southern part of Shanhua and is the first and only headquarters of an international organization located in Taiwan. The National Science Council of the Executive Yuan founded the Tainan Science Park based in Sinshih. Part of the park lies within Shanhua and brings job opportunities to local residents. Notable natives Shen Guangwen (沈光文) (1612–1688), scholar, poet, educator and the founder of Taiwanese literature. Also called the Taiwanese Confucius. Huang Ta-chou (黃大洲) (1936) Taiwan politician, The former mayor of Taipei, chairman of the Chinese Taipei Olympic committee Tourist attractions Qing-An Gong The Qing-An Gong () is a temple, which is almost 300 years old, dedicated to goddess Matsu. According to oral tradition, the Dutch set up a Dutch-language school here when they ruled Taiwan. Transportation Taiwan Railway Administration Shanhua Station Formosa Freeway Shanhua Interchange Provincial Highway No.1 References Tang Te-chien (唐德塹). Local Records of Shanhua Township (《善化鎮鄉土誌》), 1982 External links Districts of Tainan