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Beitou District

Coordinates:25°07′00″N121°30′00″E/ 25.1167°N 121.5°E/25.1167; 121.5
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Beitou
Bắc đầu khu
Hokutō
District
Beitou District
View of Beitou from Mount Guanyin
View of Beitou from Mount Guanyin
CountryRepublic of China(Taiwan)
RegionNorthern Taipei
Divisions
List
  • 42 villages
  • 825 neighborhoods
Area
• Total56.8216 km2(21.9389 sq mi)
• RankRanked 2nd of 12
Population
(January 2023)
• Total241,250
• RankRanked 5th of 12
• Density4,200/km2(11,000/sq mi)
Postal code
112
Websitebtdo.gov.taipeiEdit this at Wikidata(in Chinese)
Beitou District
Traditional ChineseBắc đầuKhu
Beitou District office

Beitou Districtis the northernmost of the twelvedistrictsofTaipei City,Taiwan. The historical spelling of the district isPeitou.The name originates from theKetagalanwordKipatauw,meaningwitch.Beitou is the most mountainous and highest of Taipei's districts, encompassing a meadow with rivers running through the valley which have abundant steam rising from them; the result of geothermal warming. The valley is often surrounded by mist shrouding the trees and grass. Beitou is famous for itshot springs.[1]In March 2012, it was named one of theTop 10 Small Tourist Townsby the Tourism Bureau of Taiwan.[2]

History[edit]

The area's hot springs had long been enjoyed by the aboriginal people of Taiwan. Shortly before the Japanese period a German sulfur merchant established the first hot spring club in Beitou.[3]

During earlyJapanese rule,Hokutō(Pak-tâu) was a village at the entrance of the well-known North Formosa sulfur district.[4]Three Japanese extracting plants in this district produced about 200 short tons (180,000 kg) of sulfur monthly. The Japanese had already recognized the value of the village as a sanitary resort and constructed a Japanese inn with hot mineral baths provided by the sulfur springs. The hot springs have been developed to include aroma therapy, massage, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, and excellent cuisine which complement the entire spa experience. The mineral waters stream from the numerous geothermal vents that occur naturally in the region and are famous for their health benefits.

Between 1920 and 1941, Hokutō Village(Bắc đầu trang)was governed under Shichisei District,Taihoku Prefecture.It was upgraded to a Hokutō Town in 1941.

Afterthe handover of Taiwan from Japanto theRepublic of Chinain 1945, it was renamed asPeitouurban township(Bắc đầu trấn), belonging toTaipei County.Beginning in 1949,PeitouandShilinwere administered by the newly formedYangmingshan Administrative Bureau.Both of them were merged intoTaipei Cityon 1 July 1968 asdistricts.In 1974, Yangmingshan Administrative Bureau underwent restructuring and Beitou District was placed under direct jurisdiction of Taipei City.[5]

Economy[edit]

Asushas its headquarters in Beitou.[6]

Institutions[edit]

Education[edit]

Yangming Campus ofNational Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Universities and colleges:

Junior and Senior High Schools:

Infrastructure[edit]

Tourism[edit]

Hot Spring Valleyin Beitou
Puji Temple

Beitou has one of the largest concentrations of hot springs and spas in the world. Once a small park where locals used to relax in the hot springs, the Beitou Valley has evolved today to include over thirty resorts; a 20-minute subway ride north of Taipei takes you to Beitou. The resorts and spas are regarded by many locals and international tourists as among the most relaxing and rejuvenating places in the country. The spas consist of different degree pools (from cool to very hot) and minerals. However, residents of this district note that sulfuric fumes from the hot springs do ruin their electric appliances in the long term.

Tourist attractions[edit]

Transportation[edit]

Beitou Station

The district is served byBeitou Station,Xinbeitou Station,Zhongyi Station,Qiyan Station,Fuxinggang Station,Guandu Station,Qilian Station,Mingde StationandShipai Stationof theTaipei Metro.

Notable people[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^Jacobs, Andrew (2010-03-21)."Taiwan's Steaming Pools of Paradise".The New York Times.Retrieved2010-07-12.
  2. ^Wong, Maggie Hiufu (2012-03-30)."Taiwan names its 10 top small tourist towns".CNN Go.Archived fromthe originalon 2012-04-02.Retrieved2012-03-31.
  3. ^"Getting in Hot Water: Welcome to Taiwan's Geothermal Springs".topics.amcham.com.tw.Topics. 7 December 2020.Retrieved21 December2020.
  4. ^Davidson, James W.(1903).The Island of Formosa, Past and Present: history, people, resources, and commercial prospects: tea, camphor, sugar, gold, coal, sulphur, economical plants, and other productions.London and New York: Macmillan. p.621.OCLC1887893.OL6931635M.
  5. ^"Archived copy"(PDF).Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 2018-05-23.Retrieved2014-09-14.{{cite web}}:CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^"2007 Corporate Sustainability ReportArchivedMay 21, 2009, at theWayback Machine."Asus.10 of 67. Retrieved on March 15, 2010. "ASUS has its headquarters located in No. 15, Li-Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 11259, Taiwan."

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