Wanhua District
District in Western Taipei, Taiwan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wanhua District (Chinese: 萬華區; pinyin: Wànhuá Qū), known in Taiwanese Hokkien as Báng-kah khu (Chinese: 艋舺區) and historically as "Monga" or "Monka", is a district in Taipei, Taiwan. It is Taipei's oldest district. The district is home to historic buildings such as the Bangka Lungshan Temple, an iconic historic temple, and the Red House Theater, the first and largest teahouse and playhouse in Taiwan. Taipei's oldest garment district is also located in the district.[citation needed]
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Wanhua
萬華區 | |
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Wanhua District | |
Country | Republic of China (Taiwan) |
Region | Western Taipei |
Divisions | List
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Area | |
• Total | 8.8522 km2 (3.4179 sq mi) |
• Rank | Ranked 10th of 12 |
Population (January 2023) | |
• Total | 173,209[1] |
• Rank | Ranked 9th of 12 |
Postal code | 108 |
Website | whdo |
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Traditional Chinese | 萬華區 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Simplified Chinese | 万华区 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Chinese | 艋舺 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wanhua was the first district in Taipei to undergo economic development; as such many of the buildings and cultural sites in the region are older than those in surrounding districts. The large number of temples in this area is attributed to its prosperous past originating from the Qing era. The district can be divided into three sections: northern, central, and southern.[2] The northern area, including Ximending, has become home to many shopping centers and is popular among the younger generation. Central Wanhua is known for its historical sites – including Lungshan Temple, Qingshui Temple, Qingshan Temple and Bopiliao Historic Block – traditional shopping, and local snacks. Southern Wanhua is mainly a residential area with a wide city park, also known as the Youth Park.
Wanhua District is divided up into 36 villages (里) and 722 neighborhoods (鄰). In recent years, the population in the district has been in decline. It also has a higher concentration of mainlanders.[citation needed] Nevertheless, this district continues to be treasured by many as it is representative of some of Taipei's richest historical cultures – for example, the annual temple rituals held at Qingshan Temple, also known as the Qing Shan King Sacrificial Ceremony. This is a grand religious fiesta and celebration that involves a procession within Wanhua District for three consecutive nights.[citation needed]