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Talin Power Plant

The Talin Power Plant (traditional Chinese: 大林發電廠; simplified Chinese: 大林发电厂; pinyin: Dàlín Fādiànchǎng) or Dalin Power Plant is a mix-generation power plant in Siaogang District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. As of November 2022 it has four operational units: two 800 MW ultra-supercritical coal-fired units, which went into commercial operation on February 13, 2018 and October 24, 2019, a 500 MW gas-fired unit, which went into commercial operation on October 15, 1975 and a 550 MW gas-fired unit, which went into commercial operation on September 12, 1994. Fuel supply The plant receives its coal supply for the fuel from Indonesia (49%), Australia (46%), Russia (4%) and Colombia (1%) to the adjacent Port of Kaohsiung and by conveyor to the plant from the port. Events The power plant was commissioned in 1969. 31 August 2012 The two coal-fired 300-MW-units were decommissioned on August 31, 2012. These two units will be replaced by two 800 MW ultra supercritical units from the current existing low-efficiency units. The construction permit was given on 25 October 2011 by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and scheduled for commercial operation on 1 July 2016 and 1 July 2017 respectively. 29 May 2016 Two workers killed and fiver others injured when the scaffolding used by them for work collapsed. 19 October 2016 One generator of the plant tripped at 7:32 a.m. and was rectified four hours later. 8 August 2017 The ignition of the first stage of ultra supercritical steam generator at the plant of 200 MW capacity in stages until it reaches its total capacity of 800 MW in the coming weeks. 3 November 2017 The two oil-fired 375-MW-units were decommissioned on November 3, 2017. July 2018 The number one generator of the plant experienced mechanical failure on 28 July 2018. Inspection was carried out two days later on 30 July 2018. Awards On 8 November 2010, the power plant won the outstanding award at the 23rd National QCC Competition, organized by Industrial Development Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Transportation The power plant is accessible South West from Siaogang Station of Kaohsiung MRT. See also List of power stations in Taiwan Electricity sector in Taiwan References External links Talin power station at SourceWatch
Dawulun Fort

The Dawulun Fort, also Ta Wu Lun Fort, (traditional Chinese: 大武崙砲台, 大武崙礮臺; simplified Chinese: 大武仑炮台, 大武仑礮台; pinyin: Dàwǔlún Pàotái; Wade–Giles: Ta4-wu3-lun2 P'ao4-t'ai2) is a former fort on Mount Dawulun (Ta-wu-lun, Dia buron), Anle District, Keelung, Taiwan. History The fort was built in 1820 and it used to be a very important military base to safeguard the west side of Keelung Harbor. During the First Opium War in 1840 and Sino-French War in 1884, the court of Qing Dynasty sent military forces to guard the place. Architecture The area consists of fort, chassis, mechanical belt, tunnels, barracks, trenches and storage room. Walls are made of stones with arched windows. It is located at 231 meters above sea level. Transportation The fort is accessible by bus from Keelung Station of Taiwan Railway. Gallery See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References
MetroWalk Shopping Center

The MetroWalk Shopping Center (Chinese: 大江國際購物中心; pinyin: Dàjiāng guójì gòuwù zhòng xīn) is a shopping mall in Zhongli District, Taoyuan, Taiwan that opened in 2001. There are shopping facilities such as the Eslite Bookstore inside the mall. In addition, Sega, a video game manufacturer, also has the first overseas branch of Joypolis, the company's theme park brand, in the shopping center. Stores Sources: UNIQLO H&M Zara Muji Studio A Vue Cinemas Sega Starbucks Eslite Bookstore Gallery See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan Gloria Outlets, another mall in Taoyuan City References External links MetroWalk Shopping Center Official Website
Dahu Park

Dahu Park (traditional Chinese: 大湖公園; simplified Chinese: 大湖公园; pinyin: Dàhú Gōngyuán) is a park in Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is located at the base of Bailusi Mountain (白鷺鷥山). History Dahu Park was constructed in 1979. The park serves as a floodable park in the event of heavy rainfall. Architecture The park has a 13-hectare lake crossed by the Jindai Bridge (Moon Bridge). It also has a heated swimming pool, steam room, sauna, water slide, and other facilities. Things to do There are multiple hiking trails around the park, including trails leading up to the peak of the nearby Bailusi Mountain, which overlooks the entire park. Fishing is allowed in restricted zones. Transportation The park is accessible from Dahu Park Station of the Taipei Metro. See also List of parks in Taiwan List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References
Daxi Wude Hall

