Sanfong Central Street

Coordinates: 22°38′15.5″N 120°17′40.0″E / 22.637639°N 120.294444°E / 22.637639; 120.294444

Sanfong Central Street

The Sanfong Central Street or Sanfong Jhong Street (Chinese: 三鳳中街; pinyin: Sānfèng Zhōng Jiē) is a street in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.[1][2] It is a traditional shopping area selling grocery goods and the largest grocery goods wholesale center in Kaohsiung.

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.[3]

Transportation

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

See also

References

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