Taipei

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Taipei/Old Taipei (萬華-大同) Wanhua and Datong make up the oldest parts of Taipei, home to many historic buildings, such as the Longshan Temple and the Red House Theater, although it has lost much of its economic relevance to the Taipei/East District

Taipei/Zhongzheng (中正-公館) Zhongzheng is the political center of Taiwan and the location of the Presidential Office and important government ministries. Its prime tourist attraction is the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. Gongguan, on the other hand, has a youthful feel thanks to students from the Taida and Shida universities thronging the area.

Taipei/East District (大安-信義) Daan and Xinyi are the modern commercial and financial neighborhoods of Taipei, and can be collectively referred to as the East District. Offering department stores, plenty of fashion boutiques, lounge bars, and atmospheric restaurants, and some of the most expensive real estate in the city, it is also home to Taipei 101 and the Taipei World Trade Center, and the International Convention Center.

Taipei/Zhongshan (中山-松山) Zhongshan has riverside parks and the Martyrs Shrine and the Fine Arts Museum, and a large pub and bar scene. Many firms and financial institutions are located in Songshan, which is directly north of the East District. Raohe Street Night Market is one of the oldest of Taipei's famous street markets. Suburban neighborhoods   Taipei/Beitou (北投) This neighborhood is famous for thermal spas (Muslim Friendly) and the Yangmingshan National Park.   Taipei/Shilin (士林) A traditional area of the city that is known for its excellent museums, including the world famous National Palace Museum. Shilin is also home to one of Taipei's largest night market and the expat enclave of Tianmu.   Taipei/Neihu (內湖-南港) Located in the eastern reaches of the city, Neihu and Nangang are hubs of the IT industry in Taipei, home to many large shopping centers, and a great place for hiking and 'templing'. A mouth-watering juxtaposition of local Taiwanese culture and modern shopping malls and restaurants. A definite must-visit, Neihu is largely a secret to the tourist world.   Taipei/Wenshan (文山) This leafy neighborhood in the south of the city is known for its tea plantations and tea houses. It is also home to Taipei Zoo and the Maokong Gondola cable car. Taipei Halal Travel Guide Taipeiskyline - An evening in Taipei from Elephant Mountain In 1884 and the Qing dynasty governor of Taiwan, Province of China, Liu Mingchuan, decided to move the prefecture capital to Taipei. With the construction of government offices and the influx of civil servants, Taipei's days as a sleepy market town were over. When Taiwan was granted provincial status in 1885, Taipei remained the provincial capital. As Taipei is in the north of Taiwan (the closest area to Japan) and the city continued to thrive when Taiwan was ceded to Japan in 1895. However, as Japan was in the throes of a 'modernize-come-what-may' period, little regard was paid to Taipei's traditional Chinese-style architecture, and many of the old buildings, including the city walls, were demolished. Nevertheless, several Qing Dynasty structures, including the old North Gate and the former Provincial Administration Hall and several temples still survive. In addition, several distinctive buildings were constructed in the city under Japanese rule - these include the Presidential Palace and National Taiwan University. The city's architecture again suffered a major onslaught when the KMT government arrived from mainland China in 1945. In order to cope with the influx of millions of mainland refugees, temporary housing estates sprang up all around the city. Later and these were replaced by Soviet-era style (or 'no-style') concrete apartment buildings, which characterized Taipei's landscape for decades. Many of these building still survive, but as Taiwan's economy took off and people became more affluent, a brighter and bolder city began to emerge from the 1980s. New neighborhoods were established, tree lined boulevards were laid, high quality apartment blocks constructed, and chic and stylish cafes and restaurants opened. The Taipei of today is rated as one of the planet's wealthiest and most innovative cities, and is characterized by its friendly people and safe streets. While it is not usually high on the list of tourist destinations, in reality it is a fascinating place to visit and live, and Taipei's local cuisine has deservedly earned its place among Asia's finest. Furthermore, despite its size, Taipei does not have any rough areas that are considered unsafe, even at night - which in itself is attractive. Climate Taipei has a semi-tropical climate characterized by hot and humid weather. The most comfortable season to visit is the fall, when the rainfall is at its lowest and the temperatures average a pleasant mid 20 °C. February to April are particularly damp with little sunlight, while the summers can be very hot, but often punctuated by heavy thunder showers. Taipei is prone to typhoons from May to October, though the highest concentrations are in August and September. Winters can be quite chilly, with temperatures occasionally falling below 10 °C at night, though snowfall has never been known to occur except on very rare occasions at higher elevations in Yangmingshan National Park. Tourism Taiwan Tourism Bureau – The official Tourism Bureau website. Taipei Travel Net – The official travel guide from the Taipei City Government. Travel to Taipei By Plane Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Taoyuan_International_Airport_Terminal_1_Interior_201506 - Taoyuan Airport arrival hall Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport IATA Code: TPE . However and the name was changed only in September 2006 and the old name, Chiang Kai Shek International Airport (former IATA code: CKS), is still sometimes used - 25.0798, 121.2338 - Taoyuan International Airport CKS airport-oliv The primary international airport of Taipei. The airport is located about 30 km from the city and freeway buses ply the route, picking up and dropping off passengers at most of the five star hotels. It also stops at