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West District, Chiayi City
West District () is a district in west Chiayi City, Taiwan. History The West District was established on 6 October 1990. Administrative divisions Since February 1, 2010, West District has been divided into forty-five urban villages: *() **Shuyuan (), Yonghe (), Xinfu (), Wenhua (), Xirong (), Fanshe (), Guohua () *() **Daxi (), Zhuanyao (), Fuquan (), Fuan (), Xinxi (), Gangping (), Tougang (), Xiping (), Liucuo () *() **Ziqiang (), Meiyuan (), Hunei (), Shizi (), Hongwa (), Guanglu (), Fumin (), Chedian (), Chuiyang (), Peiyuan (), Yuying (), Zhiyuan (), Cuidai (), Daoming () *() **Beirong (), Qingan (), Xianghu (), Zhongxing (), Houyi (), Hubian (), Zhuwei () *() **Baosheng (), Baoan (), Beixin (), Xincuo (), Baofu (), Zhucun (), Beihu () and Xiapi () Village. Government institutions * Chiayi City Council Education * National Chiayi University - Sinmin Campus Tourist attractions * Art Site of Chiayi Railway Warehouse * Chiayi Art Museum * Chiayi Cultural and Creative Ind ... [...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] |
Chiayi Art Museum
The Chiayi Art Museum () is an art museum in West District, Chiayi City, Taiwan. History The museum building was originally constructed in 1936 as a factory of the Chiayi branch of Taiwan Tobacco and Wine Monopoly Bureau during the Japanese rule of Taiwan. In November 2020, it was reopened as Chiayi Art Museum in an inaugurated ceremony by Mayor Huang Min-hui. On 27 January 2021, Eslite Bookstore opened a bookshop at the museum. The current director of the museum is Lai Yi-Hsin. Architecture The museum original factory building consisted of a main building and two warehouses. After it was turned into a museum, it consists of art spaces, library, shop, restaurant and garden. The museum was designed by M.H.Wang Architects and Associates and Studiobase Architects. It has a total floor area of 5,179 m2 Transportation The museum is accessible within walking distance south of Chiayi Station of Taiwan Railways. See also * List of museums in Taiwan This is a list of museums in T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vincent Siew
Vincent C. Siew or Siew Wan-chang (; born 3 January 1939) is a Taiwanese politician who served as the Vice President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) from 2008 to 2012. He was the first Taiwanese-born Premier of the Republic of China and former vice-chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT). Early life Born in Chiayi City in the then Taiwan under Japanese control, Japanese colony of Taiwan on 3 January 1939, Siew graduated from Chiayi High School in 1957. In 1961, he graduated from the Department of Diplomacy at National Chengchi University (NCCU). After completing his conscription, he passed the Foreign Affairs Special Examination of 1962. He subsequently received his master's degree from the Graduate Institute of International Law and Diplomacy from NCCU in 1965. Although he was accepted by Harvard University, Siew chose to remain in Taiwan heeding his mother's wishes. He completed a leadership seminar at Georgetown University in the United States in 1982 and was awarded Eisenhower Fel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiayi Station
Chiayi () is a railway station in Chiayi, Taiwan served by Taiwan Railways and Alishan Forest Railway. History The station was firstly constructed in 1896 and opened on 20 April 1902 with service on the West Coast line. The station was a single-story wooden structure with Japanese style with slant roof and rain-shield walls. The rail line connected to the station roughly divides Chiayi City into two regions. The region located in front of the station prospered as the city business district, while the region located behind the station was scarcely developed. Service to the Alishan Forest Railway began in 1912 from the station. The station was renovated in June 1933 to its current structure. Architecture The station is located 30 metres above sea level. The at-grade station has one island platform and one side platform. It is a steel concrete structure with classical symmetry design, simple gables, geometric totems and streamlined modern design. The platform roofs of the rai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiwan Railway Administration
Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) is a railway operator in Taiwan. It is an agency of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, responsible for managing, maintaining, and running conventional passenger and freight railway services on 1097 km of track in Taiwan. Since Taiwan is heavily urbanised with a high population density, railways have played an important part in domestic transportation since the late 19th century. Passenger traffic in 2018 was 231,267,955. The agency's headquarters are in Zhongzheng District, Taipei. Overview Railway services between Keelung and Hsinchu began in 1891 under China's Qing dynasty. Because the railway was completely rebuilt and substantially expanded under the operated by Formosa's Japanese colonial government (1895–1945), the network's Japanese influence and heritage persists. Similarities between the TRA and the Japan Railways (JR) companies can be noted in signal aspects, signage, track layout, fare controls, sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wenhua Road Night Market
The Wenhua Road Night Market () is a night market in West District, Chiayi City, Taiwan. Architecture The night market stretches along the Wenhua Road for around half a kilometer. The southern section of the road is divided by a central foundation, which acts as a two-lane road during day time and pedestrian zone during night time. Features The night market features famous Chiayi snacks and delicacies. Many popular restaurants and traditional dishes can be found along the night market road. Transportation The night market is accessible within walking distance east of Chiayi Station of Taiwan Railways Administration , south of Alishan Forest Railway or North of Chiayi BRT Bunhua Rd.intersection Bus stop. See also * List of night markets in Taiwan This is a partial list of night markets in Taiwan sorted by location. Northern Taiwan Keelung * Miaokou Night Market, Ren'ai (廟口夜市) Taipei * Dalong Night Market, Datong (大龍街夜市) * Gongguan Night Market, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiwan Hinoki Museum
