Shiding District


Shiding District is a rural district in southern New Taipei City, Taiwan.

History

Shiding used to be a thriving town during the Qing Dynasty due to its geographically favorable condition as a resting place on the way to Yilan and its coal mine resources and tea trading. Shiding was a rural township of Taipei County until the upgrade of the county to become the New Taipei municipality on 25 December 2010, Shiding became a district.

Geography

  • Area: 144.35 km2
  • Population: 7,251 people

    Education

  • Huafan University
  • New Taipei Municipal ShiDing High School

    Tourist attractions

  • Huafan Culture Gallery
  • Lumantan Forest Bath
  • Putty Painting House
  • Shiding Danlan Culture Hall
  • Shiding East Street
  • Shiding West Street

    Transportation

The district is accessible by bus from Jingmei Station of Taipei Metro.