Old Buildings, New Cultural & Creative Arts Market Browsing and Handcrafting! Oct. – Dec. 2016 No.5
Creative Markets
Nostalgia Antiques
Theme Streets Taipei Visitor Information Centers Taipei Main Station Add: 3, Beiping W. Rd., Taipei City (southwest area of Main Hall on 1F) Visitor Information Center Tel: (02) 2312-3256 Songshan Airport Add: 340-10, Dunhua N. Rd., Taipei City (Arrival Hall, Terminal 2) Visitor Information Center Tel: (02) 2546-4741 MRT Taipei 101 / World Trade Center Add: B1, 20, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Taipei City (near Exit No. 5) Station Visitor Information Center Tel: (02) 2758-6593 MRT Ximen Station Add: B1, 32-1, Baoqing Rd., Taipei City (near Exit No. 5) Visitor Information Center Tel: (02) 2375-3096 MRT Jiantan Station Add: 65, Sec. 5, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City (near Exit No. 1) Visitor Information Center Tel: (02) 2883-0313 MRT Beitou Station Add: 1, Guangming Rd., Taipei City (left side of station entrance) Visitor Information Center Tel: (02) 2894-6923 Miramar Entertainment Add: 20, Jingye 3rd Rd., Taipei City (in rear of fountain plaza, 1F) Park Visitor Center Tel: (02) 8501-2762
Add: 6, Zhongshan Rd., Taipei City (near the Beitou Garden Spa) Plum Garden Visitor Center Tel: (02) 2897-2647
Maokong Gondola Maokong Add: 35, Ln. 38, Sec. 3, Zhinan Rd., Taipei City (near exit of Maokong Station) Station Visitor Center Tel: (02) 2937-8563
Add: 44, Sec. 1, Dihua St., Taipei City (inside URS44 Dadaocheng Story House) Dadaocheng Visitor Center Tel: (02) 2559-6802 Creative Taipei - Beautiful Living Mobile Visitor Information Service Service Starting On-Site Time Service Starting On-Site Time Hours Point Guide (10 min.) Hours Point Guide (10 min.) 11:00- Exit 1, MRT Shilin Official 11:00- Exit 5, MRT Taipei 101/ 13:00 Taipei's diversity and beauty is part of its citizens' everyday lives. From the bustling city 13:00 Xinyi Taipei 101 15:00 Shilin Station Residence 19:00 Taipei World Trade Center 17:00 center down into its quiet lanes and alleys, within these ordinary daily sceneries one Shilin 15:00- Exit 1, MRT Cixian 11:00- Exit 1, MRT The Red 13:00 17:00 discovers splendid creativity, designs, and aesthetics, in turn shaping Taipei's unique 19:00 Jiantan Station Temple Ximending 19:00 Ximen Station House 17:00 cultural landscape. Endless wonders wait to be discovered by the urban wanderers. Travel Information Services Taipei Citizen Hotline: (Outside Taipei City, please dial ) 1999 02-2720-8889 In this issue of Fun Taipei, we take you on an exploration of the lovely elements of Taipei Taipei Travel Net: travel.taipei, Presents travel information on Taipei City in Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, and life, setting off from markets of varying character that offer handicrafts made with passion Spanish; provides recorded-audio travel introductions on related sightseeing spots, and a hotel information data base. and creativity, then moving on to old buildings revitalized by cultural and artistic projects. 24-Hour travel information hotline of the Tourism Bureau, MOTC: , www.taiwan.net.tw From cultural & creative exhibits to artistic performances to various special events, 0800-011-765 Toll-free complaint hotline / Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communication: 0800-211-734 Taipei's cultural vitality is on vivid display! Info on legally registered hotels and guesthouses: taiwanstay.net.tw
Want to see how culture and creativity take roots and interact, thus sculpting a city where Published new and old dance a duet of unmatched style? Then let's go together on a heart-warming Tel/ (Outside Taipei City, please dial ) ext. 1999 02-2720-8889 7566 mini-tour with Fun Taipei! Design. Printing/ Vision Creative Marketing & Media Co., Yuli Color Reproduction Co., Ltd. Tel/ Fax/ Email/ [email protected] (02) 2715-1052 (02) 2715-0924 2017.8.19 - 2017.8.30 F中華郵政台北雜字第or permission to repr 2168int, p 號執照登記為雜誌交寄lease contact (02) 2720-8889 ext. 7565 2017.taipei Commissioner Department of Information and Fun Travel Now@ Taipei App Taipei City Government Fun Taipei APP Tourism, Taipei City Government in Taipei iOS Android O cial LINE iOS Android
2 1 FUN TAIPEI This area was developed as a leisure and shopping district during the Japanese era. Changing with the times while constantly In Love with Taipei Ximending Commercial District flourishing, it today continues as a pop-culture mecca for youth, showcasing all that's trendy in clothing, cultural-creative goods, Eye-Catching Handicrafts food, and entertainment, attracting travelers from near and far.
Old Buildings, New Cultural The Red House – Creative Market This red-brick Western-style complex was built during the Japanese era. Designed by a Japanese architect as & Creative Arts Taiwan's first public market, it features an octagonal front building attached to a cross-shaped building, which Market Browsing and Handcrafting! today is the home to the 16 Workshops. A live-music venue, Riverside Live House, is in the far-rear section. A creative market is held every weekend in Many of the numerous buildings and other structures of historical significance the north-side square; here young designers display their self-created products, dotting Taipei city have now been renovated to serve as innovative art spaces. including clothing and accessories, bags These include red-brick Western-style buildings, Japanese architecture in and backpacks, and much else. Concerts and outdoor exhibits are also sometimes temple sites, and heritage warehouses of a winery lasting more than a hundred held, attracting even more people. years. They symbolize the city's fusion of old and new, showcase the pride in its Add: 10, Chengdu Rd., Taipei City past, and become incubators for new culture. Markets with different features are Tel: (02) 2311-9380 (Closed on Monday) held beside old buildings on weekends, with some selling secondhand goods Times of creative market: Sat. 14:00-22:00 , Sun. 14:00-21:30 and some others handicrafts full of creativity, making them the best spots for Web: www.redhouse.org.tw travelers to savor the cultural uniqueness of Taipei. The octagonal building is currently undergoing heritage renovation, and will be closed until the end of 2017. The 16 Workshops and creative market will operate as usual.
Xibenyuan Temple Square – Nostalgia Antiques Market This temple, in distinct Japanese style, is today a space of culture and arts for leisure times. Until the end of November, enjoy the Nostalgia Antiques Market held here on Fri./Sat./Sun. during the first and third weeks in Oct. and Nov. The theme is "childhood pleasures"; travel through old toys and games, paintings and drawings, handicrafts, living essentials, and many others, in what has been transformed into a collector's treasure vault.
