Taipei City 臺北市
Flag Seal
Nickname: the City of Azaleas (杜鵑花之城)
Coordinates: 25°2′N 121°38′E / 25.033, 121.633
Country	Republic of China
Region	Northern Taiwan
City seat	Xinyi District (信義區)
Government
- Mayor	Hau Lung-bin (KMT)1 E9
Area
- City	271.80 km² (104.9 sq mi)
- Water	2.7 km² (1.0 sq mi)  1.0%
- Urban	2,457 km² (948.7 sq mi)
Population (January 2007)
- City	2,630,872
- Density	9,679.45/km² (25,031/sq mi)
- Urban	6,752,826
- Metro	10,072,918
	Population Ranked 2 of 25
Time zone	CST (UTC+8)
The city has 12 districts. The metropolitan area of Taipei includes Taipei City, Taipei County, Keelung City, Taoyuan County, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, and Yilan County. City flower: Azalea (Rhododendron nudiflorum) City tree: Banyan (India laurel fig, Ficus microcarpa) City bird: Formosan Blue Magpie (Urocissa caerulea)
Website: http://english.taipei.gov.tw/TCG/index.jsp

Taipei (traditional Chinese: 臺北市 or 台北市; simplified Chinese: 台北市; Hanyu Pinyin: Táiběi Shì; Tongyong Pinyin: Táiběi Shìh, Taiwanese Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tâi-pak-chhī; Zhuyin Fuhao: ㄊㄞˊ ㄅㄟˇ ㄕˋ) is the capital of the Republic of China (ROC) and largest city in Taiwan. Taipei County (Chinese: 台北縣; Hanyu Pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Tai-pei Hsien; POJ: Tâi-pak-koān) is located in northern Taiwan and encircles Taipei City. ... Taipei is the capital of the Republic of China or Taiwan. ... This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... EXAMPLE:Laughbox,Blondie,BamBam,Pinkie,etc. ... Azaleas are flowering shrubs making up part of the genus Rhododendron. ... Image File history File links Taipei_City_Location_Map. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Republic_of_China. ... For the Chinese civilization, see China. ... 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Taipei City, the Taipei County, and the nearby Keelung City together form the Taipei metropolitan area but are administered under different local government bodies. Taipei City is a special municipality administered directly under the Executive Yuan, while Taipei County and Keelung City are administered as part of Taiwan Province. Taipei commonly refers to the whole metropolitan area, while Taipei City refers to the city proper. Keelung (基隆 Pinyin: Jīlóng, Wade-Giles: Chi-lung) is a county-level city of Taiwan Province, Republic of China. ... The Taipei-Keelung metropolitan area (Traditional Chinese: 台北基隆都會區) is the largest in Taiwan. ... Direct-controlled municipalities are the highest-level cities in China, with status equal to that of the provinces. ... The Executive Yuan (行政院; literally executive court) is the executive branch of the government of the Republic of China. ... Taiwan Province (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ) is one of the two administrative divisions, referred to as provinces, under effective control of the Republic of China, after the relocation of its government to the national capital of Taipei following the Chinese Civil War. ...

The major industries in the city include electrical and electronic manufacturing, textiles, metals, shipbuilding, and motorcycle manufacturing.

Romanization

See also: Romanization of Chinese in Taiwan

The spelling Taipei derives from the Wade-Giles romanization T'ai-pei, which is pronounced IPA: /'taɪ'pe/ (rhyming with "spay") by English speakers. Romanization systems used in Taiwan have been Gwoyeu Romatzyh (1945-1984), Mandarin Phonetic Symbols II (MPS II) (1984-2000), and Tongyong Pinyin (since 2000). ... Wade-Giles, sometimes abbreviated Wade, is a Romanization (phonetic notation and transliteration) system for the Chinese language based on Mandarin. ...

