Tucheng City (traditional Chinese: 土城市; pinyin: Tǔchéng Shì) is a city in the southwestern part of Taipei County in northern Taiwan (ROC). In 2009 the entire county will become a city in its own right: a special municipality called New Taipei. [1]
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Geography
- Area: 29.56 km² (11.41 sq mi)
- Population: 237,033 people (2007)
Transportation
- National Highway No. 3
- Provincial Highway No. 3
- Taipei Mass Rapid Transit: Bannan (Tucheng) Line [Haishan, Tucheng, Yongning, and Dingpu stations]
Attractions
- Taiwan Nougat Museum[2]
- 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 breathtaking view (yes!! indeed). [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. [6]
- Tucheng Riverside Park
- Paulownia Park
References
- ^ http://www.taiwanheadlines.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=160061&ctNode=5
- ^ Taiwan Nougat Museum (Chinese).
- ^ 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.
- ^ (based on a pamphlet of the Teipei Metro, MRT and own experience)
External links
- City of Tucheng website (Chinese)
- City of Tucheng website (English)
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