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MRT guide to traveling around Taipei CityTRANSCRIPT
Zhengzhou Rd.
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Beiping W. Rd.
Taipei Main Station
Sec. 1, Zhongxiao W. Rd.
Sec. 1, Zh
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Kaifeng St.
Hankou St.
Wuchang St.
Hengyang Rd.
Baoqing Rd. Boai R
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Guan
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Nan
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Xuchang St.
Qingdao W. Rd.
NTU
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Taipei City Mall
Taipei Intercity Bus Terminal
Kuo-kuang motor trans-port Taipei
West Station
Kuo-kuang motor transport Taipei
East Station
Zhongshan Metro Mall
Shin Kong Life Tower
Taiwan Storyland
Caeser Park Taipei
YMCA
YWCA HSBC
Bureau of National Health Insurance
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Taiwan Museum
228 Peace Park
Citibank
Shin Kong Bank
Bank of Taiwan
Cathay United Bank
Mega International Commercial Bank
Taipei Zhongshan Hall
Taiwan Business
Bank
First Bank
Station Front MRT Mall
Taipei Post Office
North Gate
Office of the President
Chinatrust C. Bank
Land Bank
Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd.
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Sec. 4, Renai Rd.
Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd.
Songshou Rd.
Songgao Rd.So
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Keelung Rd., Sec. 1
Taipei City Hall Station
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Taipei City Hall
SKM (A4 Branch)
SKM (A8 Branch)
Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xinyi New Life Square
SKM (A9 Branch)SKM (A11 Branch)
Novel Hall for Performing Arts
Grand Hyatt TaipeiTaipei World Trade Center(3rd Exhibition Hall)
New York New York
Vieshow Cinemas
Neo 19 Shopping Center
Taipei Show
Taipei World Trade Center
Taipei Interna-tional Conven-tion Center
Taipei 101
Cathay United Bank
Chinatrust C. Bank
Discovery Center of Taipei
Sec. 5, Zhongshan N. Rd.
Zhongzheng Rd.
Sec. 4, C
hengde Rd.
Jiantan
Jiantan Rd.
Danan Rd.Wenlin Rd.
ShilinJihe Rd.
Shishang Rd.
Meilun Science Park
National Taiwan Science Education Center
Taipei Astronomical Museum
Taipei Fubon Bank
Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake & Pastry
Taiwan Cooperative Bank
Taiwan Business Bank
eslite Bookstore(Shilin)
B&QCixian Temple
Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence
YangMing Movie Theater
Hua Nan BankShilin Night Market
Ming Chuan University
Grand Hotel
Jiantan Overseas Youth Activity Center
Martyrs’ Shrine
Taipei Story House
Taipei Fine Arts Museum
Zhongshan Highway
Andong St.
Zhongxiao
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Sec. 4, Civic Blvd.
Daan
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Sec. 1, D
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Zhongxiao Dunhua Station Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd.
Yan
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Guan
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S. Rd.
Sun Y
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Hall Statio
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Sec. 4, Renai Rd.
Anhe Rd.
Sec. 4, Xinyi Rd.
Keelu
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Taipei Fubon Bank
Breeze Center
Free Go Bus
SOGO Dept. Store (Zhongxiao Branch) Dinghao
Market
Bank of Taiwan
PostCathay United Bank
Cash Box KTV
Cathay United Bank
Chinese TV System
United Hotel
SOGO Dept. Store (Fuxing Branch)
Taiwan Cooperative Bank
Ren Ai Branch
Taipei Fubon Bank
SOGO Dept. Store (Dunhua Branch)
eslite Bookstore (Dunnan)
RenAi CircleCathay United Bank
Taiwan Cooperative Bank
Howard Plaza Hotel
Taipei Hakka
Culture Hall
San Want Hotel
Taipei Fubon Bank
Ming Yao Dept. Store
Hua Nan Bank
DinTaiFung
Chinatrust C. Bank
Tourism Bureau
Union BankNational Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
Taishin BankCathay General Hospital
Post
B2 by Breeze
Zhongxiao Bridge
Sec.
1, Huan
he S. R
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Luoyang St.
Kaifeng St.
Xin
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Han
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Hankou St.
Sec. 1, Zhonghua R
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Kan
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Wuchang St.
Emei St.
Chengdu Rd.
Hengyang Rd.
Baoqing Rd.