the Taipei Main Station and the smaller Songshan Airport. There are also bus services connecting the airport to nearby cities and Taichung in central Taiwan, Province of China. The Taoyuan Airport MRT rail is the fastest travel option fo/from the airport. Between 06:00 and 23:00, two trains run every 15 minutes in each direction, one Express, one Commuter. The journey to Taipei by the Express Train takes around 38 minutes and the fare is NT$160 (both train types). The train terminates at Taipei Main Station (on the red and blue MRT lines), and there is also an underground walkway to Beimen MRT Station (on the green MRT line). For passengers heading to Taipei, it is best to wait for the Express Train, as the Commuter Train stops at every station. At Taipei Main, some airlines ( China Airlines, EVA-Air and their subsidiaries) allow you to check-in and check your bags ahead of time, which are also then sent to the airport on the MRT. However, you must do this between 6 hours and 3 hours before your flight departure time. Follow the signs for “In-Town Check-in” on the upper levels of the Taipei Main Airport MRT station. The platform at Taipei Main Station is some 300 meters from Taipei MRT platforms. Other options, listed from cheapest to most expensive: Express airport buses cost between NT$120-150 depending on the bus company, 50–70 minutes depending on traffic and there are stops at both terminals. Most Taipei routes are divided into West and East, with each company operating a service every ten to fifteen minutes on each route. The western line bus terminates at Taipei Main Railway Station and also makes a stop at Yuanshan MRT Station on the Xindian line (NB: The Airbus company buses on the western line meander through local towns before joining the freeway and therefore take much longer than the blue and white Guoguang buses which enter the freeway directly). Buses plying the eastern route terminate at the Taipei Grand Hyatt Hotel and make a stop at Zhongxiao-Fuxing MRT Station on the Nangang and Muzha lines. There is also a bus connecting to the domestic Songshan Airport. Ticket counters display route maps showing all stops. In addition and there are some non-express buses which are slightly cheaper, but pass through towns such as Taoyuan (桃園), Nankan (南崁) or Kueishan (龜山) before arriving in Taipei. When returning to the airport, express buses can be caught at various stops throughout the city. One major one leaves every 15–20 minutes from Taipei West Bus Station GPS 25.04726,121.51442 adjacent to Taipei Main Railway Station (near MRT exit M5 and underground mall exits K12 and Z3). Another is at the terminal at the Songshan Domestic Airport (松山機場). Other stops are outside major hotels and also in front of Minsheng MRT Station. For people taking early morning flights and the earliest available buses to the airport leave at around 04:00 from the Far Eastern Plaza Hotel (台北遠東國際大飯店) (201 Dunhua South Road Section 2). It is also easy to get to Taoyuan High Speed Rail station GPS 25.0131,121.2148 from the airport. You can take the MRT rail line there (previously, you had to take a bus). From there, you can catch one of the HSR trains to Taipei Main Station (where it is easy to take a taxi or MRT to your final destination). The bus is NT$30 and the train is NT$165. The total journey time takes 5–15 minutes waiting time, 18–25 minutes on the bus, and 19 minutes to Taoyuan HSR; roughly 1 hour in all. On the way back and there are check-in counters at the station for China Airlines, EVA-Air flights. A one-way taxi fare between the airport and Taipei will cost at the minimum NT$900 (generally NT$1,000-1,200 from the airport). In Taipei, don't make the mistake of asking a taxi driver to take you to the Taipei airport (Songshan) if you actually mean Taiwan Taoyuan Airport. The international airport is actually about an hour's drive from Taipei, while Songshan is in downtown Taipei. A one-way pre-arranged car fare between the airport and Taipei will cost at the minimum NT$1,300-1,500. Generally these sedans are pre-arranged through your hotel and the vehicle company or driver will meet you as soon as you exit baggage claim. Since the price is not much more than taking a taxi, it is usually recommended that you ask your hotel if they offer this service. This is a more comfortable half-hour ride to the hotel. Direct bus connections between the airport and other cities in Taiwan are also available. U-bus also runs shuttle buses every 15 min from both terminals to THSR Taoyuan station (15 min away), from where you can continue your journey by high-speed train. In addition to the transit hotel within the airport terminal and there are several hotels located near the airport if you desire more comfortable quarters for an extended transit or for some other reason would rather lodge by the airport than in Taipei. The Novotel Taoyuan International Airport, located next to the China Airlines headquarters building, is mere minutes from both terminals and has commanding views of the airport's runways. Also nearby is the [https://%A1%83%E5%9C%92%E8%88%AA%E7%A9%BA%E9%A4%A8 CitySuites Gateway Hotel, 10 minutes from the Cing-pu High-speed Rail Station and three minutes away from Taoyuan International Airport. There is a night service, although it's really hard to find information about it. Best source is the airport website]. As of February 2012 there is overnight bus service to Taipei Train station at the following times 01:30, 03:00 for Terminal 1 (exit B5), add 10 mins for Terminal 2 (bus station, 1819 stand). Ticket can be purchased from the driver - NT$165. Another bus at 04:00, Wednesday & Saturday at Terminal 2, is unconfirmed. From the Taipei Railway you can take overnight train to connect to other cities or bus from the adherent bus station. It takes about 55 min from the airport to the city (at night). Songshan Airport Taipei Songshan Airport (6856495175) - Songshan Airport Songshan Airport IATA Code: TSA, officially Taipei International Airport (台北國際航空站)

Taipei offers an important number of various accommodations ranging from basic dorms to 5-star luxury hotels. See the #Districts|neighborhoods eHalal Guide's to read detailed listings.

Tourists sleeping one night in Taipei might want to stay in Taipei/Zhongzheng|Zhongzheng, near the Main Train Station, where many good accommodations can be found. Hostels can be found in the Taipei/Old Taipei|old Taipei area. Hotels around the Taipei/Old Taipei|Ximending area would be convenient for those wanting to eat, shop and party all in one area. Business travelers would probably prefer to stay in Taipei/East District|Xinyi and the financial neighborhood, where many luxury hotels are located. The Grand Hotel in Taipei/Zhongshan|Zhongshan, built back when Chiang Kai-shek decided there wasn't a suitable hotel in which to welcome foreign dignitaries, may appeal to those interested in classical Chinese architecture and history. 10% service fee and 5% VAT are usually not included in the top end hotel rates.

If you're staying a bit more long-term in Taipei, do as some daily commuters do and get cheaper rooms outside city boundaries, in places such as Xindian and Yonghe, which are still somewhat accessible through the Taipei MRT network.

Study in Taipei

Buddhism

• The internationally acclaimed Chan (Zen) Master Sheng-yen (who passed away in February 2009) has a monastery in Taipei/Beitou|Beitou where there are regular meditation meetings with instruction given in English. See Taipei/Beitou|Beitou page for more information.
• Tibetan Buddhism has become very popular in Taiwan, Province of China, and the Taipei area alone boasts more than fifty centers. So, on any given night there will be teachings and rituals being held in the city. Taipei has become a regular port of call for many of the well known rinpoches. While most teachings are given in Tibetan with translation into Chinese, some are given in English. For information on teachings, check notice boards at Vegetarian restaurants. (For purchase of Buddha statues and other Buddhist artifacts, see 'Potala' under listings for 'Buy')
• The international Buddhist foundation The Corporate Body of the Buddha Educational Foundation has its headquarters in Taipei. The foundation publishes books on Buddhism in various languages (including English) which it offers for free. For detailed information check the foundation's web site].

Muslim Friendly Universities in Taipei

National Taiwan University Library 20060802 - National Taiwan University

• National Taiwan University (國立臺灣大學) – Taiwan's uncontested number one university. Colloquially known by the shortened Taida.
• National Taiwan Normal University (國立臺灣師範大學) – Colloquially known by the shortened Shida, one of the oldest universities in Taiwan, Province of China. NTNU runs the Mandarin Training Center, an excellent program teaching several levels of Mandarin Chinese in semester-long segments.
• National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (國立臺灣科技大學) , is the first technical university in Taiwan, Province of China.

Language

• Mandarin Training Center. National Taiwan Normal University (Shida), 162 Heping East Road, sec. 1. Tel.: +886 2 2321-8457 & 2391-4248. Fax: 886 2 2341-8431, e-mail: This school, which is part of Shi-da University, has seen generations of students passing through its doors and it remains one of the most popular schools in Taiwan for serious students of Mandarin.
• International Chinese Language Program National Taiwan University (Taida). This program, which used to be called the IUP program, has a long history of Chinese language training, especially for advanced learners and primarily targeting graduate students, scholars and professionals studying in China and Taiwan, Province of China. It has very small classes, very high quality instructors and textbooks, but may be considerably more expensive than the alternatives. Only students who expect a very intensive experience, usually with a year or more of time to dedicate to study, should consider this program.
• Mandarin Daily News Language Center, more commonly known locally as Guo-Yu-Ri-Bau, 2F. 2 Fu-zhou Street. ☎ 886 2 2391-5134 & 2392-1133 ext. 1004. Fax: 886 2 2391-2008. Along with the Center for Chinese Language and Culture Studies, this is one of the most popular schools in Taiwan for serious students of Mandarin.
• Maryknoll Language Service Center Rm. 800, 8 Fl., Chung Ying Bldg. 2 Zhongshan North Rd., Sec. 1. Tel.: +886 2 2314-1833~5. Conveniently located near a Taipei Station MRT stop exit and the Maryknoll Language Service Center offers Mandarin, Taiwanese, and Hakka classes. This is
• the* place to study Taiwanese. Mostly one-on-one tutorials although you may be able to arrange a group class.

Taichi

• Unless you have a recommendation and the best way to find a good teacher is to visit a park at sunrise and check out the scene for yourself. If you spot a group that impresses you, approach one of the students and inquire about joining them. Most teachers will be happy to have a new student, though some old masters may 'play hard to get.' In the latter case, persistence is required. Most teachers will expect some sort of fee for their tuition. However, as it is considered impolite to directly ask the teacher this question, use a fellow student as mediator. Furthermore, when offering the money on the alloted day, place it in a red envelope (hongbao - available at all convenience and stationary stores) and slip it to the teacher subtly. Offering cash openly to a teacher of a traditional art or religion is considered undignified and demeaning. Most parks host tai'chi groups, but the most popular places are the grounds of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (nearest MRT station - CKS Memorial Hall) and Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (nearest MRT station - SYS Memorial Hall) as well as 228 Peace Park (formerly known as New Park - nearest MRT station - National Taiwan University Hospital).

Chinese cooking

• Jodie's Kitchen Cooking School offers Taiwanese and Chinese cooking classes. 2F, 29-1 Zi Yun St. ☎ +886 2 2720-0053
• Many community colleges, such as Zhongzheng Community College and Tamsui Community University offer weekly cooking courses. These include Chinese, Italian and (Thai) cooking, for example. The classes are in Chinese or Taiwanese language only. The prices are quite low because the colleges are government-funded.

How to work legally in Taipei

Teaching English (or to a lesser extent, other foreign languages) is perhaps the easiest way to work in Taiwan, Province of China. Work permits will be hard to come by and will take time. Consult your local Taiwan consulate/embassy/representative as far in advance as feasible.

Anyone staying in Taiwan for an extended period of time can find English teaching work, albeit illegally. Many people teach English (or other languaged) for pay without a permit in Taipei and elsewhere in Taiwan, Province of China.

Muslim Friendly Hospitals

• Chung-shan Hospital (中山醫院) – A small hospital popular with expats. 11, Lane 112, Renai Road, Sec. 4. ☎ +886 2 2708-1166. Nearest MRT: 'Zhongxiao-Dunhua' (a fifteen minutes walk).
• Buddhist Tzu-chi Hospital (慈濟醫院) – A very friendly and efficient hospital with an especially caring environment. Jianguo Road, Xindian City. ☎ +886 2 6628-6336, 6628-9800.
• Mackay Memorial Hospital (馬偕紀念醫院) – One of the best hospitals in Taipei. 92 Zhongshan North Road Sec. 2. ☎ +886 2 2543-3535. Nearest MRT Station: Shuanglian.
• National Taiwan University Hospital (台大醫院) – One of Taiwan's largest and most famous hospitals. 1 Changde Street. ☎ +886 2 2312-3456. Nearest MRT Station: NTU Hospital.
• Taiwan Adventist Hospital (台安醫院) – This hospital has English-speaking staff. 424 Bade Road Sec. 2. ☎ +886 2 2771-8151.
• Yang-ming Hospital (陽明醫院) – Popular with the Tianmu expat community. 105 Yusheng Street, Shilin.

Internet Cafe's in Taipei

WiFi

The free iTaiwan is available all over the city – for more information read the Taiwan#Internet|country eHalal Travel Guide. You need to (freely and easily) register to use it. Other WiFis like TPE-Free

Internet cafés

Internet cafés are plentiful, especially in the maze of alleys between Taipei Main Station and Peace Park. However, you may have to wander around (and look up and down as many are on higher floors or in the basement) before finding one. Some computers are coin operated. Internet cafes are known as wang-ka in Chinese (a combination of wang and the Chinese word for 'net', and ka an abbreviation of 'cafe'). Below is a list of a few recommended internet cafes: - B1 on the junction of Shida Road and Lane 117, two minutes walk from Taipower Building MRT station exit 3

• Aztec - 2F. 235 Zhongxiao East Road, sec. 4
• LHH Cyber Cafe - 28 Guangfu South Road
• Skywalker Multimedia Entertainment Center - B1, 119 Minsheng East Road, sec. 2.

Major airlines

• Cathay Pacific (國泰航空) – +886 2 2715 2333
• China Airlines (中華航空) – +886 2 2715 1212
• EVA-Airways (長榮航空) – +886 2 2501 1999
• KLM-Airline Asia (荷蘭皇家航空) – +886 2 2711 4055
• Delta (達美航空) – +886 2 2772 2188
• Singapore-Airlines (新加坡航空) – +886 2 2551 6655
• Thai-Airways (泰國航空) – +886 2 2509 6800

For up-to-date information on affordable flights, check the advertisement pages of one of the three local daily English newspapers (see 'Media' section below).

Media

Taiwan has a very free and liberal press. There are two daily local newspapers available in English, The China Post and Taipei Times. A third English-language newspaper Taiwan News (formerly China News) is no longer available on paper but continues to exist online Most media in Taiwan has a political slant; The China Post is more pan-blue while Taipei Times is more pan-green.

Free news and information are available from the following:

• Centered on Taipei is a free monthly designed for visitors living in Taipei, but it is also very useful for visitors. It can be found in many of the major hotels throughout Taipei, and also in many businesses in the Tian Mu area.
• This Month in Taiwan is a free magazine that lists events and has an exhaustive directory of useful numbers in Taiwan, Province of China. It can be found at tourist offices and major hotels.
• FTV English Edition – This show is an hour of English news shown on Channel 53 (2023) on the local TV station Formosa TV (FTV) at 23:00 every night. The program features 30 minutes of local news, as well as cultural events. The show is archived online.
• ICRT (short for "international Community Radio Taipei") is an English-language radio station available across Taiwan on FM 100. The programming consists mostly of popular music with hourly news bulletins throughout the morning, afternoon and early evening.

Telephone

Mobile phone coverage is relatively good in Taipei. Among the major providers are Chunghwa Telecom (中華電信), Taiwan Mobile (台灣大哥大), Vibo (威寶電訊) and Far EasTone (遠傳電訊). Taipei has both GSM 900/1800 and 4G networks and roaming might be feasible for users of such mobile phones, subject to agreements between operators. Most payphones work with telephone cards (電話卡) which are available at all convenience stores. Prepaid 1GB SIM cards can be purchased for about 500NT with a passport.

Tourist and emergency numbers

• Taipei Tourism Board Office: 9F, 290 Zhongxiao East Road., Sec. 4. TEL:2349-1500 – There is also a branch tourist office next to the ticket purchasing counters at Taipei Main Station, and near exit 16 in the Metro Mall underground shopping plaza that runs between MRT the Zhongxiao-Fushing and Zhongxiao-Dunhwa Stations.
• Taipei Tourism Board (emergency number) - ☎ +886 2 2717-3737.

Printing documents

All 24 hour convenience stores, such as 7-11 and Family Mart, have a flat screen monitor. With a USB, this monitor can be used to print documents on the store's photocopy machine.

