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Yushan weather station

The Yushan weather station is a weather station operated by the Central Weather Administration. Overview The Yushan weather station is located on the north peak of Yu Shan. It is the highest weather station in Northeast Asia and the highest building in Taiwan. It sits at an elevation of 3,858 m (12,657 ft) above sea level. A large pane of glass which provides panoramic views of the mountain was airlifted to the site by a National Airborne Service Corps helicopter. History The Yushan weather station was built in 1943 by the Japanese colonial authorities. In 1989 the Central Weather Bureau worked with the Industrial Technology Research Institute to design and install a solar power system at the station. Helicopters from the Air Force were assigned to transport the system to the station with 39 trips being required to move the photovoltaic cells, batteries, and auxiliary equipment up the mountain. Operation of the solar power system began in 1990. Before resupplying the station by helicopter became possible station assistants would have to gather wood from the surrounding gorges. In 1997 helicopters began transporting charcoal at immense cost to the station. Following the 1999 Jiji earthquake, earthquake detection and satellite communications facilities were installed. An expansion of the station was completed in 2000. In 2021, workers at the station built a cafe dubbed "Cafe 3,858” out of recycled wooden crates. See also Lanyu Weather Station References
Taichung Metropolitan Park

The Taichung Metropolitan Park (Chinese: 臺中都會公園; pinyin: Táizhōng Dūhuì Gōngyuán) is an urban park in Xitun District, Taichung, Taiwan. Geography The park has an area of 88 hectares and located at the top of Dadu Plateau with an altitude of 310 meters. Architecture The park consists of plants observation area, sundial, therapeutic waterway, ecological pond, moon corridor, star observation plaza, aromatic and nectarous plant area etc. It has also facilities such as visitor center, exhibition room, physical fitness activity area, outdoor show performing plaza and audiovisual room. Transportation The park is accessible by bus from Taichung Station of Taiwan Railway. See also List of parks in Taiwan References External links Official website
Baimiweng Fort

The Baimiweng Fort (traditional Chinese: 白米甕砲台; simplified Chinese: 白米瓮炮台; pinyin: Báimǐwèng Pàotái), also known as Holland Castle or Gun Emplacement of Fort Holland, is a former fort in Zhongshan District, Keelung, Taiwan. History The fort was probably constructed during the Dutch Formosa and Spanish Formosa period. It was once occupied by the French Third Republic army during the Sino-French War. The Japanese government remodeled the fort to become as what it is today. In September 2016, the Keelung City Government announced a plan to restore and preserve the fort under the subsidy of the Ministry of Culture. Architecture The sea facing fort shape has a rectangle shape. It has three sections, which are Barbette, control center and observation station. See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References
Nice Plaza

Nice Plaza (Chinese: 耐斯廣場; pinyin: Nài Sī guǎngchǎng) is a shopping center in East District, Chiayi City, Taiwan that opened in 2006. It is the largest shopping mall in Chiayi City. History In April 2006, the Nice Plaza building was completed. On August 22, 2009, Fubon Life Insurance Co., Ltd. announced the purchase of the property rights of Nice Plaza (including department stores and restaurants) from Jianhushan World Company for NT$4.3 billion. Facilities Nice Plaza Shopping Center opened in October 2006. It is the largest department store with the highest annual revenue in the city. The total floor area of the mall is about 39,000 m2 (420,000 sq ft) and the annual revenue in 2015 was NT$ 1.95 billion which accounts for nearly 50% of the Department Store market in Chiayi. When it opened in 2006, it cooperated with Japan’s Matsuya Department Store, so it was not called Nice Plaza Shopping Center, but named Nice Matsuya Fashion Department Store. At that time, the department store business floors ranged from the first basement floor to the fourth floor above the ground and the front building five floors above the ground. The brands included beauty, men’s and women’s shoes, boutiques, clothing, accessories, household appliances, daily necessities, bedding and furnishings, kitchen supplies, and specialty products as well as themed restaurants and food courts. In 2015, Nice Matsuya Fashion Department Store was renamed to Nice Plaza Fashion Department Store. In 2017, it was renamed to Nice Plaza Shopping Center again. See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan Showtime Live Chiayi References External links Official website Nice Plaza's channel on YouTube
Hsinchu County Stadium

