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Zhudong
Zhudong Township is an urban township in central Hsinchu County, Taiwan. Part of Hsinchu Science Park is in Zhudong. Also located in Zhudong is the main campus of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). Zhudong is approximately 20 minutes drive from Hsinchu town center on one of two freeways, route 3 North, which passes nearby and route 68 East which proceeds directly through Zhudong. Name Literally, ''Zhudong'' means "bamboo east" but in this context, ''zhu'' is short for "Hsinchu". Thus, Zhudong lies east of Hsinchu (''cf.'' Zhubei which lies north 'bei''of Hsinchu.) The former name of the area was ''Chhiū-kí-nâ'' (), literally "' forest" with the present name adopted under Japanese rule in 1920. Geography * Area: * Population: 96,831 (January 2017) Administrative divisions Shangping, Ruifeng, Ruanqiao, Yuandong, Shangguan, Dongning, Zhongzheng, Daxiang, Zhongshan, Nanhua, Donghua, Shanghua, Jilin, Renai, Zhudong, Zhongxiao, Rongle, Ronghua, Wufeng, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhudong Town Office
Zhudong Township is an urban township in central Hsinchu County, Taiwan. Part of Hsinchu Science Park is in Zhudong. Also located in Zhudong is the main campus of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). Zhudong is approximately 20 minutes drive from Hsinchu town center on one of two freeways, route 3 North, which passes nearby and route 68 East which proceeds directly through Zhudong. Name Literally, ''Zhudong'' means "bamboo east" but in this context, ''zhu'' is short for "Hsinchu". Thus, Zhudong lies east of Hsinchu (''cf.'' Zhubei which lies north 'bei''of Hsinchu.) The former name of the area was ''Chhiū-kí-nâ'' (), literally "' forest" with the present name adopted under Japanese rule in 1920. Geography * Area: * Population: 96,831 (January 2017) Administrative divisions Shangping, Ruifeng, Ruanqiao, Yuandong, Shangguan, Dongning, Zhongzheng, Daxiang, Zhongshan, Nanhua, Donghua, Shanghua, Jilin, Renai, Zhudong, Zhongxiao, Rongle, Ronghua, Wufeng, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhudong Animation And Comic Creative Park
The Zhudong Animation and Comic Creative Park () is a theme park in Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. History The park was opened for trial basis on 18 December 2015 on its western part in a ceremony attended by Hsinchu County Magistrate Chiu Ching-chun Chiu Ching-chun (; born 8 December 1949) is a Taiwanese politician. He was the Magistrate of Hsinchu County since 20 December 2009 until 25 December 2018. Education Chiu obtained his bachelor's degree from Minghsin University of Science and T .... Its eastern part was opened in 2016. Architecture The park was designed by a team from Joy Magical Co., Ltd. It consists of five main halls, which are Master Pavilion, Multimedia Pavilion, Creative Store, Mushroom House and Performance Hall. Transportation The park is accessible from Zhudong Station of Taiwan Railways. See also * List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References 2015 establishments in Taiwan Amusement parks in Hsinchu County Amusement parks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhudong Timber Industry Exhibition Hall
The Zhudong Timber Industry Exhibition Hall () is a museum about timber in Zhudong, Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. History The exhibition hall was established in 1943. Exhibition The exhibition hall features the history of timber industry in Taiwan and traditional logging equipment. Transportation The exhibition hall is accessible within walking distance south west of Zhudong railway station, Zhudong Station of Taiwan Railways Administration, Taiwan Railways. See also * List of museums in Taiwan References External links * 1943 establishments in Taiwan Industry museums in Taiwan Museums established in 1943 Museums in Hsinchu County {{Taiwan-museum-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhudong Railway Station
Zhudong railway station () is a railway station located in Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. It is located on the Neiwan line and is operated by the Taiwan Railways Administration. Around the station * Zhudong Animation and Comic Creative Park * Zhudong Timber Industry Exhibition Hall The Zhudong Timber Industry Exhibition Hall () is a museum about timber in Zhudong, Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. History The exhibition hall was established in 1943. Exhibition The exhibition hall features the history of timber ... References 1947 establishments in Taiwan Railway stations opened in 1947 Railway stations in Hsinchu County Railway stations served by Taiwan Railways Administration Railway stations in Taiwan opened in the 1940s {{Taiwan-railstation-stub ... [...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] |
