Muzha District Explained

Muzha, alternatively romanized Mucha, was a district in Taipei City, Taiwan. The name refers to wooden fences built in the region to defend against attacks by Taiwanese Indigenous peoples.^[1]

During Qing rule, the area belonged to . After 1920, during Japanese rule, the area belonged to both and of of Bunsan District, Taihoku Prefecture (modern-day Shenkeng District and Neihu District).

Muzha was transferred from Taipei County to become a district of Taipei City. In 1990, it merged with Jingmei District to become Wenshan District.^[2]

Landmarks

• Taipei Zoo
• National Chengchi University
• Shih Hsin University
• Jingmei Girls' Senior High School (景美女中), located within Muzha
• Maokong: Main area for Wenshan Paochung tea, produced in Taipei City.
• Chi Nan Temple
• Beautistyle Inc.

See also

• Wenshan District

External links

• Information

Notes and References

1. Web site: 22 April 2022 . 木柵地名內涵 . 31 January 2024 . Wenshan District Office, Taipei City.
2. Web site: About Wenshan District . 31 January 2024 . Taipei City Government.