[Taiwan] 🏘️ Taoyuan, Daxi Old Street - A historic street decorated with red bricks and gourmet food

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📍Spot Introduction
Daxi Old Street, a popular tourist destination in Taoyuan, boasts a historic streetscape lined with red brick arches and Baroque-style architecture.
Remnants of the area's prosperous commercial past during the Japanese colonial period remain, offering a leisurely stroll in a retro atmosphere.

How to Enjoy the Old Street:
○ Retro Architecture: Experience the prosperity of the past while strolling through the photogenic streets.
○ Specialty Food: Daxi is synonymous with "dougan" (tofu processed products). These sweet and spicy tofu dishes make a perfect souvenir. 🍢
○ Sweets to Try: We also recommend Taiwanese snacks like peanut candy and grass cakes.
This is a spot where you can experience history and culinary culture just by strolling through the shops lining both sides of the street.

🚶 Access
・Take the train from Taipei to Taoyuan Station (approximately 40 minutes) 🚆
・Take the bus from Taoyuan Station to Daxi Old Street (approximately 40 minutes) 🚌
・You can leisurely explore the Old Street on foot.

✨ Comments
Daxi Old Street is a walking spot that combines the best of history, food, and strolling.
I especially enjoyed comparing the dried tofu flavors and taking photos of the red brick streetscape, and I lost track of time. 📸🍴