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  Learn more about Taipei in the online encyclopedia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Much of the architecture of Taipei dates from the period of Japanese rule (during which the city was known in Japanese as Taihoku) including the Presidential Palace which was the former mansion of the Japanese governor and which faces Tokyo.
The office of mayor of Taipei is seen as a stepping stone to higher office, both the current and previous Presidents of the Republic of China Chen Shui-bian and Lee Teng-hui were former mayors.
Taipei 101 is a new financial center being constructed in Taipei.
www.onlineencyclopedia.org /t/ta/taipei.html   (589 words)

  
 Taipei Summary
Taipei's relative decline as a manufacturing center reduced emissions (between 1954 and 1986, the proportion of Taiwan's industrial workers based in Taipei fell by half to under 8 percent), and the city authorities have attempted to cut motor vehicle traffic by building a mass transit rail system.
Taipei City is a special municipality administered directly under the ROC central government, while Taipei County and Keelung City are administered as part of Taiwan Province.
Taipei City is located in the Taipei Basin (台北盆地) in northern Taiwan and is bordered on the south by the Sindian (Hsintien) River (新店溪), and the Danshuei (Tamsui) River (淡水河) on the west.
www.bookrags.com /Taipei   (2118 words)

  
 Zhongshan, Taipei Information
Taipei's equivalent to "Little Manila" lies in the Zhongshan District in the region near St. Christopher's (Catholic) Church.
On a historical note, Zhongshan North Road, which crosses the district was often used by Chiang Kai-Shek to get to his home in Shilin.
Zhongshan Road, along with Zhongxiao Road (which runs west to east), denote the compass directions of roads in Taipei City.
www.bookrags.com /Zhongshan,_Taipei   (462 words)

  
 Taipei travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Taipei (台北 or 臺北; Táiběi) [1] is the provisional capital of the Republic of China, otherwise known as Taiwan.
Taipei City is surrounded by Taipei County (台北縣), which is an amalgamation of several cities and towns.
Taipei City has a very efficient bus service, and because all buses display information (destination and the names of stops) in English, the system is very accessible to non-Chinese speaking visitors.
wikitravel.org /en/Taipei   (8712 words)

  
 Wikimania 2007/Taipei - Meta
Taipei is the capital of the Republic of China and the largest city in Taiwan, a small but dynamic high-tech island off the southeastern coast of China.
Taipei is a highly developed city in Asia with excellent infrastructure for international conventions and tourism, yet Taipei has an unbelievably low cost-of-living index.
Taipei is served by the CKS International Airport, which is connected directly to numerous cities in Asia, Europe, Oceania, and North America.
meta.wikimedia.org /wiki/Wikimania_2007/Taipei   (4224 words)

  
 Taipei   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Taipei City (Traditional Chinese: 臺北市; Simplified Chinese: 台北市; Hanyu Pinyin: Táiběi Shì; Tongyong Pinyin: Táiběi Shìh; Taiwanese: Tâi-pak-chhī) is the provisional capital of the Republic of China.
Taipei City is located in the Taipei Basin (台北盆地) in northern Taiwan and is bordered on the south by the Xindian River (新店溪), and the Tamsui River (淡水河) on the west.
The area covered by the Taipei City limit is ranked 16 of 25 of all counties and cities in Taiwan.
www.tocatch.info /en/Taipeh.htm   (1841 words)

  
 Taipei City Today
Taipei City, situated within Taipei Basin in the northern part of Taiwan Island, stretches 18 kilometers from east to west and 27 kilometers from south to north.
Taipei City has a subtropical climate with annual rainfall of 1,346 mm and average temperature of 23.8 degrees Celsius in the year of 2002.
The Taipei SongShan Domestic Airport is located in the northern end of the DunHua North Road, a major green and scenic artery of the City.
www.udd.taipei.gov.tw /eng/alink1-2.html   (1006 words)

