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{{Short description|District in Northern Taiwan}}
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==Name==
==Name==
Xindian's name originated during the [[Qing Dynasty]] close to 300 years ago. According to legend, a person named Lin and others came from [[Quanzhou]], [[Fujian|Fujian Province]]. On a mountain road leading to [[Wulai, Taipei|Wulai]], they built a small cabin and opened a store selling groceries and for the exchange of goods with mountain [[Taiwanese aborigines|aborigines]]. Since the store had no formal name, travelers called it ''Sintiam'' ({{zh|c=新店|p=Xīndiàn|poj=Sin-tiàm|l=new store}}).
Xindian's name originated during the [[Qing Dynasty]] close to 300 years ago. According to legend, a person named Lin and others came from [[Quanzhou]], [[Fujian|Fujian Province]]. On a mountain road leading to [[Wulai, Taipei|Wulai]], they built a small cabin and opened a store selling groceries for the exchange of goods with mountain [[Taiwanese aborigines|aborigines]]. Since the store had no formal name, travelers called it ''Sintiam'' ({{zh|c=新店|p=Xīndiàn|poj=Sin-tiàm|l=new store}}).


An area usually not considered as part of Xindian is ''Ankeng'' ({{zh|c=安坑|labels=no}}), although it is within the jurisdiction of the city, located in a valley on the west side of the [[Xindian Creek]]. It was originally called ''Amkhe'ar'' ({{zh|c=暗坑仔|p=Ànkēngzǎi|poj=Àm-kheⁿ-á|l=dark/secret gorge|labels=no}}), due to luxurious vegetation in the area. However, it was later decided to be indecent and the name was changed to ''Ankeng'' ({{zh|c=安坑|poj=An-kheⁿ|p=Ānkēng|l=peaceful gorge|labels=no}}).
An area usually not considered as part of Xindian is ''Ankeng'' ({{zh|c=安坑|labels=no}}), although it is within the jurisdiction of the district, located in a valley on the west side of the [[Xindian Creek]]. It was originally called ''Amkhe'ar'' ({{zh|c=暗坑仔|p=Ànkēngzǎi|poj=Àm-kheⁿ-á|l=dark/secret gorge|labels=no}}), due to luxurious vegetation in the area. However, it was later decided to be indecent and the name was changed to ''Ankeng'' ({{zh|c=安坑|poj=An-kheⁿ|p=Ānkēng|l=peaceful gorge|labels=no}}).


==History==
==History==


===Empire of Japan===
===Empire of Japan===
In 1920, during the [[Taiwan under Japanese rule|period of Japanese rule]], the area was established as {{nihongo|''Shinten''/''Shinden'' Town|新店街|lead=yes}}, Bunsan District, [[Taihoku Prefecture]].
In 1920, during the [[Taiwan under Japanese rule|period of Japanese rule]], the area was established as {{nihongo|''Shinten'' Town|新店街|lead=yes}}, Bunsan District, [[Taihoku Prefecture]].


===Republic of China===
===Republic of China===
The [[Kuomintang]] government moved the seat of [[government in exile|government (in exile)]] of [[Fujian Province, Republic of China|Fujian Province]] to Xindian from 1956 to 1996.{{citation needed|date=April 2013}} Although in 1980, it was still underdeveloped, the four-lane Zhongxing Road helped to develop the city. Areas south of Xiaobitan are still farmland. After the second National Highway opened, parks along Xiaobitan and Xindian Creek gave way to development. With the opening of the [[Taipei Rapid Transit System|Taipei Metro]], more commercial development and businesses have come into the area. In 2004 when the [[Tzu Chi]] Hospital branch opened, a new road was constructed to deal with traffic.
The [[Kuomintang]] government moved the seat of [[government in exile|government (in exile)]] of [[Fujian Province, Republic of China|Fujian Province]] to Xindian from 1956 to 1996.{{citation needed|date=April 2013}} Although in 1980, it was still underdeveloped, the four-lane Zhongxing Road helped to develop the city, While areas south of Xiaobitan were still farmland. After [[National Freeway 3|Freeway 3]] opened, parks along Xiaobitan and Xindian Creek gave way to development. With the opening of the [[Taipei Rapid Transit System|Taipei Metro]], more commercial development and businesses have come into the area. In 2004 when the [[Tzu Chi]] Hospital branch opened, replacing a water park, a new road was constructed to deal with traffic.


