Dajia Wenchang Temple
Dajia District () is a coastal suburban district in Taichung, Taiwan. It is located on the northwestern corner of Taichung. The climate of the region is Sub-tropical, and the average temperature is roughly 24 degrees Celsius. In March 2012, it was named one of the ''Top 10 Small Tourist Towns'' by the Tourism Bureau of Taiwan. History The local Taokas tribe people used to live in the area before the Han people arrived. Their main activities were hunting and farming. The Han Chinese started to arrive around 1669 during the Ming Dynasty in which most of them came from Fujian, especially Quanzhou. Dajia used to be an urban township of Taichung County. On 25 December 2010, it was upgraded to become a district of the new special municipality of Taichung. Administrative divisions Zhaoyang, Dajia, Shuntian, Kongmen, Pingan, Zhuangmei, Xinmei, Minshan, Zhongshan, Nanyang, Xunfeng, Yihe, Wuling, Wenqu, Wuqu, Wenwu, Fenghua, Dehua, Jiangnan, Dingdian, Taibai, Mengchun, Xingfu, Rina ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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District (Taiwan)
Districts are administrative subdivisions of the Taiwan, Republic of China (Taiwan)'s special municipality (Taiwan), special municipalities of the second level and provincial city (Taiwan), provincial cities of the third level formerly under its Provinces of China, provinces. There are two types of district in the administrative scheme. Ordinary districts are governed directly by the municipality/city government with district administrators appointed by the mayors to four-year terms. The mountain indigenous district is a local government body with elected district chiefs as well as district council serving four-year terms. History The first administrative divisions entitled "districts" were established in the 1900s when Taiwan was Taiwan under Japanese rule, under Japanese rule. After the World War II, nine (9) out of eleven (11) Cities of Japan, prefectural cities established by the Japanese government were reform into provincial cities. These cities are Changhua, Chiayi, Hsin ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Scallion
Scallions (also known as spring onions or green onions) are vegetables derived from various species in the genus ''Allium''. Scallions generally have a milder taste than most onions and their close relatives include garlic, shallot, leek, chive, and Chinese onions. Although the bulbs of many ''Allium'' species are used as food, the defining characteristic of scallion species is that they lack a fully developed bulb. Instead the ''Allium'' species referred to as scallions make use of the hollow, tubular green leaves growing directly from the bulb. These leaves are used as a vegetable and can be eaten either raw or cooked. Often the leaves are chopped into other dishes and used as garnishes. Etymology and names The words ''scallion'' and ''shallot'' are related and can be traced back to the Ancient Greek () as described by the Greek writer Theophrastus. This name, in turn, is believed to originate from the name of the ancient Canaanite city of Ashkelon. Various other nam ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Zhongzheng Park (Dajia)
The Zhongzheng Park () is a park in Jinhu Township, Kinmen County, Taiwan. History The park was established in 1976 by Kinmen County Government. In 1986, to celebrate the 100th birthday of President Chiang Kai-shek, military and civilians planted trees in front of the park. See also * List of parks in Taiwan This is a list of parks in Taiwan, Republic of China. Taipei * 228 Peace Memorial Park * Bailing Sport Park * Bangka Park * Beitou Park * Bihu Park * Chengmei Riverside Park * Daan Forest Park * Dahu Park * Dajia Riverside Park ... References 1976 establishments in Taiwan Jinhu Township Parks established in 1976 Parks in Kinmen County {{Taiwan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Military Memorial Park
The Military Memorial Park () is a memorial park at Mount Tiezhan, Dajia District, Taichung, Taiwan. History The construction of the park began in July 1958 for its first stage in which the memorial hall was built. The second stage saw the completion of its water plant, electricity plant, pumping station and path for the cemetery. The final stage of the construction was the beautification of the park in which it was completed in April 1960 which included the various plantation of trees. The memorial hall was rebuilt and reopened in January 1987. In January 1996, the ''Taichung Military Cemetery'' was renamed to ''Taichung Military Martyrs' Shrine''. Architecture The park occupy an area of 2.5 hectares. Transportation The park is accessible northeast of Dajia Station of Taiwan Railways. See also * List of tourist attractions in Taiwan Popular tourist attractions in Taiwan include the following: Attraction ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kuo Xing Temple
"Guo", written in Chinese: 郭, is one of the most common Chinese surnames and means "the wall that surrounds a city" in Chinese. It can also be transliterated into English as Cok, Gou, Quo, Quach, Quek, Que, Keh, Kuo, Kwo, Kuoch, Kok, Koc, Kwee, Kwek, Kwik, Kwok, Kuok, Kuek, Gock, Koay, or Ker. The Korean equivalent is spelled Kwak; the Vietnamese equivalent is Quach. The different ways of spelling this surname indicate the origin of the family. For example, the Cantonese "Kwok" originated in Hong Kong and the surrounding area. It is the 18th most common family name in China and can be traced as far back as the Xia Dynasty. There are eight legendary origins of the Guo surname, which include a Persian (Hui) origin, a Korean origin, and a Mongolian origin, as a result of sinicization. However, the majority of people bearing the surname Guo are descended from the Han Chinese. In 2019, Guo was the 16th common surname in Mainland China. Origins Royal Ancestors Legend has it ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dajia Wenchang Temple