Add: 174-1, Sec. 1, Zhonghua Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2708-1000 Nostalgia Antiques Market: First and third Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October and November, 15:00-18:00 Web: goodart.com.tw 2 3 Getting there: Take the MRT Songshan-Xindian Line (Line 3) or Bannan Line (Line 5) to Ximen Station and leave the station by exits 1 or 6. Theme Streets smith&hsu現代茶館MAP
01 smith & hsu Movie Street, Taipei Cinema Park The interior décor of this modernistic teahouse was designed Section 2 of Wuchang Street is populated with numerous upscale by a Swiss designer and features minimalist aesthetics. A wide cinemas, including Lux Cinema, Vieshow Cinemas Taipei Sun, and in89 array of fine teas can be sampled. The popular set consists of Cinemax, where colorful posters and huge billboards are used to draw Taiwanese teas with British scones, a clever combination that attention. Toward the end of the street is Taipei Cinema Park, where takes everybody by surprise. people can enjoy the Moonlight Movie Theater on Saturday nights and at times cultural-arts events of various genres. Moreover, savor the nostalgic Add: 1-3F, 35, Hengyang Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2370-0785 ambience, and the great coffees and confections, at the Belle Époque café.
Locations: Sec. 2 of Wuchang St. (Movie Street); Sec. 2, Hankou St Sec. 1, Kaifeng St. in89 Cinemax Lux Cinema 19, Kangding Rd. (Taipei Cinema Park) Kunming St. Eslite Vieshow Cinemas Web: www.cinemapark.org.tw Wuchang Branch Hanzhong St. Taipei Sun Sec. 1, Wuchang St. Sec. 1, Hankou St Ln. 96, KunmingMovie StreetSt. LauTianLu 02 Restaurant American Street Chengdu Carambola Ice Cinema Park Sec. 1, Zhonghua Rd. Tattoo Street Tattoo and Nail- Painting Art Street Down along Hanzhong Street's Lane 50 are many tattoo Emei Car Park Ln. 50, Hanzhong St. Sec. 1, Wuchang St.
Yanping S. Rd. and nail-painting parlors, creating a street of unique avant- Eslite Ximen Branch Rd. Bo’ai Emei St. garde character. Many young folks choose to express their Wannian Zhongshan Ximen Elementary personality via tattoos. You can also get temporary tattoos, Commercial Bldg. Ay-Chung Flour Rice Hall School Noodle Restaurant equally intricate and colorful, that fade away completely Chengdu Rd. Ambassador Wonderful after a few weeks. Theatre Theatre The Red House ‒ MRT Ximen Station Hengyang Rd. Location: Lane 50, Hanzhong St. Creative Market Costume Far Eastern
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Street DepartmentSt. StoreTaoyuan 03 Neijiang St. American Street Baoqing Rd. Kunming St. Presidential Hanzhong St. On and around Lane 96, Kunming Street is a strong cluster Office Building Yanping S. Rd. of shops selling hip-hop and personalized apparel. Walls Sec. 1, Changsha St. Sec. 2, Changsha St. and rolling doors here are decorated with graffiti painted Xibenyuan Temple Square ‒ with bold colors and distinctive touch, attracting droves of Nostalgia Antiques Market Eighty-Eightea Rinbansyo youngsters interested in American-style trends and hip-hop Located in the Xibenyuan Temple Square, in a Japanese- culture. Fong Da Coffee style building with exterior faithfully maintained, premium oolong, green, and black teas sourced from around Location: Around Lane 96, Kunming St. This venerable café, in Taiwan are offered at this teahouse, plus smoked teas business for over half a blending the frangrance of tea and flowers. Tea and century, percolates with 蜂大咖啡 八拾捌茶輪番所Taiwan-style wagashi (Japanese pastry) are also served 04 rich coffee aromas and Costume Street as set, enabling enjoyment of the great taste of traditional deep air of nostalgia. In Along Hanzhong Street and Changsha Street are many shops pastries along with the superb teas. addition to the ice drip where you can rent costumes, dance apparel, and performance coffees and fancy coffees, Add: 174, Sec. 1, Zhonghua Rd., Taipei City props. Frequented by school cheerleading squads, people coffee equipment is also sold, along with traditional Tel: (02) 2312-0845 Web: eightyeighttea.com needing items for year-end banquet performances, Christmas Cantonese-style pastries, such as walnut crisps, almond parties, etc., items ranging from ancient Chinese clothing cookies, mung-bean cakes, and baked pork cakes. to cartoon characters. Come here to rummage for the most special Halloween costume you've ever worn. Add: 42, Chengdu Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2371-9577 Locations: Around Hanzhong St., Chengdu Rd., and Sec. 2, 4 Changsha St. 5 This district encompasses a number of discrete elements: Huashan Greater Guanghua 1914 Creative Park, Syntrend Creative Park, Guanghua Digital Plaza, Bade Commercial District, and Taipei Brewery. The attractions are Surrounding Attractions Commercial District multifarious and rewarding, from cultural-creative innovativeness and cultural-arts performances to information technology to 3C (Computer, 3C Market Browsing Communication, and Consumer electronics) shopping, and much beyond. 01 Syntrend Creative Park Huashan 1914 Creative Park A department store for 3C products, this complex has many shops selling mobile phones, computers, Taking up the former Taipei Winery complex, cameras, audio equipment, and more stationed within. built during the Japanese era and later long There is also the popular 3D printing, an anime base, abandoned, Huashan began to take shape a family-interactive area, eateries, and exhibits of wide in 1999, and has since become Taipei's best- diversity, guaranteeing lots of fun! known hybrid cultural-arts venue. There are periodic exhibitions of all types, fine Add: 2, Sec. 3, Civic Blvd., Taipei City restaurants, cultural-creative shops, an art Tel: 0809-093-300 Web: www.syntrend.com.tw gallery and cinema, musical performances, and such other draws as DIY-handicraft experiences 02 and pop-up shops, popular with visitors of Guanghua Digital Plaza all ages. The Huashan Grassland, perfect for This grand emporium – Taipei's first choice for picnics and scenery enjoyment, is popular with every 3C-related products – has many shops selling families for play, strolls, and walking the dog. computers, electronics, cameras, CDs, and video games. The sixth floor also has a computer assembly Add: 1, Sec. 1, Bade Rd., Taipei City and maintenance center. Tel: (02) 2358-1914 Web: www.huashan1914.com Add: 8, Sec. 3, Civic Blvd. Taipei City (Closed on last Tuesday of each month) 03 Tel: (02) 2391-7105 Web: www.gh3c.com.tw Taipei Brewery This brewery, with beer as theme, combines elements including dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions. The historical Water Water Market development of alcohol production in Taiwan is explained through This market, held inside the Huashan the plant's equipment and architecture. Within the brewery are Super 1914 Creative Park, is a gathering of artistic 346 Live House and 1919 Art Center, where visitors can enjoy great creators who sell goods made or designed food, cultural-arts exhibits, and live bands. by themselves. The range of goods is broad, Add: 85, Sec. 2, Bade Rd., Taipei City Web: www.ttl.com.tw from foods to daily necessities to clothing. Tel: (02) 2771-9131 ext. 513 Peruse the unique items, all creative and many (Closed on Sat. and Sun.; group reservation required for plant visits) featuring distinct Taiwanese elements, while interacting with the friendly, engaging sellers. 04 This is a great opportunity to acquire special Taipei Artist Village souvenirs while exploring Taiwan's cultural- This four-story building is home to artist-in-residence studios and creative scene. living quarters. Special exhibits are periodically staged in the first- floor Barry Room, where visitors can also enjoy good food and Times of Water Water Market: coffee as well as showcased artworks and musical performances. Every Sat. and Sun. 12:00-20:00 The studios are opened for public visit in the spring and autumn, Web: www.facebook.com/mk.waterwater letting visitors meet and interact with the artists.
