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Xinfeng, Hsinchu
Xinfeng Township () is a rural township in Hsinchu County in northern Taiwan. It had an estimated population of 56,484 as of January 2017. History Xinfeng is a major industrial and manufacturing center in Hsinchu. It shares the Hsinchu Industrial Park with its neighboring town, Hukou. It is also the home of Ming Hsin University. Geography Xinfeng, encompassing , is bounded by the Taiwan Strait on its west, Zhubei City to the south, Hukou Township to the east and Xinwu District of Taoyuan City on the north. Administrative divisions The township comprises 17 villages: Fengkeng, Fuxing, Houhu, Jingpu, Potou, Puhe, Qiding, Ruixing, Shangkeng, Shanqi, Songbo, Songlin, Xhongxing, Xinfeng, Yuanshan, Zhonglun and Zhongxiao. Education * Minghsin University of Science and Technology Tourist attractions * Little Ding-Dong Science Theme Park Transportation Notable natives * Hsu Hsin-ying, Chairperson of Minkuotang * Hebe Tien Hebe Tien (; born 30 March 1983) is a Taiwanese ... [...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] |
Hsinchu County
Hsinchu County (Wade–Giles: ''Hsin¹-chu²'') is a county in north-western Taiwan. The population of the county is mainly Hakka; with a Taiwanese aboriginal minority in the southeastern part of the county. Zhubei is the county capital, where the government office and county office is located. A portion of the Hsinchu Science Park is located in Hsinchu County. History Early history Before the arrival of the Han Chinese, the Hsinchu area was home to the indigenous Taokas, Saisiyat, and Atayal. After the Spanish occupied northern Taiwan, Catholic missionaries arrived at Tek-kham in 1626. Minnanese (Hoklo) and Hakka came and began to cultivate the land from the plains near the sea towards the river valleys and hills. Qing dynasty In 1684, Zhuluo County was established during Qing dynasty rule and more Han settled near Tek-kham. A Chinese city was established there in 1711 and renamed Hsinchu in 1875. It became part of Taipeh Prefecture. In the late 19th century, Hoklo peop ... [...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] |
Hukou, Hsinchu
Hukou Township () is a rural township of Hsinchu County, Taiwan. With an area of , it is the third largest township in the county. Hukou had an estimated population of 77,908 in December 2019. The Hukou army base houses the 542nd Armor Brigade of the 6th Army Corps of the Republic of China Army. Administrative divisions The township comprises 20 villages: Aishi, Boluo, Decheng, Fenghuang, Fengshan, Hexing, Hujing, Hukou, Hunan, Renshi, Shengli, Tungxing, Xiaoshi, Xinshi, Xinyi, Zhangan, Zhangling, Zhongshi, Zhongxing and Zhongzheng. Economy The township is home to the Hsinchu Industrial Park. Education *China University of Technology, Hsinchu campus *Hsinchu county Hukou senior high school, incl. grades 7 to 9 *Hsinchu county Xinhu junior high school *Hsinchu county Chungcheng junior high school *Hsinchu county Hukou elementary school *Hsinchu county Changan elementary school *Hsinchu county Xinshih elementary school *Hsinchu county Xinhu elementary school *Hsinchu county ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minghsin University Of Science And Technology
Minghsin University of Science and Technology (MUST; ) is a private university in Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. History I. Industrial Junior College Period MUST was founded in 1966 that was known as Ming Hsin Engineering College (MEC). During this period, there were only some industrial associate degree programs, like Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Management, Chemical Engineering, etc.. II. Industrial and Commercial Junior College Period MEC was renamed to Ming Hsin Institute of Technology and Commerce (MHITC) in 1993. During this period, commercial programs were added, like International Trade, Business Administration, etc.. III. College Period In 1997, the Ministry of Education agreed MHITC to upgrade to Ming Hsin Institute of Technology (MHIT) with bachelor's degree programs and associate degree programs. During this period, some programs for service industries were added, like Hotel Management, Child Development and Education, etc.. IV. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taiwan Strait
The Taiwan Strait is a -wide strait separating the island of Taiwan and continental Asia. The strait is part of the South China Sea and connects to the East China Sea to the north. The narrowest part is wide. The Taiwan Strait is itself a subject of international dispute over its political status. As the People's Republic of China claims to enjoy "sovereignty, sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the Taiwan Strait" and regards the waterway as " internal territorial waters" instead of being international waters, this means that the Chinese government denies any foreign vessel having the freedom of navigation in the strait. This position has drawn strong objections from the United States, Australia, France and Taiwan. Names Former names of the Taiwan Strait include the or from a dated name for Taiwan; the or Fujian, from the Chinese province forming the strait's western shore; and the , a calque of the strait's name in Hokkien and Hakka. Geography The Taiwan Strait ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhubei City