Ronghua Railway Station
Ronghua railway station () is a railway station located in Zhudong, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. It is located on the Neiwan line and is operated by the Taiwan Railways 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 .... Tickets sold between Ronghua and Fugui railway station are considered auspicious because the stations names form the phrase "wealth and honor". References 2001 establishments in Taiwan Railway stations opened in 2001 Railway stations in Hsinchu County Railway stations served by Taiwan Railways Administration Railway stations in Taiwan opened in the 2000s {{Taiwan-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shangyuan Railway Station
Shangyuan railway station () is a railway station located in Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. It is located on the Neiwan line and is operated by the Taiwan Railways Administration. Around the station * Rueylong Museum The Rueylong Museum () is a natural history museum in Qionglin Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. Transportation The museum is accessible within walking distance east from Shangyuan Station of the Taiwan Railways. See also * List of museums ... References 1970 establishments in Taiwan Railway stations in Hsinchu County Railway stations opened in 1970 Railway stations served by Taiwan Railways Administration Railway stations in Taiwan opened in the 1970s {{Taiwan-railstation-stub ... [...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] |
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] |
Danny Wen
Danny Wen (; born 22 February 1967) is a Taiwan-based travel and food writer, TV host and award-winning Radio host. He has released 21 Chinese travel books, guidebooks and cookbooks. In 2012 and 2022, three pieces of his articles have been selected by the board of education of Taiwan as teaching material in Chinese literature textbook. In 2015, he also received the prestigious award Taiwan 50th Golden Bell Award as best radio host. In 2018, he was named as the most important representative writers in Taiwan by the Ministry of Culture, Taiwan. Danny Wen on-going personal appearances in TV shows, radio broadcasts and magazines have gained many followers. Besides publishing his travel books, he is a speaker among many institutions and media. He also is the only expert on the subject of Traveling Thailand and Culture and Creative Industry of Thailand in Taiwan. In 2010, he has become the first and only Taiwanese / Chinese travel writer received the prestigious award, Friends of Thail ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhuzhong Railway Station
Zhuzhong railway station () is a railway station located in Zhudong Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. It is located on the Neiwan line and Liujia line and is operated by the Taiwan Railways 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 .... The station was formerly an at-grade station. Between March 2007 and November 2011, the station was closed so that the station can be elevated in conjunction with the construction for the Liujia Line. References 1947 establishments in Taiwan Railway stations opened in 1947 Railway stations in Hsinchu County Railway stations served by Taiwan Railways Administration {{Taiwan-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lai Pi-hsia
Lai Pi-hsia (; 31 October 1932 – 18 January 2015) was a Taiwanese musician known for performing Hakka hill songs. Born in what became Zhudong, Hsinchu County, Lai was raised in Chingchuan, where she learned the Atayal language. After her father retired, the family returned to Zhudong. Lai, who had begun listening to her uncle's collection of Japanese music, heard her first Hakka hill song, and began lessons with folk musician Kuan Lo-cheng. However, Kuan was not a lyricist, so Lai Pi-hsia transcribed Hakka language lyrics from Lai Ting-han. By the age of 20, Lai Pi-hsia became a respected performer in her own right. She became a radio announcer in 1954, and soon starting writing her own music. Later, Lai wrote the screenplay for ''Tea Mountain Love Song'', Taiwan's first Hakka-language feature film. She retired from performing in 1973 and focused on teaching and researching the art of Hakka hill songs. Lai founded an eponymous Hakka folk music troupe in 1993. She received the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
