The Beishi River (Chinese: 北勢溪; Hanyu Pinyin: Běishì Xī; Tongyong Pinyin: Běishìh Si; Wade–Giles: Pei3-shih4 Hsi1; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Pak-sì-khe) is a river in northern Taiwan. It flows through New Taipei City and Yilan County for 50 kilometres (31 mi). It is one of tributaries of Xindian River.[1] The river is impounded by the Fetsui Reservoir in Shiding District, New Taipei City.[2] The Beishi River Historical Trail is a 2.6 kilometre trail that offers views of the river.[3]

Beishi River
Native name北勢溪 (Chinese)
Location
LocationTaiwan
Physical characteristics
MouthXindian River
Map showing the location of the Beishi River within the Tamsui River watershed

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  1. ^ "Fault for turbid tap water lies upstream: Mayor Ko - Taipei Times". 11 August 2015.
  2. ^ "EDITORIAL: Building a bridge over troubled water - Taipei Times". 15 August 2015.
  3. ^ Liao, George (25 September 2019). "New Taipei's stunning Beishi riverbed walk revealed". Taiwan News. Archived from the original on 2019-09-26. Retrieved 2020-01-14.

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