Originally established as [[Township (Taiwan)|urban township]] of [[Taipei County]], Xindian was upgraded to a [[county-administered city]] on 15 January 1980. After Taipei County was upgraded to [[New Taipei City]] on 25 December 2010, Xindian City became a [[District (Taiwan)|district]].
Originally established as [[Township (Taiwan)|urban township]] of [[Taipei County]], Xindian was upgraded to a [[county-administered city]] on 15 January 1980. After Taipei County was upgraded to [[New Taipei City]] on 25 December 2010, Xindian City became a [[District (Taiwan)|district]].
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[[File:Txu-pclmaps-oclc-6550514-shinten-2421-iv.jpg|left|thumb|Map of Xindian (labeled as Shinten) and surrounding area (1944)]]
[[File:Txu-pclmaps-oclc-6550514-shinten-2421-iv.jpg|left|thumb|Map of Xindian (labeled as Shinten) and surrounding area (1944)]]
[[File:Txu-oclc-6557994-index-459.jpg|left|thumb|Map including Xindian (labeled as Hsin-tien (Shinten) {{lang|zh-tw|新店}}) (1954)]]
[[File:Txu-oclc-6557994-index-459.jpg|left|thumb|Map including Xindian (labeled as Hsin-tien (Shinten) {{lang|zh-tw|新店}}) (1954)]]
Xindian is located on the south side of the [[Taipei Basin]], mainly on the plains between the [[Xindian Creek]], its tributaries, and the mountains (the [[Xueshan Range]]). The [[Nanshi River]] merges with the [[Beishi River]] in Xindian, forming the Xindian Creek, one of the major [[tributary|tributaries]] of the [[Tamsui River]]. The Xindian Creek generally flows from south to north, dividing the city into east and west sides of the creek. Although the western side (Ankeng) covers a larger area, residential, administrative, commercial, and transportation centers are all on the eastern side of the creek at Dapinglin (大坪林). Population distribution in the Ankeng region is mainly concentrated in the southeastern hillside residential communities.
Xindian is located on the south side of the [[Taipei Basin]], mainly on the plains between the [[Xindian Creek]], its tributaries, and the mountains (the [[Xueshan Range]]). The [[Nanshi River]] merges with the [[Beishi River]] in Xindian, forming the Xindian Creek, one of the major [[tributary|tributaries]] of the [[Tamsui River]]. The Xindian Creek generally flows from south to north, dividing the city into east and west sides of the creek. Although the western side (Ankeng) covers a larger area, residential, administrative, commercial, and transportation centers are all on the eastern side of the creek at Dapinglin (大坪林). Most of the population in the Ankeng region is mainly concentrated in the southeastern hillside residential communities.