  
 Going To   Taipei   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The people, too, embody all the complexities of a country that is at once forward-looking and historically aware, internationally plugged in but diplomatically isolated, and as multiculturally hybrid (influences include China, Japan and the United States) as it is full of hometown pride.
WHERE TO EAT People in Taipei are so obsessed with food that they won't leave the house without the promise of a dumpling or a plate of stinky tofu (yes, it's a real dish) at their destination.
The epitome of today's Taipei, however, is Taipei 101, 7 Xinyi Road, Section 5, (886-2) 8101-8898; currently the world's tallest building, a 1,671-foot behemoth that may have disturbed an ancient fault line on the earthquake-prone island.
www.tennmax.com /WST/travel/NYT_Taipei/going_to_taipei_060212.htm   (1640 words)

  
 Taipei - Taiwan - China
Taipei City (Chinese languageChinese: 台北市, pinyin: Táibĕi Shì, Taiwanese (linguistics)tai.: Tâi-pak) is the provisional capital of the Republic of China and the largest city in Taiwan.
Taipei was also the capital of Taiwan Province until the 1960s when that was moved to Jhongsing Village.
Taipei Main Station is the largest Rail transport in TaiwanTaiwanese railway station and also functions as the nexus for the MRT system.
www.famouschinese.com /virtual/Taipei   (1313 words)

  
 Travel guide for Taipei - Hostels, things to do, nightlife, tips, etc
Taipei (台北 or 臺北; [1]) is the provisional capital of the Republic of China, otherwise known as Taiwan.
The Taipei of today is a confident city of about 2,500,000 (about 7,000,000, with suburbs) inhabitants, and is characterized by its friendly people and safe streets.
The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial [2] is the symbol of both Taipei and the R.O.C. It is here that the nation's flag is raised every morning, and the huge court yard in front of the memorial serves as a place for both national celebrations as well as a platform to voice one's disapproval of the government.
paganel.eu /taipei/index.html   (7374 words)

  
 Taipei - Hotel, holiday, vacation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Taipei (台北 or 臺北; (english.taipei.gov.tw/)) is the provisional capital of the Republic of China, otherwise known as Taiwan.
Taipei City has a very efficient bus service (www.taipeibus.taipei.gov.tw/index_e.htm), and because all buses display information (destination and the names of stops) in English, the system is very accessible to non-Chinese speaking visitors.
The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial (www.orientalarchitecture.com/taipei/SHEKMEMORIAL08.htm) is the symbol of both Taipei and the R.O.C. It is here that the nation's flag is raised every morning, and the huge court yard in front of the memorial serves as a place for both national celebrations as well as a platform to voice one's disapproval of the government.
35west.com /travel-Taipei   (7379 words)

  
 Interesting places in Taipei - taiwan.8m.net
Taipei 101 rises to a height of 508 metres and is currently the world's tallest building.
It is located on the 7th floor, No. 236, Zhongshan Road, Section 1 (6th and 7th floors of the Pacific Department Store) in the Taipei suburb of Yonghe (永和市中山路一段236號七樓).
Ximending is the place where Taipei's young and trendy gather, buy their clothes and go to the movies.
taiwan.8m.net /taipei.html   (978 words)

  
 Landis Taipei Hotel - Taipei - Special PROMOTIONAL and DISCOUNT rates available now for the Landis Taipei Hotel Taipei   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Landis Taipei Hotel is a member of the 'Leading Hotels of the World'.
Offering a welcome respite in busy Taipei, it offers its guests a wide variety of facilities combined with a high level of personalised service.
Taipei Hotels Travel Guide - Guaranteed Lowest Rates for Taipei Hotels with savings of up to 75% on Hotel Reservations.
www.taipeihoteltravel.com /landis_taipei.htm   (183 words)

  
 Bradmans ASIA / PACIFIC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Rooms are some of the largest in Taipei and the hotel is conveniently located between two major shopping streets: Zhongshan with its boutiques and Linsen with its watch and jewellery shops.
The Grand Hyatt Taipei is located smack bang in the centre of the Taipei World Trade Centre, International Convention Centre, next to the International Trade Building and 101 skyscraper and shopping centre.
Located on a particularly attractive, tree- lined Section of Zhongshan North Road, this charming redbrick hotel is the much-favoured address of well-heeled Japanese visitors; no surprise given that it is a member of Nikko Hotels International.
www.bradmans.com /asia/taipei/accommodation   (1919 words)

