Nanshi River
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]
| Nanshi River | |
|---|---|
 Nanshi River at Wulai | |
| Native name | 南勢溪 (Chinese) |
| Location | |
| Location | Taiwan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | Xindian River |
• location | Xindian District |
| Length | 45 km |
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
References
- "EDITORIAL: Building a bridge over troubled water - Taipei Times". 15 August 2015.
- Chen, Y.-C. (2013). "Flood discharge measurement of a mountain river – Nanshih River in Taiwan". Hydrology and Earth System Sciences. 17 (5): 1951–1962. Bibcode:2013HESS...17.1951C. doi:10.5194/hess-17-1951-2013.
- "Fault for turbid tap water lies upstream: Mayor Ko - Taipei Times". 11 August 2015.
- "Wulai Hot Spring". TravelKing. Retrieved 4 April 2018.
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