Hanyu Pinyin, which is mandated by the KMT Taipei City government, and Tongyong Pinyin, which is mandated by the DPP central government, both reflect this pronunciation, romanizing Taipei as Taibei, a spelling that is closer to the Standard Mandarin pronunciation of IPA: /'tʰaɪ'peɪ/. However, this romanization is very rarely seen. Pinyin (拼音, Pīnyīn) literally means join (together) sounds (a less literal translation being phoneticize, spell or transcription) in Chinese and usually refers to Hànyǔ Pīnyīn (汉语拼音, literal meaning: Han language pinyin), which is a system of romanization (phonetic notation and transliteration to roman script) for Standard Mandarin used in the... Tongyong Pinyin (Chinese: ; pinyin: Tōngyòng pÄ«nyÄ«n; literally Universal/General Usage Sound-combining) is the current official romanization of the Chinese language adopted by the national government (although not all local governments) of the Republic of China (Taiwan) since 2002. ... Map of eastern China and Taiwan, showing the historic distribution of Mandarin Chinese in light brown. ...

Taipei City has converted many of its street signs to Hanyu Pinyin, but it has retained the original spelling of "Taipei" as an exception, since this form has been well-known and heavily used.

Geography

The city of Taipei, as seen from Maokong.

Xìnyì District

Taipei City is located in the Taipei Basin in northern Taiwan. It is bordered by the Xindian River on the south, and the Danshui (Tamsui) River on the west. The northern districts of Shilin and Beitou extend north of the Keelung River and are bordered by Yangmingshan National Park. The Taipei city limits cover an area ranked sixteenth of twenty-five among all counties and cities in Taiwan. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixelsFull resolution (3456 × 2304 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixelsFull resolution (3456 × 2304 pixel, file size: 2. ... Maokong (Chinese: 貓空) is located in Wenshan District of Taipei. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2592 × 1944 pixel, file size: 1. ... Taipei Basin (台北盆地) is a geographic region in northern Taiwan. ... The Xindian River is a river in Taiwan. ... Image:DanshuiRiver. ... Shilin District (Chinese: 士林區 Wade-Giles: Shih-lin Chu, Tongyong Pinyin: Shihlin Qu) is a district of Taipei, the largest city in Taiwan. ... Beitou office Beitou District (Traditional Chinese: 北投區; Hanyu Pinyin: BÄ›itóu QÅ«; Tongyong Pinyin: BÄ›itóu Cyu; Wade-Giles: Pei-tou Chü; Taiwanese POJ: Pak-tâu-khu) is the northernmost of the twelve districts of Taipei City. ... The Keelung River is a river in northern Taiwan. ... Seven Star Mountain with hot springs on the side Closer view of hot springs on Seven Star Mountain Yangmingshan (陽明山) refers to the Yangmingshan National Park (陽明山國家公園) and its surrounding area. ... The following is a list of counties and cities under the jurisdiction of the Republic of China (Taiwan) ranked by area. ...

Cising Mountain is located on the Datun Volcano Group and the tallest Mountain at the rim of the Taipei Basin. Its main peak is 1,120 m tall (above elevation). Cising Mountain is located on the Datun Volcano Group and the tallest mountain at the rim of the Taipei Basin. ...

Mt. Datun's main peak is 1092 m tall. It is defined as an area in the western section of Yangmingshan National Park, extending from Mt. Datun northward to Mt. Tsaikungkang. Located on a broad saddle between two mountains, the area contains the marshy Datun Pond.

Administrative divisions

Taipei City administers twelve districts (區):

Shilin District (Chinese: 士林區; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Shih-lin Chu; Tongyong Pinyin: Shihlin Qu; Taiwanese: SÅ«-lîm-khu) is a district of Taipei, the largest city in Taiwan. ... Wanhua District (traditional Chinese: ; Hanyu Pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Wan-hua; Pe̍h-ōe-jÄ«: Báng-kah), popularly known as Bangka, is Taipei Citys oldest district. ... Alternative meaning: Chiang Chung-cheng Zhongzheng District (中正區, Wade-Giles: Chung-cheng, Tongyong Pinyin: Jhongjheng) is the home of the most of the national government buildings of the Republic of China. ... For the Belgian music band, see Daan (band). ... Wenshan District (Chinese: 文山區, Wade-Giles: Wen-shan, Tongyong Pinyin: Wunshan) is the southernmost of the twelve districts of Taipei City. ...

Climate

The average annual temperature is 23.6 °C (74.5 °F), with a summer average of 29.4 °C (84.9 °F) and a winter average of 11.0 °C (51.8 °F). The pacific typhoon season occurs between June and October.

History

Diagram of Old Taipei revealing the original city wall and gates. Important buildings are highlighted.

