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Zhunan
Zhunan Township is an urban township in northern Miaoli County, Taiwan. Its city centre forms a continuous urban area with Toufen. Name Literally, ''Zhúnán'' () means "bamboo south" but in this context, ''zhú'' is short for "Hsinchu". Thus, Zhunan lies south of Hsinchu (''cf.'' Zhubei which lies north 'běi''of Hsinchu). A previous name of the area was ''Tiong-káng'' (), literally "central port", a name preserved in Zhonggang (), one of the 25 constituent villages of Zhunan. The present name was adopted under Japanese rule in 1920. Geography * Area: * Population: 87,332 (October 2021 estimate) Administrative divisions The township comprises 25 villages: Dacuo, Dapu, Dingpu, Gangqi, Gongguan, Gongyi, Haikou, Jiaxing, Kaiyuan, Longfeng, Longshan, Qiding, Shanjia, Shengfu, Tianwen, Xinnan, Yingpan, Zhaonan, Zhengnan, Zhonggang, Zhonghua, Zhongmei, Zhongying, Zhunan and Zhuxing. Politics The township is part of Miaoli County Constituency I electoral district for Legi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhunan Brewery
Zhunan Township is an urban township in northern Miaoli County, Taiwan. Its city centre forms a continuous urban area with Toufen. Name Literally, ''Zhúnán'' () means "bamboo south" but in this context, ''zhú'' is short for "Hsinchu". Thus, Zhunan lies south of Hsinchu (''cf.'' Zhubei which lies north 'běi''of Hsinchu). A previous name of the area was ''Tiong-káng'' (), literally "central port", a name preserved in Zhonggang (), one of the 25 constituent villages of Zhunan. The present name was adopted under Japanese rule in 1920. Geography * Area: * Population: 87,332 (October 2021 estimate) Administrative divisions The township comprises 25 villages: Dacuo, Dapu, Dingpu, Gangqi, Gongguan, Gongyi, Haikou, Jiaxing, Kaiyuan, Longfeng, Longshan, Qiding, Shanjia, Shengfu, Tianwen, Xinnan, Yingpan, Zhaonan, Zhengnan, Zhonggang, Zhonghua, Zhongmei, Zhongying, Zhunan and Zhuxing. Politics The township is part of Miaoli County Constituency I electoral district for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Freeway 3
National Freeway 3 (), also known as Formosa Freeway (), is a freeway in Taiwan. It is the second north–south freeway in Taiwan, beginning in Keelung City at Jijin Interchange on the provincial highway 2 (Jijin Road) and ending in Linbian, Pingtung on the provincial highway 17. It is the longest freeway in Taiwan with a total length of . The freeway is also the only one in Taiwan to have a spur route, Freeway 3A. The highway has 58 interchanges, 15 junctions, 7 service areas and 3 rest areas en route. Aside from the 58 public interchanges, there are also some interchanges reserved for governmental usage. Route Description This freeway mostly serves as a bypass to major cities in Western Taiwan, traveling through suburban and rural areas. However, Freeway 3 is also the primary freeway in the counties of Nantou and Pingtung, as well as the first ever being built in these counties. Various expressways and east-west freeways link Freeway 3 with urban areas typically served by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhunan Railway Station
Zhunan () is a railway station in Miaoli County, Taiwan served by Taiwan Railways. It lies at the northern junction of the Mountain and Coast lines of the West Coast line. Overview The station has three island platforms. Although it is a first-class station, the ''Taroko Express'', a variant of the ''Tzu-Chiang Limited Express'' which passes through the Taichung line (Mountain line), does not stop at this station. History *1902-08-10: The station first opened for service as . It was a wooden station building. *1903-05-25: The section to Byōritsu opened for service. *1920-10-01: The station name was changed to "Chikunan Station". *Due to its location on the Coastal line, the station was upgraded to a first-class station. *1931-03-01: The section between and Chikunan becomes double-tracked. *1935-11-06: Due to the earthquake on 1935-04-24, the station is reconstructed as a concrete building. *1943-04: The new southern station building is constructed. *1949-09: The new northe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miaoli County
Miaoli County (Mandarin Pinyin: ''miáo lì xiàn''; Hakka PFS: ''Mèu-li̍t-yen''; Hokkien POJ: ''Biâu-le̍k-koān'' or ''Miâu-le̍k-koān'') is a county in western Taiwan. Miaoli is adjacent with Hsinchu County and Hsinchu City to the north, Taichung to the south, and borders the Taiwan Strait to the west. Miaoli is classified as a county in central Taiwan by the National Development Council, while the Taiwan Central Weather Bureau classifies Miaoli as a county in northern Taiwan. Miaoli City is the capital of the county, and is also known as "Mountain Town", owing to the number of mountains nearby, making it a destination for hiking. Name The name ''Miaoli'' was coined by matching Hakka Chinese sound for the characters 貓貍 to the phonetically approximate ''Pali'' (''Bari'') from the Taokas language. The resulting word () is a widespread but non-orthodox variant referring to Viverridae. In 1889, during late Qing rule, the name was modified from various forms () to its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toufen
Toufen (Hakka PFS: ''Thèu-fun''; Hokkien POJ: ''Thâu-hūn'') is a county-administered city in northern Miaoli County, Taiwan. Its city centre forms a continuous urban area with Zhunan. History In 2007, there was a revitalization project for the community houses in the city which was funded by Council of Cultural Affairs and private sectors which turned the buildings into a museum of chronicling life in the 1950s and 1960s. On 5 October 2015, Toufen was upgraded from an urban township to a county-administered city. Geography Toufen has an area of . Surrounding the city are Miaoli County's Zhunan, Zaoqiao and Sanwan townships to the northwest/west, southwest and southeast, respectively, and Hsinchu County to the northeast and east. As of January 2017, its total population was estimated at 103,162, including 52,055 males and 51,107 females. Administrative divisions The city comprises 32 villages: Chenggong, Douhuan, Gexing, Guangxing, Heping, Houzhuang, Jianguo, Jianshan, Jian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhonggang Cihyu Temple
