Miaoli County}}
* [http://www.sanyi.gov.tw/en/01.htm Official Sanyi Township website] In English
* {{official website}} {{in lang|zh}}
* [http://wood.mlc.gov.tw/english/a/a01_01.asp Wood carving museum] In English, also excellent video
* [http://librarywork.taiwanschoolnet.org/gsh2007/gsh4994/index.htm "The Story of a Small Town: Sanyi" Wesley Girls' High School] in English
* [http://librarywork.taiwanschoolnet.org/gsh2007/gsh4994/index.htm "The Story of a Small Town: Sanyi" Wesley Girls' High School] in English
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[[Category:Townships in Miaoli County]]
[[Category:Townships in Miaoli County]]

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Latest revision as of 11:34, 31 October 2023

24°25′N 120°46′E / 24.417°N 120.767°E / 24.417; 120.767

Sanyi Township
三義鄉
Rural township
StandortMiaoli County, Taiwan
Area
 • Total69 km2 (27 sq mi)
Population
 (September 2023)
 • Total14,995
 • Density220/km2 (560/sq mi)
Websitewww.sanyi.gov.tw Edit this at Wikidata (in Chinese)

Sanyi Township (Chinese: 三義鄉; pinyin: Sānyì Xiāng) is a rural township in southern Miaoli County, Taiwan. It is famous for its mudiao (woodcarving) industry, earning it the name the Woodcarving Kingdom of Taiwan.

Geography

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Sanyi is located in the mountains of northwestern Taiwan. On its northeastern boundary is Sanjiao Mountain at 567 meters, and to the east lies Huoyan Mountain at 602 meters. As of September 2023, its population was estimated to be 14,995.[1]

Administrative divisions

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The township comprises seven villages: Guangcheng, Liyutan, Longteng, Shengxing, Shuanghu, Shuangtan and Xihu.

Politics

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The township is part of Miaoli County Constituency I electoral district for Legislative Yuan.

Economy

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Initially, the Sanyi area produced timber and hides. Later tung oil was extracted from the abundant tung trees and camphor from the camphor trees. Concurrently the wood carving industry developed.[2] At one point, over 80% of local families were employed in wood carving.[3] At the end of the 20th century Sanyi began developing a tourist industry.

Tourist attractions

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  • Shengxing Station, completed in 1905, is the highest station (402 meters) in Taiwan built along the "Old Mountain Railway". It was built entirely of wood, using no nails, and took five years to complete. The last train stopped at the station on 23 September 1987, because the steep route of the "Old Mountain Railway" could not accommodate the newer, larger trains.[4] Nearby is a 726-meter train tunnel built in 1905. It has successfully withstood a large number of earthquakes, including the quake of 21 September 1999 (921). At the tunnel entrance are some old troop barracks where during World War II local troops were stationed to protect the railway.[4]
  • Sanyi Old Street and Mudiao
  • Sanyi Wood Sculpture Museum, opened in 1995, shows the development of local wood carving from a craft in the late 19th century to contemporary art of the 21st century.[3]
  • Huoyan Mountain Ecology Museum displays detailed information about the geological formation of Huoyan Mountain, as well as the flora and fauna of the area.
  • The Tung tree festival is held each year when the tung trees bloom in late April.
  • Liyutan Dam
  • Longteng Bridge
  • West Lake Resortopia[5]

Transport

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Sanyi Station

Notable natives

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References

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  1. ^ 112年9月份人口統計下載區 [September 2023 Population Statistic Downloads]. mlhr.miaoli.gov.tw (in Chinese). Miaoli County Government Household Registration Service. September 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  2. ^ Taiwan Tourism Bureau (7 September 2019). "The Hidden Gems of Miaoli County". AmCham Taipei. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Treasures of Miaoli: The Museum of Wood Sculpture in Miaoli County" International Culture and Tourism Bureau, Miaoli County In English
  4. ^ a b "Sheng-hsing Station" CTIN Taiwan Travel Network In Chinese
  5. ^ "苗栗文化觀光旅遊網".
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