  
 Taipei/Beitou - Wikitravel
Beitou 北投區 (also sometime spelt Peitou) is in a northern district of Taipei famous for its hot springs.
In addition to the waters, Xin Beitou's other attraction was the girls, and the area had the dubious distinction of being one of Taiwan's largest illegal red light districts.
Like a phoenix rising from the steam of the scalding waters, the Beitou of today is characterized by its high quality spas, good hotels, excellent living accommodation and green and lush environment.
wikitravel.org /en/Beitou   (1258 words)

  
 Taipei Pubs : Malibu West >> Map and Directions
Malibu West is in the area known as the Zone and is just off Zhongshan North Rd. and near the Minchuan MRT station.
Come off the Sun Yat Sen Freeway at the Taipei Exit and head south until the first major intersection (Minzu Rd.).
Take the second left onto Shuangcheng St., go across the small intersection and Malibu West is just on your left.
www.taipeipubs.com /malibuwest/map.htm   (100 words)

  
 TAIPEI > ARTS & LEISURE > Taipei House (Spot Cinema)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The building itself is a symbol of Taipei's history.
Spot Cinema is one of the few locations in Taipei where you can see independent films from all over the world.
The cinema is also the host of many film festivals, workshops and question-and-answer sessions with well-known directors.
www.taiwanfun.com /north/taipei/recreation/0604/0604Spot.htm   (351 words)

  
 Hostel of Taiwanmex - Taipei, Taiwan
We have Made sure our location is within walking distance of the Taipei Main Station as we know that people don't want to worry about navigating an unfamiliar bus or subway system when they first arrive.
You are then in one of the most exciting shopping and nightlife districts in Taipei, with every opportunity to easily and conveniently walk from our hostel to, for example, a minute to the shopping Mall or a minute to the Taipei Art Museums.......
We wanted to locate our guest house in a quiet and safe area because we know that peace and quiet is the most important thing for guests to sleep and safety is an absolute necessity for an enjoyable stay.
www.hostelz.com /hotel/34409-Hostel-of-Taiwanmex   (1178 words)

  
 Taipei hostels for less than 25 dollars. Twizi!
(Only ONE STOP from Taipei Main Station.) We have made sure our location is within walking distance of the main station (10 minutes) as we know that people don't want to worry about navigating an unfamiliar bus or subway system when they first arrive.
We are located at the very prosperous area of downtown Taipei giving you an excellent choice of restaurants and local food vendors.
Ideally situated at the hub of Taipei's commercial, recreational and shopping area, the hotel is easily accessible via rail, mass rapid transport and any other forms of transportation.
www.twizi.com /taipeihostels.htm   (1425 words)

  
 Metro Map of Taipei - JohoMaps
the section between Taipei to Banqiao is not ready for operation.
All international flights arrive at the CKS International Airport in Taoyuan County about 1 hour west of Taipei.
Songshan Airport is where most domestic flights depart from Taipei.
johomaps.com /as/taiwan/taipei/taipeimetro.html   (307 words)

  
 UrbanRail.Net > Asia > Taiwan > Taipei - Subway / Metro (MRT)
Taipei Zoo to Dapinglin and Wugu Industrial Park to Jiannan Road: January 2018 (Official Website)
VAL system serving the area near Zhongshan Freeway, running through Neihu and extending to Xizhi.
It is the important line (Besides Muzha) running North-South in the East of Taipei City.
www.urbanrail.net /as/taip/taipei.htm   (975 words)

  
 nmazca.com : taipei, taiwan, 2005-2006
I had walked by the Zhongshan National Hall, a performing arts center, before visiting the temple.
I'd been to the nationl police bureau a few minutes earlier, and when I walked into the plaza I swore that I heard some Middle Eastern music playing.
Taipei basil (a mix of blue and violet I'd never seen before)
www.nmazca.com /taipei   (592 words)