Dajia District () is a coastal suburban district in Taichung, Taiwan. It is located on the northwestern corner of Taichung. The climate of the region is Sub-tropical, and the average temperature is roughly 24 degrees Celsius. In March 2012, it was named one of the ''Top 10 Small Tourist Towns'' by the Tourism Bureau of Taiwan. History The local Taokas tribe people used to live in the area before the Han people arrived. Their main activities were hunting and farming. The Han Chinese started to arrive around 1669 during the Ming Dynasty in which most of them came from Fujian, especially Quanzhou. Dajia used to be an urban township of Taichung County. On 25 December 2010, it was upgraded to become a district of the new special municipality of Taichung. Administrative divisions Zhaoyang, Dajia, Shuntian, Kongmen, Pingan, Zhuangmei, Xinmei, Minshan, Zhongshan, Nanyang, Xunfeng, Yihe, Wuling, Wenqu, Wuqu, Wenwu, Fenghua, Dehua, Jiangnan, Dingdian, Taibai, Mengchun, Xingfu, Rina ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chenggong Park
Chenggong may refer to several places: *Chenggong County, in Kunming, Yunnan, China *Chenggong, Taitung Chenggong Township or Chengkung Township() is an urban township in Taitung County, Taiwan. It is a coastal town facing the Pacific Ocean. Chenggong Fish Harbor is just west of downtown. History Chenggong was originally an Amis settlement from ..., township in Taitung, Taiwan * Chenggong Station, a railway station in Taichung, Taiwan See also * Duke Cheng (other) {{Geodis ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sword Well
The Sword Well () or Guoxing Well () is a historical water well in Dajia District, Taichung, Taiwan. History According to legend, the well was created from a sword stuck into the ground by Koxinga when he was stationed in the area because he asked God to provide water for his soldiers. The water then poured out from the southern slope of the mountain. The well was named Well of the Imperial Surname (). In 1953, the local residents repaired the well and built brick wall around it. It was then renamed as the Sword Well (). Architecture The well has a diameter of 0.5 meter and a depth of 2 meters. See also * List of tourist attractions in Taiwan Popular tourist attractions in Taiwan include the following: Attractions Historical buildings * Beihai Tunnel, Beigan () * Beihai Tunnel, Nangan () * Daxi Wude Hall () * Ete ... References Buildings and structures in Taichung Tourist attractions in Taichung ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dajia Jenn Lann Temple
The Dajia Jenn Lann Temple,. also known as the Zhenlan or Mazu Temple, is a temple dedicated to the Chinese Goddess Mazu, the Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of fishermen, sailors and any occupations related to sea/ocean. The temple is located in the Dajia District of Taichung, Taiwan. It is known for being the start of the Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage, an annual celebration of the sea goddess. History The temple started as a small temple in 1730, the 8th year of Yongzheng Era of the Qing Dynasty. Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage The largest annual religious procession in Taiwan is organized by the Jenn Lann Temple in Taichung's Dajia District. The procession celebrates the birthday of the sea goddess Mazu and features the Mazu statue of the Jenn Lann Temple. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims gather along the more than 340 kilometres route that extends through Taichung, as well as Changhua, Yunlin and Chiayi counties. The procession ends at Fongtian Temple in Xingang Chiayi. Taiwan Mazu Fel ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dajia Jenn Jann Temple From VOA (3)
Dajia District () is a coastal suburban district in Taichung, Taiwan. It is located on the northwestern corner of Taichung. The climate of the region is Sub-tropical, and the average temperature is roughly 24 degrees Celsius. In March 2012, it was named one of the ''Top 10 Small Tourist Towns'' by the Tourism Bureau of Taiwan. History The local Taokas tribe people used to live in the area before the Han people arrived. Their main activities were hunting and farming. The Han Chinese started to arrive around 1669 during the Ming Dynasty in which most of them came from Fujian, especially Quanzhou. Dajia used to be an urban township of Taichung County. On 25 December 2010, it was upgraded to become a district of the new special municipality of Taichung. Administrative divisions Zhaoyang, Dajia, Shuntian, Kongmen, Pingan, Zhuangmei, Xinmei, Minshan, Zhongshan, Nanyang, Xunfeng, Yihe, Wuling, Wenqu, Wuqu, Wenwu, Fenghua, Dehua, Jiangnan, Dingdian, Taibai, Mengchun, Xingfu, Rina ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Giant Manufacturing
Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (commonly known as Giant) is a Taiwanese bicycle manufacturer, recognized as the world's largest bicycle designer and manufacturer. Giant has manufacturing facilities in Taiwan, the Netherlands, China, and Hungary. History Giant was established in 1972 in Dajia, Taichung County in Taiwan (now part of Taichung City), by King Liu and several friends. A major breakthrough came in 1977 when Giant's chief executive, Tony Lo, negotiated a deal with Schwinn to begin manufacturing bikes as an OEM, manufacturing bicycles to be sold exclusively under other brand names as a private label. As bike sales increased in the U.S., and after workers at the Schwinn plant in Chicago went on strike in 1980, Giant became a key supplier, making more than two-thirds of Schwinn bikes by the mid-1980s, representing 75% of Giant's sales. When Schwinn decided to find a new source and in 1987 signed a contract with the China Bicycle Company to produce bikes in Shenzhen, Giant, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bicycle
A bicycle, also called a pedal cycle, bike or cycle, is a human-powered or motor-powered assisted, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A is called a cyclist, or bicyclist. Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century in Europe. By the early 21st century, more than 1 billion were in existence. These numbers far exceed the number of cars, both in total and ranked by the number of individual models produced. They are the principal means of transportation in many regions. They also provide a popular form of recreation, and have been adapted for use as children's toys, general fitness, military and police applications, courier services, bicycle racing, and bicycle stunts. The basic shape and configuration of a typical upright or "safety bicycle", has changed little since the first chain-driven model was developed around 1885. However, many details have been improved, especially since the advent of modern ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |