Jianshi Township

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Jianshi Township, Mountain indigenous township in Hsinchu County, Taiwan.

Located at an elevation of 1589 meters, Jianshi Township spans 528 square kilometers across northern Taiwan's mountainous terrain in Hsinchu County.

The township underwent administrative reforms during the Japanese occupation period, leading to its current status as one of Taiwan's designated mountain indigenous regions.

The Atayal indigenous people maintain their traditions within seven villages across Jianshi Township, preserving their customs through generations.

Jianshi Township accommodates 9,532 residents as of February 2023, with local services concentrated in administrative centers throughout its villages.

Dabajian Mountain and Tapung Old Fort stand as defining landmarks within this elevated region, drawing visitors to explore its natural formations.

Location: Hsinchu County

Elevation above the sea: 1,589 m

Shares border with: Hengshan Township, Wufeng Township, Guanxi Township, Fuxing District, Tai-an Township, Heping District, Datong Township

Website: http://hccst.gov.tw/iframcontent_edit.php?menu=2536&typeid=2545

GPS coordinates: 24.91667,121.00000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:09

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