  
 20% of female hotel workers are smokers: survey
The Taipei City Government released a survey yesterday showing that close to 20 percent of female hotel workers are smokers, as opposed to 9.52 percent of adult women overall.
While 50.8 percent said that smoking should be banned in offices, 46.2 percent said smoking should be allowed in designated areas.
The survey, jointly conducted by National Taiwan Normal University and Zhongshan District Health Center last year, focused on studies of smoking habits among 6,000 female employees working at over 20 large hotels in Taipei City's Zhongshan District.
www.tobacco.org /news/217330.html   (176 words)

  
 Guest House Taiwanmex: Taipei Youth Hostels, Taipei Taiwan
1 minute walk from the ZhongShan Metro We have made sure our location is within walking distance of the main station as we know that people don't want to worry about navigating an unfamiliar bus or subway.
We are always available to answer your questions and we love to talk to you and help you have a great time in Taipei.
Leave the ZhongShan station.at your left side is Taipei Milk King and Look in front of you, there will be a Starbucks Coffee Shop.
www.realadventures.com /listings/1035183.htm   (977 words)

  
 Taiwan Topic Center - China
Taipei Taipei (Chinese languageChinese: 台北市, pinyin: Táibĕi Shì, Taiwanese (linguistics)tai.: Tâi-pak) is the provisional...
Taiwan Taiwan is located off the coast of Mainland China in the Pacific Ocean.
Zhongshan, Taipei Zhongshan District (中山區 Wade-Giles: Chung-shan, Tongyong Pinyin: Jhongshan) of Taipei City has many recreational areas which...
www.famouschinese.com /topic/Taiwan   (367 words)

  
 TAIPEI REVENUE SERVICE
(B) Taipei Metro Pudaosi Station: Zhongshan Line, 0 South, 2, 5, 14, 39, 202, 205, 212, 216, 218,220, 221, 224, 227, 232, 247, 253, 257, 260, 262, 274, 276,287, 299, 307, 308, 310, 539, 604, 605, 652, 659, 812
Depart from East Wing Gate of Taipei Train Station.
Walk through Zhongshan N. Road to Beiping E. Road to reach Taipei Revenue Service.
www.tpctax.gov.tw /english/location.htm   (256 words)

  
 KTVT - Travel : Taipei forum: Delight (Zhongshan) Hotel - TripAdvisor
We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Taipei each week.
Initially, I was rather disappointed that I did not manage to book my rooms with famous hotels such as Rainbow Hotel etc, but now I felt glad that I manage to stay in Delight Hotel during my trip.
So, next time if you should ever not be able to book a room in any hotels in Ximenting, perhaps you can consider booking a room in Delight Hotel (Zhongshan).
tripadvisor.cbs11tv.com /ShowTopic-g293913-i9546-k630222-Delight_Zhongshan_Hotel-Taipei.html   (560 words)

  
 Vegetarian Restaurant Taipei Taiwan Health Food Stores and vegan restaurants
A noodle stall that serves a variety of noodles, rice dishes, and soups.
It is advised to call before you visit any listing in this restaurant directory to be sure of the open hours, etc...
Read or add notes, events, travel information for the city of Taipei.
www.happycow.net /asia/taiwan/taipei/index.html   (943 words)

  
 NTDTV's 2005 Global Gala- Taipei   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Meet the all-star cast of the 2005 Taipei Gala
The performance drew a very warm applause and very high praises from the audience.
This band had participated in the “2004 New Tang Dynasty TV Station First Global Chinese New Year Gala” and had the privilege of performing as the climax of the Taipei Gala.
newyeargala.ntdtv.com /2005/en/venues/taipei.htm   (862 words)

  
 Taipei Hotels Travel Guide - Taipei Hotel DISCOUNTS up to 75% off - GUARANTEED LOWEST RATES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Taipei Hotels Travel Guide - Taipei Hotel DISCOUNTS up to 75% off - GUARANTEED LOWEST RATES
Overlooking the Danshui River is Taipei, the bustling centre of Taiwan's commerce, government and culture.
This is the heart of Taiwan and the place where things really happen.
www.taipeihoteltravel.com   (185 words)

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