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Hsin Ji Building

The Hsin Ji Building (Chinese: 信基大樓; pinyin: Xìn jī dàlóu) is a skyscraper office building located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. The height of the building is 100 m (330 ft) with a floor area of 60,418 m2 (650,330 sq ft) and it comprises 22 floors above ground as well as five basement levels. The building was completed in 1997 and is located next to Taipei Century Plaza, which was also completed in the same year. It houses the Taiwan Gospel Book Room as well as the Taiwan branch offices of Cisco Systems, eBay, IWG plc and Verizon. In 2017, in order to enhance the energy-saving awareness of commercial office buildings in Taipei and to establish a model for cooperation, the Department of Economic Development of Taipei City Government and Hsin Ji Building have promoted the introduction of smart grid facilities in commercial buildings. By expanding the use of renewable energy and demonstrating the effects of smart energy saving, it hopes to attract more commercial and office buildings to join the city's ranks of smart electricity saving and green energy recycling. See also List of tallest buildings in Taiwan List of tallest buildings in Taipei Taipei Century Plaza Asia Plaza Building Xinyi Anhe MRT Station Entrance Building References
Hsiuping University of Science and Technology

The Hsiuping University of Science and Technology (HUST; Chinese: 修平科技大學; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Siu-pêng Kho-ki Tāi-ha̍k) is a private university in Dali District, Taichung, Taiwan. HUST offers a wide range of academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees in Engineering, Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Health Sciences. The university has eight colleges, including the College of Engineering, the College of Management, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the College of Health Sciences. History HUST was originally established as Shu-Teh Junior College of Home Economics in 1965. In 1970, it was renamed to Shu-Teh Junior College of Technology. In 1994, it was again renamed to Shu-Teh Junior College of Technology and Commerce. In 2000, the ROC Minister of Education finally recognized the college as Hsiuping Institute of Technology and finally as Hsiuping University of Science and Technology in 2011. Faculties College of Engineering College of Humanities and Creativity College of Management International College See also List of universities in Taiwan References External links Official website
Overseas Chinese University

Overseas Chinese University (OCU; Chinese: 僑光科技大學) is a private university in Xitun District, Taichung, Taiwan. It was founded in 1964 by the Hsin Tien Kong Educational Foundation, and was originally called the Overseas Chinese Junior College. OCU offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including management, computer science, engineering, design, law, and health sciences. History OCU was founded in 1964. Academic Units School of Business and Management School of Information Technology and Design School of Tourism and Hospitality Faculty OCU faculty members are made up of 350 instructors and professors in total. Among them, 240 are full-time. Students OCU enrolled about 10,000 students. See also List of universities in Taiwan References External links Official website
Yuanpei University of Medical Technology

Yuanpei University of Medical Technology (YUMT; Chinese: 元培醫事科技大學; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Goân-pôe I-sū Kho-ki Tāi-ha̍k) is a private university in Xiangshan District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan, named after Cai Yuanpei, a renowned educator and philosopher from China. Yuanpei University of Medical Technology offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study, including medical technology, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, and biomedical informatics. History The university was originally established on 8 November 1964 as Yuanpei Institute of Medical Technology after it was founded by Tsai Ping-kung. In 1999, it became Yuanpei University of Science and Technology. It was renamed to Yuanpei University in 2006 and again to Yuanpei University of Medical Technology in 2014. Faculties College of Medical Technology and Nursing College of Health Sciences College of Wellbeing and Industry See also List of universities in Taiwan References External links Official website
Yuanching Temple

The Yuanching Temple (traditional Chinese: 元清觀; simplified Chinese: 元清观; pinyin: Yuánqīng Guān) is a temple in Changhua City, Changhua County, Taiwan. History The temple was constructed in 1763 in which it became the first temple in Taiwan to worship Jade Emperor. In 1887, it underwent renovation in which a grand theater stage was added. Architecture The temple was constructed with early years of Qing Dynasty architectural style. Transportation The temple is accessible within walking distance southeast of Changhua Station of Taiwan Railway. See also Fengshan Tiangong Temple, Taiwan Jade Emperor Pagoda, Vietnam Yuk Wong Kung Tin, Hong Kong Thni Kong Tnua, Malaysia List of temples in Taiwan List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References
Duiyue Gate