The Hsinchu County Stadium (Chinese: 新竹縣體育館; pinyin: Xīnzhúxiàn Tǐyùguǎn), also referred to as Zhubei Dome (Chinese: 竹北巨蛋), is a multi-purpose stadium in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan. Completed in 2005, the stadium consists of an outdoor arena used mostly for football and track and field events and outdoor concerts, and an indoor stadium for multiple sports events, exhibitions, conferences and performances. In 2006, it received the EEWH green building certification. South Korean SM Town artists held 2 concerts at the outdoor arena, as part of the SM Town Live World Tour III and SM Town Live World Tour 4 on 9 June 2012 and 21 March 2015 respectively. Features Outdoor arena: IAAF certified track Indoor stadium: Three-floored structure with flexible configuration (seats between 6,000 and 8,000) See also List of stadiums in Taiwan References
Canal Museum (Taiwan)

The Canal Museum (traditional Chinese: 運河博物館; simplified Chinese: 运河博物馆; pinyin: Yùnhé Bówùguǎn) is a museum in Anping District, Tainan, Taiwan. History The museum building was originally constructed in 1926 as the Anping Customs building. It was the place where docked ships paid tariffs when arriving or leaving Anping. In 2003, the building was declared a historical monument and converted into the Canal Museum. In February 2005, the museum was officially opened to public. Architecture The museum building is a Japanese-style building with two banyan trees in front yard and decorated with black brick roof and red brick wall. See also List of museums in Taiwan References
Zhuwei Fish Harbor

The Zhuwei Fish Harbor (traditional Chinese: 竹圍漁港; simplified Chinese: 竹围渔港; pinyin: Zhúwéi Yúgǎng) is a fishing port in Dayuan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. History The harbor used to be an international trading port. It was then later redeveloped into a tourist harbor. Architecture The harbor features fish market with 77 fish vendors and food preparation section. All of the fishing boats at the harbor are working with a one-day returning turn. Popular culture The harbor is one of the shooting venue for the television drama PS Man. Transportation The harbor is accessible by bus from Taoyuan Station of Taiwan Railway. See also Fisheries Agency References
Menghu Islet

Menghu Islet (Chinese: 猛虎嶼; pinyin: Měnghǔ Yǔ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: bíng-hóo-sū) (Tiger Island) is an islet located southwest of Lesser Kinmen (Lieyu) in Lieyu Township, Kinmen County (Quemoy), Fujian Province, Republic of China (Taiwan). The islet was originally named Hu-tzu Hsü (Hu-tzu Hsu) (虎仔嶼). History In 1965, the island was given its present name. In 2006, a Chinese fishing ship carrying 198 Chinese box turtles for illicit sale in Fujian was caught in the waters adjacent to Menghu Islet. On November 3, 2017, a fishing ship with five crew members from Longhai City, Zhangzhou, Fujian, China was caught in the waters adjacent to Menghu Islet. On July 23, 2019, Ho Cheng (賀政), the new leader of the ROC Army Kinmen Defense Command (陸軍金門防衛指揮部), visited the soldiers on Shi Islet and Menghu Islet. After 10 PM on August 14, 2019, two members of the Kinmen branch of the Coast Guard Administration (Taiwan) were severely injured when they jumped from their ship onto a fishing ship from Mainland China which had been caught fishing in the waters around Menghu Islet. Geography Menghu Islet is 3.7 km (2.3 mi) southwest of Lesser Kinmen (Lieyu). See also List of islands of Taiwan Tiger in Chinese culture References
Unique Golden Triangle

The Unique Golden Triangle (Chinese: 良美金三角大樓) is a 26-storey, 326 ft (99 m) skyscraper office building in Yongkang District, Tainan, Taiwan, completed in 1992. The building has 3 basement levels and has 8 elevators. See also List of tallest buildings in Asia List of tallest buildings in Taiwan Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Tainan References
Tiger City

Tiger City (Chinese: 老虎城購物中心; pinyin: Lǎohǔ chéng gòuwù zhòng xīn) is a shopping center in Taichung's 7th Redevelopment Zone, Xitun District, Taichung, Taiwan that opened on January 16, 2002. History On January 16, 2002, the Tiger City Shopping Center, which was built at a cost of NT$3.5 billion, was officially opened. In 2006, Tiger City planned to spend NT$2.6 billion to build an amusement park next to the mall, of which NT$500 million was planned to be used to build a 105 m (344 ft)-high Ferris wheel, and the remaining NT$2.1 billion to build another 10,000 m2 (110,000 sq ft) shopping mall. It was expected to be completed in 2008. However, the expansion plan was later cancelled and replaced, with other builders being contracted to build a 159 m (522 ft) skyscraper building - Ding Sheng BHW Taiwan Central Plaza. On October 13, 2016, the Taichung International Animation Film Festival debuted at Tiger City. Stores Zara Sega Toys "R" Us Vieshow Cinemas Gallery See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan Taichung's 7th Redevelopment Zone Mitsui Outlet Park Taichung Park Lane by CMP References External links Tiger City Official Website
Taiwan Baptist Theological Seminary

