Xiangshan District, Hsinchu City
Coordinates: 24°46′28″N 120°55′35″E / 24.774578°N 120.926487°E
Xiangshan District (Chinese: 香山區; pinyin: Xiāngshān Qū) or Siangshan District is a district in southwest Hsinchu City, Taiwan. It is the largest district of the three districts in Hsinchu City.
History
Xiangshan District was originally a township of Hsinchu County. On 1 July 1982, the area was incorporated to the newly formed Hsinchu City as a district.
Geography
- Area: 54.85 km²
- Population: 76,392 people (December 2014)
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 of Hsinchu's private universities: Chung Hua University, Yuanpei University and Hsuan Chuang University.
Tourist attractions
- Haishan Fishing Port
- Hsiangshan Train Station
- Hsiangshan Wetland Natural Park
- Jincheng Lake Bird Watching Zone
- Seafront Scenic Area at Kangnan
Transportation
- TRA Xiangshan Station
Notable natives
- Lin Chih-chien, Mayor of Hsinchu City
See also
- Hsinchu City
External links
- Siangshan District Office, Hsinchu City (English)
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