Guidebook for Datong District
Getting Around
Taiwan’s trains go through big cities and small towns, providing passengers with a safe and comfortable travel experience. There are several types of passenger trains, such as intercity, Fuxing, Juguang and Ziqiang. Depending on time, budget and destination, visitors are free to make a choice. Advance reservations for weekend and holiday trains are recommended in case tickets are sold out.
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Taipei Station
3號 Beiping W Rd Taiwan’s trains go through big cities and small towns, providing passengers with a safe and comfortable travel experience. There are several types of passenger trains, such as intercity, Fuxing, Juguang and Ziqiang. Depending on time, budget and destination, visitors are free to make a choice. Advance reservations for weekend and holiday trains are recommended in case tickets are sold out.
With an electronic managerial system, YouBike provides rental services throughout the city. The user may rent one bike in a place and return it in another. YouBike makes up for what lacks in the greater public transport system. It is hoped that, with YouBike, people will want to take public transport more. YouBike promotes an environment-friendly lifestyle and a green commute culture.
YouBike MRT Bei-Men Station
10 Tacheng St With an electronic managerial system, YouBike provides rental services throughout the city. The user may rent one bike in a place and return it in another. YouBike makes up for what lacks in the greater public transport system. It is hoped that, with YouBike, people will want to take public transport more. YouBike promotes an environment-friendly lifestyle and a green commute culture.
The MRT's many trains and its seamless bus transfer make up Taipei's convenient transport system. You are cordially invited to take the MRT and enjoy the city’s beautiful views along the way.
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Beimen Station
The MRT's many trains and its seamless bus transfer make up Taipei's convenient transport system. You are cordially invited to take the MRT and enjoy the city’s beautiful views along the way.
Taiwan High Speed Rail has made Taiwan’s public transport system more convenient, because it brings cities and towns closer. Today, passengers can even travel between Taipei and Kaohsiung in one day. Along the “Western Corridor” of Taiwan are 12 THSR stations: Nangang, Taipei, Banqiao, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung, Changhua, Yunlin, Chiayi, Tainan and Zhuoying. Moving among the corridor’s stations at 300km per hour the fastest, THSR offers truly convenient rides.
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Gaotietaibei Station
49號 忠孝西路1段 Taiwan High Speed Rail has made Taiwan’s public transport system more convenient, because it brings cities and towns closer. Today, passengers can even travel between Taipei and Kaohsiung in one day. Along the “Western Corridor” of Taiwan are 12 THSR stations: Nangang, Taipei, Banqiao, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli, Taichung, Changhua, Yunlin, Chiayi, Tainan and Zhuoying. Moving among the corridor’s stations at 300km per hour the fastest, THSR offers truly convenient rides.
Taiwan has a highly developed and well maintained highway network, consisting of National Highways 1 and 3 go across the main island and various local highways and roads. With this network, from city to town, visitors can freely explore. Renting a car is a great option for those wanting more flexibility while traveling.
Renting a car is fairly easy in Taiwan. Car rentals can be found by the major airports and train stations. In larger cities, such companies are not few. Together they offer a vast range of vehicles for customers to choose from, and one can thus be assured with a relaxing and fun car trip. Most companies give special discounts, too, and the client may get the car in place A
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121號 Songjiang Rd Taiwan has a highly developed and well maintained highway network, consisting of National Highways 1 and 3 go across the main island and various local highways and roads. With this network, from city to town, visitors can freely explore. Renting a car is a great option for those wanting more flexibility while traveling.
Renting a car is fairly easy in Taiwan. Car rentals can be found by the major airports and train stations. In larger cities, such companies are not few. Together they offer a vast range of vehicles for customers to choose from, and one can thus be assured with a relaxing and fun car trip. Most companies give special discounts, too, and the client may get the car in place A
Visitors can find convenient taxi services in most of Taiwan’s cities. The starting and meter rates vary depending on each city, according to local laws. But the difference is rather small. Most drivers do not speak English, however. Therefore we advise that you ask a hotel staff to write down the destination in Mandarin and the estimate charge first, so that you can hand it over to the driver later. Keep a note of the info of the hotel you stay with in Mandarin, too.
