Yanchao District
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History
After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, Yanchao was organized as a rural township of Kaohsiung County. On 25 December 2010, Kaohsiung County was merged with Kaohsiung City and Yanchao was upgraded to a district of the city.
Administrative divisions
The district consists of Jianshan, Qionglin, Anzhao, Jiaoxiu, Fengxiong, Jinshan, Tungyan, Nanyan, Xiyan, Hengshan and Shenshui Village.[1]
Education
- National Kaohsiung Normal University
- National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology
- Shu-Te University
- I-Shou University College of Medicine
Tourist attractions
- Agongdian Reservoir
- Chang-E Valley
- Chiliu Waterfall
- Guanshui Temple
- Jiaosu Mazu Temple
- Mount Jiguan
- Mount Nihou
- Sun Valley
- Yangnyu Lake[2]
Transportation
Yanchao is served by Freeways 1, 3, and 10, Provincial Highway 22, and City Route 186.
Notable natives
- Wu Rong-i, Vice Premier of the Republic of China (2005–2006)
- Yang Chiu-hsing, Magistrate of Kaohsiung County (2001–2010)
See also
References
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