Xiangshan District, Hsinchu

Xiangshan or Siangshan District is a district in southwest Hsinchu City, Taiwan. It is the largest of the three districts in Hsinchu City.

Xiangshan 香山區
District
Coordinates: 24.774578°N 120.926487°E / 24.774578; 120.926487
Location	Hsinchu City, Taiwan
Government
• Type	District Government
Area
• Total	54.85 km2 (21.18 sq mi)
Population  (September 2023)
• Total	78,882
Website	dep-s-district.hccg.gov.tw/en

Xiangshan District, Hsinchu
Xiangshan District office
Traditional Chinese	香山區
Simplified Chinese	香山区
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Xiāngshān Qū Wade–Giles Hsiang-shan Ch‘ü

History

Xiangshan was originally a township of Hsinchu County. On 1 July 1982, the area was incorporated into the newly formed Hsinchu City as a district.^[1]

Geography

• Area: 54.85 km² (21.18 sq mi)
• Population: 78,882 (September 2023)

Administrative divisions

The district consists of Gangnan, Hushan, Hulin, Jinshui, Shuxia, Puqian, Zhongpu, Niupu, Dingpu, Tungxiang, Xiangcun, Xiangshan, Dazhuang, Meishan, Zhaoshan, Haishan, Jiadong, Dahu, Nanai, Zhongai, Neihu, Yanshui, Nangang and Dingfu Villages.^[2]

Economy

It is most well known locally for the Hsiangshan Industrial Park and for having the major portion of Hsinchu City's "17 km (11 mi) Scenic Coastline" boardwalk.

Education

Universities

• Chung Hua University
• Hsuan Chuang University
• Yuanpei University of Medical Technology

Schools

• Hsinchu International School

Tourist attractions

• Haishan Fishing Port
• Hsiangshan Wetland Natural Park
• Jincheng Lake Bird Watching Zone
• Seafront Scenic Area at Kangnan

Transportation

Xiangshan Station

• TRA Xiangshan Station
• Local buses connect Xiangshan district to other parts of Hsinchu city, Inter-city buses also provide transport to Taipei, Taichung and Banqiao.

Notable natives

• Lin Chih-chien, Mayor of Hsinchu City