Dadaocheng District_Dihua Street Shop Houses. In the past, there were no embankments along the Tamsui River. Guode Street faced the river directly. After goods from the north and south of the mainland arrived by sea, they were displayed and sold on Dihua Street behind Guode Street. In the past, there were no embankments along the Tamsui River. Guode Street faced the river directly. After goods from the north and south of the mainland arrived by sea, they were displayed and sold on Dihua Street behind Guode Street. Many Dihua Street merchants became wealthy overnight through trade, and the houses they built were exceptionally beautiful. These houses have arcades to adapt to Taiwan's rainy weather, but the exterior walls are mostly decorated in imitation of Western architecture, creating a unique blend of Chinese and Western styles. The biggest characteristic of these old shop houses is their extremely narrow and deep layout, with the front used as a shop and the back as a factory or warehouse, reflecting the characteristics of early clustered street houses. The most famous street in Dadaocheng is Dihua Street, where shops sell a wide variety of dried goods, Chinese medicinal materials, woven goods, and more. It is also an important New Year's goods street during the festive season. There are also many designated historical sites, such as Taipei Xiahai City God Temple, Cishangong Temple, Gu House, and Shin Fang Chun Tea House, which preserve historical traces and are all worth visiting. The container market at Dadaocheng Wharf hosts a variety of food stalls, where you can enjoy delicious food while taking in the beautiful scenery and sunset. Various activities and performances are also held here from time to time. Today, Dadaocheng still retains traditional architecture, with red brick houses and retro streets, presenting a picture of old and new intertwined with the surrounding newly built structures. Why not visit Dadaocheng on the weekend?
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