Reservations

All 24 hour convenience stores offer a reservation service. A flat screen monitor (usually located near the check-out) has lists of trains and theater, and movie screenings. Once a reservation has been confirmed, payment can be made at the check-out in exchange for a ticket.

Stay safe

Taipei is one of the safest cities you will ever visit, and violent crime is extremely rare. However, as in many large cities, pickpockets operate in crowded areas, and so you should be vigilant in night markets.

Local police are a resource you can turn for help, and many officers speak at least basic English.

• Central Weather Bureau – In addition to giving a seven day forecasts for Taipei, this website also has detailed maps showing the path of an approaching typhoon and up-to-the-minutes information of earthquakes, giving their location and magnitude.
• English-speaking police: +886 2 2555 4257 / 2556 6007
• Emergency numbers:
• Police: 110
• Ambulance, Fire brigade: 119

Cope

Taipei Taiwan Presidential-Office-Building-03 - Presidential Office Building

• National Immigration Agency - 移民署 | No.15, Guangzhou Street, Zhongzheng District ☎ +886 2-23889393, +886 2-23899983 | Opening Hours: 9AM Monday - 5PM Monday to Friday Visa applications/extensions for foreign residents of Taipei City should be made at this agency.

Foreign missions

As the People's Republic of China (PRC) does not allow other countries to have diplomatic relations with both itself and the ROC on Taiwan, Province of China, many of the world's nations do not have official embassies or consulates in Taiwan, Province of China. However, as the PRC allows recognition of Taiwan as a separate economy, many nations maintain a "Trade Office', "Institute" or something of a similar name in Taipei. These missions usually perform limited consular activities, such as issuing visas.

Argentina Argentina: Argentina Trade and Cultural Office atco326@.hinet.net Suite 1512, 15 F, No. 333, Sec. 1, Keelung Rd., Taipei 11012 ☎ +886 2 2757 6556 Fax: +886 2 2757 6448. link= Australia Australia: The Australian Office Taipei 27th-28th Floors, President International Tower, No. 9-11 Song Gao Road,, Xinyi District, Taipei .11073 ☎ +886 2 8725 4100 Fax: +886 2 9789 9599 Monday to Friday8:45-12:30 and 13:30-17:15. link= Austria Austria: Austrian Office Taipei taipeh-@ 10 Friday No. 167 Tun Hwa North Rd., Taipei 105 ☎ +886 2 8175 3283 Fax: +886 2 2514 9980. link= [[File:Flag of Belgium Belgium: Belgian Office, Taipei Suite 601, Worldwide House, No. 131 Minsheng East Rd., Sec. 3, Taipei 105 ☎ +886 2 2715 1215 Fax: +886 2 2712 Monday to Friday09:00-11:45 and 14:00-17:00..svg|frameless|20px|border|Belgium Belgium: Belgian Office, Taipei Suite 601, Worldwide House, No. 131 Minsheng East Rd., Sec. 3, Taipei 105 ☎ +886 2 2715 1215 Fax: +886 2 2712 Monday to Friday09:00-11:45 and 14:00-17:00.

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link=]] [[File:Flag of Canada Canada: Canadian Trade Office in Taipei 6 Friday Hua-hsin Building, No. 1 SongZhi Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei 11047 ☎ +886 2 8723 3000 Fax: +886 2 8723 3592 Monday to Thu 08:15-12:00, Friday 08:15-12:45..svg|frameless|20px|border|Canada Canada: Canadian Trade Office in Taipei 6 Friday Hua-hsin Building, No. 1 SongZhi Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei 11047 ☎ +886 2 8723 3000 Fax: +886 2 8723 3592 Monday to Thu 08:15-12:00, Friday 08:15-12:45.

link=]] [[File:Flag of Czech Republic Czech Republic: Czech Economic and Cultural Office Taipei_@ 7 Friday No.200 Keelung Rd., Sec. 1, Taipei 11071 ☎ +886 2 2722 5100 Fax: +886 2 2722 5117 Monday to Friday09:00-12:00 and 13:30-16:00..svg|frameless|20px|border|Czech Republic Czech Republic: Czech Economic and Cultural Office Taipei_@ 7 Friday No.200 Keelung Rd., Sec. 1, Taipei 11071 ☎ +886 2 2722 5100 Fax: +886 2 2722 5117 Monday to Friday09:00-12:00 and 13:30-16:00.

link=]] [[File:Flag of Denmark Denmark: The Trade Council of Denmark - 12 F, Suite 1207, No. 205 Tun Hwa North Rd., Taipei 10595 ☎ +886 2 2718 2101 Fax: +886 2 2718 2141 Monday to Friday09:00-17:00..svg|frameless|20px|border|Denmark Denmark: The Trade Council of Denmark - 12 F, Suite 1207, No. 205 Tun Hwa North Rd., Taipei 10595 ☎ +886 2 2718 2101 Fax: +886 2 2718 2141 Monday to Friday09:00-17:00.