Rive
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Luo Yang Parking
Taipei PostOffice
eslite Bookstore
Hsih Tzu Lin Dept. Store (SKC Taipei)
Lux Cinema
In89 Digital Cinema
Vieshow Cinemas(Taipei Sun)
Yangji Peanut and Corn IceTaipei Cinema Park
Emei Parking
Holiday KTV
CashBox KTV
Ah-Tzung Noodles
Wannian Dept. Store
eslite Bookstore
Ximen ShinjukuTaiwan Cooperative Bank
Majestic Cinema
eslite 116
The Red House
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Hua Nan Bank
Taiwan Business BankTianhou templeK
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Xim
en Station
Ambassador Movie Theater
Taipei Zhongshan Hall
Taipei City Police Department
CashBox KTV
Far Eastern Dept. Store
Sec. 2, Zhongxiao W. Rd.
Sec. 2, Guiyang St.
Huax
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Xich
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Kan
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Guilin Rd.
Wuzh
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Guangzhou St. Xiyu
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Sanshui St.
Huachiang Bridge Sec. 3, Heping W. Rd. Longshan Temple Station
Tali St.
Xiyuan Bridge Wanhua Station
Longshan Riverside Park
Huajiang Waterfowl Nature Park
Chingshui Temple
Chingshan Temple
Shin Kong Bank
Hua Nan Bank
Herbal Medicine Lane
WuZhou St. Night Market
Huaxi St. Night Market
Hwang Family Shrine
Bangka Fortified
Gate
Hwatai Bank
Longshan Temple
Taipei Fubon Bank
Dizang Temple
Guangzhou St. Night Market
XueHai Academy
Renzhi Hospital Longshan
Temple Park
Taipei Longshan Temple Tourism Mall
Bank of Taiwan
Longshan Bazaar
Bopiliao Historic
Area
Sec. 2, Huanhe S. Rd.
Songshan Station
Songlong Rd.
Songsh
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Zhongpo N
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Yongji Rd.
To Houshanpi Station
Hulin
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To Yongchun Station
Alley 1, Lane 119, Songshan Rd.Alley 17, Lane 119, Songshan Rd.
Lane 119, Songshan Rd.
Alley 13, Lane 443, Yongji Rd.
Alley 9, Lane 443, Yongji Rd.
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Lane 149, Songshan Rd. Alley 7, Lane 443
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Alley 5, Lane 443
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Alley 3, Lane 443
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Alley 1, Lane 443
(1th St.)
Alley 9, Lane 459
Alley 7, Lane 459
Alley 5, Lane 459
Alley 3, Lane 459
Alley 7, Lane 491
Alley 5, Lane 491
Alley 5, Lane 459
Alley 1, Lane 517
Lane 43
Lane 37
Alley 9, Lane 491 Alley 8, Lane 517
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Zhongpo Park
Zhongpo Park
ParkingJinan Temple
Raohe St. Night Market
Songshan Ciyou Temple
TAIPEI TOURIST MAP
Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government 2009.07
Emergency Calls Directory Service English Directory Service Weather Forecasting Service Bureau of Foreign Trade Taiwan External Trade Development Council
(02)2725-5200 Tourism Bureau, MOTC (02)2349-1500
9F, 290, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipeiwww.taiwan.net.tw
Travel Information Service Center, Tourism Bureau (02)2717-3737 240, Dunhua N. Rd., Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Intl. Airport Departure Service Counter
Terminal 1 (03)398-2143 Terminal 2 (03)398-3274
Taipei SongShan Airport Tourist Information Center
(02)8770-3460 Dept. of Foreign Affairs, National Police Administration (02)2321-3175 7, Sec.1, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei Hospitals
Taipei Veterans General Hospital (02)2871-2121 National Taiwan University Hospital (02)2312-3456 Mackay Memorial Hospital (02)2543-3535 Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (02)2713-5211 Taipei Medical University Hospital (02)2737-2181
Taipei City Hospital
ZhongXing Branch YangMing Branch RenAi Branch ZhongXiao Branch
Type in “taipeitravel.net” and you will be linked to a website that will provide you with all kinds of travel information in four languages: Chinese, English, Japanese and Korean. Its abundant resources and lively design have made it the first choice for tourism information on Taipei city.