Jichengchezhaohu Station
Visitors can find convenient taxi services in most of Taiwan’s cities. The starting and meter rates vary depending on each city, according to local laws. But the difference is rather small. Most drivers do not speak English, however. Therefore we advise that you ask a hotel staff to write down the destination in Mandarin and the estimate charge first, so that you can hand it over to the driver later. Keep a note of the info of the hotel you stay with in Mandarin, too.
Shopping
Taipei City Mall
100 Section 1, Shimin BlvdShi-men Ting
Taibei Chezhan Shopping District
Located in Xinyi District, TAIPEI 101 is Taiwan’s first and the best international-level shopping center. Its observatory, 382m above the ground on the 89th floor, boasts a panoramic view of beautiful Taipei. You can also take a look at the world’s largest wind damper on the 88th floor. This is also the only wind damper open to general visitors on earth.
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Taipei 101
45 號 Section 5, Xinyi RdLocated in Xinyi District, TAIPEI 101 is Taiwan’s first and the best international-level shopping center. Its observatory, 382m above the ground on the 89th floor, boasts a panoramic view of beautiful Taipei. You can also take a look at the world’s largest wind damper on the 88th floor. This is also the only wind damper open to general visitors on earth.
Dihua Street retains some of the meaningful old houses of Taiwan in the most complete way. Since the late Qing Dynasty, Dihua has been the largest wholesale street of dried foods, tea, herbal medicine and cloth. Don’t forget to visit this street right before the lunar New Year, because at this time people like to come and buy snacks and foods to celebrate. We highly recommend Dihua Street to foreigners!
迪化老街--文化、商圈
Section 1, Dihua StreetDihua Street retains some of the meaningful old houses of Taiwan in the most complete way. Since the late Qing Dynasty, Dihua has been the largest wholesale street of dried foods, tea, herbal medicine and cloth. Don’t forget to visit this street right before the lunar New Year, because at this time people like to come and buy snacks and foods to celebrate. We highly recommend Dihua Street to foreigners!
Xinyi is a one-of-a-kind tourism area in Taiwan. A product of urban planning, it is the center of fashion and a place where Taipei's future is being created. The district has convenient transportation links to other parts of the city and region. The stores here sell the world's best brands. Xinyi is also home to Taiwan biggest bookstore chain, Eslite and the international landmark Taipei 101 building. Four Four South Village (a restored military dependents housing complex), Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, an internationally-renowned Michelin star restaurant, eye-catching buildings and installation art...
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Xinyi Wei Xiu Shopping District
20號 Songshou RdXinyi is a one-of-a-kind tourism area in Taiwan. A product of urban planning, it is the center of fashion and a place where Taipei's future is being created. The district has convenient transportation links to other parts of the city and region. The stores here sell the world's best brands. Xinyi is also home to Taiwan biggest bookstore chain, Eslite and the international landmark Taipei 101 building. Four Four South Village (a restored military dependents housing complex), Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, an internationally-renowned Michelin star restaurant, eye-catching buildings and installation art...
Sightseeing
Das Nordtor
忠孝西路一段Dadaocheng was originally settled by Pingpu people that migrated there after a fierce fight with settlers in Mengjia (current day Wanhua District) from Tongan in Fujian Province. Over the years, Dadaocheng developed with shops and homes rising up along the Tamsui River. After Tamsui Port opened, Dadaocheng became the main entrepot in Taipei under the administration of Liu Ming-chuan. Yanping North Road and Guide Street were at the center of commercial activity in the district, and tea and cloth were the main items traded during this colorful and memorable time of years past in Dadaocheng.
In recent years, Dadaocheng Wharf has hosted major fireworks festivals. There is also a bikeway by the
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Dadaocheng Dock station
Dadaocheng was originally settled by Pingpu people that migrated there after a fierce fight with settlers in Mengjia (current day Wanhua District) from Tongan in Fujian Province. Over the years, Dadaocheng developed with shops and homes rising up along the Tamsui River. After Tamsui Port opened, Dadaocheng became the main entrepot in Taipei under the administration of Liu Ming-chuan. Yanping North Road and Guide Street were at the center of commercial activity in the district, and tea and cloth were the main items traded during this colorful and memorable time of years past in Dadaocheng.