The district is located in southern [[New Taipei City]]. To the north is the [[Wenshan District]] of Taipei City and the [[Chingmei River|Jingmei River]], to the east it borders the district of [[Shiding, Taipei|Shiding]], to the south it borders the district of [[Wulai, Taipei|Wulai]], and to the west it borders the district of [[Sanxia, Taipei|Sanxia]].<ref name="about">{{cite web|url=http://www.xindian.ris.ntpc.gov.tw/_file/1171/SG/25242/39128.html|title=轄區簡介|publisher=臺北縣新店市戶政事務所|date=June 2010|accessdate=2010-07-18}}</ref> Compared to other districts in New Taipei City, Xindian is more influenced by Taipei City; many public projects including the [[Taipei Rapid Transit System|Taipei Metro]], The [[Xiaobitan Branch Line (Taipei Metro)|Xiaobitan Branch Line]] and [[Xindian Line (TRTS)|Xindian Line]] in this district. five stations of which are located in the city: [[Xiaobitan Station|Xiaobitan]], [[Dapinglin Station|Dapinglin]], [[Qizhang Station|Qizhang]], [[Xindian District Office Station|Xindian District Office]] and [[Xindian Station|Xindian]] and the [[Feitsui Dam]] are in the district.
The district is located in southern [[New Taipei City]]. To the north is the [[Wenshan District]] of Taipei City and the [[Chingmei River|Jingmei River]], to the east it borders the district of [[Shiding, Taipei|Shiding]], to the south it borders the district of [[Wulai, Taipei|Wulai]], and to the west it borders the district of [[Sanxia, Taipei|Sanxia]].<ref name="about">{{cite web|url=http://www.xindian.ris.ntpc.gov.tw/_file/1171/SG/25242/39128.html|title=轄區簡介|publisher=臺北縣新店市戶政事務所|date=June 2010|access-date=2010-07-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110301065716/http://www.xindian.ris.ntpc.gov.tw/_file/1171/SG/25242/39128.html|archive-date=2011-03-01|url-status=dead}}</ref> Compared to other districts in New Taipei City, Xindian is more influenced by Taipei City; the [[Taipei Rapid Transit System|Taipei Metro]] extends into Xindian, via the [[Xindian Line (TRTS)|Xindian Line]] and [[Xiaobitan Branch Line (Taipei Metro)|Xiaobitan Branch Line]]. Five Metro stations are located in Xindian: [[Xiaobitan Station|Xiaobitan]]; [[Dapinglin Station|Dapinglin]]; [[Qizhang Station|Qizhang]]; [[Xindian District Office Station|Xindian District Office]]; and the main [[Xindian metro station|Xindian]] Metro station. [[Feitsui Dam]] is also located in the district.


Xindian has many traditional markets that have decades of history. The Taipei County Police Department has ten divisions in Xindian.{{citation needed|date=February 2012}}
Xindian has many traditional markets that have decades of history. The New Taipei City Police Department has ten divisions in Xindian.{{citation needed|date=February 2012}}


==Administrative divisions==
==Administrative divisions==
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==Tourist attractions==
==Tourist attractions==
[[Image:Xindian.jpg|thumb|The Bitan Bridge in Xindian.]]
[[Image:Xindian.jpg|thumb|The Bitan Bridge in Xindian]]
* [[Bitan]]
* [[Bitan]]
* [[Bitan Bridge]] (碧潭橋)
* [[Bitan Bridge]] (碧潭橋)
* Xindian Ferry Pier
* Sunshine Sports Park (陽光運動公園)
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* Xiaobitan Park (小碧潭公園)
* Qinqing Riverside Park (親情河濱公園)
* Liugong Park
* [[Yes!Life Mall]] (裕隆城)
* Xindian Old Street (新店老街)
* [[Jing-Mei White Terror Memorial Park]]
* [[Jing-Mei White Terror Memorial Park]]
* [[Zhongyang villages]] (中央新村)
* [[Zhongyang villages]] (中央新村)
* [[Feicui Reservoir]] (翡翠水庫)
* [[Feicui Dam|Feicui Reservoir]] (翡翠水庫)
* [[Xindian River]]
* [[Xindian River]]
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* [[Xiaobitan]] (小碧潭)
* Erbazi Botanical Garden (二叭子植物園)
* Erbazi Botanical Garden (二叭子植物園)
* Xindian History Museum (新店文史館)
* Xindian History Museum (新店文史館)
* Lion's Head Mountain (獅頭山)
* Lion's Head Mountain (獅頭山)
* Little Lion's Head Mountain (小獅頭山)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chinapost.com.tw/travel/taiwan-north/taipei/2008/04/10/151332/Climbing-into.htm|title=Climbing into history at Lion’s Head Mountain|publisher=The China Post|date=2008-04-10|accessdate=2010-07-18|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110612011308/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/travel/taiwan-north/taipei/2008/04/10/151332/Climbing-into.htm|archivedate=2011-06-12}}</ref>
* Little Lion's Head Mountain (小獅頭山)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chinapost.com.tw/travel/taiwan-north/taipei/2008/04/10/151332/Climbing-into.htm|title=Climbing into history at Lion's Head Mountain|publisher=The China Post|date=2008-04-10|access-date=2010-07-18|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110612011308/http://www.chinapost.com.tw/travel/taiwan-north/taipei/2008/04/10/151332/Climbing-into.htm|archive-date=2011-06-12}}</ref>
* Chen Feng-hsien Miniature Sculpture Museum (陳逢顯毫芒雕刻博物館)
* Chen Feng-hsien Miniature Sculpture Museum (陳逢顯毫芒雕刻博物館)


