Sanmin Overview-About Sanmin

1. Topic Description:

　　“ Old Kyak-Pai Church ” is the best-known tourist attraction in Sanmin Village . Because it is located in Tuba, we decided to base our theme on “ Old Kyak-Pai Church ” and expand it to the major tourist spots in the greater Sanmin area. Therefore, we came up with [tuba - qalaan ma gu ] as the topic of our project.

Tuba → a general term for the Tuba Tribe.

Qalaan ma gu → our tribe.

2. About Sanmin：

　　Sanmin has an area of 9.2 sq.km., and is located by the left bank of upper Shuiliutung River at an altitude of 302m above sea level. It is by far the smallest village at north of Cheren Village , and adjacent to Dasi Township on the north and west side. The border between Sanmin Village and Dasi Township has not been clearly defined so far. Sanmin is also the most accessible village with most Han population. Current Atayal residents scattered around the mountain slope alongside the river. The number of tribes has gone up to six from the original two tribes, Shuiliutung and Kyak-Pai.

　　The natives of Sanmin Village were of KeTsia tribe. The KeTsia tribe resided in Shihlangshe during the early Ching Dynasty. According to the history, KeTsia dominated an area from the water origin north of the town hall to Wuliao and its territory included the area between northwest of Sanmin Village and the mountain area east of Dasi Township, Mt. Chentou. After the war, KeTsia retreated to Yuanshan and relocated to the bank of Shuiliutung River for farming under Japanese policemen's directives. The early KeTsia settlers were found 2.8 km north of Sanimin Bridge , an area originally occupied by Kyak-Pai tribe. As a result, the area was named after “Kyak-Pai” and named “Taba” because of its local Derris. Nonetheless, its official name has been “Kyak-Pai” and under the supervision of Shuiliutung Post (renamed to Sanmin Police

Post).After the defeat of Japanese imperialism, residents

dispersed around areas next to farmland or along the

streets. Subsequently, in increasing number of residents

settled down on the slope land south of Kyak-Pai to

Sanmin Bridge and established a dispersed village

community.The village was renamed “Sanmin” in

October of 1945. Sanminwas originally part of Cheren

Village though shortly after the area was formally named

《 The key to Fuhsing Township 》

“ Sanmin Village ”. While majority ofSanmin's residents were of Shihlanshe origin, the rest of communities were Sewunau, Hakawan, and Balinsan, accounted for a total of five families. These families bought rice fields from Shihlanshe residents, and have been farming since 1975.

《 Shuiguantou house number plate 》

3. Administrative Areas:

　 a. Shuiliutung:

　　Shuiliutung has the largest business district in the entire

Township though Dasi Township has jurisdiction over half of

Shuiliutung. Shuiliutung residents were from Sanshai originally

and reused the name of their old community. Shuiliutung

covers an area of slope land about 310 to 320 meters above

sea level. Shuiliutung River (also known as Sanmin River )

merged into Shihmen Reservoir and many believe “Shuiliutung” was a name mismatched. There are a variety of restaurants and bars for tourists to choose from. Similar to Beitou, this area is also known as “Little Beitou”. Northern Transverse Road splits into routes to Dasi Township and Sanshai Township and has been the main access to Shuiliutung.

　b. Kyak-Pai:

　　Kyak-Pai is an area of slop land located north of Sanmin Village at an altitude of 340 meters above sea level. The tribe “Kyak-Pai” is named after the location. Natives of Kyak-Pai named this area “Taba”, an area growing Derris. Through the access road, Bat Cave is available to the public. Bat Cave is a located alongside upstream of Shuiliutung River and is best known for

the discovery of pre-history relic. Beautiful sceneries alone the way to
Bat Cave will make your trip worthwhile.
Derris：The Derris introduced that, Belongs to the leguminosae,
the Derris is.Lignin liana, small branch and Ye Junwu wool.Odd
number plumose duplicate leaf;Small leaf 3~7 piece, near leather
nature, egg shape oval to oblong.Entire virulence. The human
livestock eat the abdomen.Causes the pain, disgusting, vomits,
the convulsion, the muscle shivers, the breath reduces speed,

　　serious when can die because of the respiratory center paralysis;Also the passable skin has
　　caused is poisoned.Taiwan common in temperate peninsula, lan yu, seacoast jungle
　　edge.The use may make the agriculture to use the pesticide.

　c. Shuiguantou：

　　“Shuiguantou” is a junction between Sanmin and Cheren Village and is the origin of the natural water for Cheren Village . In the old days, residents used large bamboo tube to bring water from the mountain creeks. Therefore, it is named “Shuiguantou” and also known as “Water Source”. “Shuiguantou” is located at an altitude of 400 meters above sea level and here you can also find Jie Shou Middle School .

　d. Tuba：

《 Tuba public vehicle station sign 》

　　Tuba is located north of Shuiliutung on a mountaintop area

at an altitude of 466 meters above sea level and formally named

“ Mt. Tuba ”. Aboriginals were mostly relocated from Taipei

County .

　e. Yuanshan：

　　East of Yuanshan is adjacent to “Shuiguantou”.

“Yuanshan” means a round and smooth shape mountain and

was named after its shape. Through curvy access roads, bus

routes are available for public to visit Yuanshan. Majority of villagers are Han descendants.

　f. Mt. Chentou :

　　Mt. Chentou is the junction of Sanmin Village , Cheren Village , and Kuihui Village at an altitude of 631 meter above sea level. It shapes like a pillow and is an extension of Sijhou Mountains . Village housings scattered along the mountain slope and most residents involve in running tea gardens and orchards.

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