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link=]] [[File:Flag of Macau - Macau: Macau Economic and Cultural Office (Taiwan) Suite A, 56 F, Taipei 101, 7 Xin Yi Rd., Sec. 5, Taipei 110 ☎ +886 2 8101 1056 Fax: +886 2 8101 1057 Monday to Friday09:00-18:00..svg|frameless|20px|border|Macau - Macau: Macau Economic and Cultural Office (Taiwan) Suite A, 56 F, Taipei 101, 7 Xin Yi Rd., Sec. 5, Taipei 110 ☎ +886 2 8101 1056 Fax: +886 2 8101 1057 Monday to Friday09:00-18:00.

link=]] Malaysia Malaysia: Malaysian Friendship and Trade Centre, Taipei 9 Friday San Ho Plastic Building, No. 102 Tun Hwa North Rd., Songshan District, Taipei 10595 ☎ +886 2 2713 2626 Fax: +886 2 2514 9864 Monday to Friday09:00-17:00. link= Mexico Mexico: Mexican Trade Services Documentation and Cultural Office Suite 1502, International Trade Building, No. 333 Keelung Rd., Sec. 1, Taipei 11012 ☎ +886 2 2757 6566 Fax: +886 2 2758 4651. link=

Mongolia Mongolia: Ulaanbaatar Trade and Economic Representative Office in Taipei Suite 112, 11 F, No. 333, Sec. 1 Keelung Rd., Taipei 11012 ☎ +886 2 2722 9740 Fax: +886 2 2722 9745' link= [[File:Flag of Myanmar Myanmar: Myanmar Trade Office (Taipei) 6 F, No. 168 Jingmao 2nd. Rd., Nangang District, Taipei 115 ☎ +886 2 2789 2100..svg|frameless|20px|border|Myanmar Myanmar: Myanmar Trade Office (Taipei) 6 F, No. 168 Jingmao 2nd. Rd., Nangang District, Taipei 115 ☎ +886 2 2789 2100.

link=]] [[File:Flag of Netherlands Netherlands: Netherlands Trade and Investment Office 13 F-2, Farglory Financial Center, No. 1 Song Gao Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei 11073 ☎ +886 2 8758 7200 Fax: +886 2 2720 5005 Monday to Friday09:00-11:00..svg|frameless|20px|border|Netherlands Netherlands: Netherlands Trade and Investment Office 13 F-2, Farglory Financial Center, No. 1 Song Gao Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei 11073 ☎ +886 2 8758 7200 Fax: +886 2 2720 5005 Monday to Friday09:00-11:00.

link=]] [[File:Flag of New Zealand {{Listing New Zealand: New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office Taipei | 9 Friday No. 1 SongZhi Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei 11047 ☎ +886 2 2720 5228 Fax: +886 2 2720 5255 Monday to Friday09:00-12:30 and 13:30-17:30. }} Nigeria Nigeria: Nigeria Trade Office in Taiwan R.O.C. Suite 7D06, 7 F, No. 5, Sec. 5, 5 Xinyi Rd., Taipei 11011 ☎ +886 2 2720 2669 Fax: +886 2 2720 4242 link= [[File:Flag of Oman {{Listing Oman: Commercial Office of the Sultanate of Oman in Taiwan 7G-05 Taipei World Trade Center, No. 5 Xinyi Rd., Sec. 5, Taipei ☎ +886 2 2722-0684 Fax: +886 2 2722-0645 Monday to Friday09:00-17:00. }} Philippines: Manila Economic and Cultural Office 2 F, Chang Hong New Era Building, No. 56 & 57 Zhouzi Street, Neihu District, Taipei 114 ☎ +886 2 2658 8825 Fax: +886 2 2658 8887 Monday to Friday09:00-18:00..svg|frameless|20px|border|Oman {{Listing Oman: Commercial Office of the Sultanate of Oman in Taiwan 7G-05 Taipei World Trade Center, No. 5 Xinyi Rd., Sec. 5, Taipei ☎ +886 2 2722-0684 Fax: +886 2 2722-0645 Monday to Friday09:00-17:00. }} Philippines: Manila Economic and Cultural Office 2 F, Chang Hong New Era Building, No. 56 & 57 Zhouzi Street, Neihu District, Taipei 114 ☎ +886 2 2658 8825 Fax: +886 2 2658 8887 Monday to Friday09:00-18:00.

link=]] [[File:Flag of Poland Poland: Warsaw Trade Office in Taipei Room 1601, International Trade Building, No. 333 Keelung Rd., Sec. 1, Taipei 11012 ☎ +886 2 7718 3300 Fax: +886 2 7718 3310 Monday to Friday10:00-14:00 and 14:00-16:00..svg|frameless|20px|border|Poland Poland: Warsaw Trade Office in Taipei Room 1601, International Trade Building, No. 333 Keelung Rd., Sec. 1, Taipei 11012 ☎ +886 2 7718 3300 Fax: +886 2 7718 3310 Monday to Friday10:00-14:00 and 14:00-16:00.

