Shilin District

Shilin District extends over 62 square kilometers, incorporating 51 distinct villages and reaching elevations up to 290 meters above sea level.

The area derives its name from Pattsiran, a Ketagalan indigenous term for hot springs, which was later adapted into Chinese characters during settlement.

Multiple educational institutions operate in Shilin District, including Ming Chuan University, Soochow University, and the Chinese Culture University, serving thousands of students.

The district connects to central Taipei through three metro stations - Jiantan, Shilin, and Zhishan - along with numerous bus routes and major highways.

The National Palace Museum in Shilin District maintains a collection of over 600,000 Chinese imperial artifacts spanning multiple dynasties.

Location: Taipei

Elevation above the sea: 290 m

Part of: Taipei

Shares border with: Xizhi District, Wanli District, Neihu District, Beitou District, Jinshan District, Zhongshan District, Datong District, Sanchong District, Luzhou District, Wugu District, Bali District

Website: http://sldo.gov.taipei

GPS coordinates: 25.08330,121.51700

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:20