The region known as the Taipei basin was home to Ketagalan tribes before the eighteenth century. Han Chinese began to settle in the Taipei Basin in 1709. In the late 19th century, the Taipei area, where the major Han Chinese settlements in northern Taiwan and one of the designated foreign trade port, Tamsui, were located, gained economic importance due to the boosting foreign trade, especially that of tea exportation. In 1875, the northern part of Taiwan was separated from Taiwan Prefecture (臺灣府) and incorporated into the new Taipei Prefecture. Having been established adjoining the flourishing townships of Bangkah and Twatutia, the new prefectural capital was known as Chengnei (城內), "the inner city", and government buildings were erected there. From 1875 (during the Qing Dynasty) until the beginning of Japanese rule in 1895, Taipei was part of Danshui County of Taipei Prefecture and the prefectural capital. Taipei remained a temporary provincial capital before it officially became the capital of Taiwan in 1894. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Ketagalan 凱達格蘭 is a Taiwanese aboriginal tribe originating in what is now the Taipei Basin. ... Language(s) Chinese languages Religion(s) Predominantly Taoism, Mahayana Buddhism, traditional Chinese religions, and atheism. ... Taipei Basin (台北盆地) is a geographic region in northern Taiwan. ... Lover Bridge of Tamsui/ taken by Liyu/ 7 July, 2004 Tamsui (Chinese: 淡水, Taiwanese: Tām-súi/Tām-chúi, Tongyong Pinyin: Danshuei, Hanyu Pinyin: Danshui) is a sea-side town in Taipei County, Taiwan Province, Republic of China. ... For other uses, see Tea (disambiguation). ... Wanhua District (Chinese: 萬華區, Wade Giles: Wan-hua, Tongyong Pinyin: Wanhua), formerly Bangka, is Taipei Citys oldest district. ... South Street (around Dadaocheng, Taipei)/ Guo Xue-hu/ 1930/ 134 x 195 cm/ The Forth Exhibition of Taiwan-Government-in-General, Special Award/ Collection of the Artist Himself Dadaocheng (大稻埕, Taiwanese: Tōa-tiÅ«-tiâⁿ, literally big rice drying-field) is an area in Taipei Basin and a historic section of... Flag (1890-1912) Anthem Gong Jinou (1911) Qing China at its greatest extent. ...

As settlement for losing the First Sino-Japanese War, China ceded the island of Taiwan to the Empire of Japan in 1895. After the Japanese take-over, Taipei, called Taihoku in Japanese, emerged as the political center of the Japanese Colonial Government. Much of the architecture of Taipei dates from the period of Japanese rule, including the Presidential Building which was the Office of the Taiwan Governor-General. During the Japanese rule, Taihoku was incorporated in 1920 as part of Taihoku Prefecture (台北州). It included Bangka, Dadaocheng, and Chengnei among other small settlements. The eastern village Matsuyama (松山庄) was annexed into Taihoku City in 1938. Upon the Japanese defeat in the Pacific War and its consequent surrender in August 1945, Taiwan was taken over by Chinese Nationalist troops. Subsequently, a temporary Office of the Taiwan Province Administrative Governor was established in Taipei City. Combatants  Qing Dynasty (China)  Empire of Japan Commanders Li Hongzhang Yamagata Aritomo Strength 630,000 men Beiyang Army  Beiyang Fleet 240,000 men Imperial Japanese Army  Imperial Japanese Navy Casualties 35,000 dead or wounded 13,823 dead, 3,973 wounded The First Sino-Japanese War (simplified Chinese: ; traditional Chinese... Anthem Kimi ga Yo Imperial Reign Capital Tokyo Government Constitutional monarchy Emperor  - 1868–1912 Emperor Meiji  - 1912–1926 Emperor Taishō  - 1926–1989 Emperor Shōwa Prime Minister  - 1885-1888, 1892-1896, 1898, 1900-1901 Itō Hirobumi  - 1888-1889 Kuroda Kiyotaka  - 1889-1891 Yamagata Aritomo  - 1906-1908, 1911-1912 Saionji Kinmochi... Taihoku Prefecture (台北州, Japanese: Taihokushû) was created in 1920. ... The Japanese colonial period, Japanese rule or the Japanese occupation[1], in the context of Taiwans history, refers to the period between 1895 and 1945 during which Taiwan was a Japanese colony. ... Wanhua District (Chinese: 萬華區, Wade Giles: Wan-hua, Tongyong Pinyin: Wanhua), formerly Bangka, is Taipei Citys oldest district. ... South Street (around Dadaocheng, Taipei)/ Guo Xue-hu/ 1930/ 134 x 195 cm/ The Forth Exhibition of Taiwan-Government-in-General, Special Award/ Collection of the Artist Himself Dadaocheng (大稻埕, Taiwanese: Tōa-tiÅ«-tiâⁿ, literally big rice drying-field) is an area in Taipei Basin and a historic section of... For other uses, see Pacific War (disambiguation). ... The Kuomintang of China (abbreviation KMT) [1], also often translated as the Chinese Nationalist Party, is a political party in the Republic of China (ROC), now on Taiwan, and is currently the largest political party in terms of seats in the Legislative Yuan, and the oldest political party in the...