Taiwan Baptist Theological Seminary (Chinese: 台灣浸信會神學院 is a private Baptist seminary in Taipei, Taiwan, associated with the Chinese Baptist Convention. History The seminary was established in 1952 for the training of national workers. Until recently the seminary had faced problems from the authorities as it was an unrecognized institution and had faced accusations of awarding fraudulent academic degrees in the past. In 2005, the Legislative Yuan passed a resolution to provide for the framework of recognition of religious academic institutions and seminaries allowing the seminary to initiate the procedure of gaining full recognition from the authorities. In 2010, the Ministry of Education accredited the seminary and gave it the ability to grant degrees recognized by the government. References External links Official site
Kaohsiung Harbor Museum

The Kaohsiung Harbor Museum (traditional Chinese: 高雄港港史館; simplified Chinese: 高雄港港史馆; pinyin: Gāoxióng Gǎng Gǎngshǐguǎn) is a museum in Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan dedicated to the preservation of artifacts on the development of Port of Kaohsiung. History The museum building was built in 1916 and completed in 1917 to be used as Kaohsiung Harbor's Customs and Duties Office during the Japanese rule of Taiwan. In 1943, it became the Harbor Affairs Bureau and served as the headquarter of Port of Kaohsiung. It had then been used as the office for government-related agencies throughout the history until 1994 when it became vacant and subject to demolition. However, owing to its historical value, the office was renovated in 1997 and transformed into Kaohsiung Harbor Museum. In 2002, the museum was officially opened to the public in conjunction with the anniversary of Kaohsiung Harbor Bureau. Architecture The museum is a two-story building built in classical British brick building. Each of the exterior and interior wall is decorated differently to showcase the rich and diverse architectural elements in a perfect harmony. Despite the renovation, the overall appearance of the building remains almost unchanged. Transportation The museum is accessible within walking distance South East from Hamasen Station of Kaohsiung Metro. See also List of museums in Taiwan References
Yuanbao Temple

Yuanbao Temple (Chinese: 元保宮; pinyin: Yuánbǎo Gōng) is a temple located in North District, Taichung City, Taiwan. The temple is dedicated to the Taoist deity Baosheng Dadi. History Historically, the area around Yuanbao Temple was known as Laicuobu, named after Lai family from Pinghe County that settled there. The clanspeople brought a copy of Baosheng Dadi from Xintian Temple in Zhangzhou and built a temple in 1791 for the deity, with the help of the following seventeen villages: The temple had a large influence on the region and was the religious center those seventeen villages. Major renovations were done to the temple in 1846 and 1924. In 1962, the seventh-generation keeper of the temple's son formed a committee and started several expansion projects to the temple complex, which added several new halls for more deities. After the end of Martial law in Taiwan, in 1988, Yuanbao Temple made a pilgrimage to Baijiao Ciji Temple in Longhai District, Fujian Province, to "refill" the spiritual energy of the deity. The pilgrims believed that Baijiao Ciji Temple is the successor to Xintian Temple, but when they arrived, they did not find any evidence of this claim. Later, they traveled to the nearby Qingjiao Ciji Temple, where they found documents belonging to Xintian Temple. Hence, Yuanbao Temple recognizes the latter as its predecessor. Festivals The largest annual festival at Yuanbao Temple is the birth of Baosheng Dadi, celebrated between the tenth to fifteenth day of the third month in the Chinese calendar. During the festival, a parade of worshippers tour the six largest villages in the original seventeen, spending one day in each village in this order: Houlongzi, Mayuantou, Qiucuozi, Sanshizhangli, Erfenpu, and Laicuopu. The statue used in the festival is the black-faced Baosheng Dadi; according to legend, this statue went missing in Nantou County and was found by worshippers a decade later. Then, Baosheng Dadi appeared to them asking to return to Yuanbao Temple. After its return, worshippers regard this statue as the most powerful in the temple's possessions. During Lantern Festival, Yuanbao Temple is one of the few temples that use candle lanterns instead of LED lights. The temple also holds glove puppetry shows for the public. See also Dalongdong Baoan Temple, Taipei List of temples in Taichung List of temples in Taiwan References
Windsor Hotel Taichung

