Exploring and Tracing the History of Liugong Canal

Liugong Canal, located in Taipei, Taiwan, is an irrigation canal system built during the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty by a settler named Guo Xiliu (also known as Liugong). In its early days, the canal was vital for irrigating the Taipei Basin, serving as a lifeline for local communities and embodying the pioneering spirit of the early settlers. Today, most of the canal has been filled in or abandoned, with only a few small sections remaining on the eastern side of Taipei City and in Xindian District, New Taipei City. Currently, one can take a stroll along the remnants of Liugong Canal in Xindian, New Taipei. The journey includes visiting the century-old Shikeng, the oldest Earth God Temple in Xindian, and the historically rich areas of Xindian Zhitian and Bitan. Along the way, you can also explore the Liugong Linear Park. This trip offers a chance to walk along a historic waterway, relive the memories of the past, and gain a deeper understanding of the evolution of Xindian District, the place I call home.