Tucheng District
| Tucheng 土城區 | |
|---|---|
| District | |
| Tucheng District | |
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 Location in New Taipei City | |
| Coordinates: 024°58′N 121°25′E / 24.967°N 121.417°ECoordinates: 024°58′N 121°25′E / 24.967°N 121.417°E | |
| Country | Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Special municipality | New Taipei City |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.56 km2 (11.41 sq mi) |
| Population (January 2016) | |
| • Total | 238,646 |
| Time zone | +8 |
Tucheng District (Chinese: 土城區; pinyin: Tǔchéng Qū; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Thô͘-siâⁿ-khu) is an inner city district in the southwestern part of New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Education
Tourist attractions
- Taiwan Nougat Museum[1]
- Tucheng Tung Blossom Park[2]
- Lin Family Garden
- FE21 Mall
- Yingge Old Street
- Cape No. 7 (海角七號) shooting scene
- Tianshang Mountain Recreation Area:[3] Tianshang Mountain raises to a height of 429.7 m. Originally named Neipo Mountain, this steep distinctive peak has been carved by the Xindian and Heng Rivers. Also known as 'Imperial' Mountain, it provides a scenic view.[4]
- Chengtian Chan Temple:[5] The Buddhist Chengtian Temple is located on Qingyuan Mountain east of Tucheng. It is a popular pilgrimage destination on weekends. A shady access path to the temple features an array of old stone tablets.
- Tucheng Riverside Park
- Paulownia Park
Transportation
- National Highway No. 3
- Provincial Highway No. 3
- Taipei Metro: Blue (Tucheng) Line [Haishan, Tucheng, Yongning, and Dingpu stations]
See also
References
- ↑ Taiwan Nougat Museum (Chinese).
- ↑ http://tour.ntpc.gov.tw/page.aspx?wtp=3&wnd=242
- ↑ Hiking trail to Tianshang Shan 天上山步道, Taiwanderful, January 29, 2007. Retrieved on November 29, 2008.
- ↑ (from a pamphlet of the Teipei Metro, MRT)
- ↑ Chengtian Chan Temple 承天禪寺, Taiwanderful, January 29, 2007. Retrieved on November 29, 2008.
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Districts of New Taipei | ||
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City seat: Banqiao | ||
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| Mountain indigenous district | ||
Note: Although Hanyu Pinyin is the national standard, the municipal government endorses and uses "New Taipei" instead of "Xinbei" and "Tamsui" instead of "Danshui." | ||
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