== Transportation ==
== Transportation ==
[[Image:Taiwan 2009 Taipei Xindian FRD 7083.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Residential buildings on a hillside.]]
[[Image:Taiwan 2009 Taipei Xindian FRD 7083.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Residential buildings on a hillside]]
===Taipei Metro===
*[[Taipei Rapid Transit System|Taipei Metro]] [[Xindian Line (TRTS)|Xindian Line]] (4 stations)
*[[Xindian metro station]]
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*[[National Highway No. 3 (Taiwan)|National Highway No. 3]]
*[[Xindian District Office metro station]]
*[[Qizhang metro station]]
*[[Shisizhang station]]
*[[Dapinglin metro station]]
*[[Xiaobitan metro station]]

=== Ankeng light rail ===
*[[Shuangcheng light rail station]]
*[[Rose China Town light rail station]]
*[[Taipei Xiaocheng light rail station]]
*[[Cardinal Tien Hospital Ankang Branch light rail station]]
*[[Jinwen University of Science and Technology light rail station]]
*[[Ankang light rail station]]
*[[Sunshine Sports Park light rail station]]
*[[Xinhe Elementary School light rail station]]
*[[Shisizhang station]]

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[[National Highway No. 3 (Taiwan)|National Highway No. 3]] can also be reached via the district.


== Sister cities ==
== Sister cities ==
*{{flagicon|US}} [[Tavares, Florida]], USA (2010)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tavares.org/index.aspx?nid=958|title=Xindian, Taiwan - Sister City - Tavares, FL - Official Website|website=www.tavares.org|accessdate=26 April 2018|url-status=live|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318032233/http://www.tavares.org/index.aspx?nid=958|archivedate=18 March 2012}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|US}} [[Tavares, Florida]], US (2010)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tavares.org/index.aspx?nid=958|title=Xindian, Taiwan - Sister City - Tavares, FL - Official Website|website=www.tavares.org|access-date=26 April 2018|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318032233/http://www.tavares.org/index.aspx?nid=958|archive-date=18 March 2012}}</ref>
*{{flagicon|US}} [[Flagstaff, Arizona]], USA
*{{flagicon|US}} [[Flagstaff, Arizona]], US
*{{flagicon|BEL}} [[Tongeren]], Belgium
*{{flagicon|BEL}} [[Tongeren]], Belgium


==Notable natives==
==Notable natives==
* [[Serina Liu]], actress
* [[Serena Liu]], former actress
* [[Shu Qi]], actress
* [[Shu Qi]], actress
* [[Wang Yung-tsai]], industrialist
* [[Wang Yung-tsai]], industrialist
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<gallery class="center">
<gallery class="center">
File:Xindian_Skyline.jpg|Xindian Skyline
File:Xindian_Skyline.jpg|Xindian Skyline
File:Mehas_Xindian.jpg|Construction in Xindian
File:Mehas_Xindian.jpg|Construction of the Meiheshi complex in Xindian
File:Bitan_Xindian.jpg|The Bitan
File:Bitan_Xindian.jpg|The Bitan
</gallery>
</gallery>
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==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|Taiwan}}
{{Portal|Taiwan}}
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{{commons category|Xindian District, New Taipei}}
* [[New Taipei City]]
* [[New Taipei City]]