On December 7, 1949, the Kuomintang (KMT) government under Chiang Kai-shek established Taipei as the provisional capital of the ROC after the Communists forced them to flee mainland China. Taipei was also the capital of Taiwan Province (臺灣省) until the 1960s when the provincial administration was moved to Chunghsing Village (中興新村) in central Taiwan. (The People's Republic of China does not recognize this move and still regards Taipei as the provincial capital of Taiwan.) is the 341st day of the year (342nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1949 (MCMXLIX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Kuomintang of China (abbreviation KMT) [1], also often translated as the Chinese Nationalist Party, is a political party in the Republic of China (ROC), now on Taiwan, and is currently the largest political party in terms of seats in the Legislative Yuan, and the oldest political party in the... Chiang Kai-shek (October 31, 1887 – April 5, 1975) was the Chinese military and political leader who assumed the leadership of the Kuomintang (KMT) after the death of Sun Yat-sen in 1925. ... The Communist Party of China (CPC) (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ), also known as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), is the ruling political party of the Peoples Republic of China, a position guaranteed by the countrys constitution. ... Taiwan Province (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ) is one of the two administrative divisions, referred to as provinces, under effective control of the Republic of China, after the relocation of its government to the national capital of Taipei following the Chinese Civil War. ... The building of the Taiwan Provincial Government at Jhongsing Village Jhongsing Village or Chunghsing Village is located in Nantou County, Taiwan and is the seat of the Taiwan Provincial Government. ...

As approved on December 30, 1966 by Executive Yuan, Taipei became a centrally administered municipality on July 1, 1967. In the following year, Taipei City expanded again by annexing Shilin, Beitou, Neihu, Nangang, Jingmei, and Muzha. In 1990, 16 districts in Taipei City were consolidated into the current 12 districts. is the 364th day of the year (365th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... The Executive Yuan (行政院; literally executive court) is the executive branch of the government of the Republic of China. ... Direct-controlled municipalities are the highest-level cities in China, with status equal to that of the provinces. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... Shilin District (Chinese: 士林區 Wade-Giles: Shih-lin Chu, Tongyong Pinyin: Shihlin Qu) is a district of Taipei, the largest city in Taiwan. ... Beitou office Beitou District (Traditional Chinese: 北投區; Hanyu Pinyin: BÄ›itóu QÅ«; Tongyong Pinyin: BÄ›itóu Cyu; Wade-Giles: Pei-tou Chü; Taiwanese POJ: Pak-tâu-khu) is the northernmost of the twelve districts of Taipei City. ... Neihu Distrct (Chinese: 內湖區; Wade Giles: Nei-hu; Hanyu Pinyin: Neihu; Tongyong Pinyin: Neihu) is one of Taipei Citys twelve districts. ... Jingmei (景美) was a district in Taipei City. ... Muzha may refer to: Muzha District, once a district in Taipei Mu Zha, a Chinese deity. ...

