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Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei

Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei (Chinese: 台北遠東香格里拉飯店) is a five-star luxury hotel located in Da'an District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is managed by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. The hotel has 420 rooms and suites and opened in December 1994. Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei has received many distinguished guests in the past, including former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Hollywood movie stars Tom Cruise and Pierce Brosnan, action hero Jackie Chan, as well as directors Ang Lee and John Woo. Design and construction Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei was designed by architects Palmer and Turner from Hong Kong and Chu-Yuan Lee from Taiwan as part of the Far Eastern Plaza complex in the center of the city. The original interior design was created by Chhada Siembieda Remedios Inc., taking inspiration from the Song dynasty, featuring era-inspired sculptures and specially commissioned paintings throughout the hotel. Features The hotel has 420 rooms of which 53 are suites. The hotel also has six restaurants, 3 bars and lounges, a rooftop pool and a Shiseido-branded spa. Restaurants Café at Far Eastern: A buffet restaurant with open-kitchen and 12 themed gourmet zones offering cuisines from around the world. ibuki: A Japanese style restaurant offering a wide range of Japanese dishes, including teppanyaki and sushi. Marco Polo: An Italian restaurant with a view of Taipei. Shang Palace: A Cantonese restaurant providing dim sum and a selection of other traditional delicacies. Shanghai Pavilion: A Shanghainese restaurant on the 39th floor, with a view of Taipei's skyline. The Cake Room: A pastry shop offering a variety of breads, cakes, pastries and desserts. Bars and Lounges Li Bai Lounge: East and West fusion style bar. Lobby Court: A gin bar with over 40 brands of gin from around the world and live music performances. Marco Polo Lounge: Located on the top floor, the lounge provides afternoon tea featuring handmade sandwiches and delicate desserts with a view of the Taipei 101. Awards It was voted the “Best Business Hotel in Taipei” by CNN Business Traveller Asia Pacific for five consecutive years and recently voted as “The Most Fabulous Hotel in Taiwan” by EZtravel. Gallery See also Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel Tainan Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts Far Eastern Plaza References External links Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei official site
Jinhua Park

Jinhua Park (traditional Chinese: 金華公園; simplified Chinese: 金华公园; pinyin: Jīnhuá Gōngyuán) is a park in Da'an District, Taipei, Taiwan. History The park was established in 1998. Transportation The park is accessible within walking distance south of Dongmen Station of Taipei Metro. See also List of parks in Taiwan List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References External links Media related to Jinhua Park at Wikimedia Commons
Bangka Park

The Bangka Park (also Mangka Park, Mengjia Park and Mengxia Park) (traditional Chinese: 艋舺公園; simplified Chinese: 艋舺公园; pinyin: Měngjiǎ Gōngyuán) is a park in Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan. Name Mangka Park (from Taiwanese Hokkien) or Mengjia Park (from Mandarin) is a transliteration of the word moungar, a Taiwanese aboriginal word for canoe or gathering place for canoe. It used to be known as Park No. 12. History In 1738, the Lungshan Temple of Manka was constructed. In 1923, the land area in front of the temple was forested and named Mengxia Park. In 1956, Taipei Mayor Kao Yu-shu (Chinese: 高玉樹) gave permission for street vendors to set up their stalls at the park. Since then, the park became the gathering place for the vendors and homeless people, which resulted a bad and dirty environment around the park. In 1992, Mayor Huang Ta-chou allocated a budget to rejuvenate the area. In 1995, the Department of Rapid Transit Systems held a public competition to carry out the planning and design to rejuvenate the park, which was won by ROW and Associates Architects. Later in an effort to preserve the area, Taipei City Government planned to make urban renewal plan on the temple area, three major squares and lotus pond, and to create culture and art gallery, underground shopping center and underground parking lot. The project was won by Weichuan Construction Company, Kailay Engineering Company, Fure-Lin Engineering Company and China-Ryoden Company. The permit for underground construction was issued in July 1998 and the groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by Mayor Ma Ying-jeou on 24 February 1999. The park was officially opened in a ceremony officiated by Mayor Ma on 22 January 2005. Architecture The park features a dragon-shaped fountain. Transportation The park is accessible from Longshan Temple Station of Taipei Metro. See also Geography of Taiwan Longshan Temple Underground Shopping Mall References
Yingfeng Riverside Park