The Duiyue Gate (traditional Chinese: 兌悅門; simplified Chinese: 兑悦门; pinyin: Duìyuè Mén) or Laoshi City Gate and Laogu Stone Urn City Wall is a historical gate in West Central District, Tainan, Taiwan. Name The name Duiyue comes from the direction of Dui of Bagua diagram. History The construction of the gate started in 1835 and was completed in January 1836 during Qing Dynasty rule. It was part of the three gates built during the expansion of Tainan westward towards the Taiwan Strait by building outer walls for the defense of the town from Qing Dynasty after the Revolt of Jhang Bing in 1832. Architecture The base of the gate was built using cut coral stones, therefore earning the nickname Coral Stone Outer Gate. It is constructed with red bricks with 4 meters in height and 3 meters in width. The entrance gate is 3 meters in width with a round arch at its top. There is also a staircase inside the gate to access the top of the wall. See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References
Criminal Investigation Bureau

The Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB; Chinese: 刑事警察局; pinyin: Xíngshì Jǐngchájú) is a unit of National Police Agency under the Ministry of the Interior of Taiwan. History The modern criminal police system of the Republic of China was originally established in 1946 when the National Police Department (NPD) was established under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior. It consisted of a Criminal Affairs Division and Crime Laboratory, as well as Criminal Sections for each province. In 1945, Taiwan was handed over from Japan to the Republic of China. Soon afterwards, the Taiwan Provincial Police Administration (TPPA) was established under the jurisdiction of Taiwan Provincial Administration Office. TPPA consisted of an Investigation Unit under its First Section and a Forensic Science Unit under its Third Section. The two units were integrated with the Research Unit to form the Criminal Affairs Office. In 1946, NPD was upgraded to the National Police Service (NPS). On 16 May 1947, Taiwan Provincial Government was established and TPPA took over the task of police affairs in Taiwan. In 1949 after the government retreat from Nanking to Taipei, NPS was downgraded to NPD. On 15 July 1972, NPD was reorganized as the National Police Agency (NPA). On 1 September 1973, the Criminal Investigation Bureau was established by the government and placed it under the jurisdiction of NPA. On 28 March 1974, CIB took over the duties of National Central Bureau Taipei (NCB Taipei) to liaise with Interpol. In 1998, the Taiwan Provincial Police Administration Criminal Police Corps was dissolved and its personnel and responsibilities were merged into CIB. Organizational structure As of 2025, the CIB is organized in the following: Commissioner Deputy Commissioners Crime Investigation Affairs Division Crime Prevention Affairs Division Anti-Organized Crime Division Legal Affairs Division Criminal Records Division International Criminal Affairs Divisions Cross-Strait Affairs Division Economic Crimes Division Forensic Examination Division Fingerprint Division Forensic Biology Division Research and Development Division Criminal Information Division Electronic Surveillance Division Crime Prevention and Detection Commanding Center Public Relations Office Secretarial Office Logistic Service Division Personnel Office Accounting Office Government Ethics Office Internal Affairs and Training Division 1st Investigation Corp 2nd Investigation Corp 3rd Investigation Corp 4th Investigation Corp 5th Investigation Corp 6th Investigation Corp 7th Investigation Corp 8th Investigation Corp 9th Investigation Corp Telecommunications Investigation Corp Special Tactical Unit Commissioners Liu Po-liang Huang Ming-chao Huang Chia-lu Transportation The bureau is accessible within walking distance north west from Taipei City Hall Station of the Taipei Metro. References External links Official website
Neihu Technology Park

