Zhonghe District, Administrative district in New Taipei, Taiwan
Zhonghe is a district in New Taipei, Taiwan, stretching across forested hills and densely built neighborhoods. The landscape alternates between modern apartment blocks, smaller commercial streets, and green areas rising up to 302 meters (990 feet) in height.
Dutch colonizers called the region Chiron before it became a township with around 30,000 residents in 1946. From 1958, the area was separated from Yonghe, paving the way for later urban development.
The neighborhood is home to Burma Street, where Chinese immigrants from Myanmar run restaurants and shops that recall their origins. Around Hongludi Temple, residents gather to pray and celebrate festivals that preserve Taoist traditions.
New Taipei Metro serves the area through the Zhonghe-Xinlu and Circular lines, making travel to other city areas easier. Those exploring the hills should bring sturdy footwear and allow time for climbs.
The National Library of Taiwan sits here and holds collections that draw researchers and readers from across the country. A total of 93 villages form the administrative area, which became independent after the 1958 division.
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