Xiangshan District, Hsinchu

Xiangshan or Siangshan District is a district in southwest Hsinchu City, Taiwan. It is the largest of the three districts in Hsinchu City.

Xiangshan 香山區
District
Location	Hsinchu City, Taiwan
Government
• Type	District Government
Area
• Total	54.85 km^2 (21.18 sq mi)
Population  (January 2016)
• Total	76,836

Xiangshan District, Hsinchu
Xiangshan District office
Traditional Chinese	香山區
Simplified Chinese	香山区
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Xiāngshān Qū Wade–Giles Hsiang-shan Ch‘ü

History

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

Geography

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

Administrative divisions

The district consists of Gangnan, Hushan, Hulin, Jinshui, Shuxia, Puqian, Zhongpu, Niupu, Dingpu, Tungxiang, Xiangcun, Xiangshan, Dazhuang, Meishan, Zhaoshan, Haishan, Jiadong, Dahu, Nanai, Zhongai, Neihu, Yanshui, Nangang and Dingfu Villages.[2]

Economy

It is most well known locally for the Hsiangshan Industrial Park and for having the major portion of Hsinchu City's "17 km (11 mi) Scenic Coastline" boardwalk.

Education

Universities

• Chung Hua University
• Hsuan Chuang University
• Yuanpei University of Medical Technology

Schools

• Hsinchu International School

Tourist attractions

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

Transportation

Xiangshan Station

• 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

1. "Brief of City Council". Hsinchu City Council. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
2. https://www.cec.gov.tw/pc/en/TV/nm10018000300000000.html

External links

• Siangshan District Office, Hsinchu City (in English)