The Taiwan Hinoki Museum () is a museum about hinoki trees in West District, Chiayi City, Taiwan. History The museum building was originally a timber factory. The director then renovated the factory building by adding new elements to create a quality brand with good standing. Features * Taiwan hinoki essential oil * Taiwan hinoki treasure bowl * Taiwan hinoki spa aromatherapy cream Transportation The museum is accessible within walking distance west from Chiayi Station of Taiwan Railways. 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 External links * Museums with year of establishment missing Natural history museums in Taiwan Museums in Chiayi West District {{Taiwan-museum-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Museum Of Old Taiwan Tiles
The Museum of Old Taiwan Tiles () is an art museum in West District, Chiayi City, Taiwan. History The museum building used to be a timber storage building during the Japanese rule of Taiwan. The museum founder James Hsu and his friends collected resources to purchase and renovate the building in 2015. In the same year, the museum building received subsidies for renovation from Chiayi City Government. Exhibitions The museum exhibits more than 4,000 pieces of classical style of tiles, especially from the year 1915–1935. Transportation The museum is accessible within walking distance northeast of Chiayi Station of Taiwan Railways. 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 External links * Art museums and galleries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chia-Le-Fu Night Market
The Chia-Le-Fu Night Market () is a night market in West District, Chiayi City, Taiwan. History In May 2016, Chiayi City Deputy Mayor Hou Chong-wen promoted the online registration of food sold at the night market in order to raise awareness of food safety and cleanliness. Architecture The night market spans over an area of 1,800 m2 which consists more than 300 food stalls. Transportation The night market is accessible within walking distance south west of Chiayi Station of Taiwan Railways. See also * List of night markets in Taiwan This is a partial list of night markets in Taiwan sorted by location. Northern Taiwan Keelung * Miaokou Night Market, Ren'ai (廟口夜市) Taipei * Dalong Night Market, Datong (大龍街夜市) * Gongguan Night Market, Zhongzheng (公 ... References External links * Night markets in Chiayi West District {{Taiwan-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiayi Cultural And Creative Industries Park
The Chiayi Cultural and Creative Industries Park () or G9 Creative Park is a multi-purpose park in West District, Chiayi City, Taiwan. History The area was originally opened in 1916 as Chiayi Brewery by the Japanese government. In 1922, the brewery company went public. In the 1970s, local people began referring the brewery as Chiayi Old Distillery (). It operated until 1999 when the Jiji earthquake destroyed the brewery chimney from 53 meters high to just 18 meters. Soon later it was then converted into the Chiayi Cultural and Creative Industries Park and was opened in 2003. On 11 January 2016, the park underwent three-year major renovation by the Ministry of Culture. Architecture The park consists of 21 buildings. Transportation The park is accessible within walking distance south west from Chiayi Station of Taiwan Railways. See also * List of tourist attractions in Taiwan Popular tourist attractions ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Art Site Of Chiayi Railway Warehouse
The Art Site of Chiayi Railway Warehouse () is a historical warehouse in West District, Chiayi City, Taiwan. History In 1999, the Taiwan Provincial Government chose Chiayi City as the place for the Art Network of Railway Warehouse due to its position as the art and culture capital. In July 2000, the Council of Cultural Affairs chose five candidates and then decided to make the warehouse. The warehouse was converted from an idle railway warehouse. The planning work started in September 2000 by Chiayi City Government aiming to turn the warehouse into a center of art creation and exhibition. Architecture A total of 12 warehouses are lined up from north to south direction to form a block. The warehouses provide a total area of 2,500 m2 of interior space for creative work, exhibition, performance and education. The outdoor area is divided into outdoor performance area, creative art area and general area. Events * Black Golden Section Art Festival Transportation The building is ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Village (Taiwan)
Villages are the basic level administrative subdivisions of the Republic of China, under townships, county-administered cities or districts. There are two types of villages depending on the divisions it belongs to.http://www.moi.gov.tw/english/english_law/law_detail.aspx?sn=284 Structuring and Sizing The history of Village in Taiwan could date back to the Hoko system in the Japanese era, which ho () changed into village after Republic of China ruled Taiwan. The formation of village helps to divide area in considerations for transportation and city planning. The formation of village and its size depends largely on the county it is located or the population nature of the local area. In counties or districts of limited population, 100 households could form a village whereas in dense populated New Taipei, 1,000 households are necessary to form a village. In very densely populated areas, a village could comprise a population of up to 4,000 households. ( Fushan Village of Kaohsiun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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