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Introduction
Taipei, the political and financial center of Taiwan, is the island's most populous city. Taipei originated as a small trading port over two hundred years ago before becoming the administrative capital under the Qing Dynasty. During the last... Continue reading »
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History
Evidence of human life on Taiwan dates back five to ten thousand years ago. Not much is known about the origins of Taiwan's earliest inhabitants except that their language bears more similarity to Indonesian than any Chinese dialect. The isla... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Finding a pillow on which to rest your weary head is easy in Taipei. There are numerous hotels of every class spread throughout city--simply walk down any major road and you are bound to stumble across a hotel almost immediately. If you seek... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Ask Taiwanese people living abroad what they miss most about home, and nine times out of ten the answer is: "The food!" Once you have eaten your way through Taipei, chances are that you might find your stomach arguing against going home.... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Though Taipei often strikes the first time visitor as a city lacking things to do, this couldn't be further from the truth. If it is temples and Chinese history that gets you going, or just window shopping, without a doubt Taipei is a fascina... Continue reading »
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Tours
Tour One: Central Focal Points On the weekends and holidays, a great place to start the morning is with some bargaining at the Jian Guo Jade and Flower Market held under the overpass at corner of Ren Ai and Jian Guo roads. The MRT (Ta An s... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There: By Air: The Taipei Song Shan Airport (+ 886 2 8770 3460/ http://www.tsa.gov.tw/0069/index_e/index_e.shtm) offers service to destinations around the globe. Taiwan's main airport, the Chiang Kai-Shek International Airport (http:... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Taipei Country: Taiwan Taiwan by the Numbers: Population: 2,510,000 Elevation: 20 ft Annual Rainfall: 81.4 in Average Winter Temperature: 61 degrees F Average Summer Temperature: 85 degrees F Quick Facts: Electricity: 220 volts AC,... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Taiwan's capital city is also the country's commerce center. It's a big, bustling ultra-modern metropolis with a lively nightlife scene and fine cultural attractions. It's one of the world's most wired cities, where Wi-Fi (wireless Internet)... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Taiwan has a largely subtropical climate (except in the mountains). Summers are hot and humid and prime season for typhoons. The best time to visit is during the fall months, when the weather is moderate and dry and airfares are reduced. F... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Business Hours The following are general open hours; specific establishments may vary. Businesses: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm Most banks and other outlets offer 24-hour access to automated teller machines (ATMs). Department stores: Dai... Continue reading »
