Xiangshan District, Hsinchu Explained

Xiangshan
Native Name Lang:	zh-tw
Subdivision Type:	Location
Government Type:	District Government
Area Total Km2:	54.85
Population As Of:	September 2023
Population Total:	78882
Coordinates:	24.7746°N 120.9265°W

Xiangshan or Siangshan District is a district in southwest Hsinchu City, Taiwan. It is the largest of the three districts in Hsinchu City.

History

Xiangshan was originally a township of Hsinchu County. On 1 July 1982, the area was incorporated into the newly formed Hsinchu City as a district.^[1]

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.^[2]

Economy

It is most well known locally for the Hsiangshan Industrial Park and for having the major portion of Hsinchu City's "17km (11miles) Scenic Coastline" boardwalk.

Education

Universities

• Chung Hua University
• Hsuan Chuang University
• Yuanpei University of Medical Technology

Schools

• Hsinchu International School

Tourist attractions

• Haishan Fishing Port
• Hsiangshan Wetland Natural Park
• Jincheng Lake Bird Watching Zone
• 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 Taipei, Taichung and Banqiao.

Notable natives

• Lin Chih-chien, Mayor of Hsinchu City

Notes and References

1. Web site: Brief of City Council. Hsinchu City Council. 15 April 2018.
2. Web site: 2018 Local Elections. https://web.archive.org/web/20181125162637/https://www.cec.gov.tw/pc/en/TV/nm10018000300000000.html. 2018-11-25. 2023-09-09.