History
In the 19th century, the area was home to Pingpu aborigines. During the Qing Dynasty, immigrants from Fujian and Guangdong Provinces arrived along with the Hakka. The original name of the area was "Chientzuli" (澗仔壢) due to its location between Tamsui and Hsinchu.
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