Xiangshan or Siangshan District is a

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in southwest

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

History

Xiangshan was originally a

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. On 1 July 1982, the area was incorporated into the newly formed

as a

Geography

* Area: * Population: 78,882 (September 2023)

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.

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 * Hsuan Chuang University * Yuanpei University of Medical Technology

Schools

Hsinchu International School Hsinchu International School (HIS; zh, c=新竹荷蘭國際學校, s=新竹荷兰国际学校, p=Xīnzhú Hélán Guójì Xuéxiào, w=Hsinchu Helan Kuochi Hsuehsiao) is a Private school, private, international school located in Xiangshan Distri ...

Tourist attractions

* Haishan Fishing Port * Hsiangshan Wetland Natural Park * Jincheng Lake Bird Watching Zone *

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Transportation

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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, Mayor of

References

External links

* {{Districts in Taiwan Districts of Hsinchu