Taipei Travel Net comprises: “About Taipei,” “Events & Culture,” “Specialty Tours,” “Dining,” “Shopping,” “Exhibitions,” “Interactive,” and “Travel Query.” The latest news on “Travel Info,” “Exhibitions,” “Monthly Selections,” “Discounts” and “Other Travel Info” are also provided.
Taipei Main Station is the city’s hub for the major railway, MRT, high speed rail, and bus lines of Taipei. Close to the station are a number of department stores, underground shopping malls, and hotels.
Besides being the major financial center, Xinyi is also the largest shopping area in Taipei. You can find the pleasures of shopping, cuisines, and entertainment at places such as the world’s famous building, TAIPEI 101, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store, Vieshow Cinemas, New York-New York Department Store, and eslite Bookstore.
SHOPPING AND TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
The Shilin commercial district has Taipei’s larg-est night market. Visitors can buy a variety of snacks, clothes, accessories, artifacts, jewelry, musical instruments, CDs, etc. here. Also beer-houses, seafood restaurants, and a theater are just within reach. The most popular local foods include: Oyster Omelet, Guangdong Porridge, Sausage Wrapped in Glutinous Rice, Wrapped Biscuit, Stir-fried Squid, Sweetened Bean Ice and Oyster Noodles.
SHOPPING AND DELICACIES
Sundried goods & snacks Shilin Night Market
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Cixian Temple84, Danan Rd.Tel: (02)2882-1083
Taipei Astronomical Museum363, Jihe Rd. Tel: (02)2831-4551
Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin ResidenceAt the intersection of Sec. 5, Zhongshan N. Rd. and Fulin Rd., on the southeast cornerTel: (02)2881-2512
National Taiwan Science Education Center
189, Shishang Rd.Tel: (02)2837-8777
The area around Zhongxiao E. Rd. is the most fashionable and modern area of Taipei. Here you will find large department stores, pubs, bou-tiques, and fashionable restaurants.
Ximending commercial district is an entertainment hub for youths. From a pedestrian only area, cinemas street, and tattoo street to music stores and department stores, it offers a venue for youths to express themselves, a great place for shopping or dating. The 100-year-old Red House by the MRT Ximen Station used to be the first publicly-operated market in Taiwan and is now a platform for the cultural and creative industry, with a market nearby selling creative merchandise.
There are many temples in Wanhua district. Some of the temples were built more than two hundred years ago. Longshan Temple is the most famous one. It attracts many followers, and acts as the local religious center. Nearby Xiyuan Rd., a famous “Buddhist utensils street” supplies all kinds of utensils used for god worshipping. The “Herbal alley” in Xichang St. is renowned for its various kinds of health herbs, attracting people seeking to promote their health. Also in the area is Taiwan’s first international night market, Huaxi St. Night Market, noted for its delicious snacks.
(02)2552-3234(02)2835-3456(02)2709-3600(02)2786-1288
Area:271.8 square kilometers. Location:Northern Taiwan, in the Taipei Basin. Bordered on all sides by Taipei County.
Population:Approximately 2.62 million. Languages:Taiwan’s official language is Mandarin; English is also commonly used.
Climate:Taipei has a subtropical climate. Summers are hot with occasional afternoon thunderstorm; winters are chilly with frequent drizzles.
Taxi Fares:NT$70 upon entry, good for 1.25 kilometers; each additional 250 meters is NT$5, and there is a waiting charge of NT$5 for each 1 min. and 40 sec. when the speed drops below 5 km/h. From 11:00 p.m. to 06:00 a.m., an extra NT$20 is added to the meter.
City Bus Fares:Full-fare: NT$15/section, half-fare: NT$8/section. Fare can be paid in coins or by using EasyCard.
MRT:MRT lines, including the Muzha-Neihu Line, Danshui Line, Xindian Line, Bannan Line, and Zhonghe Line cov-ers all of the Taipei metropolitan area. The MRT lines give access to Taipei’s bustling street life and scenic beauties. If you want to visit many different places within a single day, you can buy a one-day ticket and ride the MRT as many times as you want on the date of purchase.
Taipei ZooSHOPPING AND DELICACIES
Zhongshan Metro Mall:Between Taipei Main Station and Shuanglian Station of MRT Danshui Line.
Taipei City Mall:Located underground in Civic Blvd. from Tacheng St. to Gongyuan Rd.Tel: (02)2559-4566
Station Front MRT Mall:Located underground in Zhongxiao W . Rd . f r om Nanyang S t . t o Chongqing N. & S. Rd.
