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Jhushan
Zhushan Township () is an urban township in the southwest part of Nantou County, Taiwan, and off the south shore of Zhuoshui River. Geography Population: 56,662 people Administrative divisions Zhushan, Zhongzheng, Zhongshan, Yunlin, Zhuwei, Guilin, Xiaping, Zhonghe, Zhongqi, Xiulin, Daan, Yanhe, Yanxiang, Yanzheng, Yanping, Yanshan, Shanchong, Sheliao, Zhongyang, Fuzhou, Tianzi, Huiyao, Dexing, Fuxing, Liyu, Pingding, Ruizhu and Tongtou Village. Government agencies * Central Backup Center of Central Emergency Operation Center Education * National Zhushan Senior High School Tourist attractions * Chelungpu Fault Preservation Park * Jiji Weir * Shanlinxi Forest Recreation Area * Zhushan Zinan Temple * Beishi Xigu (north force creek valley) * Shadonggong National Earthquake Park * Stair Suspension Bridge * Sun Link Sea Forest Recreational Area * Xiaping Natural Education Park * Momotaro Village Events * Chien Chiao Ritual Transportation * Railway: no through here, but can boar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nantou County
Nantou County (; Hokkien POJ: ''Lâm-tâu-koān''; Hakka PFS: ''Nàm-thèu-yen'') is the second largest county of Taiwan by area, located in the central part of the country. It is also the only non-coastal county in Taiwan. Its name derives from the Hoanya Taiwanese aboriginal word ''Ramtau''. Its mountainous area makes it a tourist destination; Sun Moon Lake is located in this county. Other well-known sightseeing of the county including Aowanda, Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Hehuanshan, Paper Dome, Qingjing Farm, Shanlinxi, Shuiyuan Suspension Bridge and Xitou. Notable cities in Nantou are Nantou City and Puli Town. The official butterfly of Nantou County is the broad-tailed swallowtail butterfly (''Agehana maraho''). Nantou's tung-ting tea is one of the most famous and high-quality oolong teas grown in Taiwan. History Early history Before the arrival of Han Chinese to Nantou, the Atayal, Bunun and Tsou tribes were distributed throughout the northern and ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Township (Taiwan)
Townships are the third-level administrative subdivisions of counties of the Republic of China (Taiwan), along with county-administered cities. After World War II, the townships were established from the following conversions on the Japanese administrative divisions: Although local laws do not enforce strict standards for classifying them, generally urban townships have a larger population and more business and industry than rural townships, but not to the extent of county-administered cities. Under townships, there is still the village as the fourth or basic level of administration. As of 2022, there are totally 184 townships, including 38 urban townships, 122 rural townships and 24 mountain indigenous townships. 174 townships with 35 urban and 118 rural townships are located in Taiwan Province and 10 townships with 3 urban and 4 rural townships are located in Fujian Province. Penghu and Lienchiang are the only two counties that do not have urban townships. Statistics of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiwan
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia, at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. The territories controlled by the ROC consist of 168 islands, with a combined area of . The main island of Taiwan, also known as ''Formosa'', has an area of , with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two-thirds and plains in the western third, where its highly urbanised population is concentrated. The capital, Taipei, forms along with New Taipei City and Keelung the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Other major cities include Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. With around 23.9 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated countries in the world. Taiwan has been settled for at least 25,000 years. Ancestors of Taiwanese indigenous peoples settled the isla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhuoshui River
The Zhuoshui River, also spelled Choshui or Jhuoshuei River, () is the longest river in Taiwan. It flows from its source in Nantou County up to the western border of the county, subsequently forming the border between Yunlin County and Changhua County, with a total length of . The river serves as an unofficial boundary between the north and south of Taiwan. It is dammed in its upper reaches by the Wushe and Wujie Dams, and further downstream by the Jiji Weir. The Zhuoshui River environment has in recent years been seriously degraded both by the construction of a dam across the river at Jiji and by the ongoing activities of the concrete industry. Tributaries * Chenyoulan River * Shuili River * Kashe River Bridges * Xiluo Bridge Dams * Jiji Weir * Wujie Dam See also * List of rivers of Taiwan * Regions of Taiwan The regions of Taiwan are based on the historical administrative divisions. However, most of the definitions are not precise. Division into two regions * East ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central Emergency Operation Center