Add: 7, Beiping E. Rd., Taipei City Web: www.artistvillage.org Tel: (02) 3393-7377 (Closed on Monday) 6 7 Getting there: Take the MRT Zhonghe-Xinlu Line (Line 4) or Bannan Line (Line 5) This district is a grand bazaar of fashion shopping, gourmet dining, to Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station and leave the station by exits 1, 4 or 5; or take MRT Xinyi Commercial and cultural-creative businesses, where people go to learn what is MAP Bannan Line (Line 5) to Shandao Temple Station and leave the station by Exit 6. most trendy in Taipei. Taipei 101's terrific fireworks, Songshan Cultural District and Creative Park's creative market, and 44 South Village's military- community heritage, make this area a one-of-a-kind tourist draw. VVG Chapter Creative Market Touring This Japanese-style wooden building combines reading with exhibits. The comfortable, elegant space has a rich collection of Songshan Cultural and Creative Park – Goodsmarket for Art & Craft books. Visitors can register online. There is no entry fee but the A former tobacco factory now used as a space for visiting time is limited to two hours for each person. In addition cross-disciplinary creative experimentation, this to reading, gratis snacks and drinks, they also offer guided tours. VVG Chapter好樣文房 creativity incubator of the city has many functions, Visit the official website for details. including education, performance, and commerce. Add: 1, Ln. 27, Linyi St., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2341-9662 (Closed on Monday) Attractions such as frequent exhibitions and MRT Web: www.vvgchapter.com.tw (Advance reservation required) Songjiang-Nanjing performances and Eslite Spectrum Songyan Store Station make this a popular place for lovers of cultural C i v i c B l v d . E l e v a t e d R o a d Taipei Artist Village creativity. Goodsmarket for Art & Craft held on Beiping E. Rd. every weekend, a large assembly of professionals, Huashan Grassland Taipei Brewery is a window for innovative art where travelers
Linsen N. Rd. can explore unique merchandise and experience Weishui Rd. Tianjin St. Syntrend Creative Park Sec. 1, Zhongxiao E. Rd. Shandao Taipei's cultural atmosphere. Temple Guanghua Sec. 2, Bade Rd. Shaoxing N. St. Water Water Market MRT Shandao Digital Plaza Add: 133, Guangfu S. Rd., Taipei City Temple Station Hangzhou N. Rd. Huashan 1914 (Please enter the park from Yanchang Rd.)) Qingdao E. Rd.Huashan Market Sec. 2, Zhongxiao E. Rd. National Taipei Creative Park University of Technology Tel: (02) 2765-1388 Chenggong Senior Time of market: Sat. and Sun. 12:00-19:00 High School National Taipei Taipei Calligraphy Web: www.songshanculturalpark.taipei Zhenjiang St. Sec. 1, Jinan Rd. University of Business Institute
MRT Zhongxiao- Taipei Qin Hall Shaoxing S. St. Xinsheng Station
Xuzhou Rd. Kwoh-ting Li’s Sec.St. Linyi 2, Jinan Rd. Residence 44 South Village – Simple Market Linsen S. Rd. Sec. 3, Jinan Rd The Mayor’s Tongshan St. Close to Taipei 101, the life and culture of old-time military dependents' National Taiwan Residence Art Salon community is on display here. Enjoy Taiwan-themed souvenirs and foods University Hospital MRT at Good Cho's restaurant. The Simple Market, held Sundays, showcases Sec. 1, Hangzhou S. Rd. Sec. 1, Sec. 1, Jinshan S. Rd. Dongmen Station Ren’ai Rd. hand-crafted creative goods and snack treats. A flea market staged every Sec. 2, Ren’ai Rd. Sec. 1, Jinshan S. Rd. ’ second and forth Saturday each month is a visitors' favorite place for Sec. 2, Ren ai Rd. Qidong Poetry Salon treasure-hunting. This semi-Western Japanese- Add: 50, 52, 54 & 56, Songqing St., Taipei City style architecture was built EP – Books Tel: (02) 2723-7937 (Closed on Monday) as residency for civic officials 齊東詩舍 This spacious益品書屋 Time of markets: Simple Market: Sun. 13:00-19:00 during the Japanese era. bookshop, opened in Flea Market: second and forth Sat. each month 13:00-19:00 Today, it houses a display of July this year, has 150 hand-written manuscripts seats for patrons and by contemporary poets. Occasional lectures and displays/ 2,500 books on myriad sales of poetry collections are also staged, with well-known topics. They are for poets sharing their stories of creation, and you can also in-house reading only, not for sale. Each patron pays register for mini-tours guided by poets. NT$100 for full access to the sea of knowledge, plus free coffee, tea, smoothies, and other drinks. Add: 25, Sec. 2, Jinan Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2327-9657 (Closed on Monday) Add: 69, Sec. 2, Ren'ai Rd., Taipei City Web: poeticleap.moc.gov.tw Tel: (02) 2397-2998 8 9 Getting there: Take the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line (Line 2) to Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station and leave the station by exits 1, 2, 4, or 5; or take MRT Bannan Line (Line 5) to Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Surrounding Attractions MAP Station and leave the station by Exit 5 or to Taipei City Hall Station and leave the station by exits 2 or 3. 01 Eslite Spectrum Songyan Store Discovery Center of Taipei Xiangti Boulevard Plaza This complex, succeeding the Eslite Bookstore chain's Inside Taipei City Hall, this four-floor Between the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi operating model, has a performance hall, art cinema, facility comprehensively presents A9 and A11 buildings, busker shows Taipei – its history, nature, culture, and seller events are staged here cultural-creative hotel, and other diverse facilities. th Within the store are goods by local designers and DIY etc. The Discovery Theater on the 4 weekends/holidays. The plaza would 香堤大道 experiences, including glass-blowing and metalsmithing, floor, presents a 4-video series in which be decked out in romantic lighting irresistible for art-loving travelers. special video/audio effects are used to during Christmas holiday season. give visitors an in-depth understanding This is a great spot to experience the Add: 88, Yanchang Rd., Taipei City of Taipei's story. lively Xinyi District ambience. Tel: (02) 6636-5888 Web: artevent.eslite.com Add: 1, City Hall Rd., Taipei City Tel: 1999 (outside Taipei City, please 02 dial 02-2720-8889) ext. 8630 Civic Blvd. Elevated Road 台北探索館
Taipei 101 (Closed on Monday) Yanchang Rd. Eslite Spectrum Songyan Store
Zhongxiao E. Rd. E. Zhongxiao Zhongxiao E. Rd. E. Zhongxiao Ln. 559, Sec. 4, 4, Sec. 559, Ln. As Taiwan's most iconic international landmark, this Web: discovery.gov.taipei Goodsmarket for 4, Sec. 553, Ln. Songshan Senior Art & Craft High School skyscraper's mall features trendy premium goods from Songshan Cultural all around the world and many specialty restaurants. and Creative Park Songlong Rd. th Take in the whole city at a glance at the 89 -floor indoor Criminal Investigation Bureau observatory, and come watch the brilliant Taipei 101 New MRT Sun Yat-sen Year's Eve Fireworks Show, which draws huge crowds Memorial Hall Station MRT Taipei City Hall Station Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd. every year! Sec. 5, Zhongxiao E. Rd.