The Daxi Wude Hall (Chinese: 大溪武德殿; pinyin: Dàxī Wǔdé Diàn) is a former martial arts training center in Daxi District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. The hall is part of Daxi Wood Art Ecomuseum. History The building was completed in February 1935 during the Japanese rule of Taiwan which also included a convention center. However, due to the earthquake in April of the same year, the opening of the building was held on 20 May 1935. It was used as the martial arts training center for the police of the Japanese government. In 1950, the convention center was changed to the Presidential Residence. Military Police Corps was also established for the security and defense needs for the hall. When the military police moved to Touliao Mausoleum in 1998, the army turned over the architecture and the land of Wude Hall to Daxi Township Administration Office. The administration office renovated the old dormitory in the north of the hall and turned it into an activity center for parents and children. Renovation of the main hall started on 10 November 2000 and completed in December 2001. During that time, three-level sleeping quarters in the south of the hall were also built. Architecture The building was built using reinforced concrete and modeled after Japanese traditional temple of wood structure. The hall features a hip-and-gable roof and barge boards on the gable end, a roof of the unique style of Japanese Shinto architecture and a western roof truss. Half of the floor is paved with tatami for Judo practice area and the other half is paved with wooden boards for Kendo practice area. The roof ridges contains animal with dragon head added with fish tail. The roof is covered with shingles of asbestos and modeled after the effects of red copper tiles. The external walls are decorated with a coating of pebbles and moldings to imitate the exterior of certain wall. Events The hall occasionally conducts exhibitions etc. See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References External links Media related to Daxi Wude Hall at Wikimedia Commons
Dajia Jenn Lann Temple

The Dajia Jenn Lann Temple, also known as the Zhenlan or Mazu Temple, is a temple dedicated to the Chinese Goddess Mazu, the Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of fishermen, sailors and any occupations related to sea/ocean. The temple is located in the Dajia District of Taichung, Taiwan. It is known for being the start of the Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage, an annual celebration of the sea goddess. History The temple started as a small temple in 1730, the 8th year of Yongzheng Era of the Qing Dynasty. Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage The largest annual religious procession in Taiwan is organized by the Jenn Lann Temple in Taichung's Dajia District. The procession celebrates the birthday of the sea goddess Mazu and features the Mazu statue of the Jenn Lann Temple. Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims gather along the more than 340 kilometres route that extends through Taichung, as well as Changhua, Yunlin and Chiayi counties. The procession ends at Fongtian Temple in Xingang Chiayi. Taiwan Mazu Fellowship The Dajia Temple organized in the late 1980s the first association of Mazu temples, called Taiwan Mazu Fellowship (台灣媽祖聯誼會). Its membership increased gradually from eighteen temples in 1990 to sixty temples in 2010. This is not the only association of Mazu temples in Taiwan, as it is rivaled by the Taiwan Golden Orchid Association of Temples (台灣寺廟金蘭會), which in 2010 included seventy temples (some of them not devoted to Mazu). According to scholar Hsun Chang, while some temples are affiliated to both associations, there are political differences in attitudes to both Mainland China (the Mazu Fellowship being more pro-Chinese) and local politics, the Fellowship favoring the Kuomintang and the Golden Orchid Association the Democratic Progressive Party. Transportation The temple is accessible within walking distance west of Dajia Station of Taiwan Railway. See also Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage Qianliyan & Shunfeng'er List of Mazu temples around the world List of temples in Taiwan List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References External links Official website RTI channel YouTube
Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple

The Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple (Chinese: 大稻埕霞海城隍廟; lit. 'Dadaocheng Xia-Hai God Temple') is a temple dedicated to the City God or Cheng Huang Ye (城隍爺) in Taipei, Taiwan. History The Xia-Hai City God Temple was built in 1859, and maintained by a single family to the present day. The Ministry of the Interior designated the site an historical monument in 1985. It is located on Dihua Street in Twatutia, which is today part of Datong District in Taipei. The temple houses over six hundred deities in its 152 square meters of area, resulting in the highest statue density in Taiwan. Currently, due to the temple enshrining Yue Lao (God of Marriage and Love), it is one of the popular pilgrimage sites among believers in Taiwan who seek for relationships and marriage. References
Talee

