Tucheng District

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Tucheng District Administration Building

Tucheng District (pinyin: Tǔchéng Qū; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Thô͘-siâⁿ-khu) is an inner city district in the southwestern part of New Taipei in Taiwan.

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Geography [edit]

  • Area: 29.56 square kilometres (11.41 sq mi)
  • Population: 238,806 people (March 2010)

Transportation [edit]

Attractions [edit]

Kincheng Park
  • Taiwan Nougat Museum[1]
  • Leoofoo Village
  • Lin Family Garden
  • FE21 Mall
  • Sanxia Old Street
  • Yingge Old Street
  • Cape No. 7 (海角七號) shooting scene
  • Tianshang Mountain Recreation Area:[2] 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 breathtaking view. [3]
  • Chengtian Chan Temple:[4] 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

References [edit]

  1. ^ Taiwan Nougat Museum (Chinese).
  2. ^ Hiking trail to Tianshang Shan 天上山步道, Taiwanderful, January 29, 2007. Retrieved on November 29, 2008.
  3. ^ (from a pamphlet of the Teipei Metro, MRT)
  4. ^ Chengtian Chan Temple 承天禪寺, Taiwanderful, January 29, 2007. Retrieved on November 29, 2008.

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Coordinates: 24°58′00″N 121°25′59″E / 24.9667°N 121.433°E / 24.9667; 121.433