The Windsor Hotel Taichung (Chinese: 裕元花園酒店) is a set of twin skyscrapers, completed in 2005, in Xitun District, Taichung, Taiwan. Tower 'A' reaches the height of 123 m (404 ft) and consists of 26 floors above ground. Tower 'A' houses the Windsor Hotel. Tower 'B' reaches a height of 120 m (390 ft), and consists of 23 floors above ground. Tower 'B' houses the corporate headquarters of Pou Chen Corporation. The Hotel The Windsor Hotel has a total of 149 rooms, themed restaurants and a café. Restaurants Source: Windsor Café Buffet: Buffet offering signature dishes from around the world. Zhe Abalone Chinese Restaurant: Chinese restaurant featuring traditional Cantonese cuisine and Dim Sum. Rose Corner Bakery: Bakery offering pastries and beverages. Gen Zen Japanese Restaurant/Teppanyaki: Restaurant offering Japanese-style teppanyaki. Gallery See also Le Meridien Taichung National Hotel (Taiwan) Millennium Vee Hotel Taichung The Splendor Hotel Taichung References External links Windsor Hotel Taichung Official Website Windsor Hotel Taichung - Tourism Bureau of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of China
Windsor Hotel Taichung

Le Windsor Hotel Taichung est un ensemble de gratte-ciels construits en 2005 à Taichung dans le centre de l’île de Taïwan. L'ensemble est composé de deux tours ; Windsor Hotel A, 92 m, 23 étages, qui abrite un hôtel Windsor Hotel B, 104 m, 26 étages, qui abrite des bureaux Liens internes Liste des plus hauts gratte-ciel de Taichung (Taïwan) Liens externes Notes et références Portail des gratte-ciel Portail de Taïwan
Hsinchu Pei Ying Junior High School

Hsinchu Pei Ying junior high school, officially the Pei Ying junior high school, Hsinchu City (Chinese: 新竹市立培英國民中學). It is at No. 4, Xuefu Road, East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan. Area Its area is about 3.9 ha. History The school is the former position of Japanese Dong Shan Elementary School (東山小學校). The school founded on April 17 of 1956. Moved to the present position in August 1957. Renamed as Pei Ying junior high school Hsinchu County (新竹縣立培英國民中學) in 1968. Renamed as Pei Ying junior high school Hsinchu City (新竹市立培英國民中學) in 1982. Building Introduction Campus landscape See also Education in Taiwan Note External links Lunch of Pei Ying junior high school (Chinese) Worldpedia-Hsinchu Pei Ying junior high school
Former Sanhe Bank

The Former Sanhe Bank (traditional Chinese: 舊三和銀行; simplified Chinese: 旧三和银行; pinyin: Jiù Sānhé Yínháng) is a historical bank building in Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. History The bank building was the branch of Sanjushi-Ginko Bank set up in 1921. In 1933, the bank was changed to Sanwa Bank after series of merging negotiation. After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China in 1945, the Kaohsiung branch of Sanwa Bank was merged with other branches into the Bank of Taiwan. The bank building was then turned into the property of Sinbin Police Station under the Kaohsiung City Police Department. In 1990, the police station was moved to its current location due to space congestion. The building has then been idle. Architecture The bank uses reinforced concrete beam-column structure. Its exterior walls are covered with khaki face bricks and stucco washing finish. Its ceiling is mud-plastered with bamboo inside. Transportation The building is accessible within walking distance north of Hamasen Station of Kaohsiung MRT. See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References
Taichung City Seaport Art Center

The Taichung City Seaport Art Center (traditional Chinese: 臺中市立港區藝術中心; simplified Chinese: 台中市立港区艺术中心; pinyin: Táizhōng Shìlì Gǎng Qū Yìshù Zhōngxīn) is an art center in Qingshui District, Taichung, Taiwan. History The construction of the center began in 1993. It was then officially opened in March 2000. Architecture The center was constructed with a Southern Fujian architectural style and courtyard space with a total floor space of 30,394 m2. It consists of the exhibition hall, concert hall, Taichung City artists archives, conference hall, recreation area and open air stage, arts and crafts classrooms and administration offices. Transportation The center is accessible within walking distance northwest of Qingshui Station of Taiwan Railway. References External links Official website
Xiluo Theater