Talee (Chinese: 高雄大立) is a prominent shopping center complex of two buildings located in Qianjin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Established in 1984, it is operated by the Datong Group and holds the distinction of being one of the longest-standing department stores in Kaohsiung. The department store is known for its iconic rooftop amusement facilities, which include a carousel and pirate ship. History In 1984, Talee opened under the ownership of Datong Group, becoming a key retail destination in Kaohsiung. In 1991, Datong Group partnered with Japan's Isetan Group, rebranding the store as Talee Isetan, marking the first Japanese-style department store in the city. In 2008, After Isetan merged with Mitsukoshi to form Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings, Datong ended its partnership with Isetan. The store was renamed back to Talee. Datong Group consolidated operations under a single entity, the Talee Department Store, and opened a new section known as STAR PLACE in November. In 2019, STAR PLACE was rebranded as Talee A Building, while the original department store became Talee B Building. The two buildings were interconnected with multi-level walkways. In 2023, Several high-profile tenants, including Don Don Donki, Muji's flagship store, Nitori's flagship store, and Komeda’s Coffee, opened within the complex. This elevated its status as a major retail hub in southern Taiwan. Transportation Situated at No. 57, Wufu 3rd Road, Qianjin District, Talee is centrally located, making it within walking distance of the Central Park metro station on the Red Line of Kaohsiung Metro. See also List of shopping malls in Taiwan References External links Official website
Ta Hwa University of Science and Technology

Minth University of Science and Technology (MUST; Chinese: 敏實科技大學; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Bín-si̍t Kho-ki Tāi-ha̍k) is a private university in Qionglin Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. History Since the establishment of the school in 1967, it was originally named Tahua University of Science and Technology. It is one of the most important technical and vocational universities in Taiwan. It has developed for 54 years and has a long history of achievement and development. The school is located near the most important science park in Taiwan. More than 60,000 alumni have made a huge contribution to Taiwan's economic development. In 2019, Mr. Qin Ronghua, the founder of Minth Group, the world top 100 automotive group, donate huge capital to university and fully promote the sustainable development of school affairs. In 2021, the Ministry of Education approved the admission of students to the Smart Manufacturing Engineering Department and the Smart Vehicle and Energy Department to cultivate AI manufacturing and application talents. The school is also Renamed to: Minth University of Technology and Science to foster closer relationship with the Minth Global Group. The global resources of Minth Group are the strong backing for the development of the university which is dedicated to the sustainable operation and training of talents with holistic corporate values and DNA. The school's mission is necessary to develop and establish a new model of enterprise education with the high-quality orientation of the Minth Group’s corporate value. It has also set out the ambition, vision and value for this transformation: Vision:T o manage an artificial intelligence professional university that is innovative, practical and employable. A forward-looking and influential first-rate university of science and technology. Value: With the whole-person education of "smart thinking and practical", cultivate enterprise innovative talents with forward-looking morality, humanistic quality, international vision and science and technology specialty. Transportation The university is accessible East from Shangyuan Station of the Taiwan Railway. See also List of universities in Taiwan References External links Official website
Erdai Art Hall

The Erdai Art Hall (traditional Chinese: 二呆藝館; simplified Chinese: 二呆艺馆; pinyin: Èrdāi Yìguǎn) is an art center in Magong City, Penghu County, Taiwan. History Originally, the Penghu County Government donated a piece of land to Mr. Erdai for the construction of the art center. The art center was opened on 28 September 1990 after being constructed with a cost of NT$10 million. In 1995, Mr. Erdai passed away and the building was taken over by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the county government. It was then renovated into an art memorial hall. Architecture The art center building was constructed on a 990 m2 area of land. It consists of two floors, including one basement area. Exhibitions The art center consists of two exhibition areas, which are the indoor area and outdoor area. The indoor area displays Mr. Erdai's various art works, including paintings poetry, literature etc. The outdoor area displays his poetry, sculptures and stones engraved with articles. See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References External links Erdai Art Hall on Facebook
Beitou-Shilin Technology Park