Dr. Sun Yat-senRd. Yixian Breeze Xin Yi Add: 7, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 8101-8800 Uni-President Taipei Memorial Hall Web: www.taipei-101.com.tw Eslite Xinyi Branch
03 Shopping & Eating Songgao Rd. Bellavita
in Upscale Department Stores Zhongshan Park Guangfu S. Rd. S. Guangfu City Hall Rd. Hall City Breeze Xinyi District is Taipei's premier destination for premium department Taipei City Council Songzhi Rd. Songzhi Song Gao ’ stores and restaurants. Among the big department store names are Sec. 4, Ren ai Rd. Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Taipei Xinyi Place, the Breeze Center Song Taipei 台北世界 City Hall Gao and Xin Yi outlets, Bellavita, and ATT4FUN. You'll find world- 貿易中心 Shin Kong Mitsukoshi renowned brands, gourmet restaurants, and local-designer creations Taipei Xinyi Place Keelung Rd. Underpass Songshou Rd. that can satisfy every shopaholic. Vieshow Cinemas Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) Grand Hyatt Taipei ATT 4 FUN Xinyi Rd. Songren Locations: Around Sec. 5, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Songren Rd., Songshou Encompassing large exhibition halls, Rd., Songgao Rd. the International Trade Building, Taipei ’ Taipei 101 Taipei Int l Songlian Rd. International Convention Center, and Convention Center 04 Rd. Zhuangjing Vieshow Cinemas Xinyi Grand Hyatt Hotel, the TWTC provides international professionals with Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd. This cinema offers 17 screens, with a 4DX theater giving convenient, comprehensive services. MRT Taipei 101/ Songqin Ｓt. audiences a new audio-visual sensory experience. The Many world-renowned annual fairs, such World Trade Center Station first floor has a mall, the second a food court, providing as the Taipei International Travel Fair and Good Cho’s 44 South Village ‒ Simple Market Wuxing St. visitors with comprehensive shopping, dining, and Computex Taipei, are staged here. Xinyi Public Assembly Hall entertainment enjoyment. Sec. 2, Keelung Rd. Add: 5, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Taipei City Add: 20, Songshou Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 8780-5566 Tel: (02) 2725-5200 Web: www.vscinemas.com.tw 10 Web: www.twtc.com.tw 11 FUN TAIPEI
Lane/Alley Walking Tour Beitou Market
On Xinshi Street, this is a favorite spot with locals for eating out and buying foodstuffs and daily necessities. Beitou Hot Spring The first level has fruits, vegetables, and sundry items, the second meats and a food court. Many tourists also come to try the renowned snack treats, the braised Resort Area pork on rice and tea drinks most popular. Experience Local Life & Culture Add: 30, Xinshi St. Taipei City Rice Noodle Soup Beitou's hot-spring culture flourished during the Japanese era, and it has since Location: Stall 429, 2F, Beitou Market been north Taiwan's best-known hot-spring resort district. Its legacies include (Closed on Monday and Thursday) Beitou Hot Spring Museum and Plum Garden. Complementing the hot-spring bathing and tourist attractions are the distinctive local culture and lifestyle. An early-morning Beitou Market visit is recommended, followed by more local- culture exploration with dips into the area's lanes and alleys. During the Taipei Hot Spring Season from October to November Beitou's charms are showcased with such draws as nakashi-music performances and parading of a hot-spring Huang Family Pickled Cabbage god palanquin. Kao Chi Tea Shop Healthful Oysters Braised Pork on Rice Location: Stall 13, 1F, Beitou Market Location: Stall 398, 2F, Beitou Location: Stall 500, 2F, Beitou Market (Closed on Monday) Market (Closed on Monday)
Plum Garden Beitou Hot Spring Museum
Built in the 1930s, once a summer getaway for famed Built in 1913, this was Taiwan's first public bathhouse Taiwan calligrapher Yu You-ren. This official city and at the time East Asia's largest spa. The large bath heritage site has a spacious, well-shaded courtyard, on the first floor features Romanesque columns and a bomb shelter beneath the wooden Japanese-style arches, and the second has a large Japanese-style structure, an exhibit on the architecture, and a tourist tatami room. The museum shows cultural artifacts information center. and historical materials about bathing culture, spa history, and local customs. Add: 6, Zhongshan Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2897-2647 Add: 2, Zhongshan Rd., Taipei City (Closed on Monday and national holidays) Tel: (02) 2893-9981 (Closed on Monday and national holidays) 12 Cloud Guide System: vr.travel.taipei/en Web: hotspringmuseum.taipei 13 Shops with Character
Beitou Museum Charm Villa Solo Singer Life SheMe House
This complex of Japanese-style architecture was built When Taiwan teas meet cultural-creativity, what This café of distinct character, hidden down a quiet Located in what was originally a grain warehouse, in 1921. Originally the Kazan Inn, Beitou's premier sparks shall fly? Charm Villa brings new life to the alley off Wenquan Road, was renovated from an old SheMe serves premium coffees and house-made hot-spring inn, it is said that during WW II the facility traditional tea bag, designing bags that look like residence. The exterior is prettied with a large mural. confections. The fruits used are all sourced directly served as a final rest and entertainment venue for swimming goldfish, winning an iF Product Design Inside, designer goods and handmade sundries are from growers, and each dessert showcases the kamikaze pilots before their missions. Today a cultural- Award, the Oscars of the design world, and bringing sold. Exhibits and cultural-arts performances are quintessential flavors of Taiwan. Must-tries are the arts exhibition space, visitors can also experience added joy to people savoring each cup of tea. held from time to time, imbuing the space with a flavors available in limited-quantity only during traditional tea-ceremony culture and kaiseki cuisine. cultured air. different seasons. Add: 137, Sec. 2, Fengnian Rd., Taipei City Add: No. 32, Youya Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2891-0101 Add: 1, Aly. 1, Ln. 7, Wenquan St., Taipei City Add: No. 1 Warehouse, 153, Datong St., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2891-2318 ext. 9 (closed on Monday) Tel: (02) 2891-8312 (Closed on Monday) Tel: (02) 2892-2800 Web: www.beitoumuseum.org.tw
Management College, St. Datong National Defense University Zhonghe St. Xinmin Rd. Heart Village
Beitou Museum Quanyuan Rd.Xinmin Zhongxin St. MRT Xinbeitou Ketagalan Junior High School Charm Villa Thermal Valley Sec. 2, Zhongyang N. Rd. Station Culture Center Plum Garden Sec. 2, Fengnian Rd. Daye Rd. Zhongshan Rd. Beitou Garden Spa SheMe Beitou Park Yinguang Ln., Wenquan Rd. House Sec. 1, Zhongyang N. Rd. Guangming Rd. Puji Temple Ketagalan Culture Center Beitou Garden Spa Taipei Public Beitou Hot Solo Singer Life Library Beitou Branch Spring Museum
WenquanBeitou Rd. Junior High School Taiwan's first multifunction cultural center with In addition to its upscale hot-spring inns and Datong St. indigenous tribes as its focus, this facility introduces bathhouses, Beitou also offers less-expensive Getting there: Take the Guangming Rd. Beitou Market the history and lifestyles of Taiwan's Ketagalan and facilities, such as the six public-use outdoor pools, Huanggang Rd. DayeRd. Minzu St. MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line (Line other indigenous peoples, and stages occasional ranging from 38 to 42 degrees Celsius, at the Beitou 2) to Beitou Station, or exhibits on indigenous artifacts, artworks, etc., Garden Spa, in Beitou Park by the Beitou Creek. MRT Xinshi St.. transfer to MRT Xinbeitou bringing visitors more in-depth understanding of the Qiyan Rd. Mineral-soaking joy awaits for just NT$40. Beitou Station Gongguan Rd. groups' historical and cultural development. Branch Line and get off at Add: 6, Zhongshan Rd., Taipei City Xinbeitou Station.
