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Introduction to Nuan Nuan District, Taiwan, China

Nuanwuan District is located in the southwestern part of Keelung City, Taiwan Province of China, and is one of the seven administrative districts of Keelung City. The district is located on the banks of the Keelung River, surrounded by mountains and characterized by a warm and humid subtropical climate, with an average annual temperature of about 22°C. The name of the district originates from the phonetic translation of the Pingpu "Nana" community in the Qing Dynasty. The name of the place originates from the phonetic translation of "Na Na" of the Pingpu tribe, which was recorded as "Nuan Nuan Street" in the documents of the Qing Dynasty.

Geographical and Ecological Characteristics

Nuan Nuan District has an important water resource system, including Nuan Nuan Reservoir, Xisi Reservoir and other water supply facilities, which are important water sources in Keelung. The Nuan-Dong Canyon in the district is famous for its unique sandstone canyon landscape, and the watershed of Dongshikeng Creek is rich in fern ecology, and is listed as an important habitat for Taiwan's broadleaf forests.

People and Transportation

Nuan Nuan Railway Station is an important station of the Yilan Line Railway, and historical buildings such as the Nuan Nuan Shuang Sheng Land Goddess Temple and the Nuan Nuan Dai Ming Palace show the characteristics of Minnan culture. The annual Chinese New Year Festival carries on centuries-old folk traditions, and the Nuan Sports Park in the area provides recreational space for the public. Industries are mainly agriculture and sightseeing, and the mandarin stores and traditional workshops retain a strong nostalgic flavor.