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Longtan District, Taoyuan
Longtan District () is a rural District (Taiwan), district in southern Taoyuan City, Taiwan. Longtan is home to the headquarters of the Republic of China Army. The township is known for the Buddhist temple in the center of Longtan Lake and the large Bainien community project. The area is surrounded by high-tech industries and mountains. Longtan is home to a number of military bases, and a few research installations. National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology and Institute of Nuclear Energy Research . are two of the more well known ones. History Longtan used to be a Township (Taiwan), rural township of the former Taoyuan City, Taoyuan County. On 25 Decem ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Taoyuan City Constituency V
Taoyuan City Constituency 5 () includes Pingzhen and Longtan in southern Taoyuan City. The district was formerly known as Taoyuan County Constituency 5 (2008-2014) and was created in 2008, when all local constituencies of the Legislative Yuan The Legislative Yuan is the unicameral legislature of the Republic of China (Taiwan) located in Taipei. The Legislative Yuan is composed of 113 members, who are directly elected for 4-year terms by people of the Taiwan Area through a parallel v ... were reorganized to become single-member districts. Current district * Pingzhen * Longtan Legislators Election results {{Legislative Yuan seats by electoral method navbar Constituencies in Taoyuan City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Rizheng
You Jih-cheng (15 May 1949 – 25 May 2002) was a Taiwanese politician who served as the mayor of Longtan District in Taoyuan City and was elected as the second legislator in Taoyuan County on behalf of the Kuomintang party. He was killed in the crash of China Airlines Flight 611 on 25 May 2002. The Boeing 747 operating the flight broke apart in mid-air near Magong, Penghu. All 225 people on board including Jih-cheng were killed and he was among the 50 bodies that have never been found or identified. References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Esther Huang
Esther Huang (born 27 February 1989), formerly known as Albee Huang, is a Taiwanese actress and singer. She is a former member of the Taiwanese girl band Hey Girl. She is sometimes known as Xiao Xun in the media along with other pseudonyms. Career Huang is in a girl group originally known as Hei Se Hui Mei Mei which underwent a name change to Hey Girl. Hey Girl consisted of seven other girls, and they are known to work with another popular Taiwanese boyband, Lollipop. Huang has also worked with Ah Ben from Choc7 in '' The Teen Age''. Filmography Television series *2006: ''Angel Lover'' - Episode 3 *2007: ''Brown Sugar Macchiato''- Xiaoxun *2007: '' The Teen Age'' - Xia Nian Qiao *2008: ''Rolling Love'' - Wasabi *2008: ''The Legend of Brown Sugar Chivalries'' - Ren Ying Ying *2011: ''Love Keeps Going'' - Han Yi Fei *2011: ''Love You'' *2011: ''Rookies' Diary'' *2012: ''What Is Love'' *2012: ''Love Me or Leave Me (TV series)'' *2014: ''Fabulous 30'' *2014: '' Dear Mom'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Highway No
National may refer to: Common uses * Nation or country ** Nationality – a ''national'' is a person who is subject to a nation, regardless of whether the person has full rights as a citizen Places in the United States * National, Maryland, census-designated place * National, Nevada, ghost town * National, Utah, ghost town * National, West Virginia, unincorporated community Commerce * National (brand), a brand name of electronic goods from Panasonic * National Benzole (or simply known as National), former petrol station chain in the UK, merged with BP * National Car Rental, an American rental car company * National Energy Systems, a former name of Eco Marine Power * National Entertainment Commission, a former name of the Media Rating Council * National Motor Vehicle Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 1900-1924 * National Supermarkets, a defunct American grocery store chain * National String Instrument Corporation, a guitar company formed to manufacture the first resonator gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yehshan Building
The Yehshan Building ( zh, t=葉山樓, s=叶山楼, first=t, p=Yèshān Lóu) or Weird Building ( zh, t=怪怪樓, s=怪怪楼, first=t, p=Guàiguài Lóu) is a building in Longtan District, Taoyuan City, 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 nort .... History The construction of the building started by the owner Yeh Fa-pao (葉發苞) who initially purchased a 330 m2 piece of land for a price of NT$3 million. After three decades, the building had nine floors. It was constructed in three stages, which were wood frames installation, reinforced concrete pouring and exterior decoration installations. Architecture The building was planned and designed by Yeh. It was constructed at a cost of NT$60 million. References Buildings and structures in Taoyuan City {{ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Window On China Theme Park
