Tougu

Tougu is a hamlet in Ganhua Village, Shimen, Taipei. Tougu is situated nearby to the hamlet Nei’alibang, as well as near Ergu.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Juming Museum and Dharma Drum Mountain.

Juming Museum

Museum

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The Juming Museum is a museum in Jinshan District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. It displays the works of Taiwanese sculptor Ju Ming.

Dharma Drum Mountain

Buddhist temple

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Dharma Drum Mountain is an international Buddhist spiritual, cultural, and educational foundation founded by late Chan master Sheng-yen. The center focuses on educating the public in Buddhism with the goal of improving the world and establishing a "Pure Land on Earth" through Buddhist education. Dharma Drum Mountain is situated 3 km east of Tougu.

Qingshan Waterfall

Waterfall

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Qingshan Waterfall is situated 3 km west of Tougu.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jinshan and Sanzhi.

Jinshan

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Jinshan District is a rural district on the coast in northern New Taipei, Taiwan. The district draws many visitors each year because of its hot springs and its proximity to Chin Pao San and the Ju Ming Museum.