Yancheng District, Administrative district in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Description
Yancheng District is an administrative area along Kaohsiung's harbor covering roughly 1.4 square kilometers. The district is divided into twenty-one villages with many shops, markets, and businesses spread throughout its neighborhoods.
History
The area grew from salt production fields during the Ming and Qing dynasties, when people here made their living from salt production and fishing. These economic activities shaped how the settlements developed and expanded over time.
Culture
Temples scattered throughout the area serve as active places of worship for residents. The Kaohsiung Museum of History and Pier-2 Art Center display local heritage through exhibitions and contemporary art, showing how people here lived and what mattered to them.
Practical
The Yanchengpu Mass Rapid Transit station and five light rail stops connect the district to each other and the rest of Kaohsiung easily. Getting around the area and reaching other neighborhoods is straightforward using these transportation options.
Did you know?
Traditional food shops here preserve recipes passed down through families, especially an almond drink made using methods developed decades ago. These specialties are a culinary discovery many visitors don't expect to find.
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Kaohsiung Maritime Cultural & Popular Music Center
2.1 km
Dagang Bridge
2.4 km
Kaohsiung Museum of History
1.5 km
KW2 Kaohsiung Port Warehouse No. 2
2.8 km
Yan Yips Wenwu Temple
1.9 km
Kaohsiung Tiangong Temple
1.1 km
高雄市霞海城隍廟
1.8 km
Love Pier
1.9 km
Hamasen museum of Taiwan railway
2.6 km
Yancheng Sanshan Guowang Temple
1.8 km
Kaohsiung Harbor Museum
2.7 km
Kaohsiung Museum of Labor
2.4 km
Kaohsiung City Music Hall
1.5 kmYangcheng First Public Retail Market
2 km
Kaohsiung Gushan Dayi Palace
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2.1 km大港迴聲
2.5 kmJhongheng Bridge Pier
1.5 kmTrue love pier
2.1 kmPier-2 Night Market
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