Economy

Main article: Economy of Taiwan

As the capital of Taiwan, Taipei has been at the centre of rapid economic development in the country and has now become one of the global cities in the production of high technology and its components. This is part of the so called Taiwan miracle which has seen dramatic growth in the city following foreign direct investment in the 1960s. Taiwan is now a creditor economy, holding one of the world's largest foreign exchange reserves of more than $500 billion (100 G$) in 1999. Despite the Asian financial crisis, the economy continues to expand at about 5% per year, with virtually full employment and low inflation. Republic of China (ROC) has a dynamiccapitalist economy with gradually decreasing guidance of investment and foreign trade by the government. ... Taiwans quick industrialization and rapid growth during the latter half of the twentieth century, has been called the Taiwan Miracle (台灣奇蹟 or 臺灣奇蹟, Tongyong Pinyin: ,Hanyu Pinyin: táiwān qíjì) or Taiwan Economic Miracle. As it has developed alongside Singapore, South Korea and Hong Kong, the ROC is known...

In the 1960s, foreign investment in Taiwan helped introduce modern, labor-intensive technology to the island, and Taiwan became a major exporter of labor-intensive products.

On July 1, 1970, to further develop Taiwan international trade activities, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) were established as economic growth was accelerating. The Taipei World Trade Center was completed in 1985. is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is a non-profit government co-sponsored[1] trade promotion organization in the Republic of China on Taiwan (R.O.C.) founded in 1970. ... Taipei World Trade Center, TWTC, was started in January, 1986 by Taiwans foremost trade promotion organization, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), to provide a single, modern venue that would combine exhibition space, conference facilities, offices, and hotel accommodation for international business. ...

In the 1980s, production in Taiwan shifted toward increasingly sophisticated, capital-intensive and technology-intensive products for export and toward developing the service sector. At the same time, the appreciation of the New Taiwan dollar (TWD), rising labor costs, and increasing environmental consciousness in Taiwan caused many labor-intensive industries, such as shoe manufacturing, to move to mainland China. Taiwan has also invested heavily in mainland China estimated to total more than $100 billion.

However the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), was established in 1986 to provide a single, modern venue that would combine exhibition space, conference facilities, offices, and hotel accommodation for international business. Its located in the city's Xinyi District, TWTC combines every possible service that brings together a vast consulting service on trade-related issues, trading partners, suppliers, and markets. The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is a non-profit government co-sponsored[1] trade promotion organization in the Republic of China on Taiwan (R.O.C.) founded in 1970. ... The 2006 LinuxWorld trade show at the Boston Convention and Exposition Center. ... A Business conference is an event organized by an association, inividual, publication or private company for the purpose of networking, education or to discuss a business topic. ... This article includes a list of works cited or a list of external links, but its sources remain unclear because it lacks in-text citations. ... For other uses, see Hotel (disambiguation). ... This article or section may contain external links added only to promote a website, product, or service – otherwise known as spam. ... Taipei City Hall Xinyi District (信義區, Wade-Giles: Hsin-yi, Tongyong Pinyin: Sinyi) is the seat of the Taipei mayors office and the Taipei city council. ... Supplier may refer to: Manufacturer, uses tools and labor to make things for sale Processor (manufacturing), converts it from one form to another Packager (manufacturing), encloses products for distribution, storage, sale, and use Distributor (business), the middleman between the manufacturer and retailer Wholesaler, sells goods or merchandise to retailers Dealership... Look up Market in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

The International Trade Building was completed in 1988 and the International Convention Center completed in 1989.

Today well over 100 major Taiwanese and international firms have offices in the city^{[citation needed]}. See Companies of Taiwan

Government

See also: Politics of the Republic of China and Republic of China municipal elections, 2006