The Yingfeng Riverside Park (traditional Chinese: 迎風河濱公園; simplified Chinese: 迎风河滨公园; pinyin: Yíngfēng Hébīn Gōngyuán) is a park along the Keelung River in Zhongshan District and Songshan District of Taipei, Taiwan. History The park was completed in 2002. Geography The park covers an area of 60 hectares. Facilities The park features facilities for skating, softball, football, baseball, wood ball and miniature golf. The park also features Taiwan's first leash-free sports park for dogs, which measures approximately 1 hectare in area and contains two parts, one for big canines and the other for smaller ones. It includes dog-waste removers, eight benches and four wash basins. Transportation The park is accessible within walking distance south of Dazhi Station of Taipei Metro. See also List of parks in Taiwan Guanshan Riverside Park References External links Media related to Yingfeng Riverside Park at Wikimedia Commons
Tainan Astronomical Education Area

The Tainan Astronomical Education Area (TAEA; traditional Chinese: 南瀛天文教育園區; simplified Chinese: 南瀛天文教育园区; pinyin: Nányíng Tiānwén Jiàoyù Yuánqū) is an educational center in Quxi Village, Danei District, Tainan, Taiwan. History In 2002, Danei Township was selected as the site to construct the building. Being the first phase of the construction, the observatory was constructed starting 2004 and completed on 11 August 2006. It was then opened for use on 1 January 2007. The main construction was completed in 2012. It started its trial operation on 1 February 2013 and was officially opened on 29 June 2013. Architecture Located at an elevation of 110 meters above sea level, the complex consists of observatory, astronomy museum and planetarium. It features a 76 cm telescope, the largest telescope on ground level in Taiwan. See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan List of science centers#Asia References External links Official website
Тайнанська астрономічна освітня зона

Тайнанська астрономічна освітня зона (англ. Tainan Astronomical Education Area, TAEA) — освітній центр у селі Цюсі в районі Даней на Тайвані. Історія У 2002 році район Даней був обраний місцем для будівництва освітньої зони. Будівництво обсерваторії почалось в 2004 році й завершилось 11 серпня 2006 року. Вона була відкрита для використання 1 січня 2007 року. Будівництво решти приміщень було завершено у 2012 році. Освітня зона розпочала роботу в тестовому режимі 1 лютого 2013 року й була офіційно відкрита 29 червня 2013 року. Архітектура Комплекс розташований на висоті 110 метрів над рівнем моря. Він складається з обсерваторії, музею астрономії та планетарію. Обсерваторія має 76-сантиметровий телескоп, найбільший телескоп на Тайвані. Примітки Посилання Офіційний сайт
Xiyu Eastern Fort

The Xiyu Eastern Fort (traditional Chinese: 西嶼東臺; simplified Chinese: 西屿东台; pinyin: Xīyǔ Dōngtái) or Xiyu Eastern Battery (西嶼東砲臺 Xīyǔ Dōng Pàotái, informally 東台古堡 Dōngtái Gǔbǎo) is a former fort and battery in Wai'an Village, Xiyu Township, Penghu, Taiwan. History In the 17th century, Chinese Ming Dynasty loyalist general Chen Guoxuan (陳國軒) built 15 batteries in Penghu to guard against Qing dynasty admiral Shi Lang. Many of the batteries were destroyed during the Sino-French War of 1884 and 1885, when Penghu was one of the main theaters of conflict. Following the war, Qing governor of Taiwan Liu Mingchuan ordered four batteries built in Penghu in 1887. Xiyu Eastern Fort was constructed in 1889 during Qing Dynasty rule of Taiwan. It was constructed to consolidate the coastal area of Penghu. Architecture The fort was built in a U-shape structure facing the sea which spreads over an area of 7 hectares. It was fully constructed by gray building. See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References
Taiwan Power Building

The Taiwan Power Building, also known as Taipower Building or Taipower Headquarters (Chinese: 台電大樓), is a skyscraper office building in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan. The height of building is 127 m (417 ft), and it comprises 27 floors above ground, as well as three basement levels. The tower was completed in 1983 and was designed by Kaku Morin. It houses the corporate headquarters of Taiwan Power Company and was the first building in Taiwan to surpass 100 m (330 ft). The building overtook the First Commercial Bank Building in 1983 and became the tallest building in Taiwan from 1983 to 1988, before it was overtaken by TWTC International Trade Building. In 2018, although the Taiwan Power Building had been completed for 36 years, through the integration of smart energy conservation, using the Intelligent Building Energy Management System, it monitored and analyzed its energy usage, updated the air conditioning system, and created a green computer room. It saves around 1.6 million kilowatt-hours of electricity and nearly 4,000 tonnes of water annually, and has thus been awarded the highest level of platinum certification for existing building renovations by the U.S. Green Building Certification Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). It is the oldest LEED certified green building in Taiwan, receiving full marks to place in the top fifth percentile of office buildings worldwide, and only about 400 buildings in the world have received this certification. See also List of tallest buildings in Taiwan List of tallest buildings in Taipei Taiwan Power Company Taipower Building metro station References
Taipei Gymnasium