Daxing St. Sec. 1, Zhongyang S. Rd.
Add: 3-1, Zhongshan Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2897-2260 (Open 5:30-22:00) Qingjiang Rd. Tel: (02) 2898-6500 (Closed on Monday) 14 15 Web: www.ketagalan.gov.taipei FUN TAIPEI In this issue we highlight six metro stations along the Bannan Line and key tourist attractions in their MRT – No Better Way to Play surrounding areas. We visit Taipei Main Station, the center of Taipei's most important transportation hub, Zhongxiao Fuxing and Zhongxiao Dunhua stations in the East District, a giant upscale fashion MRTBannan Line and dining cluster, Taipei City Hall, and the newly flourishing Nangang Station area. Station Environs – Department-Store District Taipei City Hall In the Taipei Main Station Rear Area is the Huayin Street Special activities and press conferences are often held in the grand first- Commercial District, Qsquare mall, and Taipei Bus Station. floor atrium lobby of Taipei City Hall. The Discovery Center of Taipei, on On the station's second floor is Breeze Taipei Station, sporting the right just inside the west entrance, has permanent displays and scores of food and shopping outlets. In the Guanqian Road/ films on the city, and starting in early October will be displaying the Nanyang Street area, in front of the station, are many hotels "Standing on the Starting Line" special exhibition, introducing the and the new HOYII Main Station, filled with international-brand 2017 Taipei Summer Universiade. The Universiade mascot Bravo the restaurants. bear is on hand, items from medal-winning athletes are on display, and interactive multimedia exhibits are used, featuring augmented reality and Getting there: Take the exits M6, Y3, other high-tech wonders. Get a look at the competition venues, the athletes' Y13 or Z4 of Taipei village and food/drink culture, interactive broadcast technology, and a th Main Station and simulation of Bravo's home. The games will start on Aug. 19 , 2017, and this follow the signs for exhibition shows that Taipei is ready and standing on the starting line. 8-10 min. to reach the shopping area. Getting there: 5 min. walk from MRT Taipei City Hall Station Exit 2. Nangang Station Kunyang Taipei Main Shandao Temple Zhongxiao Zhongxiao Zhongxiao Sun Yat-sen Memorial Taipei City Hall Yongchun Houshanpi Station Station Station Xinsheng Station Fuxing Station Dunhua Station Hall Station Station Station Station
East Commercial District & Specialty Shops in CITYLINK Nangang SOGO Department Store Lanes and Alleys CITYLINK Nangang is inside the Nangang Station building, where High Speed Rail, Taiwan Railways, and Taipei Metro MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station and the SOGO Around Zhongxiao Dunhua Station one finds the Ming services are linked. This large-scale multifunction mall Department Store Fuxing and Zhongxiao branches are Yao, SOGO Dunhua, and Breeze Zhongxiao department combines shopping, entertainment, and dining spaces. interconnected, allowing convenient shopping. There's stores, Eslite Bookstore's Dunhua branch, and other large- Complementing the shopping and dining facilities are such also immediate access to the East Metro Mall and Ding scale shopping facilities. As well, on Lane 205, Section family-fun draws as Century Asia cinema and family play area. Hao Shopping Center. The countless specialty shops, 4, Zhongxiao East Road are the Hotel V composite mall, eateries, and cafés along this district's lanes and alleys specialty shops, and cafés. This is one of Taipei's elite Getting there: Exit 2A of MRT Nangang Station. also present you with endless new discoveries! shopping areas.
Getting there: Leave MRT Zhongxiao-Fuxing Station by Getting there: Leave MRT Zhongxiao-Dunhua Station by exits 2 or 4; follow the signs for 5-8 min. exits 2, 3 or 6; follow the signs for 5-8 min. to reach the shopping area. to reach the shopping area. Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Renowned local and overseas artists are regularly invited to exhibit their works in the Chungshan National Gallery inside the memorial hall. The hall's surrounding Zhongshan Park, which measures 11 hectares, is one of the city's precious large-scale green spaces; its Lake Cui is one of the city's best spots for views of Taipei 101.
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Bicycle Wanderings National Museum of History A Chinese-style work of architecture located in Taipei South Region of the City Botanical Garden, this museum's collection primarily consists of works relocated from the Henan Museum in Rambling Taipei's Old City Area – Bicycle Mini Tour 1949 and recovered from the Japanese after the Sino- Japanese War, notably prehistory and Shang and Zhou Taipei's old-city south district brims with nostalgia. It has dynasty bronzes, jades, and porcelains, plus Taiwan a character wholly different from the adjacent Ximending archaeological finds. Beyond the permanent exhibits, Commercial District. Head out on a knowledge tour of the there is a rich and diverse menu of special-theme exhibits. area's historical elegance, linking together the National Taiwan Museum's Nanmen Park, Postal Museum, National Museum of Add: 49, Nanhai Rd., Taipei City Web: www.nmh.gov.tw Tel: (02) 2361-0270 (Closed on Monday) History, and Taipei Botanical Garden.
