Nanshi River

Nanshi River
Nanshi River at Wulai
Native name 南勢溪
Location Taiwan
Physical characteristics
River mouth Xindian River
Xindian District
Length 45 km

The Nanshi River (Chinese: 南勢溪; Hanyu Pinyin: Nánshì Xī; Tongyong Pinyin: Nánshìh Si; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lâm-sì-khe; DT: Lamsiw kev) is a river in Taiwan. The river is governed by Water Management Office of Taipei City Government overseen by the Water Resources Agency.[1]

Geography

The river flows through Wulai District and Xindian District of New Taipei City and Yilan County for 45 km. It is one of the tributaries of Xindian River. At Guishan, Xindian, it combines with Beishi River to form Xindian River. Forward, its down reach has many scenic spots.[2][3] There are many public hot springs along the river banks.[4]

Map showing the location of the Nanshi River within the Tamsui River watershed

See also

References

  1. http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2015/08/15/2003625377
  2. http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/17/1951/2013/hess-17-1951-2013.html
  3. http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2015/08/11/2003625070
  4. "Wulai Hot Spring". TravelKing. Retrieved 4 April 2018.

Coordinates: 24°54′08″N 121°33′23″E / 24.9023°N 121.5565°E / 24.9023; 121.5565

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