The Beitou-Shilin Technology Park (BSTP; Chinese: 北投士林科技園區; pinyin: Běitóu Shìlín Kējì Yuánqū) is an industrial park located in the Zhoumei area on the south side of Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan. Location Beitou-Shilin Technology Park covers an area of about 94,000 m2 (1,010,000 sq ft). It is located at the junction of Beitou District and Shilin District, bordering on academic landmarks such as Taipei Children's Amusement Park, National Taiwan Science Education Center, and Taipei Astronomical Museum. There are several hospitals, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei Veterans General Hospital and other landmarks nearby. Therefore, the park is developed with the "smart health industry" as the main axis, and is regarded by Taipei City as the next emerging industry development area in the city. Overview The Beitou-Shilin Technology Park aims to introduce private capital and resources, attract high-end industries such as ICT, biotechnology, other emerging technologies as well as promoting the overall industrial development of the city. Transportation Metro Tamsui–Xinyi line: Mingde metro station Zhishan metro station Road ZhouMei Expressway Notable buildings New Kinpo Group Headquarters See also Economy of Taiwan Nankang Software Park Neihu Technology Park References External links Beitou-Shilin Technology Park
Fenqihu railway station

Fenqihu (Chinese: 奮起湖車站; pinyin: Fènqǐhú Chēzhàn) is a railway station on the Alishan Forest Railway line located in Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan. History The station was opened on 1 October 1912. In September 2015, a section of the railway between Fenqihu Station and Alishan Station was badly damaged by Typhoon Dujuan. After restoration efforts, a successful trial run of the train between Beimen Station and Alishan Station was made on 16 September 2015. Around the station Fenchihu Old Street See also List of railway stations in Taiwan References
Kucapungane

Kucapungane (alternatively spelled Kochapongane) is a Rukai aboriginal village in the mountains of southern Taiwan. Virtually abandoned since the 1970s, the village is well-known for its slate houses, and is listed on the 2016 World Monuments Watchlist as an endangered site. Successive typhoons and earthquakes have made access to the village increasingly difficult, and at present the only way to reach it is on foot over unstable mountainous terrain. History The settlement of Kucapungane pre-dates Taiwan's recorded history, with Rukai legend placing its foundation at around 600 years ago. The legend tells of a hunting party tracking a clouded leopard until it stopped at a pond and would not move any further. Kucapungane was built on this site. A resident of Kucapungane, Shikieyan, later stated that the Rukai moved to Kucapungane from Guhaocha because a river near Guhaocha dried up in the winter. The village consists of 163 houses constructed entirely from slate. Elders made the decision in 1974 to resettle the population closer to modern amenities such as healthcare and electricity. New Haocha village, where many of the Kucapungane Rukai moved, is a concrete settlement typical of modern Taiwan. Geography Administratively Kucapungane is part of Wutai township in Pingtung County, Taiwan. The settlement is also known as "Old Haocha Village" (Chinese: 舊好茶村; pinyin: Jiù Hǎochá Cūn). Current status As Kucapungane is quite remote and routes linking it to the outside world have been damaged in typhoons, it is currently quite difficult to access. Rukai elders have requested that the Haocha bridge – destroyed during typhoon Morakot in 2009 – be restored to allow them easier access to the village. Vegetation has taken over the village and many of the buildings are in a dilapidated state. Pingtung County officials have mooted promoting the village as a tourist attraction. Rukai people have highlighted the loss of traditional Rukai life and customs since the move away from the village, and it is this intangible cultural heritage that forms part of the reason Kucapungane was identified as an endangered site on the World Monuments Watchlist by the World Monuments Fund. References
Nan Shan Power Center

Nan Shan Power Center (Chinese: 南山威力購物廣場; pinyin: Nán Shān Wēi Lì Gòuwù Guǎngchǎng) is a shopping center in Zhonghe District, New Taipei, Taiwan that opened in 2003. Owned and operated by Nan Shan Life Insurance Company, Ltd., it is the first and largest shopping mall in the district. The total floor area is about 71,395.7 m2 (768,497 sq ft), ranging from level ten above ground to level B2. The main core stores of the mall include Carrefour, Tsannkuen and various themed restaurants. The mall is located in close proximity to Zhonghe metro station. Floor guide Gallery See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References External links Nan Shan Power Center on Facebook
China Women's Federation