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== External links ==
== External links ==
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{{commons category|Xindian District, New Taipei}}
{{Wiktionary|Xindian|Sindian|Hsintien}}
{{wikivoyage|Xindian}}
{{wikivoyage|Xindian}}
*[http://www.xindian.ntpc.gov.tw/ Xindian District Government website] {{zh-tw icon}}
* {{Official website}} {{in lang|zh-tw}}
*[https://web.archive.org/*/http://www.sindian.tpc.gov.tw/ Xindian City Government Website] {{zh-tw icon}} (Archive)
*[https://web.archive.org/*/http://www.sindian.tpc.gov.tw/ Xindian City Government Website] {{in lang|zh-tw}} (Archive)


{{Taiwan Taipei divisions}}
{{Districts in Taiwan}}
{{Districts in Taiwan}}


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{{Coord|24|57|N|121|32|E|type:city_region:TW|display=title}}


[[Category:Districts of New Taipei]]
[[Category:Districts of New Taipei]]

Latest revision as of 12:57, 29 July 2024

Xindian
新店區
Shinten, Sindian, Sintien, Hsintien, Hsin-tien
District
Xindian District
Xindian skyline in 2020
Xindian skyline in 2020
Location of Xindian within New Taipei City
Location of Xindian within New Taipei City
Coordinates: 24°57′N 121°32′E / 24.950°N 121.533°E / 24.950; 121.533
CountryRepublic of China (Taiwan)
RegionNorthern Taiwan
Special municipalityNew Taipei City
Area
 • Total
120.2255 km2 (46.4193 sq mi)
Population
 (February 2023)
 • Total
300,178
 • Density2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (CST)
Postal code
231
Websitewww.xindian.ntpc.gov.tw Edit this at Wikidata (in Chinese)
Xindian District
Chinese新店區
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinXīndiàn Qū
Tongyong PinyinSindiàn Cyu
MPS2Shindian Chiu
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpingsan1 dim3 keoi1
Southern Min
Hokkien POJSin-tiàm-khu

Xindian District (Chinese: 新店區; pinyin: Xīndiàn Qū) is an inner city district in the southern part of New Taipei City, Taiwan.

Name

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Xindian's name originated during the Qing Dynasty close to 300 years ago. According to legend, a person named Lin and others came from Quanzhou, Fujian Province. On a mountain road leading to Wulai, they built a small cabin and opened a store selling groceries for the exchange of goods with mountain aborigines. Since the store had no formal name, travelers called it Sintiam (Chinese: 新店; pinyin: Xīndiàn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Sin-tiàm; lit. 'new store').

An area usually not considered as part of Xindian is Ankeng (安坑), although it is within the jurisdiction of the district, located in a valley on the west side of the Xindian Creek. It was originally called Amkhe'ar (暗坑仔; Ànkēngzǎi; Àm-kheⁿ-á; 'dark/secret gorge'), due to luxurious vegetation in the area. However, it was later decided to be indecent and the name was changed to Ankeng (安坑; Ānkēng; An-kheⁿ; 'peaceful gorge').

History

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Empire of Japan

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In 1920, during the period of Japanese rule, the area was established as Shinten Town (Japanese: 新店街), Bunsan District, Taihoku Prefecture.

Republic of China

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The Kuomintang government moved the seat of government (in exile) of Fujian Province to Xindian from 1956 to 1996.[citation needed] Although in 1980, it was still underdeveloped, the four-lane Zhongxing Road helped to develop the city, While areas south of Xiaobitan were still farmland. After Freeway 3 opened, parks along Xiaobitan and Xindian Creek gave way to development. With the opening of the Taipei Metro, more commercial development and businesses have come into the area. In 2004 when the Tzu Chi Hospital branch opened, replacing a water park, a new road was constructed to deal with traffic.

Originally established as urban township of Taipei County, Xindian was upgraded to a county-administered city on 15 January 1980. After Taipei County was upgraded to New Taipei City on 25 December 2010, Xindian City became a district.