Taiwan's Presidential Office Building

The current mayor of Taipei City is Hau Lung-bin who won the 2006 mayoral election on December 9, 2006. The Republic of China (ROC) currently has jurisdiction over Taiwan, Kinmen, Matsu, and the Pescadores Islands (Penghu) and several smaller islands. ... The mayoral and city-councillor elections for Taipei and Kaohsiung, the two special municipalities administered directly under the central government, consisted the 2006 Republic of China municipal elections on 2006-12-09. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2272x1704, 1111 KB) Description: Office of the President (總統府), Taipei, Republic of China. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2272x1704, 1111 KB) Description: Office of the President (總統府), Taipei, Republic of China. ... The Presidential Office Building once housed the Japanese Governor-General. ... Hau Lung-pin (郝龍斌) (born on August 22, 1952 in Taiwan with ancestral roots in Jiangsu, Mainland China), is a politician in the Republic of China and is the current Mayor of Taipei. ... is the 343rd day of the year (344th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The mayor of Taipei City had been an appointed position since Taipei's conversion to a centrally-administered municipality in 1967 until the first public election was held in 1994. The position has a four-year term. The first elected mayor was Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) of the Democratic Progressive Party (民主進步黨; DPP), who is currently the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Ma Ying-Jeou took office in 1998 for two terms, before handing over to Hau Lung-bin. Chen Shui-bian, President of the Republic of China Chen Shui-bian (ch. ... The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; abbreviated to or ; Hanyu Pinyin: MínjìndÇŽng) is a major political party in the Republic of China which has traditionally been associated with the pan-green coalition and Taiwan independence although it has moderated its stance as it has... The Presidential Building is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei City. ... China Pig Ma Ying-Jeou (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; Hanyu Pinyin: ; Tongyong Pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Ma Ying-chiu) (born July 13, 1950 in Hong Kong, China) is a politician in the Republic of Taiwan (Taiwan), a former Justice Minister, former Mayor of Taipei, and former Chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT... Hau Lung-pin (郝龍斌) (born on August 22, 1952 in Taiwan with ancestral roots in Jiangsu, Mainland China), is a politician in the Republic of China and is the current Mayor of Taipei. ...

Based on the outcomes of previous elections in the past decade, the vote of the overall constituency of Taipei City shows a slight inclination towards the pro-KMT camp (the so-called "Blue" camp); however, the supporters of the pro-DPP camp (the so-called "Green" camp) also represent a considerable section of the constituency.

Ketagalan Boulevard, where Taiwan's Presidential Office Building and other government structures are situated, is often the site of mass gatherings such as inauguration and national holiday parades, receptions for visiting dignitaries, political demonstrations and public festivals. A view of Ketagalan Boulevard from the Presidential Building towards the East Gate (foreground): The prominent landmarks seen are the NTU Hospital (left), Taipei 101 (background), KMT Headquarters (right), and ROC Foreign Ministry (far right). ... The Presidential Office Building once housed the Japanese Governor-General. ...

Landmarks and attractions

The MRT (Taipei's Metro Rapid Transit System) stops at most areas of interest or are easily accessible from the transit system. There are well-marked signs, in both English and Chinese, throughout the stations to get you to your destination quickly. They have above and below ground lines. The above ground lines are particularly good, and cheap, for sightseeing. An automated system tells you each station's name when approached, in English, Mandarin, Taiwanese, and Hakka. The city has the highest wireless penetration in the world, with the internet being accessible through a city wide Wi-Fi network consisting of over 20,000 access points.^[1] Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) is a general synonym for public transportation, often equated to metro systems. ... For other uses, see Formosan languages, Taiwanese Mandarin, and Languages of Taiwan. ... For other uses, see Hakka (disambiguation). ... Official Wi-Fi logo Wi-Fi (pronounced wye-fye, IPA: ) is a wireless technology brand owned by the Wi-Fi Alliance intended to improve the interoperability of wireless local area network products based on the IEEE 802. ...

Taipei 101

Main article: Taipei 101

Taipei 101 at night

Taipei 101 is a 101-floor landmark skyscraper that claimed the title of world's tallest building when it opened in 2004. Designed by C.Y. Lee & Partners and constructed by KTRT Joint Venture, Taipei 101 remains the tallest completed skyscraper in the world, measuring 449 m (1,474 ft) from ground to roof. (The tallest incomplete skyscraper is the Burj Dubai now under construction in Dubai, UAE). Taipei 101 also set new records for ascending elevator speed. The landmark has won numerous international awards for its innovations. Its Indoor and Outdoor Observatories draw visitors from all over the world and its New Year's Eve fireworks display is a regular feature of international broadcasts. Taipei 101 (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; Hanyu Pinyin: TáibÄ›i YÄ«língyÄ«; Wade-Giles: Tai-pei I-ling-i) is a 101-floor landmark skyscraper located in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan. ... Download high resolution version (495x989, 211 KB)Perspective corrected version of Image:Taibei101 20041231. ... Download high resolution version (495x989, 211 KB)Perspective corrected version of Image:Taibei101 20041231. ... Taipei 101 (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; Hanyu Pinyin: TáibÄ›i YÄ«língyÄ«; Wade-Giles: Tai-pei I-ling-i) is a 101-floor landmark skyscraper located in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan. ... Taj Mahal Big Ben Saint Basils Cathedral Azadi Square in Tehran For other senses of this word, see landmark (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Skyscraper (disambiguation). ... For many millennia the record holder for worlds tallest structure was clearly defined (see table below. ... C.Y. Lee (born 1938 in Guangdong) is a Taiwanese architect. ... KTRT Joint Venture, or abbreviated KTRT JV or shorter KTRT, indicates the organization formed among KUMAGAI GUMI, TAIWAN KUMAGAI, RSEA, and TA-YO-WEI, all of which are leading companies in Taiwanese building industry. ... For many millennia the record holder for worlds tallest structure was clearly defined (see table below. ... Burj Dubai (Arabic: Dubai Tower) is a supertall skyscraper currently under construction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. ... For other uses, see Construction (disambiguation). ... Coordinates: , Emirate Government  - Emir Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Area [1]  - Metro 4,114 km² (1,588. ... This article is about the United Arab Emirates. ...

