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

History

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

Geography

*Area: 144.35 km² *Population: 7,251 people (March 2023)

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 (Taipei Metro), Jingmei Station of Taipei Metro.

References

External links

* Districts of New Taipei {{Taiwan-geo-stub