Xiangshan or Siangshan District is a

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in southwest Hsinchu City,

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. It is the largest of the three districts in Hsinchu City.

History

Xiangshan was originally a

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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, wher ...

. On 1 July 1982, the area was incorporated into the newly-formed Hsinchu City as a

Geography

* Area: * Population: 76,836 (January 2016)

Administrative divisions

The district consists of Gangnan, Hushan, Hulin, Jinshui, Shuxia, Puqian, Zhongpu, Niupu, Dingpu, Tungxiang, Xiangcun, Xiangshan, Dazhuang, Meishan, Zhaoshan, Haishan, Jiadong, Dahu, Nanai, Zhongai, Neihu, Yanshui, Nangang and Dingfu Villages.https://www.cec.gov.tw/pc/en/TV/nm10018000300000000.html

Economy

It is most well known locally for the Hsiangshan Industrial Park and for having the major portion of Hsinchu City's " Scenic Coastline" boardwalk.

Education

Universities

Chung Hua University Chung Hua University (CHU; ) is a private university located in Xiangshan District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan. It was formerly known as Chung Hua Polytechnic Institute founded in 1990 by three local Hsinchu entrepreneurs, Ron-Chang Wang, Zau-Juang T ...

Hsuan Chuang University Hsuan Chuang University (HCU; ) is a private Buddhism, Buddhist university in Xiangshan District, Hsinchu, Xiangshan District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan. Founded in 1997 by the Ven. Liao Zhong (了中; ) and named for the Tang dynasty monk Xuanzang, ...

Yuanpei University of Medical Technology Yuanpei University of Medical Technology (YUMT; ) is a private university in Xiangshan District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan. History The university was originally established on 8 November 1964 as Yuanpei Institute of Medical Technology after it was ...

Schools

Hsinchu International School Hsinchu International School (HIS; ) is private, international school located in Xiangshan District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan offering education to foreign-born students. Founded in 1981 by the Dutch Electronics Company, Philips as a company school ...

Tourist attractions

Haishan Fishing Port The Haishan Fishing Port () is a fish harbor in Xiangshan District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan. History In 1988, the Hsinchu City Government built tide breaker to provide a place for fishing boats to park during monsoon periods. Economy Fisherme ...

* Hsiangshan Wetland Natural Park *

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* Seafront Scenic Area at Kangnan

Transportation

* TRA Xiangshan Station * Local buses connect Xiangshan district to other parts of Hsinchu city, Inter-city buses also provide transport to

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and Banqiao.

Notable natives

Lin Chih-chien Lin Chih-chien (; born 27 May 1975) is a Taiwanese politician. He was the Mayor of Hsinchu City from 25 December 2014 to 8 July 2022. Early life and education Lin earned his bachelor's degree in business administration followed by a master's de ...

, Mayor of Hsinchu City

References

External links

* {{Districts in Taiwan Districts of Hsinchu