Xiangshan District, Hsinchu

Coordinates: 24°46′28″N 120°55′35″E / 24.774578°N 120.926487°E / 24.774578; 120.926487

Xiangshan District in Hsinchu City
Xiangshan District

Xiangshan District (Chinese: 香山區; pinyin: Xiāngshān Qū) or Siangshan District is a district in southwest Hsinchu City, Taiwan. It is the largest district of the three districts in Hsinchu City.

History

Xiangshan District was originally a township of Hsinchu County. On 1 July 1982, the area was incorporated to the newly formed Hsinchu City as a district.

Geography

Economy

It is most well known locally for the Hsiangshan Industrial Park and for having the major portion of Hsinchu City's "17km Scenic Coastline" boardwalk.

Education

It is also home to three of Hsinchu's private universities: Chung Hua University, Yuanpei University and Hsuan Chuang University.

Tourist attractions

Transportation

Notable natives

See also

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