link=]] Russia: Representative Office in Taipei for the Moscow-Taipei Coordination Commission on Economic and Cultural Cooperation.svg|frameless|20px|border|New Zealand {{Listing New Zealand: New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office Taipei | 9 Friday No. 1 SongZhi Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei 11047 ☎ +886 2 2720 5228 Fax: +886 2 2720 5255 Monday to Friday09:00-12:30 and 13:30-17:30. }} Nigeria Nigeria: Nigeria Trade Office in Taiwan R.O.C. Suite 7D06, 7 F, No. 5, Sec. 5, 5 Xinyi Rd., Taipei 11011 ☎ +886 2 2720 2669 Fax: +886 2 2720 4242 link= [[File:Flag of Oman {{Listing Oman: Commercial Office of the Sultanate of Oman in Taiwan 7G-05 Taipei World Trade Center, No. 5 Xinyi Rd., Sec. 5, Taipei ☎ +886 2 2722-0684 Fax: +886 2 2722-0645 Monday to Friday09:00-17:00. }} Philippines: Manila Economic and Cultural Office 2 F, Chang Hong New Era Building, No. 56 & 57 Zhouzi Street, Neihu District, Taipei 114 ☎ +886 2 2658 8825 Fax: +886 2 2658 8887 Monday to Friday09:00-18:00..svg|frameless|20px|border|Oman {{Listing Oman: Commercial Office of the Sultanate of Oman in Taiwan 7G-05 Taipei World Trade Center, No. 5 Xinyi Rd., Sec. 5, Taipei ☎ +886 2 2722-0684 Fax: +886 2 2722-0645 Monday to Friday09:00-17:00. }} Philippines: Manila Economic and Cultural Office 2 F, Chang Hong New Era Building, No. 56 & 57 Zhouzi Street, Neihu District, Taipei 114 ☎ +886 2 2658 8825 Fax: +886 2 2658 8887 Monday to Friday09:00-18:00.

link=]] [[File:Flag of Poland Poland: Warsaw Trade Office in Taipei Room 1601, International Trade Building, No. 333 Keelung Rd., Sec. 1, Taipei 11012 ☎ +886 2 7718 3300 Fax: +886 2 7718 3310 Monday to Friday10:00-14:00 and 14:00-16:00..svg|frameless|20px|border|Poland Poland: Warsaw Trade Office in Taipei Room 1601, International Trade Building, No. 333 Keelung Rd., Sec. 1, Taipei 11012 ☎ +886 2 7718 3300 Fax: +886 2 7718 3310 Monday to Friday10:00-14:00 and 14:00-16:00.

link=]] Russia: Representative Office in Taipei for the Moscow-Taipei Coordination Commission on Economic and Cultural Cooperation |link=]] Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabian Trade Office in Taipei 4 F, No. 9 Lane 62, Tienmu West Rd., Shihlin, Taipei 111 ☎ +886 2 2876 1444 Fax: +886 2 2287 2919 Monday to Friday09:00-16:00. }} Singapore Singapore: Singapore Trade Office in Taipei singtr@ 9 Friday No. 85 Jen-Ai Road, Sec. 4, Taipei 106 ☎ +886 2 2772 1940 +886 2 2711 1784 Monday to Friday09:00-114:00 and 13:30-17:00. link= South Africa: Liaison Office of South Africa in Taiwan Suite 1301 13 Friday No. 205 Tun Hua North Rd., Taipei 105 ☎ +886 2 8175 8588 Fax: +886 2 2712 5109 Monday to Friday09:00-114:00. }} South Korea South Korea: Korean Mission in Taipei Suite 1506, International Trade Building, No. 333 Keelung Rd., Sec. 1, Taipei 11012 ☎ +886 2 2758 8320 Fax: +886 2 2757 7006 Monday to Friday09:00-114:00 and 14:00-16:00. link= Spain Spain: Spanish Chamber of Commerce 10 Friday - B 1, No.49 Minsheng East Rd., Sec. 3, Taipei 10478 ☎ +886 2 2518 4905 Fax: +886 2 2518 4891. link= [[File:Flag of Sweden Sweden: Business Sweden @sweden.se Room 1101, International Trade Building, No. 333 Keelung Rd., Sec. 1, 11012 Taipei ☎ +886 2 2757 6573..svg|frameless|20px|border|Sweden Sweden: Business Sweden @sweden.se Room 1101, International Trade Building, No. 333 Keelung Rd., Sec. 1, 11012 Taipei ☎ +886 2 2757 6573.

link=]] [[File:Flag of Switzerland Switzerland: Trade Office of Swiss Industries Room 3101, 3 Friday International Trade Building, No. 333 Keelung Rd., Sec. 1, Taipei 11012 ☎ +886 2 2720 1001 Fax: +886 2 2757 6984 Monday to Friday09:00-11:30..svg|frameless|20px|border|Switzerland Switzerland: Trade Office of Swiss Industries Room 3101, 3 Friday International Trade Building, No. 333 Keelung Rd., Sec. 1, Taipei 11012 ☎ +886 2 2720 1001 Fax: +886 2 2757 6984 Monday to Friday09:00-11:30.

