Fun facts about Taoyuan
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Taoyuan was named Toahong, meaning 'peach orchard', due to the beauty of blooming peach trees planted by immigrants during the Qing era.
Taoyuan
Taiwan
Taoyuan is a special municipality located in northwestern Taiwan, neighboring New Taipei City to the north-east, Yilan County to the south-east, and Hsinchu County to the south-west. Taoyuan District is the seat of the municipal government and which, along with Zhongli District, forms a large metropolitan area.
From the “History” section
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Taoyuan is nicknamed 'Thousand-pond Township' due to its many irrigation ponds.
Taoyuan
Taiwan
Taoyuan is a special municipality located in northwestern Taiwan, neighboring New Taipei City to the north-east, Yilan County to the south-east, and Hsinchu County to the south-west. Taoyuan District is the seat of the municipal government and which, along with Zhongli District, forms a large metropolitan area.
From the “Geography” section
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Taoyuan hosts the largest Hakka population among all of Taiwan's administrative divisions, with over 785,000 Hakka people.
Taoyuan
Taiwan
Taoyuan is a special municipality located in northwestern Taiwan, neighboring New Taipei City to the north-east, Yilan County to the south-east, and Hsinchu County to the south-west. Taoyuan District is the seat of the municipal government and which, along with Zhongli District, forms a large metropolitan area.
From the “Ethnic composition” section
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The Taoyuan Martyrs' Shrine is one of the best-kept Shinto shrines outside Japan.
Taoyuan
Taiwan
Taoyuan is a special municipality located in northwestern Taiwan, neighboring New Taipei City to the north-east, Yilan County to the south-east, and Hsinchu County to the south-west. Taoyuan District is the seat of the municipal government and which, along with Zhongli District, forms a large metropolitan area.
From the “Tourism” section
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Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is the largest airport in Taiwan and serves as the main international hub for China Airlines and EVA Air.
Taoyuan
Taiwan
Taoyuan is a special municipality located in northwestern Taiwan, neighboring New Taipei City to the north-east, Yilan County to the south-east, and Hsinchu County to the south-west. Taoyuan District is the seat of the municipal government and which, along with Zhongli District, forms a large metropolitan area.
From the “Transportation” section
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