The Zhonggang Cihyu Temple () is a Chinese temple dedicated to the Goddess Mazu, who is the Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of fishermen, sailors and any occupations related to sea/ocean. It is located in Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan and is also the oldest Matsu temple in Miaoli county. History The temple was first constructed in 1685 and was rebuilt in 1783. It was listed as third-class historical building by the Ministry of the Interior in 1985. Transportation The temple is accessible within walking distance west of Zhunan Station of Taiwan Railways. See also * Qianliyan & Shunfeng'er * List of Mazu temples around the world * List of temples in Taiwan This is a list of notable temples in Taiwan associated with Chinese folk religion, mostly Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Religious affiliation is based on what each temple registered as to the Ministry of the Interior An interior ministry ... * List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qiding Railway Station
Qiding railway station () is a railway station located in Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan. It is located on the West Coast line and is operated by Taiwan Railways. Around the station * Qiding Tunnels The Qiding Tunnels () are two former railway tunnels in Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan. History The two tunnels were built during the Japanese rule of Taiwan. During the World War II World War II or the Second World Wa ... References 1928 establishments in Taiwan Railway stations opened in 1928 Railway stations in Miaoli County Railway stations served by Taiwan Railways Administration {{Taiwan-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Longfeng Fishing Port
The Longfeng Fishing Port () is a fish harbor in Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan. History The steel bridge which spans over the port was constructed in 2008. Geology The sea offshore of the port contains many reefs, making it an area rich of fish population of different species. Architecture The port also features a steel bridge and fish market which opens every first weekend of the month. See also * Fisheries Agency The Fisheries Agency (FA; ) is the agency of the Council of Agriculture of the Taiwan (ROC) responsible for all matters relating to fisheries. History In May 1998, the amendment of the Regulation for the Organization of the Council of Agricultu ... References Ports and harbors of Miaoli County {{Taiwan-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qiding Tunnels
The Qiding Tunnels () are two former railway tunnels in Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan. History The two tunnels were built during the Japanese rule of Taiwan. During the World War II World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing ..., one of the tunnel wall was damaged by bomb. In 2005, the tunnels were listed as historical site. Architecture The tunnels were built with red brick for their interior walls. There are also many walls found inside one of the tunnel caused by gun fight before. Transportation The tunnels are accessible within walking distance northeast of Qiding Station of Taiwan Railways. See also * List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References {{commons category Buildings and structures in Miaoli County Railway tunnels in Taiwan Tourist attra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miaoli County Refuse Incineration Plant
The Miaoli County Refuse Incineration Plant () is an incinerator in Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan. As of December 2019, monthly the incinerator received about 14,260 tons of waste and 14,316 tons of them was incinerated. The plant produced 8.193 GWh of electricity and 83.79% of it was sold to Taipower. It produced 2,454 tones of ashes. History The Miaoli County Refuse Incineration Plant is owned by Miaoli County Government. The construction of the incinerator began on 13 September 2002 and completed on 28 February 2008. It began its commercial operation on 29 February 2008. In 2017, the incinerator began to promote waste sorting before it reaches the plant. On 3 July 2018, the incinerator was awarded the Distinguished Honor Award in a ceremony held at Dragon Valley Hotel in Heping District, Taichung. Technical specifications The incinerator has a daily capacity of 500 tones. It currently operates at 93.74% operation rate. The waste Waste (or wastes) are unwan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Health Research Institutes
The National Health Research Institutes (NHRI; ) in Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan, is a non-profit foundation dedicated to medical research and improved healthcare in Taiwan. Established by the Taiwan government in 1995, NHRI is under the supervision of the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Organisation NHRI currently has 11 research units: Research Units * National Institute of Cancer Research * Taiwan Cooperative Oncology Group, TCOG * Institute of Cellular and System Medicine * Institute of Population Health Sciences * Institute of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Research * Institute of Molecular and Genomic Medicine * National Institute of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology * National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences * Institute of Biomedical Engineering and Nanomedicine * Immunology Research Center * Center for Neuropsychiatric Research See also * Ministry of Health and Welfare (Taiwan) * Healthcare in Taiwan Healthcare in Taiwan is administered by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Provincial Highway 61 (Taiwan)
Provincial Highway No. 61 is usually known as West Coast Expressway (西部濱海快速公路). The highway runs along the west coast of Taiwan. Several sections of the highway are freeway standards with no at-grade intersections, while the rest are local highway standards. There are several sections open for the traffic. Others are still under construction. Major cities along the route *New Taipei * Taoyuan *Hsinchu *Taichung *Tainan Exit list Intersections with other freeways and expressways * Provincial Highway 64 at Exit 4 (Bali 2) in Bali, New Taipei * Provincial Highway 66 at Exit 48 (Guanyin) in Guanyin, Taoyuan * Freeway 3 at Exit 90 (West Coast) in Zhunan, Miaoli * Provincial Highway 78 at Exit 233 (Taixi Junction) in Taixi, Yunlin * Provincial Highway 82 at Exit 262 (Dongshi 2) in Dongshi, Chiayi * Provincial Highway 84 at Exit 283 (Beimen Junction) in Beimen, Tainan Auxiliary routes Provinci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
