Xiangshan or Siangshan District is a district in southwest Hsinchu City, Taiwan. It is the largest of the three districts in Hsinchu City.
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.
Geography Area: 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.
Economy It is most well known locally for the Hsiangshan Industrial Park and for having the major portion of Hsinchu City's " 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
TR 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
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