Postal Museum National Taiwan Museum – This museum has a wide-ranging collection of Nanmen Park artifacts related to postal services, with a special Originally Nanmen Factory, established during focus on Taiwan's postal service history. On the the Japanese era to make camphor. On-site, the third floor, postal-delivery systems from ancient "White Palace" (Goods Storehouse), "Red House" imperial to modern times are introduced, as are (Camphor Warehouse), and reservoir pool have the equipment and machinery used over the all been renovated for exhibit use. Inside the years. On the fifth floor, stamps from over 120 Red House is Yu Yu Art Café, serving light meals countries are displayed, many exceedingly rare and exhibiting sculptures and other artworks by and valuable – a philatelist's dream come true. renowned Taiwan sculptor Yuyu Yang.
Add: 45, Sec. 2, Chongqing S. Rd., Taipei City Add: 1, Sec. 1, Nanchang Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2394-5185 ext. 852 (Closed on Monday) Tel: (02) 2397-3666 (Closed on Monday) Web: museum.post.gov.tw Web: www.ntm.gov.tw
Taipei Botanical Garden Established over a century ago, more than 2,000 plant specimens are displayed at this 8.2ha facility, divided into Nanmen Market aquatic and land plant areas. In addition to its educational The first floor of this market offers daily-use sundry items and value, this is a great place for the whole family to relax. Other prepared foods, the second has clothing and a food court, the B1 attractions are the Guest House of Imperial Envoys, a traditional level fresh meats, fruits, and vegetables. Always busy and intriguing YouBike Rental Stations any day, the excitement level rises for Chinese New Year, for this is a south Fujian-style Qing Dynasty-era government building, and ◎ Junction of Roosevelt Rd., and Nanmon-cho 323, a teahouse dating to the Japanese era. prime market for traditional New Year goodies. You'll find everything, Ningbo E. St. – Sec. 1, Roosevelt Rd. from pastries to sauces, from cured meats to prepared foods. The and Ningbo E. St. (close to Exit 3 of Add: 53, Nanhai Rd., Taipei City best-known long-time vendors are MRT CKS Memorial Hall Station) Tel: (02) 2303-9978 ext. 1420 (Guest House of Imperial Envoys and Wanyou Quan Hams, Hexing Rice ◎ Botanical Garden – in front of 100, Nanmon-cho 323 are closed on Monday) Cake Shop, and Yichang Yufang. Sec. 2, Heping W. Rd. Web: tpbg.tfri.gov.tw Add: 8, Sec. 1, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei City ◎ University of Taipei – on northwest Tel: (02) 2321-8069 side of Aiguo W. Rd, Gongyuan Rd. Web: nanmenmarket.org.tw ◎ Exit 1, MRT Xiaonanmen Station – at (For closing times of market, junction of Bo'ai Rd. and Aiguo W. please check online) Rd. Web: taipei.youbike.com.tw/en
18 19 FUN TAIPEI Kao Chi Jin Din Rou Good Food, Good Times Opened in 1939, now run by the third generation, This restaurant has developed many exclusive-flavor this popular restaurant's renowned pan-fried xiaolongbao, such as Oolong tea xiaolongbao, which pork buns are crispy outside, tender inside. has a crispy green skin and light tea fragrance. Select Their starring twin is the crab roe xiaolongbao, Lishan tea is powdered and added to both skins Super-Popular, each topped with golden-yellow crab butter, the and fillings in harmonious balance. With each bite, chewy, ultra-thin skins embracing a juicy filling of the meaty broth and tea sweetness surge forth, in Super-Tasty foreshank pork and crab roe. a refreshing, delicious duet. Another diner-favorite signature dish is the steamed shrimp dumplings. Xiaolongbao Add: 1, Yongkang St., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2341-9984 Add: 47, Changchun Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2523-6639
The delicate craftsmanship that goes into Taiwan's handmade xiaolongbao has given them an international reputation. Whether ingredients, taste, or appearance, the goal for these dainty dumplings is always perfection. In recent years innovative xiaolongbao have been introduced alongside the traditional, and in this issue we introduce to you six popular, specially-selected Taipei restaurants so you can try their creations.
Din Tai Fung Hangzhou Xiaolongtangbao
In its ingredients, craftsmanship, and service, Din At this eatery, opened over 40 years ago, the filling of the Tai Fung, established in 1958, consistently delivers signature Green Squash and Shrimp Soup Dumpling is innovation and refinement. Each xiaolongbao is made with fresh grass shrimp and Penghu green squash. precisely prepared: the filling weighs 16g, skin 5g, When cooked, a naturally savory/sweet broth forms finished dumpling 21g. Master workers then take the inside. Dipped in the special house sauce, a 3/1 vinegar/ dough skin and enclose the filling, creating 18 pleats, soy sauce combination, the refreshing, full-bodied taste making each nugget an exquisite work of art. creates lasting memories. Shanghai Tea Room Paradise Dynasty Add: 194, Sec. 2, Xinyi Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2321-8928 Add: 17, Sec. 2, Hangzhou S. Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2393-1757 The chefs here have at least 30 years experience. The Paradise Dynasty offers eight types of xiaolongbao, head chef specially recommends the Shanghai soup each with its own flavor and color: original (white), dumplings, freshly made and cooked, with a rich, ginseng (green), foie gras (hazel), black truffle (black), savory broth. Though the thin skins weigh just 5.5g, cheese (yellow), crab roe (orange), garlic (grey), they hold a plump 18g filling. Each has at minimum and spicy (red). Diners are recommended to move 25 pleats, holding back a delicious surge of broth. As sequentially from the lighter to the heavier flavors, well, try the popular Shanghai Vegetable Rice. which most perfectly highlights their unique tastes.
Add: 39, Sec. 1, Fuxing S. Rd., Taipei City Add: 4F, 68, Sec. 5, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei City th (GF of Breeze Center) (4 floor of Breeze Xinyi) 20 Tel: (02) 6606-9756 Tel: (02) 2722-6545 21 FUN TAIPEI
Best Travel Companions Taipei City Imagery LEGO Beimen
Beimen (North Gate), built during the Qing Dynasty, was the key Cultural-Creative Souvenirs gate in the old walled city. It is one of the national historic sites With Taipei's "City Imagery" as theme, the Taipei City and a premier visual icon. This completed small LEGO-brick Government has designed a series of souvenir items model can be placed for display inside the acrylic box provided. blending the city's renowned heritage attractions Also provided is a route map from Beimen to Bangka Longshan Temple, highlighting 9 tourist attractions and giving travelers a with art, using innovative forms and shapes. Beyond glance at the city's appearance in days gone by. the much-loved cake gift boxes, choose from daily necessities and toys featuring painted Taipei landscapes as well as many other items that enable Xiaonanmen Illustrated Flip-Flops visitors to bring their Taipei travel memories back home with them in physical form. The imagery on these flip-flops was created by illustrator Pan Yu- you, showing past and present Xiaonanmen (Small South Gate) and Dadaocheng Walnut its surrounding area. Old and new architecture are contrasted, along and Date Cake Boxes with motor vehicles and horses, presenting the interesting differences between life lived yesterday and today. The uniqueness of these illustrated flip-flops has made them both practical accessories and Taipei Beautiful City The exteriors of these gift boxes are collectibles. Coin Holder printed with a Dadaocheng street scene painted by the renowned artist This chic coin holder features Guo Xue-hu (Festival on South Street). myriad images of Taipei's varied The scene shows the flourishing bustle scenic attractions, iconic snack of yesteryear Dadaocheng, bursting Beimen Mug foods, and cultural specialties. Its with colorful shop signs and a sea cute fur ball zipper charm makes of people crowded around a temple it easy to carry. This is a great gift entrance, creating a deep impression. Beimen (North Gate) is the only choice. Inside are cakes made with black gate of old Taipei city preserved 3D Relief Image date, walnut, and maltose – aromatic, in its original state. This exquisite Coasters sweet, soft, and light. Another flavor mug shows an intricate drawing option is longan with walnut, the of the gate and on the back side is a poem describing how the old walnut tasty and crunchy. These are These coasters feature images of five different protected animal city was changed. While using superb tidbit accompaniments for species that are national treasures of Taiwan: the Taiwan black bear, the mug you can reminisce about afternoon tea or coffee. Taiwan blue magpie, Taiwan sika deer, Taiwan landlocked salmon, Taipei in times gone by. and Taiwan clouded leopard. Bring these national icons back to Taipei Impressions Chocolate show your friends and family.
