Yanshuei, Tainan

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Yanshuei is an urban township in Tainan County, Taiwan, Republic of China.
It littered as "Salt Water"

[edit] History

Yanshuei used to be one of the five most important maritime towns in Taiwan, but since the harbor was closed in 1900 it has declined. These days it is best known for the fireworks festival held 15 days after Lunar New Year.

Currently there are no rail links to Yanshuei. In the past, however, the Taiwan Sugar Corporation operated passenger services from its Yanshuei station, which has been preserved.

[edit] Geography

Yanshuei is easily reached from Freeway No. 1, which passes between the town and Sinying. It lies on Taiwan Highway 19.

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