Pinglin District
Pinglin District (aka Ping-Lin, Chinese: 坪林區; pinyin: Pínglín Qū; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Phiâⁿ-khu) is a rural district in southeastern New Taipei City in northern Republic of China (Taiwan). It is in the mountain area connecting to the Yilan County on the east coast.
Overview
Pinglin is part of the water district of Taipei area as the Feicui Dam (翡翠水庫) is located here, so land development is restricted. Pinglin is the most famous place for producing Pouchong tea. The Pinglin Tea Museum is the world's largest tea museum.[1] Over 80% of residents are tea growers or involved in the tea business.[2]
Geography
Transport
- National Highway No.5, called Beiyi or Chiang Weishui Freeway.
- Tai 9 line, named Beiyi Highway.
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Note: Although Hanyu Pinyin is the national standard, the municipal government endorses and uses "New Taipei" instead of "Xinbei" and "Tamsui" instead of "Danshui". |
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