INFO The wrapping for these chocolates features cityscape paintings from the collection of the Taipei Fine Arts Museum. Present@Taipei – City Souvenir Design Center Examples include painter Wu Cheng-yan's "Presidential Office Add: 1, City Hall Rd., Taipei City (West Entrance of Taipei City Hall) Building" and "Beimen," Deng Guo-qing's "Datun Vastness" Tel: 1999 (outside Taipei City, please dial 02-2720-8889) ext. 3391 and "Beitou Old Street," and Long Si-liang's "Remembering Hours: Mon. ~ Fri. 8:00~17:00; Sat. and Sun. 10:00~17:00 Ximending." The combination of painter introductions of (Closed on national holidays) Taipei and delectable 72% bitter-sweet chocolate are sure to paint a whole new gallery of fond memories for you. 22 23
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Until － 10/31 11/5 － 12/31 2016 Tua-Tiu-Tiann 2016 Guandu International International Festival of Arts Nature Art Festival Dadaocheng area Guandu Nature Park (55, Guandu Rd., Taipei City) (02) 2555-7660 www.tttifa.com (02) 2858-7417 ext. 230 guandu-natureart.tw Dadaocheng was the base for the 1920s Taiwan-culture movement, and The theme for this year's festival is "From True Stories." Starting in October, an apt representative of the modern Taiwan spirit. This year's festival is invited international artists will investigate Guandu Nature Park looking for focused on groups engaged in deep cultivation of Dadaocheng's culture, the materials for their creative works, seeking to inspire love for the artistry with a series of cultural-arts events being staged in October around Dihua of their land amongst the local population. The official opening ceremonies street, including experimental performances interlinked with the local will be held November 5 and 6 in Guandu Nature Park, unveiling the artists' culture. The aim is to bring art into Dadaocheng neighborhood spaces to splendid works and inviting visitors to experience the thrills of creating art. stimulate interchange, and to become a showcase platform for Taiwan and international creative talent. For more info, visit the official website. 11/26 － 12/11 10/15 － 10/17 2016 CKS Shilin Residence 2016 Taipei Hakka Yimin Festival Citizen Plaza in front of Taipei City Hall, Ketagalan Blvd., Taipei City Chrysanthemum Show Hakka Cultural Park CKS Shilin Residence (60, Fulin Rd., Taipei City) (02) 2702-6141 ext. 226 www.thcp.org.tw (02) 2881-2512 2016chshow.taipei This festival brings together Hakka Yimin (Righteous Lords) temples from In support of the upcoming 2017 Taipei Universiade, this year's festival around Taiwan. The traditional Hakka celebration fuses Hakka religious has "Universiade of Chrysanthemum Fragrances" as theme. Visitors can culture with festival elements. Activities include a "greeting the spirits appreciate chrysanthemums of all colors, sizes, and varieties, symbolizing procession," zhentou (battle-array formation performances), The Grand different sports of the Universiade while presenting the beauty of flowers in Settling of the Positive Energies of the Righteous Lords ceremony, cultural- a dynamic new light. arts performances, Carrying-Pole Rice Presentation to the Gods, floral-float parade, Sending Off of the Deities ceremony, and other events, in a grand 11/26 － 12/31 showcase of Hakka dynamism and creativity. 2016 Gongguan Christmas Season 10/20 － 10/24 Taipei Water Park (1, Siyuan St., Taipei City) 2016 Hot Spring Season of Taipei (02) 8369-5104 waterpark.water.taipei Plaza in front and street on south side of MRT Xinbeitou Station, Qixing Held at Taipei Water Park, in addition to theme lighting complementing the Park, and Beitou Park (02) 2895-5418 park's Museum of Drinking Water, enjoy decorative Christmas lighting and www.facebook.com/2016 台北溫泉季 -1110666025721448 daytime floral landscaping throughout the park and periphery, creating This year's celebration runs October 20 to 24. Among the many draws are a unique Gongguan Christmas ambience. Beyond small-scale musical exhibit-booth activities, bathrobe design awards, a nakashi singing contest, performances, large-scale Christmas concerts by well-known musical children's god palanquin parade, Earth God troupe parade, weekend/holiday groups are also being staged. PIPE Live House, within the park, was rebuilt cultural-experience activities, and Taiwanese opera by Ming Hwa Yuan Arts from a heritage water-pumping station, creating a unique venue great for and Cultural Group. New this year is the "Hot-Spring Witch GO" APP, linking live music shows. up stores throughout Beitou with festival activities. Fun giveaway gifts also await you! 12/31 － 2017/1/1 Taipei New Year's Eve 10/29 10:00 － 18:30 2016 Fun Guandu Festival Countdown Party Lide Rd., Ziqiang Rd., Zili Rd., Zhixing Rd., Guandu Temple, Guandu Citizen Plaza in front of Taipei City Hall Riverside Park Plaza 1999 (outside Taipei City, please dial 02-2720-8889) ext. 2046 (02) 2896-1000 ext. 3362 guandu.tw new.travel.taipei This year the high-spirited Taipei New Year's Eve Countdown Party is held on With "Guandu Arts & Culture Fun and Play" as theme, this festival will feature December 31 at Citizen Plaza before Taipei City Hall. Big-name entertainers a parade, a creative market, a colorful variety show, and many other events. will serve as hosts, and a cavalcade of pop stars provide music and dance Different community organizations come together for the festival, presenting entertainment, interacting with the cheering crowds. This is topped with a Guandu's diverse character. In addition, local small farmers and specialty raucous countdown and spectacular midnight fireworks launched from the businesses will set up market stalls and professional performance troupes Taipei 101 skyscraper, painting the Taipei night sky in dazzling colors. will stage entertaining shows, adding to the wonderful surprises!
