Xindian's name originated during the Qing Dynasty close to 300 years ago. According to legend, a person named Lin and others came from Quanzhou, Fujian Province. On a mountain road leading to Wulai, they built a small cabin and opened a store selling groceries for the exchange of goods with mountain aborigines. Since the store had no formal name, travelers called it Sintiam (Chinese: 新店; pinyin: Xīndiàn; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Sin-tiàm; lit. 'new store').
An area usually not considered as part of Xindian is Ankeng (安坑), although it is within the jurisdiction of the district, located in a valley on the west side of the Xindian Creek. It was originally called Amkhe'ar (暗坑仔; Ànkēngzǎi; Àm-kheⁿ-á; 'dark/secret gorge'), due to luxurious vegetation in the area. However, it was later decided to be indecent and the name was changed to Ankeng (安坑; Ānkēng; An-kheⁿ; 'peaceful gorge').
The Kuomintang government moved the seat of government (in exile) of Fujian Province to Xindian from 1956 to 1996.[citation needed] Although in 1980, it was still underdeveloped, the four-lane Zhongxing Road helped to develop the city, While areas south of Xiaobitan were still farmland. After Freeway 3 opened, parks along Xiaobitan and Xindian Creek gave way to development. With the opening of the Taipei Metro, more commercial development and businesses have come into the area. In 2004 when the Tzu Chi Hospital branch opened, replacing a water park, a new road was constructed to deal with traffic.
Map of Xindian (labeled as Shinten) and surrounding area (1944)Map including Xindian (labeled as Hsin-tien (Shinten) 新店) (1954)
Xindian is located on the south side of the Taipei Basin, mainly on the plains between the Xindian Creek, its tributaries, and the mountains (the Xueshan Range). The Nanshi River merges with the Beishi River in Xindian, forming the Xindian Creek, one of the major tributaries of the Tamsui River. The Xindian Creek generally flows from south to north, dividing the city into east and west sides of the creek. Although the western side (Ankeng) covers a larger area, residential, administrative, commercial, and transportation centers are all on the eastern side of the creek at Dapinglin (大坪林). Most of the population in the Ankeng region is mainly concentrated in the southeastern hillside residential communities.
Xindian has many traditional markets that have decades of history. The New Taipei City Police Department has ten divisions in Xindian.[citation needed]
Administrative divisionsedit
Xindian is divided into 69 villages (里), then further divided in 1,447 neighborhoods (鄰).
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Xindian District Chinese 新店區 pinyin Xindian Qu is an inner city district in the southern part of New Taipei City Taiwan Xindian 新店區Shinten Sindian Sintien Hsintien Hsin tienDistrictXindian DistrictXindian skyline in 2020Location of Xindian within New Taipei CityCoordinates 24 57 N 121 32 E 24 950 N 121 533 E 24 950 121 533CountryRepublic of China Taiwan RegionNorthern TaiwanSpecial municipalityNew Taipei CityArea Total120 2255 km2 46 4193 sq mi Population February 2023 Total300 178 Density2 500 km2 6 500 sq mi Time zoneUTC 8 CST Postal code231Websitewww wbr xindian wbr ntpc wbr gov wbr tw in Chinese Xindian DistrictChinese新店區TranscriptionsStandard MandarinHanyu PinyinXindian QuTongyong PinyinSindian CyuMPS2Shindian ChiuYue CantoneseJyutpingsan1 dim3 keoi1Southern MinHokkien POJSin tiam khu Contents 1 Name 2 History 2 1 Empire of Japan 2 2 Republic of China 3 Geography 4 Administrative divisions 5 Government agencies 6 Education 6 1 Universities 6 2 Vocational schools 6 3 High schools 6 4 Junior high schools 6 5 Elementary school 7 Tourist attractions 8 Transportation 8 1 Taipei Metro 8 2 Ankeng light rail 9 Sister cities 10 Notable natives 11 Galleries 12 See also 13 References 14 External linksName editXindian s name originated during the Qing Dynasty close to 300 years ago According to legend a person named Lin and others came from Quanzhou Fujian Province On a mountain road leading to Wulai they built a small cabin and opened a store selling groceries for the exchange of goods with mountain aborigines Since the store had no formal name travelers called it Sintiam Chinese 新店 pinyin Xindian Pe h ōe ji Sin tiam lit new store An area usually not considered as part of Xindian is Ankeng 安坑 although it is within the jurisdiction of the district located in a valley on the west side of the Xindian Creek It was originally called Amkhe ar 暗坑仔 Ankengzǎi Am kheⁿ a dark secret gorge due to luxurious vegetation in the area However it was later decided to be indecent and the name was changed to Ankeng 安坑 Ankeng An kheⁿ peaceful gorge History editEmpire of Japan edit In 1920 during the period of Japanese rule the area was established as Shinten Town Japanese 新店街 Bunsan District Taihoku Prefecture Republic of China edit The Kuomintang government moved the seat of government in exile of Fujian Province to Xindian from 1956 to 1996 citation needed Although in 1980 it was still underdeveloped the four lane Zhongxing Road helped to develop the city While areas south of Xiaobitan were still farmland After Freeway 3 opened parks along Xiaobitan and Xindian Creek gave way to development With the opening of the Taipei Metro more commercial development and businesses have come into the area In 2004 when the Tzu Chi Hospital branch opened replacing a water park a new road was constructed to deal with traffic Originally established as urban township of Taipei County Xindian was upgraded to a county administered