Xindian City facts for kids
Xindian City is a cool place located in the southern part of New Taipei City in Taiwan. You might also see it spelled as Sindian or Hsintien on older signs. Xindian is known for its beautiful scenery and interesting spots.
About Xindian
Xindian is a lively city with lots of people. It covers an area of about 120,000 square kilometers (or about 46,000 square miles). Back in 2005, over 285,000 people called Xindian home! The number of people living here has been growing steadily over the years.
Fun Places to Visit
Xindian has some really neat places that are popular with both locals and visitors. Here are a few you might enjoy:
- Bitan (碧潭): This is a beautiful lake area, perfect for a relaxing day out. You can rent paddle boats or just enjoy the views.
- Bitan Bridge (碧潭橋): This famous bridge crosses the Bitan lake. It's a great spot for taking photos and enjoying the scenery.
- Chung-yiang Villages (中央新村): This area is known for its quiet neighborhoods.
- Feitsui reservoir (翡翠水庫): This large reservoir helps supply water to the area. It's surrounded by green hills.
- Wulai (烏來): While not exactly in Xindian, Wulai is a famous hot spring area nearby. It's known for its natural beauty and relaxing hot springs.
Images for kids
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Map of Xindian (labeled as Shinten) and surrounding area (1944)
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The Bitan Bridge in Xindian.
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Residential buildings on a hillside.
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Xindian Skyline
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Construction in Xindian
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The Bitan