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Leisure & Arts Taipei Art Art Calendar Calendar
National Museum of Museum of Songshan Cultural SPOT Taipei, SPOT Huahsan Taipei Fine Arts Museum Tianmu White House URS23 History Contemporary Art, Taipei and Creative Park Until 10/23 Until 10/26 Until 11/20 Until 2017/2/5 10/11 - 11/26 10/13 - 10/30 Vivid Color．Vigorous Life: After Spring, Project: Finding Home – Declaration/Documentation: Present and Past: Going International Design Liao Shiou-Ping, a Mixed the Tamaki Family Ronald Ventura Solo Exhibition Taipei Biennial1996-2014 back in Time House Exhibition Media Retrospective (Documentary) Until 11/20 Until 10/30 11/4 - 11/6 Transit．Transformation – Picture the World – Burhan ART easy 2016 Leigh Wen Solo Exhibition Dogançay as Photographer
49, Nanhai Rd., Taipei City 18, Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City 39, Chang'an W. Rd., Taipei City 181, Sec. 3, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City 23, Ln. 181, Sec. 7, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City 133, Guangfu S. Rd., Taipei City (02) 2361-0270 1, Sec. 1, Bade Rd., Taipei City (02) 2552-3721 (02) 2595-7656 (02) 2874-0028 (02) 2765-1388 www.nmh.gov.tw (02) 2394-0622, (02) 2511-7786 www.mocataipei.org.tw www.tfam.museum www.facebook.com/tianmuwhitehouse www.songshanculturalpark.org www.spot.org.tw
National Taiwan Craft Research Huashan 1914 National Taiwan Museum Dr. Sun Yat-sen National Taiwan Science Taipei World Trade and Development Institute, Creative Park Nanmen Park Area Memorial Hall Education Center Center Hall 1 Taipei Branch Until 11/27 Until 2017/12/31 10/21 - 10/30 10/29 - 2017/2/5 11/4 - 11/7 Until 11/20 Coming into Fashion, VOGUE A Nong's Fantastic Roméo & Juliette les enfants DreamWorks Animation: 2016 Taipei International Stunning Edge: Photography Exhibition Adventure – Eco-friendly de Vérone (French Musical) The Exhibition Travel Fair 2016 Contemporary Ceramic 11/25 - 12/11 Farming Fun! Art in Asia 11/12 - 11/15 Joan Cornellà: Art Taipei 2016 A Solo Exhibition
41, Nanhai Rd., Taipei City 1, Sec. 1, Bade Rd., Taipei City 1, Sec. 1, Nanchang Rd., Taipei City 505, Sec. 4, Ren'ai Rd., Taipei City 189, Shishang Rd., Taipei City 5, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Taipei City (02) 2388-7066 (02) 2358-1914 (02) 2397-3666 (02) 2758-8008 (02) 2346-5678 ext. 185 (02) 2725-5200 ext. 2261 taipei.ntcri.gov.tw www.huashan1914.com www.ntm.gov.tw www.yatsen.gov.tw www.ky-post.com/dwa www.twtc.com.tw
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Metro Taipei 24-Hour Service Hotline: (02) 218-12345 Website: english.metro.taipei N Tamsui Metro Tickets 2 1 Wenhu Line Airport Regular Station Hongshulin HSR Transfer Station Tamsui-Xinyi Line Xinbeitou 2 TRA Terminal Station Zhuwei Plum Garden Beitou 3 Songshan-Xindian Line Maokong Gondola Guandu Zhonghe-Xinlu Line Zhongyi Fuxinggang Qiyan 4 Qilian Taipei Visitor Information Center 5 Bannan Line Single-Journey Ticket One-Day Pass 24hr Pass 48hr Pass 72hr Pass Shipai NT$20 ~ NT$65 NT$150 NT$180 NT$280 NT$380 Mingde Zhishan 4B Luzhou Xihu Wende Sanmin Senior High Shilin Neihu School EasyCard, iPASS Card Jiannan Rd. Gangqian St. Ignatius High Jiantan Can be purchased at MRT station service desks and convenience School Dazhi Dahu Park Miramar Entertainment Park Sanhe Junior High Yuanshan stores. After adding value they can be used immediately. The cards School Huzhou can be used to pay transport fares and can also be used as an e-wallet Zhongshan Elementary Sanchong Minquan W. Rd. School Songshan Airport for small purchases at convenience stores and other designated Elementary School Donghu Taipei Bridge Taipei Songshan Airport shops, and pay for YouBike rental fee. Daqiaotou Cailiao Sanchong Zhongshan Junior Nangang Software Park Shuanglian Xingtian Temple High School Taipei Taipei Pass Touqianzhuang Xianse Temple Nanjing Nanjing Songshan Nangang Scan this card over sensors in public buses and MRT Zhongshan Songjiang Nanjing Fuxing Taipei Arena Sanmin Exhibition Fu Jen Xinzhuang Center station gates, during the period of validity, enjoy University Dadaocheng 3 Nangang unlimited rides on the Taipei Metro system, Taipei Beimen Zhongxiao Zhongxiao Sun Yat-Sen Danfeng Taipei Main Station Yongchun 1 5 一日券 二日券 三日券 五日券 貓纜版一日券 4A Xinsheng Fuxing Memorial Hall Joint Bus System, and New Taipei City municipal One-day新台幣180元 pass Two-day新台幣310元 pass Three-day新台幣440元 pass Five-day pass Maokong Gondola 新台幣700元 新台幣350元 Huilong Kunyang NT$180 NT$310 NT$440 NT$700 One-day pass ShandaoTemple Zhongxiao Taipei Houshanpi buses (buses with Taipei Pass stickers affixed). Sold Longshan Temple Dunhua City Hall NT$350 Ximen at all Taipei MRT stations. NTU Hospital Jiangzicui Taipei 101/ Xiaonanmen Daan Park Daan World Trade Center Xiangshan Maokong Gondola Xinpu Chiang Kai-Shek Dongmen Xinyi Anhe Banqiao Memorial Hall 2 24-Hour Service Hotline: (02) 218-12345 Technology Building Guting Website: www.gondola.taipei Fuzhong Taipower Building Liuzhangli Linguang Far Eastern Hospital Gongguan Dingxi Xinhai YouBike Public Bicycles Wanlong Yongan Market Taipei Zoo Haishan Wanfang Hospital Tel: 1999 (outside Taipei City, please dial 02-2720-8889) ext. 5855 or (02) 8978-5511 Website: taipei.youbike.com.tw Jingan Jingmei Wanfang Muzha 1 Community Tucheng Nanshijiao Dapinglin Taipei Zoo Station Taipei Zoo Blue Highway South Station Yongning 4 Xiaobitan Qizhang Taipei Department of Transportation: www.dot.gov.taipei Zhinan Temple Station Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip Website: www.riverfun.net Xindian District Office Dingpu Maokong Station (For detailed information about cruises, please contact the boat companies.) 3 Xindian 5 Taiwan Tourist Shuttle – Beitou Zhuzihu Route Start/End Points: MRT Beitou Station – Zhuzihu Website: www.taiwantrip.com.tw
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