Jingyi & Dakuodai
The newest highlight in New Taipei is here~the new look of an old military dependents' village!Who would’ve thought Sanchong has such a fun and photogenic military dependents' village cultural park.
"Sanchong No. 1 Air Force Village" is the only remaining military dependents' village of the northern air defense artillery units. It began restoration last year and officially opened to the public on November 10 this year. In addition to using new technology to introduce the history and culture of the village, every corner of the park is beautifully decorated. There’s also a military village kitchen and an indoor children's playground. It's not only great for photos but also fun to explore—which explains why it attracted a huge crowd of visitors right after opening!
Best of all, entry is free!Currently, this is the newest and most eye-catching free attraction in New Taipei City!
Air Force Sanchong No. 1 Village is located in the alleys off Zhongzheng South Road. There are street parking spaces nearby, or you can find parking lots near Lane 172 of Datong South Road and Guangxing Elementary School. It’s about a 10-minute walk from Taipei Bridge MRT Station. When visiting Air Force Sanchong No. 1 Village, you can also check out Sanhe Night Market nearby, which has plenty of delicious food and fun shops!
Even the entrance is super photogenic. You’ll be tempted to take out your camera even before entering Air Force Sanchong No. 1 Village. It’s also lit up at night, creating a very romantic atmosphere!
■ Address: Lane 86, Zhongzheng South Road, Sanchong District, New Taipei City
■ Opening Hours: 10:00–18:00 (Closed on Mondays)
From the outside, you can only see the national flag flying high—wondering what’s inside!? If you don’t know, you might just think it’s just another military village. But actually, it’s both fun and full of great photo spots!
There’s an introduction to Air Force Sanchong No. 1 Village at the entrance, along with personnel from the Ministry of National Defense stationed there. You can enter freely during opening hours without any issues.
Air Force Sanchong No. 1 Village is roughly shaped like an inverted U. It’s relaxing and easy to explore. Though the area isn’t especially large, there’s a lot to see and photograph. For those of us who love taking photos, it takes about two hours to fully enjoy the whole place!
This visit happened while Dakuodai’s dad was taking a break at noon. We thought we’d just snap a few quick photos, but it turned out to be so photogenic that we ended up staying way too long—we almost didn’t make it back to work on time!
Seeing this big banyan tree really brought back memories. Back in the day, people loved to move a chair under the banyan tree after meals to cool off and chat. It’s such a childhood memory!
Inside the shade of three banyan trees is the visitor center of Air Force Sanchong No. 1 Village. You can come here for any inquiries. That day, we couldn’t find one scene and came in to ask—the staff inside were super helpful!
Who knew the visitor center not only offers consultations but also has books you can browse? There are even children’s picture books available. And the best part is that it’s also super photogenic—you can take beautiful artistic photos here.
There’s also a large square in the center of the military village. If you bring kids along, they can run around and play freely here!
A big red wooden door and childhood hopscotch games—stepping into this old military village brings back tons of childhood memories!
Strolling through Air Force Sanchong No. 1 Village, every brick and tile is filled with old-world charm. Every corner is photogenic—you can easily capture nostalgic and memorable photos.
Feeling tired or thirsty? Head to the rest shelter next to the General’s Building. There’s a coin-operated vending machine where you can buy coffee or drinks and sit down to relax. The coin-operated coffee is quite affordable, and there are seats provided—very thoughtful.
The colorful telephone is so much fun. Pick it up, press the buttons, and you’ll hear accents from Beijing, Sichuan, and other regions!It lets you experience different provincial dialects!
This dining table is interactive!Press the button, and various delicious dishes will appear on the plate. Kids are sure to find it fascinating.
The kitchen is full of childhood nostalgia. Every item brings back memories—it really looked just like this back in the day!It’s perfect for bringing little ones here so they can experience a bit of our childhood.
The retro bathtub ball pit is a must-photo spot for influencers. Shoes must be taken off inside!There’s no sign at the entrance, but the staff will inform you verbally!
The mosaic-tiled bathtub—something only found in grandma’s house back in the day—is not only nostalgic but also super photogenic.
Pink romance bubbles and pink ambiance—with fake flowers on the ground for beautiful photos!This dreamy scene is perfect for romantic, fairytale-like IG check-ins!
The house retains old-time items—large suitcases, sewing machines, hairdryers…even mahjong!Turns out old hairdryers were made of metal!
As we walked around, we came across another grandma-style retro bathtub, with the adjacent wall decorated in a cute and playful style!
The retro and modern elements blend seamlessly in the Sanzhong No. 1 Village of the Air Force. With a mix of old items and new sights, it never gets boring—and the best part is that everything makes for great photos. Make sure your memory card has enough space and your battery is fully charged before you come here!
Scenes of watching glove puppetry on temple squares during childhood also appear here. The slogans like “Fight Communism, Resist Russia” and “Kill Zhu, Eradicate Mao” should look quite familiar to many!
There’s a huge display of vinyl records—see how many celebrity faces you can recognize!? It brings back so many memories!
The shiny umbrellas are located on the second floor of No. 14. After taking photos around, I didn’t see them, so I asked at the visitor center. Surprisingly, the staff there were amazing and immediately told me they were on the second floor of No. 14!
This is a completely free indoor playground for families, with spacious and clean spaces. There are multiple kitchen playsets for kids to enjoy, so there's less worry about them fighting over toys. With such a wonderful space and facilities, how could you not bring your kids here to play?
Both indoors and outdoors offer great photo opportunities, and you can even take a look at what officers’ homes used to look like, demystifying life in the military dependents' village!
Guided tours are also available every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 and 14:00. Those who wish to join should gather in front of the visitor center before the start time. Each tour lasts about one hour!
For more detailed information, please visit the official website of the Sanzhong No. 1 Village of the Air Force.
The above is a personal sharing based on an actual visit. Everyone’s feelings, preferences, and values differ, so please take it as a reference only.
Authorized reprint from [Jingyi & Dakuodai] | Original source: [Newest Check-in Spot in New Taipei’s Sanchong – Sanzhong No. 1 Village of the Air Force 0? Stupid Little Core Cultural Exploration]
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