- Wenshan District
TaipeiDistrict
en-name = Wenshan
zh-name = 文山區
image-caption = Wenshan District seal
old-name = Jingmei(景美)/ Muzha(木柵)
region = Southern Taipei
director = Mei Li Lee (李美麗)
area-rank = 4th
area-total = 31.5090
population-rank = 4th
population-total = 260,412
density = 8,264
villages = 39
neighborhoods = 991
zipcode = 116
location-
Wenshan District (zh-tpw|t=文山區|p=Wénshān Qū|w=Wen-shan Chü) is the southernmost of the twelve districts ofTaipei City . The district was formed in1990 by combiningJingmei and Muzha. "Wenshan" previously referred to the region south ofTaipei Basin (including Xindian andPinglin ).Notable attractions in this district include the
Taipei Zoo ,Maokong (貓空), Jingmei Night Market, Xianji Rock (仙跡岩). TheExamination Yuan and theNational Chengchi University are also in this district.Although Wenshan is in Taipei city, it seems rather remote at first sight; surrounded by mountains, many people find it is a good place to escape downtown Taipei. On weekends, many people drive to Maokong to enjoy one of the area's numerous teahouses and to breathe the fresh air.
The mountains in Wenshan are ideal for people to exercise on the hiking trails. The Taipei Zoo is often jammed by adults and children alike, especially during summer vacation. It is anticipated that the zoo may have pandas in the future.Fact|date=January 2008 After the construction of the MRT, it became easier to travel to Wenshan from other districts. Wenshan District also contains the city mayor's residence.
Exchange Pass
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Taipei MRT Muzha Line
*Taipei MRT Xindian Line
*Maokong Gondola *
Formosa Freeway , Nat'l Hwy no.3
**Muzha Interchange at 20 km
*Taipei connection line
**萬芳交流道 （3）
**木柵交流道（5）
*Tai 9 line （Roosevelt Road ）、County Road 106（Muzha Road）
*Xinyi Expressway External links
* [http://english.taipei.gov.tw/ws/index.jsp Government website] en
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