city on 15 January 1980 After Taipei County was upgraded to New Taipei City on 25 December 2010 Xindian City became a district Geography edit nbsp Map of Xindian labeled as Shinten and surrounding area 1944 nbsp Map including Xindian labeled as Hsin tien Shinten 新店 1954 Xindian is located on the south side of the Taipei Basin mainly on the plains between the Xindian Creek its tributaries and the mountains the Xueshan Range The Nanshi River merges with the Beishi River in Xindian forming the Xindian Creek one of the major tributaries of the Tamsui River The Xindian Creek generally flows from south to north dividing the city into east and west sides of the creek Although the western side Ankeng covers a larger area residential administrative commercial and transportation centers are all on the eastern side of the creek at Dapinglin 大坪林 Most of the population in the Ankeng region is mainly concentrated in the southeastern hillside residential communities The district is located in southern New Taipei City To the north is the Wenshan District of Taipei City and the Jingmei River to the east it borders the district of Shiding to the south it borders the district of Wulai and to the west it borders the district of Sanxia 1 Compared to other districts in New Taipei City Xindian is more influenced by Taipei City the Taipei Metro extends into Xindian via the Xindian Line and Xiaobitan Branch Line Five Metro stations are located in Xindian Xiaobitan Dapinglin Qizhang Xindian District Office and the main Xindian Metro station Feitsui Dam is also located in the district Xindian has many traditional markets that have decades of history The New Taipei City Police Department has ten divisions in Xindian citation needed Administrative divisions editXindian is divided into 69 villages 里 then further divided in 1 447 neighborhoods 鄰 Government agencies editArchitecture and Building Research Institute National Airborne Service Corps National Fire Agency National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau Taiwan Transportation Safety BoardEducation editUniversities edit Jinwen University of Science and TechnologyVocational schools edit Cardinal Tien College of Healthcare and Management Kaiming Senior Vocational School Nanqiang Senior Vocational School Zhuangjing Senior Vocational School Nengren Home Economics Vocational SchoolHigh schools edit New Taipei Municipal An Kang High School New Taipei Municipal Hsin Tien Senior High School Chi Jen Private High School Private Our Lady Of Providence Girls High School Private Kang Chiao International School Private Junior high schools edit Da Guan Junior High School An Kang High School Chi Jen Private High School Private Our Lady Of Providence Girls High School Private Kang Chiao International School Private Wenshan Junior High School Wu Feng Junior High SchoolElementary school edit Sindian Elementary School Jhihtan Elementary School Gueishan Elementary School Chung Cheng Elementary School Qing Tan Elementary School Da Feng Elementary School Quchi Elementary School Ankeng Elementary School Shuangcheng Elementary School Beihsin Elementary School Shuang Feng Elementary School Hsin He Elementary School Kang Chiao International School Private Da Guan Elementary SchoolTourist attractions edit nbsp The Bitan Bridge in Xindian Bitan Bitan Bridge 碧潭橋 Xindian Ferry Pier Sunshine Sports Park 陽光運動公園 Xiaobitan Park 小碧潭公園 Qinqing Riverside Park 親情河濱公園 Liugong Park Yes Life Mall 裕隆城 Xindian Old Street 新店老街 Jing Mei White Terror Memorial Park Zhongyang villages 中央新村 Feicui Reservoir 翡翠水庫 Xindian River Erbazi Botanical Garden 二叭子植物園 Xindian History Museum 新店文史館 Lion s Head Mountain 獅頭山 Little Lion s Head Mountain 小獅頭山 2 Chen Feng hsien Miniature Sculpture Museum 陳逢顯毫芒雕刻博物館 Transportation edit nbsp Residential buildings on a hillside Taipei Metro edit Xindian metro station Xindian District Office metro station Qizhang metro station Shisizhang station Dapinglin metro station Xiaobitan metro stationAnkeng light rail edit Shuangcheng light rail station Rose China Town light rail station Taipei Xiaocheng light rail station Cardinal Tien Hospital Ankang Branch light rail station Jinwen University of Science and Technology light rail station Ankang light rail station Sunshine Sports Park light rail station Xinhe Elementary School light rail station Shisizhang stationNational Highway No 3 can also be reached via the district Sister cities edit nbsp Tavares Florida US 2010 3 nbsp Flagstaff Arizona US nbsp Tongeren BelgiumNotable natives editSerena Liu former actress Shu Qi actress Wang Yung tsai industrialistGalleries edit nbsp Xindian Skyline nbsp Construction of the Meiheshi complex in Xindian nbsp The BitanSee also edit nbsp Taiwan portalNew Taipei CityReferences edit 轄區簡介 臺北縣新店市戶政事務所 June 2010 Archived from the original on 2011 03 01 Retrieved 2010 07 18 Climbing into history at Lion s Head Mountain The China Post 2008 04 10 Archived from the original on 2011 06 12 Retrieved 2010 07 18 Xindian Taiwan Sister City Tavares FL Official Website www tavares org Archived from the original on 18 March 2012 Retrieved 26 April 2018 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Xindian District New Taipei nbsp Look up Xindian Sindian or Hsintien in Wiktionary the free dictionary nbsp Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Xindian Official website nbsp in Chinese Xindian City Government Website in Chinese Archive 24 57 N 121 32 E 24 950 N 121 533 E 24 950 121 533 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Xindian District amp oldid 1187434135, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
