In order to upgrade the administration of Taiwan, the Qing government created Taibei Prefecture, Jilong Canton and three counties of Danshui, Xinzhu and Yilan in 1875 (1st year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu).

• 1875年（清光绪元年），清政府为进一步经营和治理台湾，再增设“台北府”及“淡水”、“新竹”、“宜兰”3县和“基隆厅”。