The Neihu Technology Park (Chinese: 內湖科技園區; pinyin: Nèihú Kējì Yuánqū) is an industrial park located in the western part of Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan. Established as Taiwan's first metropolitan technology park developed through both private investment and government deregulation, it has become a key hub for the knowledge-based economy and high-tech industries in Northern Taiwan. Location Neihu Technology Park spans an area of approximately 5.42 km2 (2.09 sq mi). Its boundaries include Tiding Boulevard on the east, the southern side of Section 1 of Neihu Road (from Tiding Boulevard to Gangqian Road), the western side of Gangqian Road (from Neihu Road to Ruiguang Road), and Ruiguang Road (up to Minquan East Road). Overview As a cornerstone of Taiwan's high-tech sector, Neihu Technology Park connects technology parks across the country via a comprehensive highway network. It hosts industries focused on research and development, marketing, and services in areas such as Information Technology, Communications, Digital Content, and Biotechnology. In recent years, the park has seen significant growth. By 2017, it registered 5,750 companies and employed 156,808 people, with annual revenue reaching NT$4.9 trillion. Development within the park has reached 95%, prompting the Taipei City Government to expand available space by integrating nearby industrial and business zones. Neihu Technology Park has positioned itself as an attractive location for global corporate headquarters. Companies such as ]Lite-On, Compal Electronics, BenQ, Samsung Electronics, Nvidia, and LG Electronics have established their headquarters or branches within the park. Transportation Metro Wenhu line: Xihu metro station Gangqian metro station See also Economy of Taiwan Beitou-Shilin Technology Park Nankang Software Park References
Guo Ziyi Memorial Hall

The Guo Ziyi Memorial Hall (traditional Chinese: 郭子儀紀念堂; simplified Chinese: 郭子仪纪念堂; pinyin: Guōziyí Jìniàn Táng) or Neihu Red House, formerly known as Neihu Guo Family Estate or Neihu Kuo Family Ancestral Home, is a historical building in Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan. History The building was originally built in 1917 during the Japanese rule of Taiwan by Guo Hua-xi, the borough chief of Neihu Village. It then became the home for the first Neihu Village mayor, Kuo Hua-jang (郭華讓), who took office in 1920. In 1999, the building was designated as a historical building by the Taipei City Government. In 2010, the building was renovated by the efforts made by World Guo's Clan Association President Kuo Shih-chi with a cost of NT$50 million. NT$30 million of the fund was donated by the association and another NT$10 million by the city government. It was then officially opened on 3 February 2012 to honor the Tang dynasty general Guo Ziyi. Architecture The building is a two-story Western-style red brick structure that spreads over an area of 1,178 m2 in the shape of a T. Its wall is decorated with Baroque-style washed terrazzo, earthen sculptures, and colored tiles from Japan. The floors were made of wood and supported by fir wood beams. The beams were painted and traditional Taiwanese censers and lanterns are hung. The balcony is of an arch shape. It also features a small shop. Exhibitions The building exhibits various documents on Tang dynasty poets, calligraphy and paintings. Transportation The building is accessible within walking distance northeast of Wende Station of Taipei Metro. See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References
Badouzi Fishing Port

The Badouzi Fishing Port (traditional Chinese: 八斗子漁港; simplified Chinese: 八斗子渔港; pinyin: Bādǒuzi Yúgǎng) is a fish harbor in Zhongzheng District, Keelung, Taiwan. History The fish harbor was established in 1975. Recently, the harbor has been developed into a modern recreational fish harbor. Destinations The harbor serves as the departure point for Keelung Islet. Transportation The fish harbor is accessible within walking distance north west of Haikeguan Station of Taiwan Railway. See also Fisheries Agency Zhengbin Fishing Port Bisha Fishing Port References
Liudui Hakka Cultural Park

The Liudui Hakka Cultural Park (traditional Chinese: 六堆客家文化園區; simplified Chinese: 六堆客家文化园区; pinyin: Liùduī Kèjiā Wénhuà Yuánqū) is a cultural center in Neipu Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan about Hakka people. History The park was originally a tobacco barn area which was constructed in 1961. In 2009, the owner decided to donate the area and facilities. The area was then converted to Liudui Hakka Cultural Park and was opened on 22 October 2011. Attractions Liudui Hakka Cultural Parks has an area of 30 hectares, which contains several attractions: Hakka Settlement Architecture Nine Flowers Garden Area Seasonal Farmland Area Natural Prairie Area Hakka Ditch Area Auditorium Wooden Trail Headspring Plaza Wetland Garden Countryside Area Poolside Stage Exhibition Hall Permanent Exhibition Permanent Exhibition - Hakkaland Children’s Museum Multimedia Exhibition Hall Tobacco Barn Exhibition Hall Rice Mill Exhibition Hall Transportation The park is accessible by bus from Pingtung Station of Taiwan Railway. See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References External links Official website
Liujia railway station