The Central Emergency Operation Center (EMIC; ) is the emergency operations center of Taiwan which is activated in the event of emergency situation. The center is operated by the National Fire Agency of the Ministry of the Interior. Levels CEOC may be designated as a level-2 facility for lesser threats or as a level-1 facility for more severe threats. Types of disaster The CEOC currently lists 14 types of disasters, which are typhoons, earthquakes/tsunamis, fires/explosions, floods, drought, oil and gas or power line breaks, extreme cold hazards, landslides, aviation disasters, disasters at sea, land traffic accidents, hazardous material disasters, mining disasters and forest fires. Backup centers Northern Backup Center Completed in February 2006, the center is located at Banqiao District, New Taipei. Central Backup Center Completed in December 2012, the center is located at Zhushan Township, Nantou County. Southern Backup Center Completed in December 2009, the center is loc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chelungpu Fault Preservation Park
The Chelungpu Fault Preservation Park () is a park in Zhushan Township, Nantou County, Taiwan established to commemorate the 21 September 1999 earthquake. It is the subordinate park to the National Museum of Natural Science. History The establishment of the museum begin in November 2002 when Dr. Wen-shan Chen, a professor of geology from National Taiwan University, discovered the original Chelungpu Fault caused by the earthquake in 1999 while conducting his investigation into the major earthquakes that struck Taiwan over the past years. The Chelungpu Fault Preservation Park was created to preserve the fault and was opened to the public for testing operation on 30 January 2013 and officially opened for regular operation on 1 May the same year. Exhibition The gallery displays the thrust fault caused by the 1999 earthquake. It also displays various aspects of geological science in its Geoscience Hall, such as fossils, trench layers etc. See also * 921 Earthquake Museum of Taiw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jiji Weir
The Jiji Weir () is a weir located in Nantou County, Taiwan. The weir is located at the border of three townships A township is a kind of human settlement or administrative subdivision, with its meaning varying in different countries. Although the term is occasionally associated with an urban area, that tends to be an exception to the rule. In Australia, C ... in the county, which are Jiji Township, Lugu Township and Zhushan Township. History The construction of the weir started in July 1990 and completed in December 2001. Architecture The weir features the Taiwan Water Museum () within Jiji Township border. Transportation The weir is accessible southwest of Jiji station of Taiwan Railways. See also * List of dams and reservoirs in Taiwan References 2001 establishments in Taiwan Buildings and structures in Nantou County Dams completed in 2001 Weirs {{Taiwan-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shanlinxi Forest Recreation Area
Shanlinxi Forest Recreation Area or Sun Link Sea Forest Recreation Area () is a forest in Zhushan Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. Geography The forest is located at an elevation of 1,600-1,800 meters above sea level with an area of 40 hectares. It consists of herb and flower garden as well as three waterfalls, namely Qingyun Waterfall, Niaosong Waterfall and Water Curtain Cave Waterfall. Facilities The forest features campsites and wooden cottages. Transportation The forest is accessible by bus from Taichung Station of Taiwan Railways. See also * Geography of Taiwan Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is an island country located in East Asia. The main island of Taiwan, formerly known in the Western political circles, press and literature as Formosa, makes up 99% of the land area of the territori ... References {{commons category, Sun Link Sea Forests of Taiwan Geography of Nantou County Tourist attractions in Nantou County Campsites in Taiwan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhushan Zinan Temple
The Zhushan Zinan Temple () is a Chinese Temple dedicated to Fude Zhengshen (福德正神) and located in Sheliao Village, Zhushan Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. Popular Activities 1. Borrow money from the Fude Zhengshen (福德正神), the God of Prosperity It is believed that borrowing money from the Fude Zhengshen (福德正神), the God of Prosperity will bring good luck, good fortune, and prosperity. This is why many so people come to Zi Nan Temple to borrow money each year. This tradition has become one of the most famous activities for worshippers and tourists that come to Zi Nan Temple. See this page for a guide on how tBorrow Money from the Land God 2. Pat the Golden Hen Pat the Golden Hen for good luck and good fortune. History The temple was established in 1745. On 23 September 2017, the temple deployed a Pepper robot to help modernize the temple's image and act as a temple guide. Transportation The temple is accessible by bus from Taichung Station of Taiw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ershui Railway Station
Ershui Station () is a railway station of the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) West Coast line located in Ershui Township, Changhua County, Taiwan. It is also the western terminus of the Jiji line. History Ershui Station was opened on 15 January 1905 as Erbashuei Station (二八水驛), and adopted its current name on 10 January 1920. The current station building was opened in 1935. Structure There is one side platform and one island platform. ;Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) : ⇐ West Coast line ⇒ :Jiji line ⇒ See also * List of railway stations in Taiwan There are currently six operating railway systems in Taiwan: The two Inter-city rail systems, Taiwan Railways and Taiwan High Speed Rail, have several overlaps in station names. See below ''Taiwan High Speed Rail'' section for their relations in ... References Railway stations served by Taiwan Railways Administration Railway stations in Changhua County {{Taiwan-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
