Sanfong Central Street

The Sanfong Central Street or Sanfong Jhong Street (traditional Chinese: 三鳳中街; simplified Chinese: 三凤中街; pinyin: Sānfèng Zhōng Jiē) is a street in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It is a traditional shopping area selling grocery goods and the largest grocery goods wholesale center in Kaohsiung.

Sanfong Central Street
Sanfong Jhong Street
Sanfong Central Street is located in Kaohsiung
Sanfong Central Street
Native name三鳳中街 (Chinese)
Typestreet
Length400 m (1,300 ft)
LocationSanmin, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates22°38′15.5″N 120°17′40.0″E

History

Around a century ago, there was a river by the street through which the local merchants imported exotic foreign goods. The area used to be the place to sell sundry goods and agricultural produce. As the consumption style transformed, the area has evolved into an area to supply primarily on things needed for the Chinese New Year, in the types of grains, processed farm produce and candies.

Architecture

The street is 400 meters long with more than 100 shops.[1]

Transportation

The street is accessible within walking distance west of Kaohsiung Station.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Sanfong Jhong Street". TravelKing. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
  2. "Sanfong Central Street". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2 November 2021.


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