East District, Chiayi

East District in Chiayi City

East District

East District (Chinese: 東區; pinyin: Dōng Qū) is a district in east Chiayi City, Taiwan. The district is the city seat of Chiayi City.

History

The East District was established on 6 October 1990.

Administrative divisions

East District consists of the following villages: Duanzhu, Lantan, Tungchuan, Luliao, Lucuo, Wenya, Wangtian, Zhangzhu, Houzhuang, Xindian, Zuntou, Zhongshan, Taiping, Tungxing, Huanan, Zhongyang, Zhaoyang, Minzu, Guogou, Xinkai, Xuanxin, Xingnan, Fengnian, Fangcao, Fangan, Dingliao, Anliao, Anye, Xingcun, Xingan, Xingren, Beimen, Linsen, Zhongzhuang, Dingzhuang, Yijiao, Renyi, Houhu and Peiteng.

Government institutions

• Chiayi City Government

Education

• National Chiayi University - Lantan Main Campus and Linsen Campus
• Tatung Institute of Commerce and Technology
• Chung Jen College of Nursing, Health Science and Management

Tourist attractions

• Chiayi City Cultural Park
• Chiayi Botanical Garden
• Chiayi Municipal Museum
• Chiayi Park
  • Chiayi Confucian Temple
  • Kagi Shrine
  • Sun-Shooting Tower
• Chiayi Prison Museum
• Hinoki Village
• Lantan Lake
• Water Source Water Meter Room

Transportation

• TRA Jiabei Station

See also

• Chiayi City

External links

• East District Office, Chiayi City