Presidential Office Building

The Presidential Office Building is located in the Zhongzheng District of Taipei.

The Presidential Office Building, formerly Chieh Shou Hall (介壽館; Jiè Shòu Guǎn), has been the seat of Taiwan's executive branch of government since 1950. The historical structure was the residence of the Office of the Governor-General of Taiwan, during Taiwan's Japanese rule. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 199 KB)The Presidential Office in Taipei. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1024x768, 199 KB)The Presidential Office in Taipei. ... The Presidential Office Building once housed the Japanese Governor-General. ... The Presidential Office Building once housed the Japanese Governor-General. ... The Presidential Building is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei City. ... The position of Governor-General of Taiwan existed when Taiwan and the Pescadores were part of the Empire of Japan, from 1895 to 1945. ... The Japanese colonial period, Japanese rule or the Japanese occupation[1], in the context of Taiwans history, refers to the period between 1895 and 1945 during which Taiwan was a Japanese colony. ...

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (traditional Chinese: 國立中正紀念堂) is a monument erected in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China. It was the center of a renaming controversy on May 19, 2007, when the central government renamed the memorial to National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall (traditional Chinese: 國立台灣民主紀念館)^[2] in a legally questionable move^[3], as the renaming was later invalidated by opposition-led Legislative Yuan. The political and legal wrangling about the renaming is still ongoing, but for now, the monument has retained its original name. The Memorial Hall The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (Traditional Chinese: , Simplified Chinese: ) is a monument erected in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China, in Taipei, Taiwan. ... Traditional Chinese characters refers to one of two standard sets of printed Chinese characters. ... Chiang Kai-shek (October 31, 1887 – April 5, 1975) was the Chinese military and political leader who assumed the leadership of the Kuomintang (KMT) after the death of Sun Yat-sen in 1925. ... The Presidential Building is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei City. ... is the 139th day of the year (140th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Traditional Chinese characters refers to one of two standard sets of printed Chinese characters. ... The Legislative Yuan building in Zhongzheng District, Taipei City (the view is partially obscured by the childrens hospital building of the National Taiwan University Hospital). ...

The monument, surrounded by a park and a large square incorporating the National Concert Hall and National Theater, stands within sight of Taiwan's Presidential Building in Taipei's Zhongzheng District. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. ... The Presidential Building was formerly the Office of the Japanese Governor-General. ... Alternative meaning: Chiang Chung-cheng Zhongzheng District (中正區, Wade-Giles: Chung-cheng, Tongyong Pinyin: Jhongjheng) is the home of the most of the national government buildings of the Republic of China. ...

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

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Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

The National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is a memorial to one of the most recognizable founding fathers of the Republic of China, Sun Yat-sen, and was completed on May 16, 1972. From the opening of the hall, majority of the exhibits displayed were revolutionary events of the national founding fathers at the end of the Qing Dynasty. However, recently its function moved toward a multi-purpose social, educational and cultural center for the Taiwan public. The Memorial Hall is within walking distance to Taipei 101. The exterior of the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. ... For the Chinese civilization, see China. ... Dr. Sun Yat-sen Traditional Chinese: 孫中山; Pinyin: Sūn Zhōngshān; or Sun Yixian (Pinyin: Sūn Yìxiān) (November 12, 1866 – March 12, 1925) was a Chinese revolutionary and political leader often referred to as the father of modern China. Sun played an instrumental role in the... is the 136th day of the year (137th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Flag (1890-1912) Anthem Gong Jinou (1911) Qing China at its greatest extent. ... Social refers to human society or its organization. ... Education encompasses teaching and learning specific skills, and also something less tangible but more profound: the imparting of knowledge, good judgement and wisdom. ... The word culture, from the Latin colo, -ere, with its root meaning to cultivate, generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that give such activity significance. ...

