Sanmin Bat Cave (三民蝙蝠洞)
Travel Date: 2018/07/04
Mountains in Taoyuan, not far from the Shihmen Reservoir, hide a truly beautiful natural place called the Sanmin Bat Cave (三民蝙蝠洞). Just a week ago, we visited an abandoned theme park from which we also noticed the reservoir, but the rainy day prevented us from exploring further.
The Sanmin Bat Cave is a large natural cave located in Sanmin Village. The waterfall there is incredibly picturesque. The water pool near the waterfall can be as deep as 10 meters, attracting many people who enjoy swimming there. During the rainy season, the cave also becomes filled with water.
In the past, the cave was home to a large number of bats. After its discovery in 1931, people started hunting the bats. As the number of visitors increased, the bats were forced to migrate and eventually almost disappeared from the area.
See also newer post about Sanmin Bat Cave: HERE
Tuba Tribe Church (Jiguopai Church (基國派老教堂))
Nearby, you can also visit the Tuba Tribe Church (Jiguopai Church). This Presbyterian church was originally built in 1964. After the roof collapsed and caused damage to the building, it was reconstructed after 2000. The church is renowned as the most beautiful stone church in Taiwan.
During the period of Japanese rule, Christianity was restricted in Taiwan, and it wasn't until the end of the war in 1945 that the first Christian presence was established in Sanmin Village. In the early years, prayers were held in the homes of church members until the construction of the church could be completed.
Unfortunately, it's not allowed to go inside the church. Many people, including myself, were curious to see its interior. I managed to take only one picture through a window.
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