Dapinglin was originally named after an area of flat forest land. Surrounded on three sides by Xindian River and Jingmei River, it became an important ferry point for ships to load and unload cargo. During the reign of Qing Emperor Qianlong (1735-1796), Guo Xiliu excavated a canal in the north, but the project was delayed for many years due to financial difficulties. Finally, the residents of Dapinglin Wuzhuang provided financial assistance in exchange for water rights and excavation works, and "Dapinglin Qingtan Canal" was completed. Today, the water diversion stone tunnel dug for farmland irrigation is preserved under "Kaitian Temple" in Xindian and is a Municipal Historic Site. Today Dapinglin is the intersection station for Taipei's Songshan Xindian MRT Line and Circular Line. Convenient transportation has promoted regional development. "YES! LIFE Yulon City" to be opened in 2023 will combine flagship bookstores, department stores, restaurants and movie theaters. The Dapinglin area has gradually transformed into a popular business district in New Taipei City. Trails Taipei Danlan Cultural Trail Water Path Length of the trail19.56km Level親子級 Surroundings Accomodations Shops Travel Inquiries 新店區 9 HOTEL TAIPEI NT$ 6000~15000 新店區 AI JIA HOTEL NT$ 2200~2500 新店區 Beautiful Hotel NT$ 5800~12000 新店區 Beautiful Hotel NT$ 5800~12000 新店區 Bitan Hotel NT$ 4280~6280 新店區 Hotel 20 Alley NT$ 3400 新店區 Innerfarm Minshuku NT$ 3000 新店區 LAKE HOTEL NT$ 7650~10800 新店區 LI MING HOTEL NT$ 1800~3000 新店區 Long Sang Hotel NT$ 1000 新店區 New Califrnia Hotel NT$ 3800~7500 新店區 NEW TAIPEI HOT SPRING HOTEL NT$ 3000~20000 新店區 Norway Forest Xindian Motel NT$ 20000 新店區 PLATINUM HOTEL NT$ 6000~12000 新店區 THE KOOS HOTEL NT$ 4400~6600 新店區 Wei ai Motel NT$ 4980~11980