link=]] Thailand: Thailand Trade and Economic Office (Taipei) @.hinet.net 12 Friday No. 168 Sung Chiang Rd., Chungshan District, Taipei 104 ☎ +886 2 2581 1979 Fax: +886 2 2581 8707 Monday to Friday09:00-114:00. }} Turkey: Turkish Trade Office in Taiwan tr-@ Suite 1905, 19 Friday International Trade Building, No. 333 Keelung Rd., Sec. 1, Taipei 11012 ☎ +886 2 2757 7318 Fax: +886 2 2757 9432 Monday to Friday09:30-12:30. }} United Kingdom United Kingdom: British Office Taipei United States: American Institute in Taiwan - No. 7, Ln. 134, Sec. 3, Xinyi Rd., Da-an District, Taipei ☎ +886 2 2162 2000 | Opening Hours: Monday to Friday8:00-11:00 and 13:00-15:30 }} Vietnam: Vietnam Economic and Cultural Office 3 Friday No. 65 Sung Chiang Rd., Taipei ☎ +886 2 2516 6626 Fax: +886 2 2516 6625. }} Embassies & Consulates in Taipei The following countries maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan and have embassies in Taipei. {{flag|Belize Belize 11 Friday No. 9 Lane 62, Tianmu West Rd., Shilin District, Taipei 1157 ☎ +886 2 2876 0894 Fax: +886 2 2876 0896 {{flag|El Salvador El Salvador 2 Friday No. 9 Lane 62, Tianmu West Rd., Shilin District, Taipei 11157 ☎ +886 2 2876 3606 Fax: +886 2 2876 3513 {{flag|Eswatini Eswatini (Swaziland) @.hinet.net 10 Friday No. 9 Lane 62, Tianmu West Rd., Shilin District, Taipei 11157 ☎ +886 2 2872 5934 {{flag|Guatemala Guatemala 3 Friday No. 9-1 Lane 62, Tianmu West Rd., Shilin District, Taipei 11157 ☎ +886 2 2875 6952 Fax: +886 2 2874 0699 {{flag|Haiti Haiti @.hinet.net 8 Friday No. 9-1 Lane 62, Tianmu West Rd., Shilin District, Taipei 11157 ☎ +886 2 2876 6718 Fax: +886 2 2876 6719 {{flag|Vatican City Holy See 1 Friday No. 7-1 Lane 265, Heping East Rd., Sec. 2, Taipei 10667 ☎ +886 2 2700 6847 Fax: +886 2 2755 1926 {{flag|Honduras Honduras 9 Friday No. 9 Lane 62, Tianmu West Rd., Shilin District, Taipei 11157 ☎ +886 2 2875 5507 Fax: +886 2 2875 5726 {{flag|Kiribati Kiribati No. 9-1-10, Lane 62, Tianmu West Rd., Shilin District, Taipei 11157 ☎ +886 2 2876 9042 Fax: +886 2 2876 4983 {{flag|Marshall Islands Marshall Islands 4 Friday No. 9-1 Lane 62, Tianmu West Rd., Shilin District, Taipei 11157 ☎ +886 2 2873 4884 Fax: +886 2 2873 4904 {{flag|Nauru Nauru 11 Friday No. 9-1 Lane 62, Tianmu West Rd., Shilin District, Taipei 11157 ☎ +886 2 2876 1950 Fax: +886 2 2876 1930 {{flag|Nicaragua Nicaragua 3 Friday No. 9 Lane 62, Tianmu West Rd., Shilin District, Taipei 11157 ☎ +886 2 2874 9034 Fax: +886 2 2874 9080 {{flag|Palau Palau 3 Friday no. 9 Lane 62, Tianmu West Rd., Shilin District, Taipei 1157 ☎ +886 2 2876 5415 Fax: +886 2 2876 0436 {{flag|Paraguay Paraguay 7 Friday No. 9-1 Lane 62, Tianmu West Rd., Shilin District, Taipei 11157 ☎ +886 2 2873 63110 Fax: +886 2 2873 6312 {{flag|Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Kitts and Nevis 5 Friday No. 9-1 Lane 62, Tianmu West Rd., Shilin District, Taipei 11157 ☎ +886 2 2873 3252 Fax: +886 2 2873 3246 {{flag|Saint Lucia Saint Lucia Suite 2407, 24 Friday N. 333, Sec. 1, Keelung Rd., Taipei 11012 ☎ +886 2 2757 6900 Fax: +886 2 2757 68000 {{flag|Solomon Islands Solomon Islands 7 Friday No. 9 Lane 62, Tianmu West Rd., Shilin District, Taipei 11157 ☎ +886 2 2873 1168 Fax: +886 2 2873 5224 Monday to Friday 9:00-16:30 {{flag|Tuvalu Tuvalu 9 Friday No. 9-1 Lane 62, Tianmu West Rd., Shilin District, Taipei 11157 ☎ +886 2 2876 7606 Fax: +886 2 2876 7603 Monday to Friday08:30-16:30 News & References Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Taipei The excellent rail system means that day trips are easy to make, and there's lots to see around the New Taipei and Keelung area. Tamsui, an old port town northwest of Taipei, is the main scene of the Taiwanese movie-Secret by Jay Chou. It's very popular with tourists. Jiufen is a former Gold mining town located on the northeast coast is now a popular tourist destination. Banqiao is a town and administrative capital of the other city in the Taipei Metro Area, New Taipei City. Fulong is in the eastern coast of Taipei County. There you will find a coastal town with an excellent beach. Every July, don't forget to attend the three day Ho-hai-yan Rock Festival. Yingge is famous for its high concentration of potters and ceramic makers. It's even feasible to travel to anywhere along the west coast of Taiwan all the way to Kaohsiung and back within a day, although at the price of a high-speed rail ticket. The Eastern Taiwan|eastern parts are a little harder to get to, and Taroko Gorge warrants more than a night's stay anyway. Taroko Gorge – Here and the Liwu River cuts through 3,000-foot marble cliffs. The area around the gorge is also identified as Taroko Gorge National Park. Hsinchu is a city with an old legacy and modern science park. Shei-pa National Park spans mountains and rivers and is in Hsinchu County has great hiking trails. Hsinchu County is also home to Leofoo Village Theme Park, Taiwan's most popular amusement park. Sun Moon Lake in Nantou County is a crystal clear lake embedded into lush mountains. Tainan for a laidback atmosphere and in-depth look into the history of Taiwan, Province of China. Copyright 2015 - 2024. All Rights reserved by eHalal Group Co., Ltd. To Advertise or sponsor this Travel Guide, please visit our Media Kit and Advertising Rates.