The China Women's Federation (traditional Chinese: 婦聯總會; simplified Chinese: 妇联总会; pinyin: Fùlián Zǒnghuì) building is a registered historic site in Taipei, Taiwan. It is located on Changsha Street in the Zhongzheng District of Taipei. History The China Women's Federation was located in the former Deng Ying College, which was built during the Japanese colonial era of Taiwan. The China Women's Federation was known as The Republic of China Anti-Communism Control Russia Women's Federation (中華民國反共控俄婦女聯合會) and was established by Republic of China President Chiang Kai-Shek in 1950. Soong Mei-ling also served as its founder and chairwoman. References
Magong Chenghuang Temple

Magong Chenghuang Temple (Chinese: 媽宮城隍廟; pinyin: Māgōng Chénghuáng Miào) is a temple in Magong, Penghu, Taiwan. This temple mainly serves Chenghuangye (Chinese: 城隍爺; pinyin: Chéng-huáng-yé transl. the Lord of City), a Taoist God in charge of the underworld of an administrative district (similar to Hades). History Traditionally, only one Chenghuang Temple was placed in each county or city, next to the city hall. An exception to this is in Penghu County, which hosts two Chenghuang temples. The original city hall of Penghu (澎湖廳署) was located at Wenao (文澳) district, where the Chenghuang Temple was built. As Wenao Chenghuang Temple was too small to allow its residents to fully express their respect, in 1777, Xie Wei-Qi (Chinese: 謝維祺; pinyin: Xiè wéi qí ), an officer of Penghu (澎湖海防糧補通判) during the Qing Dynasty, suggested the establishment of another temple in the Magong harbour area. The new temple was completed in 1779. The temple was damaged during the Sino-French War in 1885. It was said that Chenghuangye was seen protecting people from war and insecurity. After the war and as the French navy retreated in the autumn of 1885, Chenghuang Temple was repaired. According to folk stories, Guangxu Emperor promoted Magong Chenghuangye's religious rank in 1886. Afterwards, Magong Chenghuangye was named Lin Ying Hou (Chinese: 靈應侯; pinyin: líng yīng hóu). The first character, Lin (靈), means "spirit"; the second character, Ying (應), means "feel" or "answer"; the third character, Hou (侯), means "one of ranks of Chinese nobilIty". Together, Lin Ying Hou (靈應侯) means "this lord of god will show its spirit to answer you", or "you can feel the spirit appear". Architecture and art Magong Chenghuang Temple has collected many beautiful wooden carvings, colorful paintings, and historic sign boards and steles. See also Penghu Mazu Temple Penghu Guanyin Temple Magong Beiji Temple Penghu Shuixian Temple List of temples in Taiwan References
Anping Tree House

The Anping Tree House (traditional Chinese: 安平樹屋; simplified Chinese: 安平树屋; pinyin: Ānpíng Shùwū) is a former warehouse in Anping District, Tainan, Taiwan. The "treehouse" name refers to the living banyan roots and branches that cover the building. History Qing Dynasty After the Qing government signed the Treaty of Tientsin in June 1858, Anping was one of the harbors in Taiwan which was opened to international trade. Trading company Tait & Company constructed a merchant house in 1867 as well as a warehouse. The company was involved in the export of granulated sugar and camphor. Before those goods were loaded into transport ships, they were stored inside the warehouse. Empire of Japan After the Empire of Japan came to Taiwan in 1895, they made the trading of camphor and opium a government business and left foreign merchants out of business and had to leave Taiwan, including Tait & Company. In 1911, the merchant house and the warehouse were turned into the office and warehouse of Japan Salt Company. Once the warehouse was abandoned, the banyan tree around it started to spread its branches and roots around the building. Republic of China After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, the warehouse became the office for the Tainan Salt Works (Chinese: 台南鹽場). The building underwent renovation in 1981 to modernize the building. In 2004, the Tainan City Government invited designers to transform the warehouse into tourist object. They then built wood and metal staircases and viewing platforms for visitors to view the whole area. The warehouse was finally opened to the public in 2004 as the Anping Tree House as part of the National Anping Harbor Historic Park. Architecture The tree house features a skyway above it for visitors to move around. It is covered by dense roots as its rooftop. Transportation The tree house is accessible by bus from Tainan Station of Taiwan Railway. See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References