In recent years, Dadaocheng Wharf has hosted major fireworks festivals. There is also a bikeway by the
Mengjia Longshan-Tempel
211 Guangzhou StPlatz des Präsidentenpalastes
122號 Section 1, Chongqing S RdFood Scene
LINE FRIENDS STORE Breeze Taipei Station Store
3 Beiping W RdEssentials
Years back, 7-11 revolutionized Taiwan’s retail industry with its neat, bright open-shelf stores. It is also Taiwan’s first shopping place to open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Now, with branches spreading out all over Taiwan and its offshore islets, 7-11 even sells fresh vegetables and coffee, and offers home delivery, bill-payment and ticket-purchase services, among others.
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7-Eleven
89號 Section 1, Yanping N RdYears back, 7-11 revolutionized Taiwan’s retail industry with its neat, bright open-shelf stores. It is also Taiwan’s first shopping place to open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Now, with branches spreading out all over Taiwan and its offshore islets, 7-11 even sells fresh vegetables and coffee, and offers home delivery, bill-payment and ticket-purchase services, among others.
Watsons has all the cosmetics, hair, body and skin care products, personal hygiene products, everyday goods and medicine you can think of, all availale on open shelves. It offers truly convenient, inclusive and professional shopping choices. Each of the Watsons stores even has certified pharmacists and beauty consultants, so feel free to get some advice from them.
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Watsons
43 Shida RdWatsons has all the cosmetics, hair, body and skin care products, personal hygiene products, everyday goods and medicine you can think of, all availale on open shelves. It offers truly convenient, inclusive and professional shopping choices. Each of the Watsons stores even has certified pharmacists and beauty consultants, so feel free to get some advice from them.
Cosmed also offers open-shelf services and sells medicine, cosmetics, personal care goods, health food, everyday products, etc. It has its own health brand. Beauticians and pharmacists are at Cosmed to serve customers. No matter you need some advice about skin care or a healthier diet, just come to Cosmed.
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316號 Nanjing W RdCosmed also offers open-shelf services and sells medicine, cosmetics, personal care goods, health food, everyday products, etc. It has its own health brand. Beauticians and pharmacists are at Cosmed to serve customers. No matter you need some advice about skin care or a healthier diet, just come to Cosmed.
Parks & Nature
Taipei 228 Memorial Peace Park was called Taipei Park at first and then changed to New Park in the past. The park was established in the Qing Dynasty and is the oldest park in Taipei. After World War II, the KMT government took over Taiwan. However, economic monopoly and corruption of the government led to civil resistance. On February 27, 1947, people gathered in front of the police department but were shot by the soldiers. The next day, people gathered in the Taipei Park and broadcast the movement at the radio station. The KMT government used military force to restrain the protesters and arrested alleged participants afterward. In order to relieve this historic pain, the park was renamed t
No. 228, Gongyuan Road
228 Gongyuan RoadTaipei 228 Memorial Peace Park was called Taipei Park at first and then changed to New Park in the past. The park was established in the Qing Dynasty and is the oldest park in Taipei. After World War II, the KMT government took over Taiwan. However, economic monopoly and corruption of the government led to civil resistance. On February 27, 1947, people gathered in front of the police department but were shot by the soldiers. The next day, people gathered in the Taipei Park and broadcast the movement at the radio station. The KMT government used military force to restrain the protesters and arrested alleged participants afterward. In order to relieve this historic pain, the park was renamed t
Situated in the urban center, Da'an Forest Park officially opened in 1994, bordering Jianguo South Rd. in the east, Xinsheng South Road in the west, Heping East Road in the south, and Xinyi Road in the north. Covered in grasslands, trees, flowers and foliage plants, there is a Buddha Statue and a bamboo forest in the south, an open - air theatre for art performances in the center, and an accessible recreational area surrounding it attracts many park visitors. Known as the "lungs of Taipei City," the park is a green world unto itself. Besides shaded trails for pedestrians and joggers, the park is equipped with a wide range of recreational facilities, including a public square, public bicycles
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Daan Forest Park
1號 Section 2, Xinsheng S RdSituated in the urban center, Da'an Forest Park officially opened in 1994, bordering Jianguo South Rd. in the east, Xinsheng South Road in the west, Heping East Road in the south, and Xinyi Road in the north. Covered in grasslands, trees, flowers and foliage plants, there is a Buddha Statue and a bamboo forest in the south, an open - air theatre for art performances in the center, and an accessible recreational area surrounding it attracts many park visitors. Known as the "lungs of Taipei City," the park is a green world unto itself. Besides shaded trails for pedestrians and joggers, the park is equipped with a wide range of recreational facilities, including a public square, public bicycles