Sanmin District, Administrative district in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Description
Sanmin District is an administrative area in central Kaohsiung with flat terrain and several residential neighborhoods spread across it. It shares boundaries with Gushan, Yancheng, Ciajjin, Sinsing, and Lingya districts and contains major institutions like universities and a science museum.
History
The area was established during the Ming dynasty when three farming families named Wang, Tsai, and Cheng settled there, giving it the original name Sankuaicu meaning "Three Houses." This early rural settlement eventually developed into the urban district that exists today.
Culture
The district functions as an educational hub where students and researchers move through daily life around the campuses and research centers. This academic presence shapes the local atmosphere and brings young people from across the region.
Practical
The area is well-connected through Kaohsiung Train Station, which provides access to high-speed rail, metro, and other transportation services. This central location makes it easy to move between different neighborhoods and reach nearby attractions.
Did you know?
The district is home to a major science museum that occupies a large site and houses one of the region's most extensive collections of scientific exhibits. This institution attracts visitors of all ages interested in science and technology.
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National Science and Technology Museum
1.7 km
Ruifeng Night Market
3 km
Liuhe Night Market
3.6 km
Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts
4.2 km
Sunfong Temple
4.1 km
Shoyoen
3.3 km
Kaohsiung Underground Railway Information Center
3.2 km
Chang-Gu World Trade Center
1.9 km
Former Tangrong Brick Kiln
4.6 km
Kaohsiung Tiangong Temple
4.6 km
Lotus WakePark
4.1 km
Aozihdi Forest Park
3 km
Heart of Love River Ruyi Lake
2.5 km
South Gate of Zuoying
4.5 km
East Gate of Zuoying
4.3 km
Kaohsiung Hakka Cultural Museum
3.3 km
高雄市中區資源回收廠
1.1 km
新吉莊北極殿
2.1 km
Yilan Brick Kiln
4.6 km
Tower of Light
3.2 kmShuanghu Forest Park
1.5 km
Zhongdu Kaiwang Palace
4.7 km
Kaohsiung Gushan Dayi Palace
5.3 km
Hong Fa Temple
3 km
Kingtown King Park
2.7 kmTeresa Teng Memorial Hall
4.9 km
Highwealth - City of Leadership
3.3 km
Zhongxing Pagoda
2 kmDingjin Village
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Dingli Village
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Dingzhong Village
Dingtai Village
Benguan Village
Benhe Village
Benwen Village
Benwu Village
Benyuan Village
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Ben'an Village
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Baode Village
Baotai Village
Baoxing Village
Baozhong Village
Baohua Village
Baoguo Village
Baomin Village
Baoqing Village
Baoye Village
Baocheng Village
Bao'an Village
Baolong Village
Baozhu Village
Baoyu Village
Wanzi Village
Wan'ai Village
Wanzhong Village
Wanhua Village
Wansheng Village
Wanli Village
Wanfu Village
Zhengxing Village
Zhengshun Village
Wanxing Village
Wancheng Village
Ankang Village
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Anfa Village
Andong Village
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Minxiang Village
Anyi Village
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