About Taipei, Taiwan

Introduction:

The cultural kaleidoscope of Taiwan's capital city pulses wherever you go. Incense-veiled temples dating back to dynastic times blend seamlessly with a neoned street life of a decidedly more modern era. Taipei has dozens of world-class restaurants where gourmets can sample the best regional Chinese cuisine; and for the gourmand, there are plenty night markets serving up scrumptious evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun.

Taipei is Taiwan’s largest city as well as its economic, political, and cultural center. It is a modern cosmopolitan metropolis with a lively and diversified face, filled with exuberance.

The polarities of Taipei are vividly present as well in the joining of the urban and natural. Just a few minutes from the heart of the city you can soak away the cares of the world in mineral-rich hot springs nestled in the lush mountain foothills ringing the Taipei Basin. And throughout the city there are plenty of trails, parks and other oases of tranquility to lift and invigorate your spirits.

Whether you're just stopping over en route to another Asian destination, or planning a longer stay, Taipei is a many-faceted treasure that will call you back again and again.

Population: 2,622,933（till Sept. 2008） Size: 271.7997 km2

Discover the heart of Asia in beautiful Taipei! .

Climate:
The average temperature in Taipei, Taiwan is 21.6 °C (71 °F). From September to November is autumn in Taiwan, and temperature is 20-27°C around this time. It is also the best time to visit when both humidity and temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is relatively low.


Official Language: Chinese

Electricity: 110V, 60Hz

 

Landmarks:


Taipei 101-- Officially known as the Taipei International Financial Center (臺北國際金融大樓), this 101-floor, 508-meter high skyscraper is the tallest completed skyscraper in the world. The tower is rich in symbolism. It was designed to resemble bamboo rising from the earth; it is divided into eight distinct sections, with eight being a number associated with prosperity in Chinese culture. Taipei 101 is perhaps most notable for its feats of engineering. It has been the world's tallest building since 2004, as determined by three of the four standards designated by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. It also boasts the world's fastest elevators, which will zip visitors up to the 89th-floor observation deck in a mere 37 seconds (cost: NT$400 for adults, NT$370 for kids under 12). It's worth taking a ride up, as the views are stunning. The best time to visit would be in the late afternoon when you spend a couple of hours and see both day and night views of Taipei. Don't forget to look toward the middle of the building, where you'll see one of the massive gold dampers that keep the building steady. Attached to the tower is a large, up-scale mall. While the stores are unremarkable in that they offer the same brand-names as stores in other major cities around the world. Taipei 101 is a 15 to 20-minute walk from the Taipei City Hall MRT station (Blue Line).		  


Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall-- The memorial hall consists of the memorial statue of Chiang Kai-shek, galleries and other offices. Lots of tourists staying in the lobby, watching the honor guards changing-shift ceremony. Downstairs, there is a museum of Chiang's life, complete with his sedans and uniforms. Outside the Hall are gardens with Chinese style ponds and decorations which definitely worth a visit. National Theater Hall and National Concert Hall are located next to the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, excellent places to see performances of a Taiwanese play or a dance troupe. The building's neo-classic Chinese architecture is especially stunning at night		  

Related Website:
Taipei City Government http://english.taipei.gov.tw/TCG/index.jsp
Taipei Travel Net http://www.taipeitravel.net/
Taipei, Department of Information and Tourism http://english.tpedoit.taipei.gov.tw/
Ministry of Foreign Affair, ROC http://www.mofa.gov.tw/webapp/mp?mp=6

Visa:
A formal invitation for visa application will be sent upon request.
For special condition or further information, please refer to Bureau of Consular Affairs: http://www.boca.gov.tw/np.asp?ctNode=529&mp=2