Taipei

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Entry posted by korver · October 16, 2021

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Taipei is the political, economic, educational and cultural center of Taiwan and one of the major hubs of East Asia. Also the capital of Taiwan, it's a modern metropolis with old colonial lanes, busy shopping streets and contemporary buildings. The skyline is crowned by the 509m-tall, bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper, with upscale shops at the base and a rapid elevator to an observatory near the top. Taipei is also known for its lively street-food scene and many night markets, including an expansive Shilin market. Over the years, the city has rapidly grown and has also increased in popularity with tourists as well. In today's update, let's take a trip to this impressive Asian metropolis.

We'll begin with a look at the Taipei Presidential Building. Opening in in 1919, it was one of the city's first grand landmarks.

A satellite view of Taipei's sprawling cityscape and suburbs from space in current times.

A view of downtown Taipei at night with the modern Core Pacific City in view - the world's first 24 hour shopping mall and a "city within a city".

The distinctive Dr. Sun Memorial Hall opened in 1972 as memorial to the Republic of China's National Father, Dr. Sun Yat-sen.

The Taipei Fine Arts Museum opened in the early 80s and is noted for it's unique modern design. It was Taiwan's first museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art and is the city's official art museum.

The National Chiang Kai-shek (CKS) Memorial Hall is a famous national monument, landmark and tourist attraction erected in memory of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China. It is located in the city's famous Zhongzheng District.