Yanchao District
District in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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CountryTaiwan
Websiteyanchao.kcg.gov.tw 
Yanchao
燕巢區 | |
|---|---|
| Yanchao District [1] | |
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 Yanchao District in Kaohsiung City | |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Region | Southern Taiwan |
| Population (October 2023) | |
• Total | 28,794 |
| Website | yanchao |
Yanchao District (Chinese: 燕巢區; pinyin: Yàncháo Qū; Wade–Giles: Yen4-ch'ao2 Ch'ü1) is a district of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
History
After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, Yanchao was organized as a rural township of Kaohsiung County. On 25 December 2010, Kaohsiung County was merged with Kaohsiung City and Yanchao was upgraded to a district of the city.
Administrative divisions
The district consists of Jianshan, Qionglin, Anzhao, Jiaoxiu, Fengxiong, Jinshan, Tungyan, Nanyan, Xiyan, Hengshan and Shenshui Village.[2]
Education
Tourist attractions
- Agongdian Reservoir
- Chang-E Valley
- Chiliu Waterfall
- Guanshui Temple
- Jiaosu Mazu Temple
- Mount Jiguan
- Mount Nihou
- Sun Valley
- Yangnyu Lake[3]
Transportation
Yanchao is served by Freeways 1, 3, and 10, Provincial Highway 22, and City Route 186.
Notable natives
- Wu Rong-i, Vice Premier of the Republic of China (2005–2006)
- Yang Chiu-hsing, Magistrate of Kaohsiung County (2001–2010)
