4517 - Taoyuan City, Taiwan

Bade District (八德區) is one of the districts of Taoyuan City in northwestern Taiwan. Although it isn't as well known to international visitors as Taipei or nearby Taoyuan International Airport, Bade has grown rapidly from a rural settlement into a busy suburban district with a population of over 200,000 people.

The area's history goes back to the Qing Dynasty, when it was known as Bakuaicuo, meaning "Eight Houses." According to local tradition, the name came from the first eight families who settled there. After World War II, the name was changed to Bade, meaning "Eight Virtues," referring to the Confucian virtues of loyalty, filial piety, benevolence, love, trustworthiness, justice, harmony, and peace. It became part of Taoyuan City in 2014 when Taoyuan was upgraded to a special municipality.

Today, Bade is known as a residential and manufacturing district, with good transport links to the rest of northern Taiwan. Despite its urban growth, it still has green spaces such as Bade Pond Ecological Park, where visitors can enjoy walking trails, wetlands, and opportunities to watch local birdlife. Another unusual attraction is the Republic of Chocolate, a museum and visitor centre celebrating Taiwan's chocolate industry.

What I like about postcards from places like Bade is that they often come from ordinary towns rather than famous tourist destinations. They offer a glimpse into everyday life and remind us that every community has its own history, traditions, and stories waiting to be discovered.

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