Geography

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Map of Xindian (labeled as Shinten) and surrounding area (1944)
Map including Xindian (labeled as Hsin-tien (Shinten) 新店) (1954)

Xindian is located on the south side of the Taipei Basin, mainly on the plains between the Xindian Creek, its tributaries, and the mountains (the Xueshan Range). The Nanshi River merges with the Beishi River in Xindian, forming the Xindian Creek, one of the major tributaries of the Tamsui River. The Xindian Creek generally flows from south to north, dividing the city into east and west sides of the creek. Although the western side (Ankeng) covers a larger area, residential, administrative, commercial, and transportation centers are all on the eastern side of the creek at Dapinglin (大坪林). Most of the population in the Ankeng region is mainly concentrated in the southeastern hillside residential communities.

The district is located in southern New Taipei City. To the north is the Wenshan District of Taipei City and the Jingmei River, to the east it borders the district of Shiding, to the south it borders the district of Wulai, and to the west it borders the district of Sanxia.[1] Compared to other districts in New Taipei City, Xindian is more influenced by Taipei City; the Taipei Metro extends into Xindian, via the Xindian Line and Xiaobitan Branch Line. Five Metro stations are located in Xindian: Xiaobitan; Dapinglin; Qizhang; Xindian District Office; and the main Xindian Metro station. Feitsui Dam is also located in the district.

Xindian has many traditional markets that have decades of history. The New Taipei City Police Department has ten divisions in Xindian.[citation needed]

Administrative divisions

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Xindian is divided into 69 villages (里), then further divided in 1,447 neighborhoods (鄰).

Government agencies

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Education

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Universities

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Vocational schools

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High schools

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Junior high schools

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  • Da Guan Junior High School
  • An Kang High School
  • Chi Jen Private High School (Private)
  • Our Lady Of Providence Girls' High School (Private)
  • Kang Chiao International School (Private)
  • Wenshan Junior High School
  • Wu Feng Junior High School

Elementary school

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  • Sindian Elementary School
  • Jhihtan Elementary School
  • Gueishan Elementary School
  • Chung Cheng Elementary School
  • Qing-Tan Elementary School
  • Da-Feng Elementary School
  • Quchi Elementary School
  • Ankeng Elementary School
  • Shuangcheng Elementary School
  • Beihsin Elementary School
  • Shuang Feng Elementary School
  • Hsin He Elementary School
  • Kang Chiao International School (Private)
  • Da Guan Elementary School

Tourist attractions

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The Bitan Bridge in Xindian
  • Bitan
  • Bitan Bridge (碧潭橋)
  • Xindian Ferry Pier
  • Sunshine Sports Park (陽光運動公園)
  • Xiaobitan Park (小碧潭公園)
  • Qinqing Riverside Park (親情河濱公園)
  • Liugong Park
  • Yes!Life Mall (裕隆城)
  • Xindian Old Street (新店老街)
  • Jing-Mei White Terror Memorial Park
  • Zhongyang villages (中央新村)
  • Feicui Reservoir (翡翠水庫)
  • Xindian River
  • Erbazi Botanical Garden (二叭子植物園)
  • Xindian History Museum (新店文史館)
  • Lion's Head Mountain (獅頭山)
  • Little Lion's Head Mountain (小獅頭山)[2]
  • Chen Feng-hsien Miniature Sculpture Museum (陳逢顯毫芒雕刻博物館)

Transportation

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Residential buildings on a hillside

Taipei Metro

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Ankeng light rail

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National Highway No. 3 can also be reached via the district.

Sister cities

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Notable natives

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Galleries

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  • Xindian Skyline
    Xindian Skyline
  • Construction of the Meiheshi complex in Xindian
    Construction of the Meiheshi complex in Xindian
  • The Bitan
    The Bitan

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "轄區簡介". 臺北縣新店市戶政事務所. June 2010. Archived from the original on 2011-03-01. Retrieved 2010-07-18.
  2. ^ "Climbing into history at Lion's Head Mountain". The China Post. 2008-04-10. Archived from the original on 2011-06-12. Retrieved 2010-07-18.
  3. ^ "Xindian, Taiwan - Sister City - Tavares, FL - Official Website". www.tavares.org. Archived from the original on 18 March 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
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