thumb|Muzha

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.

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.

left|thumb|Map including Muzha (labeled as Mu-cha (Mōkusaku) ) (1954)

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

References

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