Liujia (traditional Chinese: 六家車站; simplified Chinese: 六家车站; pinyin: Liùjiā Chēzhàn) is a railway station on Taiwan Railway Liujia line located in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. Transfers to THSR Hsinchu station can be made at this station. History The station was opened on 11 November 2011. Around the station Hsinchu HSR station See also List of railway stations in Taiwan References
Ketagalan Culture Center

The Ketagalan Culture Center (KCC; traditional Chinese: 凱達格蘭文化館; simplified Chinese: 凯达格兰文化馆; pinyin: Kǎidágélán Wénhuàguǎn) is a cultural center in Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan. The cultural center is dedicated to introduce the various plains indigenous cultures, including the Ketagalan tribes cultures. History The center was established in 2002. It underwent renovation in 2019. Architecture The center is housed in a 10-story building. It consists of exhibition areas, art gallery, conference room and classrooms. Transportation The cultural center is accessible within walking distance east from Xinbeitou Station of the Taipei Metro. See also List of museums in Taiwan Taiwanese indigenous peoples References External links Official website
Chulu Ranch

The Chulu Ranch (traditional Chinese: 初鹿牧場; simplified Chinese: 初鹿牧场; pinyin: Chūlù Mùchǎng) is a tourist attraction ranch in Beinan Township, Taitung County, Taiwan. History The ranch was opened in 1973. Geology The ranch land is located 200-390 meters above sea level with an area of 70 hectares in a slopped land. Business Annual milk production by the cows in the ranch is 500 tons. The ranch also sells dairy and skin care products. Various activities can be done at the ranch, such as horse riding. Transportation The ranch is accessible north west from Shanli Station of the Taiwan Railway. See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References External links Official website (in Chinese)
Tamsui Customs Officers' Residence

The Tamsui Customs Officers' Residence (traditional Chinese: 前清淡水關稅務司官邸; simplified Chinese: 前清淡水关税务司官邸; pinyin: Qiánqīng Dànshuǐ Guān Shuìwù Sī Guāndǐ) is a historical residence in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan. History After Taiwan was forced to open foreign trade in early 1860s, foreigners soon came into the island. Qing Dynasty government soon established a customs office in Tamsui in 1870 after the opening of Tamsui Port. Architecture The residence is a white-colored building built in a colonial style nicknamed Little White House (Chinese: 小白宮; pinyin: Xiǎo Báigōng). The building features banquet hall, master room etc. Transportation The residence is accessible within walking distance northwest of Tamsui Station of Taipei Metro. See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References
Powertech Technology

Powertech Technology Inc. (PTI; Chinese: 力成科技; 6239. TW) is a Taiwanese semiconductor assembly, packaging and testing company. In 2010 the company entered a strategic alliance with Japan's Elpida Memory and Taiwan's chip foundry United Microelectronics Corporation to develop advanced semiconductor packaging technology. The company is purported to be manufacturing Apple Inc.'s Apple S1 chip for their recently announced Apple Watch. References External links PTI.com.tw
Park Lane by CMP

Park Lane by CMP (Chinese: 勤美誠品綠園道; pinyin: Qínměichéngpǐn Lǜyuándào) is a shopping center located West District, Taichung, Taiwan. The shopping center is jointly operated by the CMP Group and Eslite Bookstore. History The building was first built as the Guangsan Dadiwang Building (廣三大地王大樓) in 1996. Within the building, the Guangsan Group operated a shopping center and a parking lot within the building in a design similar to the current layout. However, in 2005, the Guansan Group found itself in financial trouble, and in the ensuing legal procedures, the Dadiwang Building was seized due to tax evasion. The CMP Group acquired the building for $1.7 billion NTD during a court auction and decided to operate a shopping center in conjunction with Eslite Bookstore. The shopping center reopened in May 2008. Overview Park Lane by CMP is located directly adjacent to Calligraphy Greenway, a major linear park. The shopping center has 15 floors above ground and 2 below, out of which floors 4 to 11 are parking spaces. Eslite Bookstore occupies the entire 3rd floor along with a store on the 2nd floor dedicated to stationery. The B1 floor is dedicated to dining. One of the defining features of the building is its large green walls present in both the interior and exterior of the building. The green wall on the exterior features the Madagascar periwinkle plant and wraps around the entire building, while the interior green wall spans several floors. CMP Group claims that the walls absorb 200 kg of carbon dioxide and release 150 kg of oxygen a day. At its completion, the exterior green wall was the largest of its type within Asia. References
Beipu Citian Temple

