Culture and History

Most of the residents of New Taipei City speak Taiwanese or Hakka language. Some of the aboriginal people also reside in this county. In addition to abundant natural and culture features, New Taipei City is a developing city full of vigor.

In terms of the geographic location, New Taipei City encircles Taipei City, the capital of Taiwan. Therefore, a common living circle has been formed. New Taipei City is now progressing toward the goal of twin cities by proactively constructing its transportation and living networks, developing its tourism resources, and building a humanistic and dignified community, in the hope of attracting foreign visitors to the county with its cultural features, local education and recreational activities.

The New Taipei City Government attaches great importance to the maintenance and protection of historical monuments. There are 16 existing major historical monuments in this county, including: the remains of Dacha Tunnel at Fort Santo Domingo in Danshuei, which is the country’s first-class historic site; the Lin Family Mansion and Garden, Guangfu Temple, Yinshan Temple, Oxford College, Huwei Fort and Shihsanhang Archaeological Site, which are second-class historic sites; and the Li Family Abode in Lujhou, which is a third-class historic site.

Because of the religious diversity in New Taipei City, churches, Buddhist temples and Taoist temples can be seen scattered around this county. These buildings not only offer peace of mind to the residents, but also possess artistic, cultural, architectural and tourism functions.

Reputed as the Palace of Oriental Art, the Cingshuei Zushih Temple in Sansia features a collection of essential art, from pillar art, wall ornamentation and painting, to sculpture and engraving. It is one of the representative examples of the country’s efforts to preserve its traditional culture.

The launch of sky lanterns is a major folk event in Pingsi District during every Lantern Festival. Yingge District preserves the essence of Chinese ceramic art. A ceramic art museum with significant educational functions and historical meanings was constructed in 2000, in order to exhibit and preserve the characteristic cultural and artistic relics in this county.

Division of Administration Areas

At present, New Taipei City Government takes in charge of 29 county-controlled cities.

• County-controlled Cities (29):Banciao District, Sanchong District, Jhonghe District, Yonghe City, Sinjhuang District, Sindian District, Tucheng District, Lujhou District, Shulin District, Sijhih District, Yingge District, Sansia District, Danshuei District, Reuifang District, Wugu District, Taishan District, Linkou District, Shenkeng District, Shihding District, Pinglin District, Sanjhih District, Shimen District, Bali District, Pingsi District, Shuangsi District, Gongliao District, Jinshan District, Wanli District, and Wulai District.

Geography

Located in the north of Taiwan, New Taipei City has Keelung City in its northeast, Yilan County in its southeast, Taoyuan County in its southwest, and Taipei City in its middle. The very east point is Tianliao Yangzih Lailai in Gongliao District (25°00'00"N, 122°01'26"E); the very west point is Siaonanwan Siafu in Linkou District (24°40'05"N, 121°16'31"E); the very south point is Cilanshan in Wulai District (24°40'51"N, 121°29'29"E); and the very north point is Fuguei Cape in Shimen District (25°18'11"N, 121°31'00"E). The center of New Taipei City is Shihding Village of Shihding District.

New Taipei City surrounds Taipei City, and at the same time is adjacent to Keelung City on three sides, to form the so-called Taipei Metropolitan Area. This tri-city living circle has great influence on Taoyuan County and Yilan County nearby. The total area of the County is 2,052 square kilometers, accounting for 6% of the total area of Taiwan, and its coastline is some 120 kilometers long. New Taipei City has diversified terrain, ranging from mountains, hills, plains to basins. Except for smaller rivers directly flowing into the ocean in the North Coast, as well as some rivers in the southeast as part of the Lanyan Basin, the rest belong to Danshuei Basin, including Keelung River, Sindian River, Jingmei Brook, Beishih Brook, Nanshih Brook, Wunzih Brook, Sansia Brook, and Dahan Stream. Large and small tributaries mingle one another to contribute to eye-catching and majestic scenery.

New Taipei City is located in the subtropical monsoon zone, having a large and average annual rainfall. The monthly average minimum temperature is 12.4℃ in January, while monthly average maximum temperature is 33.6℃ in July.

Tourism Information

Travel Services Center in New Taipei City

Name	Address	Telephone
North Coast Scenic Area Administration	No.33-6, Siayuankeng, Demao Village, Shihmen District, New Taipei City	02-26364503
North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Administration	No.164-2, Putoukeng, Puping Village, Sanjhih District, New Taipei City	02-26364503
Northeast Coast National Scenic Area Administration	No.36, Singlong Street, Fulong Village, Gongliao District, New Taipei City	02-24991115
Yeliou Scenic Area Administration	No.167-1, Gangdong Road, Yeliou Village, Wanli District, New Taipei City	02-24922016
Guanyinshan Scenic Area Administration	No.130, Sec. 3, Lingyun Road, Wugu District, New Taipei City	02-22928888
Bitan Scenic Area Administration	4F., No.159, Sindian Road, Sindian City, New Taipei City	02-29131184
Banciao Travel Services Center	No.7, Sec. 2, Sianmin Boulevard, Banciao City, New Taipei City (B1 of Banciao Train Station) Office Hours: 09:00 a.m. ~ 05:30 p.m. on weekdays; 08:00 a.m. ~ 07:30 p.m. on holidays	02-29657806
Tamshui Travel Services Center	No.1, Jhongjheng Road, Danshuei District, New Taipei City Office Hours: 09:00 a.m. ~ 05:30 p.m. on weekdays; 08:00 a.m. ~ 07:30 p.m. on holidays	02-26267613
Sindian Travel Services Center	next to No.2, Sec. 1, Beiyi Road, Sindian City, New Taipei City Office Hours: 09:00 a.m. ~ 05:30 p.m. on weekdays; 08:00 a.m. ~ 07:30 p.m. on holidays	02-29188509
Rueifang Travel Services Center	No.82, Sec. 3, Mingdeng Road, Rueifang District, New Taipei City Office Hours: 09:00 a.m. ~ 05:30 p.m. on weekdays; 08:00 a.m. ~ 07:30 p.m. on holidays	02-24973813
Bali Travel Services Center	No.36, Guanhai Boulevard, Bali District, New Taipei City( Bali Riverside Park) Office Hours: 09:00 a.m. ~ 05:30 p.m. on weekdays; 08:00 a.m. ~ 07:30 p.m. on holidays	02-26107065
Wulai Visitor Center	No.34, Pubu Road, Wulai District, New Taipei City Office Hours: 08:00 a.m. ~ 06:00 p.m.	02-26616355
Shihfen Visitor Center	No.136, Nanshanping, Nanshan Village, Pingsi District, New Taipei City Office Hours: 08:00 a.m. ~ 06:00 p.m.	02-2495-8409
Jiou fen Visitor Center	No.89, Ciche Road, Rueifang District, New Taipei City Office Hours: 08:00 a.m. ~ 06:00 p.m.	02-24063270

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