Tucheng District () is a

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in the southwestern part of

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History

On 26 June 1993, Tucheng was upgraded from rural township to a

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within

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. On 25 December 2010, Taipei County was upgraded to

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special municipality and Tucheng became a

Education

* HungKuo Delin University of Technology * New Taipei Industrial Vocational High School

Tourist attractions

* Taiwan Nougat Creativity Museum * Tucheng Tung Blossom Park * Lin Family Garden * FE21 Mall * '' Cape No. 7'' shooting scene * Tianshang Mountain Recreation Area: Tianshang Mountain raises to a height of 429.7 m. Originally named Neipo Mountain, this steep distinctive peak has been carved by the Xindian and Heng Rivers. Also known as 'Imperial' Mountain, it provides a scenic view. * Chengtian Chan Temple:Chengtian Chan Temple 承天禪寺
, Taiwanderful, January 29, 2007. Retrieved on November 29, 2008. The Buddhist Chengtian Temple is located on Qingyuan Mountain east of Tucheng. It is a popular pilgrimage destination on weekends. A shady access path to the temple features an array of old stone tablets. * Tucheng Riverside Park * Paulownia Park

Transportation

* National Highway No. 3 * Provincial Highway No. 3 *

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: Bannan line (

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) Line Haishan, Tucheng, Yongning, and Dingpu Station (Taipei County)">Dingpu stations">Yongning Station">Yongning, and Dingpu Station (Taipei County)">Dingpu stations*New Taipei Metro: Sanying line - Dingpu metro station, Dingpu and Mazutian metro station, Mazutian metro stations

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