The Grand Hotel

Grand Hotel is a 5-star hotel located near Yuanshan. The hotel was established in the May of 1952, but it was expanded several times before it became the landmark as it is known today. The swimming pool, tennis court, and the membership lounge were constructed in 1953, and Golden Dragon Pavilion and Golden Dragon Restaurant opened in 1956. The Jade Phoenix Pavilion and Chi-Lin Pavilion opened in 1958 and 1963, respectively. In 1968, the hotel was rated as one of the world's top ten hotels by the US Fortune magazine. The main Grand Hotel building was completed on the Double Tenth Day of 1973, making it an instant icon of Taipei. View of the Grand Hotel from near its entrance The Grand Hotel, built in 1952, is an iconic landmark in Taipei, and is operated as a non-profit organisation. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... Fortune magazine is Americas second longest-running business magazine after Forbes magazine. ... Double Tenth Day (雙十節, pinyin: Shuāng Shí Jié) is the national day of the Republic of China (now on Taiwan) and celebrates the start of the Wuchang Uprising (October 10, 1911) which led to the collapse of the Qing dynasty. ...

Night Markets and Shopping Districts

Main article: Shopping in Taipei

Interior of Shilin Night Market

Taipei has many night markets, most famous of which is the Shilin Night Market in the Shilin District of the city. The surrounding streets by Shilin Market get extremely crowded during the evening. Most night markets in Taiwan open around 4 p.m. as students begin returning home from school, crowds reach their peak between 8 and 11 p.m. Businesses continue operating well past midnight and close around 1 to 2 a.m. Shopping venues in Taipei may include department stores, malls, transit malls, night markets, and shopping districts. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 653 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Shi Lin Night Market in Taipei Taiwan. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2048 × 1536 pixel, file size: 653 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Shi Lin Night Market in Taipei Taiwan. ... Shilin Night Market is a night market in Shilin District, Taipei City. ... Shilin District (Chinese: 士林區; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Shih-lin Chu; Tongyong Pinyin: Shihlin Qu; Taiwanese: Sū-lîm-khu) is a district of Taipei, the largest city in Taiwan. ... The 12-hour clock is a timekeeping convention in which the 24 hours of the day are divided into two periods called ante meridiem (AM, Latin for before noon) and post meridiem (PM, Latin for after noon). Each period consists of 12 hours numbered 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5... For other uses, see Midnight (disambiguation) Midnight, literally the middle of the night, is a time arbitrarily designated to determine the end of a day and the beginning of the next in some, mainly Western, cultures. ... The 12-hour clock is a timekeeping convention in which the 24 hours of the day are divided into two periods called ante meridiem (AM, Latin for before noon) and post meridiem (PM, Latin for after noon). Each period consists of 12 hours numbered 12, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5...

Ximending became the famous theater street in Taipei from 1930s and the prosperity proceeded after the defeat of Japan. Centered around the Ximen Pedestrian Area, it is now a trendy, popular shopping district catering to youth. The trendy shopping district of Ximending is a popular gathering place for young people. ...

The Xinyi District is popular with tourists and locals alike for its many entertainment and shopping venues, as well as being the home of the Taipei 101 building, a prime tourist attraction famous for being the world's tallest building. Malls in the area include the sprawling Shin Kong Mitsukoshi complex, Taipei 101 mall, Eslite Bookstore's flagship store (which includes a boutique mall), New York New York shopping mall, and the Vieshow Cinema complex (formerly known as Warner Village Cinemas). Taipei 101 (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; Hanyu Pinyin: Táiběi Yīlíngyī; Wade-Giles: Tai-pei I-ling-i) is a 101-floor landmark skyscraper located in Taipei,