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Xiangshan District, Hsinchu

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Area
  
54.85 km²

Province
  
Taiwan Province

Xiangshan District, Hsinchu

Colleges and Universities
  
Chung Hua University, Hsuan Chuang University, Yuanpei University

Points of interest
  
Xiangshan wetlands, 19 Hectares Grassland, Konan scenic coastal, Hongshulin Park, Baoan Temple

Xiangshan District (Chinese: 香山區; pinyin: Xiāngshān Qū) or Siangshan District is a district in southwest Hsinchu City, Taiwan. It is the largest of the three districts in Hsinchu City.

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Map of Xiangshan District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan 300

History

Xiangshan District was originally a township of Hsinchu County. On 1 July 1982, the area was incorporated into the newly formed Hsinchu City as a district.

Geography

  • Area: 54.85 km2 (21.18 sq mi)
  • Population: 76,836 (January 2016)

    • Economy

    It is most well known locally for the Hsiangshan Industrial Park and for having the major portion of Hsinchu City's "17km Scenic Coastline" boardwalk.

    Education

    It is also home to three private universities: Chung Hua, Yuanpei and Hsuan Chuang.

    Tourist attractions

  • Haishan Fishing Port
  • Hsiangshan Wetland Natural Park
  • Jincheng Lake Bird Watching Zone
  • Seafront Scenic Area at Kangnan

    • Transportation

  • TRA Xiangshan Station
  • Local buses connect Xiangshan district to other parts of Hsinchu city, Inter-city buses also provide transport to Taipei, Taichung and Banqiao.

    • Notable natives

  • Lin Chih-chien, Mayor of Hsinchu City

    • References

    Xiangshan District, Hsinchu Wikipedia
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