Gongliao Township
Encyclopedia
Gongliao District is a rural district in the eastern part of New Taipei City in northern Republic of China
(Taiwan). The area of the district is approximately 99.97 square kilometers. There are about 14,077 people living in the district.
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Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
(Taiwan). The area of the district is approximately 99.97 square kilometers. There are about 14,077 people living in the district.
Aodi
Aodi (sometimes Audi, Aoti, Auti) is a small fishing village in Gongliao. It is a popular tourist destination owing to its scenic setting and many seafood restaurants. It is also close to the controversial Fourth Nuclear Power Plant (FNPP), under construction since 1996. A nearby beach, Yenliao, was the site of the first landing for the occupation of Taiwan (Formosa) by Japanese forces (1895).Attractions
- Fulong BeachFulong BeachFulong Beach, also known as Fulong Bathing Beach , is located at Fulong Village, Gongliao Township at Northeastern Taiwan. It is the outlet of the Shuang River....
and Hohaiyan Rock Festival - Santiago (三貂角) Lighthouse at the Cape of San DiegoCape of San DiegoCape San Diego is a cape located in Gongliao District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. The cape is the easternmost point of the main Taiwan island, and also the easternmost cape of Taiwan. On May 5, 1626, a Spanish fleet reached the northeast tip of Taiwan and named the native village of Caquiunauan as...
Transportation
Gongliao is served by the Yilan Line Railroad of Taiwan Railway AdministrationTaiwan Railway Administration
The Taiwan Railway Administration is an agency of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications of the Republic of China responsible for managing, maintaining, and running passenger and freight service on 1097 km of conventional railroad lines in Taiwan...
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