Zhubei ( Wade-Giles: ''Chupei''; Hakka PFS: ''Chuk-pet''; Hokkien POJ: ''Tek-pak'') is a city in the nation of Taiwan. It is one of the fastest-growing settlements in Taiwan, with a population gain of 51,000 between 2010 and 2019, the highest of any township/city or district. The city has attracted migration both because of its proximity to Hsinchu City and the Hsinchu Science and Technology Park, and because the Hsinchu County government has focused most of its infrastructure here. It is governed as a county-administered city, and is the county seat of Hsinchu County. Taiwan High Speed Rail's Hsinchu HSR station is located here. History Empire of Japan In 1920, the area of was formerly called " Angmo Field" (). In 1941, and merged to become under Shinchiku District, Shinchiku Prefecture. Republic of China Zhubei was originally a rural township under Hsinchu County from 1950 to 1988. In October 1988, Zhubei Township was promoted to a county-administered city. Geograp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xinwu District, Taoyuan
Xinwu or Sinwu District is a rural, coastal district in Taoyuan City, Taiwan, home to 49,046 people, of which most are Hakka. Geography * Area: * Population: 49,046 (May 2022) Xinwu District accounts for almost 7% of Taoyuan's total land area and is the city's 6th largest district. Local industries include agriculture, fisheries, and livestock. 88% of Xinwu residents are Hakka. Many rivers flow through the district, including the Shezih, Sinwu, Foshing, Fusing and Houhu. Administrative divisions * Xinwu * Xinsheng * Houhu * Qinghua * Shilei * Tungming * Shezi * Puding * Jiudou * Touzhou * Dapo * Wangjian * Houzhuang * Kejian * Shenzun * Kanglang * Bengang * Yongan * Yongxing * Xiapu * Shipai * Xiatian * Chilan Village Education Xinwu has eleven elementary schools, four junior high schools, and two high schools. It also has one district nursery, three kindergartens, other private kindergartens, and a district library. Tourist attractions Farms, Gardens and Parks * Changsh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taoyuan City
Taoyuan () is a special municipality (Taiwan), special municipality of the Taiwan, Republic of China (Taiwan) located in northwestern Taiwan, neighboring New Taipei City to the north-east, Yilan County, Taiwan, Yilan County to the south-east, and Hsinchu County to the south-west. Taoyuan District is the seat of the municipal government and which, along with Zhongli District, forms a large Taoyuan–Zhongli metropolitan area, metropolitan area. Taoyuan developed from a satellite city of Taipei metropolitan area to become the List of metropolitan areas in Taiwan, fourth-largest metropolitan area, and fifth-largest populated city in Taiwan. "Taoyuan" literally means "peach garden" in Chinese, since the area used to have many peach trees. Formerly Counties of Taiwan, a county, Taoyuan became the most recent special municipality in 2014. Taoyuan City is home to many industrial parks and tech company headquarters. Due to the city's proximity to Taipei, and the lower cost of livi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Little Ding-Dong Science Theme Park
The Little Ding-Dong Science Theme Park () is a theme park in Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. It is the only outdoor natural science park in Taiwan aimed to promote scientific knowledge and creative thoughts in children. History The theme park was opened in 1979. Architecture The theme park spans over an area of 30 hectares. The park is divided into eight main sections with more than 30 fun activities, with some revolve around water. Transportation The park is accessible within walking distance west from Xinfeng Station Xinfeng () is a metro station on Line 4 of the Hangzhou Metro in China. It is located in the Jianggan District Jianggan District was one of ten urban districts of the prefecture-level city of Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province, East ... of Taiwan Railways. See also * List of tourist attractions in Taiwan * List of science centers#Asia References External links * {{Official website, url=https://www.ding-dong.com.tw/about?lang=en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TRA Xinfeng Station(front)
Tra or TRA may refer to: Biology * TRA (gene), in humans encodes the protein T-cell receptor alpha locus * Tra (gene), in ''Drosophila melanogaster'' encodes the protein female-specific protein transformer * Tra gene, a transfer gene * Triple releasing agent or serotonin-norepinephrine-dopamine releasing agent Organizations * Taiwan Railways Administration, the main railway system in Taiwan * Tanzania Revenue Authority * Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Lebanon * Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (UAE) * Tennessee Regulatory Authority, for public utilities * Theodore Roosevelt Association * TRA, Inc., US ad measurement company * Trinity River Authority, Texas, US * Tripoli Rocketry Association, US People * Tra Hoa Bo Dê, King of Champa (in what is now southern Vietnam) 1342−1360 * Phạm Văn Trà (born 1935), Vietnamese general * Trần Văn Trà (1918–1996), North Vietnamese general * William Tra Thomas (born 1974), former US footballer Other * tRA (baseba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xinfeng Railway Station
Xinfeng railway station () is a railway station located in Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. It is located on the West Coast line and is operated by Taiwan Railways. History The railway station building was completed on 30 October 1893. Over the years, it had been renovated and rebuilt several times. Currently the old building is used as a Starbucks store. Around the station * Hsinchu Industrial Park * Little Ding-Dong Science Theme Park The Little Ding-Dong Science Theme Park () is a theme park in Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. It is the only outdoor natural science park in Taiwan aimed to promote scientific knowledge and creative thoughts in children. History The t ... References 1893 establishments in Taiwan Railway stations opened in 1893 Railway stations in Hsinchu County Railway stations served by Taiwan Railways Administration {{Taiwan-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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