Yingge District (Chinese: 鶯歌區; pinyin: Yīnggē Qū; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Eng-ko-khu; lit. 'oriole song township') is a district located on the Dahan River in southwestern New Taipei City in northern Taiwan. It is famous for the production of porcelain and an abundance of art studios and shops.
On the northern side of Yingge lies a formation that went by the names of 鸚哥石 (Parrot Stone), 鷹哥石 (Eagle Brother Stone), and 鶯哥石 (Golden oriole or Warbler Brother Stone). The last stone is where the current name of the district derives from.[1] The modern name "Yingge" (鶯歌) literally means "Warbler Song" in Chinese.
According to legend, the rock formation produced a miasma that disoriented, sickened, and sometimes killed passers-by. One day, General Koxinga led his army past the rock. When they were caught in the miasma, he ordered his cannon to fire against the rock. When the neck of the stone eagle was broken, the miasma lifted and the troops could continue on their march.
Historyedit
According to legend, by 1684, the Yingge area already had Hakka migrants who specialized in cultivating tea.[1] According to the locals, the history of ceramics in Yingge began 200 years ago when Wu An (吳鞍) immigrated from Guangzhou to Yingge to become the first potter in the area. Later, Chen Kun (陳昆), a brick maker, moved to the area and the two strived to make Yingge into the centre of Taiwan's ceramics industry.[2]
In 1920, Yingge Stone Village (鶯歌石庄) was renamed to Yingge Village (鶯歌庄). In 1940, the village was promoted to Yingge Street (鶯歌街), and in 1945 was changed to Yingge Small Town (鶯歌鎮).[1] On August 1, 1946, seventeen urban villages (里) were divided from Yingge Township and made into Shulin Township.[3] In 2010, Yingge Township was upgraded to Yingge District along with the upgrade of Taipei County. Today, Yingge is the largest centre for ceramic production in Taiwan, with over 800 ceramic-related businesses in the area.
Yingge Ceramics Old Street (also known as Yingge Old Street, in Chinese: 鶯歌老街) — a pedestrian shopping street specializing in ceramic arts, pottery, porcelain, and other related products
Yingge Rock — the eagle-shaped rock that gives Yingge its name
The best mode of transportation for visiting Yingge is the train from Taipei for a half-hour ride which is available every hour. From Yingge railway station, easy walking to reach Ceramic Street enables visitors to experience the small town charm and local snacks. Merchants open at 9 am, and it is recommended to arrive at 10am.
^樹林憶往. 新北市樹林區公所 Shulin District Office, New Taipei City (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 27 September 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019. *同年八月一日，乃自鶯歌鎮分十七里與鶯歌分治，自成樹林鎮，仍隸屬臺北縣海山區。
^"Sister Cities, States, Counties & Ports" 2012-11-05 at the Wayback Machine. State of Washington. Retrieved February 28, 2010.
External linksedit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yingge District, New Taipei.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Yingge.
Official website(in Chinese)
October 30, 2023
yingge, district, chinese, 鶯歌區, pinyin, yīnggē, oriole, song, township, district, located, dahan, river, southwestern, taipei, city, northern, taiwan, famous, production, porcelain, abundance, studios, shops, yingge, 鶯歌區Ōka, yingkodistrictlocation, yingge, tai. Yingge District Chinese 鶯歌區 pinyin Yingge Qu Pe h ōe ji Eng ko khu lit oriole song township is a district located on the Dahan River in southwestern New Taipei City in northern Taiwan It is famous for the production of porcelain and an abundance of art studios and shops Yingge 鶯歌區Ōka YingkoDistrictYingge DistrictLocation of Yingge in New Taipei CityCoordinates 24 57 41 N 121 20 35 E 24 96139 N 121 34306 E 24 96139 121 34306CountryRepublic of China Taiwan Special municipalityNew TaipeiArea Total21 1248 km2 8 1563 sq mi Population March 2023 Total88 555 Density4 200 km2 11 000 sq mi Time zoneUTC 8 CST ZIP code239Area code02Websitewww wbr yingge wbr ntpc wbr gov wbr tw in Chinese Yingge District office Contents 1 Name 2 History 3 Education 4 Tourist attractions 5 Transportation 6 Notable natives 7 Sister cities 8 References 9 External linksName edit nbsp Yingge Rock after which the district is namedOn the northern side of Yingge lies a formation that went by the names of 鸚哥石 Parrot Stone 鷹哥石 Eagle Brother Stone and 鶯哥石 Golden oriole or Warbler Brother Stone The last stone is where the current name of the district derives from 1 The modern name Yingge 鶯歌 literally means Warbler Song in Chinese According to legend the rock formation produced a miasma that disoriented sickened and sometimes killed passers by One day General Koxinga led his army past the rock When they were caught in the miasma he ordered his cannon to fire against the rock When the neck of the stone eagle was broken the miasma lifted and the troops could continue on their march History editAccording to legend by 1684 the Yingge area already had Hakka migrants who specialized in cultivating tea 1 According to the locals the history of ceramics in Yingge began 200 years ago when Wu An 吳鞍 immigrated from Guangzhou to Yingge to become the first potter in the area Later Chen Kun 陳昆 a brick maker moved to the area and the two strived to make Yingge into the centre of Taiwan s ceramics industry 2 In 1920 Yingge Stone Village 鶯歌石庄 was renamed to Yingge Village 鶯歌庄 In 1940 the village was promoted to Yingge Street 鶯歌街 and in 1945 was changed to Yingge Small Town 鶯歌鎮 1 On August 1 1946 seventeen urban villages 里 were divided from Yingge Township and made into Shulin Township 3 In 2010 Yingge Township was upgraded to Yingge District along with the upgrade of Taipei County Today Yingge is the largest centre for ceramic production in Taiwan with over 800 ceramic related businesses in the area Education editNew Taipei Municipal Yingge Vocational High School Yingge Junior High School Yingge Elementary SchoolTourist attractions editNew Taipei City Yingge Ceramics Museum a large museum exhibiting ceramic culture in Taiwan Yingge Ceramics Old Street also known as Yingge Old Street in Chinese 鶯歌老街 a pedestrian shopping street specializing in ceramic arts pottery porcelain and other related products Yingge Rock the eagle shaped rock that gives Yingge its nameTransportation edit nbsp Yingge StationThe best mode of transportation for visiting Yingge is the train from Taipei for a half hour ride which is available every hour From Yingge railway station easy walking to reach Ceramic Street enables visitors to experience the small town charm and local snacks Merchants open at 9 am and it is recommended to arrive at 10am New Taipei Metro s Sanying line will serve the district in the future with five stations Yingge Station Ceramics Old Street Guohua Yongji Park and Yingtao Fude Notable natives editChang Jin fu Governor of Taiwan Province 2009 2010 Chen Ding shinn hepatologistSister cities editYingge District has the following sister cities 4 nbsp Kennewick Washington United StatesReferences edit a b c 認識鶯歌 Yingge City Office Retrieved 2011 01 21 Article Taipei Times 2004 樹林憶往 新北市樹林區公所 Shulin District Office New Taipei City in Chinese Taiwan 27 September 2019 Retrieved 6 October 2019 同年八月一日 乃自鶯歌鎮分十七里與鶯歌分治 自成樹林鎮 仍隸屬臺北縣海山區 Sister Cities States Counties amp Ports Archived 2012 11 05 at the Wayback Machine State of Washington Retrieved February 28 2010 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Yingge District New Taipei nbsp Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Yingge Official website nbsp in Chinese Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Yingge District amp oldid 1171083937, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