The Xiluo Theater (traditional Chinese: 西螺戲院; simplified Chinese: 西螺戏院; pinyin: Xiluó Xìyuàn) is a former theater in Xiluo Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan. History The theater building was originally built in 1940 under the name Xiluo Opera House with the funds from the prestigious Lin Guang-he clan. It was then later renamed as Xiluo Old Theater. The theater building was closed in the 1980s. In 2001, the theater was declared a historical building. Architecture The appearance of the theater is Baroque architecture in design. The front gable with symmetric arcs is decorated with stucco molding and added with embellishment patterns and tile mosaic. The interior is mostly of Chinese cypress structure. The theater has a grand stage with more than a thousand seating capacity. The theater is a two-story building with seating capacity of 500 people. See also Cinema of Taiwan References
Fengle Sculpture Park

The Fengle Sculpture Park (traditional Chinese: 豐樂雕塑公園; simplified Chinese: 丰乐雕塑公园; pinyin: Fēnglè Diāosù Gōngyuán) is an urban park in Nantun District, Taichung, Taiwan. History The park was opened in 1994. Architecture The park spans over an area of 6 hectares. It features the 52 outdoor sculpture works. Transportation The park is accessible within walking distance west of Feng-le Park metro station of Taichung MRT Green line or north-north-west of Daqing Station of Taiwan Railway. See also List of parks in Taiwan References
Checheng Fu'an Temple

The Checheng Fu'an Temple (traditional Chinese: 車城福安宮; simplified Chinese: 车城福安宫; pinyin: Chēchéng Fú'ān Gōng) is a temple in Checheng Township, Pingtung County, Taiwan. History The temple was originally built as the Jinsheng Pavilion in 1662 to worship Tudigong during the Qing Dynasty under Kangxi Emperor to accommodate migrant people from Quanzhou in Checheng. It was later renamed as Fu'an Shrine after funds were raised and the pavilion was renovated during the Jiaqing Emperor. In 1953, it was officially renamed as Checheng Fu'an Temple. Architecture The temple was built with Northern China royal temple style, and consists of three floors to allow for various forms of traditional veneration. It is the largest temple in Taiwan that is dedicated to Tudigong. The temple's vicinity hosts large furnaces for offerings, such as Joss paper. See also Chaolin Temple Donglong Temple Three Mountains King Temple List of temples in Taiwan List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References
Fudekeng Environmental Restoration Park

Fudekeng Environmental Restoration Park (traditional Chinese: 福德坑環保復育公園; simplified Chinese: 福德坑环保复育公园; pinyin: Fúdékēng Huánbǎo Fùyù Gōngyuán) is a park in Wenshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. The park houses the first photovoltaic power station in Taipei and the first one to be built at a former landfill site. History The park used to be a landfill with an area of 3 hectares (7.4 acres). In 2003, after restoration work, it was transformed into a park. On 23 April 2011, the "Returning a Clean Formosa to Our Future Generations activities" was held at the park which was organized by China Airlines with Taipei City Government and Taiwan Himalayan Nature Civilization Conservation Society. The event was attended by President Ma Ying-jeou, Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-pin and Speaker Wang Jin-pyng. On 30 July 2016, the Department of Environmental Protection of Taipei City Government signed an agreement with Tatung Company to build a photovoltaic power station at the park over an area of 37 hectares (91 acres) using ground-mounted solar panels. The event was attended by Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je. Construction began in September 2016 and completed within three months. A large area of the park, including the entire grass skiing area, was sacrificed for this. The plant started to generate electricity on 10 January 2017. On 17 February 2017, a ceremony to launch the photovoltaic power station was held at the park which was officially named Taipei Energy Hill. Facilities The park features pavilions and wooden walkways. The power station installed at the park is capable of generating 2 GWh of electricity annually and consists of 8,000 solar panels covering an area of 3 hectares (7.4 acres). The generated electricity would then be sold to Taiwan Power Company by feed-in tariff, 10% of which is to be paid to the city government as a rental fee. The power station is managed and operated by Tatung Company. The park will be developed further in the future to include other facilities for entertainment, education and recreation. See also List of parks in Taiwan Solar power in Taiwan References