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Beitun District is the largest district of Taichung in Taiwan, the Republic of China. Located in the northern part of the city, it is a half mountainous, half urban area. Though Beitun District used to be considered part of the countryside, the new Taiyuan Station has urbanized it considerably. The highest point of Taichung City is located in Beitun, Douliu Hill (859 m).SpotsThe Dakeng Scenic Area, one of the most famous scenic spots of Taichung, is located in Beitun District. Also, the main campus of Morrison Academy is based there.Administrative divisionsBeitun District is divided into 42 Li (里, or villages):Education Central Taiwan University of Science and TechnologyTransportationRailway TRA Taiyuan StationRoadsProvincial Highway No.1Notable natives Joe Cheng, model, actor and singerSee also TaichungExternal linksBeitun District Office, Taichung City
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