The Taipei Gymnasium (traditional Chinese: 臺北體育館; simplified Chinese: 台北体育馆; pinyin: Táiběi Tǐyùguǎn) is a gymnasium in Songshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. History The gymnasium was opened in 1994 and renovated in 2008. Architecture The gymnasium is housed in a 7-story building with a total floor area of 5,128 m2. It consists of facilities and equipment for ball games, conference room, audio center, classrooms for martial arts and aerobic, offices, badminton and billiard room. Ball games area has 1,340 seating capacity and badminton area has 1,000 seating capacity. The building also consists of two basement floors. Sporting events Several major sporting events had been fully or partially held in Taipei Gymnasium, such as: 2006 Taipei International Invitational Futsal Tournament 2009 Summer Deaflympics 2014 Taipei City International Boxing Tournament 2014 William Jones Cup 2017 Summer Universiade 2023 Asian Men's Volleyball Challenge Cup Transport The gymnasium is accessible from Taipei Arena Station of the Taipei Metro. See also Sports in Taiwan References
Lanyu Weather Station

The Lanyu Weather Station (traditional Chinese: 蘭嶼氣象站; simplified Chinese: 兰屿气象站; pinyin: Lányǔ Qìxiàng Zhàn) is a weather station in Orchid Island, Taitung County, Taiwan. History The weather station was constructed in 1940 during the Japanese rule of Taiwan and established under the name Red Head Island Weather Station (Chinese: 紅頭嶼測候所). The station was heavily damaged during the World War II by the United States Armed Forces. After the war ended, the station was restored to its original condition. See also Geography of Taiwan Yushan weather station References
Kinmen Kaoliang

Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc., (xinès simplificat: 金门酒厂, pinyin: Jīnmén jiǔ chǎng), també coneguda com a Kinmen Distillery, KKL, és una destil·leria del comtat de Kinmen, Taiwan, propietat del govern del comtat de Kinmen. La destil·leria és coneguda pel licor Kinmen Kaoliang, i proporciona bons ingressos fiscals per al govern local. L'empresa també va dirigir un equip de bàsquet, el Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Basketball, a la Super Basketball League de la República de la Xina. Història Yeh Hua-cheng va obrir la destil·leria el 1950, amb l'objectiu de fabricar Kaoliang a Kinmen. L'any següent, 1951, el comandant Hu Lien a càrrec del comandament de defensa de Kinmen va tastar el Kaoliang de Yeh i li va agradar. En aquell moment, Hu va haver de resoldre el problema financer de les seues forces, per tant això li va donar la idea d'obrir una destil·leria per al Comandament de Defensa. Hu inicialment volia contractar a Yeh per produir el Kaoliang, però va ser rebutjat perquè Yeh pensava que no podia produir tanta quantitat de licor. Llavors, Hu va decidir convidar Yeh a convertir-se en tècnic de la seua destil·leria, però va ser sense èxit. El 3 de setembre de 1952, Hu va decidir utilitzar la seua autoritat i va nomenar forçosament Yeh com a gerent de la secció tècnica de la destil·leria del comandament, la destil·leria afiliada de la divisió de control econòmic de Kinmen, alhora que va confiscar la destil·leria de Yeh i la va utilitzar com a base per a la seua destil·leria afiliada al govern. Hu també va construir una nova fàbrica per a la destil·leria. El 1954, es va completar la construcció de la nova fàbrica i es va anomenar "Destil·leria del riu Jiulong". El 1956, amb el trasllat del govern provincial de Fuchien a Taiwan, la destil·leria va passar a anomenar-se Kinmen Distillery. El 16 de febrer de 1998, es va fundar una empresa de propietat governamental i la destil·leria Kinmen ja no va ser gestionada directament pel govern local. Referències
Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor

Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Inc., also known as Kinmen Distillery, KKL, is a distillery in Kinmen County, Taiwan and owned by Kinmen County Government. The distillery is known for its Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor, and provides good tax income for the local government. The company also runs a basketball team, the Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Basketball, in the Super Basketball League of Taiwan. History Yeh Hua-cheng (葉華成) opened Jincheng Distillery in 1950 to make Kaoliang in Kinmen. The next year, 1951, Commander Hu Lien in charge of the Kinmen Defense Command tasted Yeh's Kaoliang and thought it was great. At the time, Hu had to resolve financial issue of his forces, therefore this gave him an idea to open up a distillery for the Defense Command. Hu initially wanted to contract Yeh to produce the Kaoliang, but was turned down as Yeh thought he could not produce such an amount of liquor. Hu then decided to invited Yeh to become a technician in his distillery, but to no avail. On 3 September 1952, Hu decided to use his authority and forcefully appoint Yeh as the Technical Section Manager for the Command's distillery, Affiliated Distillery of Kinmen Economy Control Division, at the same time confiscating Yeh's distillery and using it for his Affiliated Distillery. Hu also built a new factory for the distillery. In 1954, the construction of the new factory was completed and named "Jiulong River Distillery" (九龍江酒廠). In 1956, with the relocation of Fujian Provincial Government to Taiwan, Jiulong River Distillery was renamed to Kinmen Distillery (金門酒廠). On Feb 16 1998, the government-owned company was founded, and Kinmen Distillery was no longer directly managed by the local government. References
Île Xianjiao

L'île Xianjiao (Chinois traditionnel: 險礁嶼) est une île de l'archipel des Pescadores. Elle se situe dans le détroit de Taiwan de la mer de Chine méridionale au large de la côte ouest de Taiwan. Voir aussi Articles connexes Liste des îles de Taïwan Îles Pescadores Baisha Portail de Taïwan Portail des îles
Tamsui Customs Wharf

The Tamsui Customs Wharf (traditional Chinese: 淡水海關碼頭; simplified Chinese: 淡水海关码头; pinyin: Dànshuǐ Hǎiguān Mǎtóu) is a wharf in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan. Until today, this is the only remaining pier in Taiwan built by the Qing Dynasty and being used as naval base today. History In 1861, Qing Dynasty established a customhouse in Tamsui and the base became a pier. It began operating on 18 July 1862 as Huwei Port. On 5 August 1895, the custom was closed and handed over to Japan. The custom was then replaced by the custom in Dadaocheng, Taipei in 1916 and being renamed as Customs of Tamsui Branch, Taiwan Government Monopoly in 1920. Architecture The wharf was constructed by piling up stones from Mount Guanyin in Wugu and it stretches up to 150 meters long. Transportation The wharf is accessible within walking distance north west from Tamsui Station of Taipei Metro. See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf References
Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital

The Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital (KSVGH; traditional Chinese: 高雄榮民總醫院; simplified Chinese: 高雄荣民总医院; pinyin: Gāoxióng Róngmín Zǒng Yīyuàn) is a hospital in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. History The hospital was opened in 1990. Transportation The hospital is accessible within walking distance east of Ecological District Station of Kaohsiung MRT. See also List of hospitals in Taiwan References External links Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital on Facebook (in Chinese)
Stone Sculpture Park, New Taipei

The Stone Sculpture Park (traditional Chinese: 石雕公園; simplified Chinese: 石雕公园; pinyin: Shídiāo Gōngyuán) is a park in Banqiao District, New Taipei, Taiwan. Architecture The park consists of stone landscape area, gazebo, fish pond, statues, totem, etc. Transportation The wetland is accessible within walking distance west of Jiangzicui Station of Taipei Metro. See also Geography of Taiwan References
Bihu Park

The Bihu Park (traditional Chinese: 碧湖公園; simplified Chinese: 碧湖公园; pinyin: Bìhú Gōngyuán) is a park in Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan. History The park was opened in 1987. Geography The park covers an area of 13.1 hectares. The 7-hectare Dapi Lake, located within the park area, was once used for farming irrigation. The lake has a large population of invasive Amazon sailfin catfish. Features The park features the lakeside walkways which was completed and opened to public in 2007 with a total distance of 1.4 km. There is also a nine-turn bridge. It houses various flora as well, such as willows, bald cypresses, cajeput trees, golden showers, royal poincianas, Chinese hibiscus, azaleas and Ixora westii. The park management center houses a 45-seating capacity reading room, tennis courts, swimming pool and other recreational facilities. Visitors can also fish and hike in its six mountain trails to choose from with rest pavilions along the way. Transportation The park is accessible within walking distance north from Wende Station of Taipei Metro. See also List of parks in Taiwan References External links Media related to Bihu Park at Wikimedia Commons
Pipa Lake