The Window on World Theme Park () is an amusement park in Longtan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. History The park was established in 1984. Amusements Mini World * Mini Taiwan * Mini China * Mini Asia * Mini Europe * Mini America Amusement Park * Tour Train * Euro Riverboat * Wipe Out * Ball Pits * Merry-Go-Round * Roller Coaster * Bumper Car * Kid's Bumper Car * Strawberry Wheel * Jumping Stars * Little Pilot * Mining Train * Hercules * Bubu Car * Rocking Boat * Mini Jeep * OPEN-chan Ferris Wheel Water Park * Jumbo Wave * Thunderstorm * Nile Beach * Baby Captain * Water Mania * Crazy Rapid * OPEN-chan Water Castle Shows * Taiwanese Folk Art Theater * OPEN! Costume Show * Lucky's Adventure * Funny Clowns * African HOT Show Transportation The theme park is accessible by bus from Zhongli Station of Taiwan Railways or Songshan Airport Station of Taipei Metro. See also * List of tourist attractions in Taiwan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taoyuan Hakka Culture Hall
The Taoyuan Hakka Culture Hall () is a Hakka cultural center in Longtan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. History The hall was built in 2007. Exhibitions The hall mainly displays the exhibition of Hakka culture, antiques and introduces all kinds of Hakka activities. Events The hall regularly holds exhibitions, such as the 2016 Hakka Tung Blossom Festival in Taoyuan etc. The hall also holds various Hakka language-related events to promote the use of the language among youths and offer financial incentives to youths who wish to take the language test. See also * List of museums in Taiwan This is a list of museums in Taiwan, including cultural centers and arts centres. Kaohsiung City * Chung Li-he Museum * Cijin Shell Museum * Fongshan Community Culture Museum * Former British Consulate at Takao * Hamasen Museum of Taiwan Rai ... References 2007 establishments in Taiwan Buildings and structures completed in 2007 Buildings and structures in Taoyuan City Cultural ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shihmen Dam
Shihmen Dam (; also spelled Shimen or Shihman) is a major rock fill dam across the Dahan River in northern Taoyuan City. It forms the Shihmen Reservoir (), Taiwan's third largest reservoir or artificial lake. It provides irrigation in Taoyuan, flood control for the Taipei Basin, and hydroelectricity and domestic water supply for more than three million people in northern Taiwan. Completed in 1964 after nine years of construction, Shihmen was Taiwan's first multi-purpose water project and a major step towards the island's economic independence after World War II. Year-round water releases from the dam enabled additional rice harvests and doubled Taoyuan's annual agricultural output, while the reservoir became a major tourist destination due to its scenic beauty and plentiful fisheries. However, the project was criticized for its high cost and its impact on local communities, as more than 2,000 people were displaced to make way for the reservoir. Like many other reservoirs in Taiwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Longtan National Speedway
Longtan National Speedway () is a Taiwanese motor racing Motorsport, motorsports or motor sport is a global term used to encompass the group of competitive sporting events which primarily involve the use of motorized vehicles. The terminology can also be used to describe forms of competition of two ... circuit located in Longtan, Taoyuan County. It is managed by the Chinese Taipei Motor Sports Association (CTMSA). References Motorsport venues in Taiwan Buildings and structures in Taoyuan City Tourist attractions in Taoyuan City {{Taiwan-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hsin Sheng College Of Medical Care And Management
Hsin Sheng College of Medical Care and Management (HSC; ) is a private junior college in Longtan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. As a junior college approved by Ministry of Education, it offers two-year curriculum for vocational high school graduates and five-year curriculum for junior high school graduates. Upon successful completion of the study, students receive associate degrees. In addition, it provides two-year vocational training for workers. History HSC was initially established in 1971 as Hsin Sheng Senior Medical Vocational School (). In 2005, it was restructured and renamed to Hsin Sheng College of Medical Care and Management. Teaching units * Department of Nursing * Department of Early Childhood Care and Education * Department of Styling and Cosmetology * Department of Marketing * Department of International Business * Department of Health and Leisure Management * Department of Applied English * Department of Applied Japanese * Department of Long-term Care * Depart ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
