Changhua
Changhua City (Chinese: 彰化市; pinyin: Zhānghuà Shì; Wade–Giles: Chang-hua Shih; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Chiong-hòa-Chhī) is the county seat of Changhua County in Taiwan. For many centuries the site was home to a settlement of Babuza people, a coastal tribe of Taiwanese aborigines. The name of the city is derived from the aboriginal word Poasoa (Han characters: 半線; Taiwanese: Pòaⁿ-sòaⁿ).
Changhua is best known for its landmark statue of the Buddha. At 26 metres tall, the statue sits atop Bagua Mountain overlooking the city. The main walkway up to the giant is lined with statues of figures from Buddhist lore. Another site of interest is Taiwan's oldest temple honoring Confucius.
Changhua is home to the National Changhua University of Education[1] and Chienkuo Technology University.[2]
- Area: 65.69 km²
- Population: 230,000 people
History
On 25 May 2002 China Airlines Flight 611 broke into pieces in mid-air. Parts of the plane landed in Changhua..[3][4]
References
External links
- Changhua City Government Website
- Changhua City Government Website Template:Zh icon
- National Changhua University of Education
- National Changhua University of Education Template:Zh icon
- Chienkuo Technology University
- Chienkuo Technology University Template:Zh icon
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24°04′N 120°32′E / 24.067°N 120.533°E
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