The Pipa Lake (Chinese: 琵琶湖; pinyin: Pípá Hú) is a lake in Taitung City, Taitung County, Taiwan. Name The lake is named Pipa because it resembles the shape of the pipa, the traditional Chinese musical instrument, appearing like two connected water bodies, one seeming bigger than the other. Geology The lake is the habitat for aquatic animals and plants, and forms part of the Taitung Forest Park. The lake is equipped with viewing platform, cabin and bike routes. See also Geography of Taiwan List of lakes of Taiwan References
Taichung Municipal City Huludun Cultural Center

The Taichung Municipal City Huludun Cultural Center (traditional Chinese: 臺中市葫蘆墩文化中心; simplified Chinese: 台中市葫芦墩文化中心; pinyin: Táizhōng Shì Húludūn Wénhuà Zhōngxīn) is a cultural center in Fengyuan District, Taichung, Taiwan. Architecture The center consists of art galleries and Weaving Craft Museum. Transportation The cultural center is accessible within walking distance east of Fengyuan Station of Taiwan Railway. See also List of museums in Taiwan References External links Official website
Miaoli Park

The Miaoli Park (traditional Chinese: 苗栗客家文化園區; simplified Chinese: 苗栗客家文化园区; pinyin: Miáolì Kèjiā Wénhuà Yuánqū) is a cultural center in Tongluo Township, Miaoli County, Taiwan about Hakka people. History The center was opened on 12 May 2012. In 2015, the park started its second development plan, which consisted of 4.3 hectares first development phase and 6.9 hectares second development phase. Architecture The center spans over an area of 4.32 hectares. Exhibitions The permanent exhibition at the center are: Life under Hakka people house for extended family Traditional industries Traditional craft Traditional music Railway heart - Hakka love Colorful Hakka culture Transportation The center is accessible within walking distance south of Tongluo Station of Taiwan Railway. See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan Liudui Hakka Cultural Park References External links Official website
Zhecheng Cultural Park

The Zhecheng Cultural Park (traditional Chinese: 蔗埕文化園區; simplified Chinese: 蔗埕文化园区; pinyin: Zhèchéng Wénhuà Yuánqū) is a multi-purpose park in Gongchang Village, Lioujiao Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan. History The park was originally the area of Suantou Sugar Factory (Chinese: 蒜頭糖廠; pinyin: Suàntóu Táng Chǎng) which was built in 1906 as one of the three largest sugar factory in Taiwan at that time. In September 2001, the factory was damaged by Typhoon Nari which caused the sugar production a complete halt due to the damaged machines. Events The park regularly hold exhibitions. Transportation The park is accessible northwest from Chiayi Station of Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR). In 2017, the government planned to extend the Taiwan Sugar Railways from THSR Chiayi Station to the park and also the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum. See also List of tourist attractions in Taiwan References External links Zhecheng Cultural Park on Facebook
Panhsin Twin Towers

The Panhsin Twin Towers (Chinese: 板信雙子星花園廣場; pinyin: Bǎnxìn Shuāng Zǐxīng Huāyuán Guǎngchǎng) is a skyscraper in Banqiao District, New Taipei, Taiwan. It is the sixth tallest building in Taiwan and the tallest in New Taipei City. The height of building is 180 m, the floor area is 100,670.03m2, and it comprises 34 floors (Tower A) and 32 floors (Tower B) above ground, as well as 7 basement levels. Panhsin Twin Towers is the seat of headquarter of Bank Of Panshin (zh:板信商業銀行). See also List of tallest buildings in Taiwan References
Bank of Pansin Headquarters

Le Bank of Pansin Headquarters est un gratte-ciel de 168 mètres de hauteur construit en 2009 dans le district de Banqiao de Nouveau Taipei, à Taïwan. Avec la flèche, sa hauteur totale est de 180 mètres. L'immeuble a été conçu par l'agence d'architecture de Hong Kong P & T Architects & Engineers, par l'agence Huang Xiang-Long Architects & Associates, et l'agence AOE. Notes et références Annexes Articles connexes Liste des plus hauts gratte-ciel de l'agglomération de Taipei Liste des plus hauts bâtiments de Taïwan Liens externes Ressource relative à l'architecture : The Skyscraper Center Portail des gratte-ciel Portail de Taïwan