The Beipu Citian Temple (Chinese: 北埔慈天宮; pinyin: Běibù Cítiān Gōng) is a Buddhist temple in Beipu Township, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. History The Taiwanese aborigines had been a fierce rebel force in the early days in the development of Beipu. In order to pray for peace within the local communities, a small temple dedicated to the Guanyin was built by farmers and developers in the area. The temple was reconstructed in wood in 1846, followed by an expansion to the scale it is today. See also Buddhism in Taiwan Religion in Taiwan List of temples in Taiwan References
Beitou Museum

The Beitou Museum (traditional Chinese: 北投文物館; simplified Chinese: 北投文物馆; pinyin: Běitóu Wénwùguǎn) or sometimes called Taiwan Folk Arts Museum is a museum in Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan. History Empire of Japan The museum building was originally built in 1921 as Kazan Hotel, the best hot spring hotel during the Japanese rule. During WWII, the hotel was used by Japanese Kamikaze squadron pilots, and the tatami room on the second floor was where they would have their last meal before the final flight of their lives. Republic of China After the handover of Taiwan to the Republic of China (ROC) in 1945, the ROC Ministry of Foreign Affairs took over the building and converted it into a dormitory. It was then later be given the name Old Moon Manor due to its use as the set for a traditional costume drama. The building was subsequently taken over by the museum founder and the Taiwan Folk Art and Antique House was established there, dedicated to preserving folk relics and aboriginal art from earlier times. The name was later changed to the current name Beitou Museum. In 1998, the museum building was designated a historic site by the Taipei City Government. It is one of the largest freestanding wooden structures remaining in Taiwan from the Japanese colonial era. Restoration was made to the building starting 2002 for five years and the building was reopened to the public in 2008. Collections Taiwan Folk Art Taiwan Aboriginal Art Early Clothing and Textiles of Taiwan Transportation The museum is accessible within walking distance east from Xinbeitou Station of the Taipei Metro. See also List of museums in Taiwan References External links Official website
Beitou Hot Spring Museum

The Beitou Hot Spring Museum (traditional Chinese: 北投溫泉博物館; simplified Chinese: 北投温泉博物馆; pinyin: Běitóu Wēnquán Bówùguǎn) is a museum about hot spring in Beitou Park, Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan. History The construction of the building started in 1911 and completed in 1913 during the Japanese rule of Taiwan. It was initially built as Hokutō Public Bathhouse, the largest bathhouse in East Asia at that time. After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, the facility underwent several transformations, from police station, Kuomintang headquarter, to a reception house for local county administration called the Zhongshan House. However, the building was eventually closed and abandoned due to the corrosion caused by the hot springs and lack of proper maintenance. The building was declared a class 3 historical site by the Ministry of the Interior in February 1995. In March 1998, an overall makeover was initiated and completed with the official opening on 31 October 1998 as Beitou Hot Spring Museum. Architecture The museum is a Edwardian-style building which was built with red bricks and wooden weatherboards. Exhibitions The museum is divided into two stories. The first floor houses the public bath which is no longer in use along with the introduction of hot springs history, hot spring facilities, appliances used in hot springs, Beitou stones, and the bathing space. The second floor houses six different exhibition areas, including Beitou history, a lookout balcony, Taiwanese Hollywood, exhibition area B, a multimedia room, and a tatami floor recreational area. Access The museum is accessible within walking distance east from Xinbeitou Station of the Taipei Metro. See also List of museums in Taiwan Taiwanese hot springs References External links Official website