Department Stores:Sec.1, Zhongxiao W. Rd.
Bookstore Street:Sec.1, Chongqing S. Rd.
Camera Street:Boai Rd., Hankou St., and Sec.1,Zhonghua Rd.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Office of the President, Republic of China (Taiwan) 122, Sec. 1, Chongqing S. Rd.Tel: (02)2311-3731
228 Peace Park103, Huaining St.
National Taiwan Museum2, Xiangyang Rd.Tel: (02)2382-2699
SHOPPING AND DELICACIES
Department Stores Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd.
Sogo Department Store (Zhongxiao Branch)
45, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd. Tel: (02)2776-5555
Ming Yao Department Store200, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd. Tel: (02)2777-1266
Fashionable RestaurantsArea around Anhe Rd. and Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd.
Bistro 9898, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
PUBSArea around Zhongxiao E. Rd. and Dunhua S. Rd.
eslite Bookstore (Dunnan)245, Sec. 1, Dunhua S. RdTel: (02)2775-5977
National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
505, Sec. 4, Renai Rd. Tel: (02)2758-8008
SHOPPING AND DELICACIES
Department Stores Emei St., Kunming St., and Xining S. Rd.
Cinema StreetsSec. 2, Wuchang St.
Ximending Pedestrian AreaHanzhong St., Wuchang St., and Emei St.
Specialized Shops for Audio Equipment
Kaifeng St., and Sec. 1, Zhonghua Rd.
Second-Hand Clothes StoresKunming St., Wuchang St., Xining S. Rd.
Snack FoodNoodles, Starfruit Ice, Peanut and Corn Ice, Food Stewed in Gravy
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
The Red House10, Chengdu Rd.Tel: (02)2311-9380
Taipei Zhongshan Hall98, Yanping S. Rd.Tel: (02)2381-3137
SHOPPING AND DELICACIES
Sundried goods & snacks Huaxi St. Guangzhou St. Wuzhou St. Xiyuan Rd. Xichang St. Shanshui St.Kangding Rd.Sec. 2, Changsha St.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Longshan Temple211, Guangzhou St.Tel: (02)2302-5168
Chingshan Temple218, Sec. 2, Guiyang St.
Xuehai Academy93, Sec. 2, Huanhe S. Rd.
Dizang Temple254, Xichang St.
Chingshui Temple81, Kangding Rd.
Taipei Longshan TempleTourism Mall145, Sec. 1, Xiyuan Rd.
Bopiliao Historic Area Kangding Rd., Guangzhou St. andKunming St.Tel: (02)2336-1704
Taipei Citizen’s Hotline: 1999 (Charged)
Special Line For Consumer Service: 1950
Tourism Bureau (MOTC) Toll-Free Traveler Complaints Hotline: 0800-211-734Tourism Bureau (MOTC) 24-Hour Toll-Free Travel Information Hotline: 0800-011-765
119,110104106166(02)2351-0271
MRT Ximen Station Visitor Information Center
(02)2375-3096B1F., 32-1, Baoqing Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei Service Hours:Mon-Fri 14:00~20:00 Sat-Sun 10:00~18:00
MRT Jiantan Station Visitor Information Center
(02)2883-031365, Sec. 5, Zhongshan N. Rd., Shilin District, Taipei Service Hours:Mon-Fri 14:00~20:00 Sat-Sun 10:00~20:00
Taipei Songshan Airport Visitor Information Center
(02)2546-4741340-9, Dunhua N. Rd., Songshan District, Taipei Service Hours:Mon-Sun 08:00~20:00
Taipei Main Station Visitor Information Center
(02)2312-32563, Beiping W. Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei Service Hours:Mon~Sun 08:00~20:00
Yangming Park Visitor Center
(02)2861-897526, Sec. 2, Hushan Rd., Beitou District, Taipei Service Hours:Mon-Sun 09:00~17:00
Miramar Entertainment Park Visitor Center
(02)8501-276220, Jingye 3rd Rd., Zhongshan District, Taipei Service Hours:Mon-Sun 11:00~21:00
Taipei Passwww.tscc.com.tw
0800-028-880
Taipei Rapid Transit Corporationwww.trtc.com.tw
(02)218-12345
Taxi Booking Hotline (Toll-Free) 0800-055-850English Taxi Drivers Association (02)2799-4818Taiwan High Speed Railwww.thsrc.com.tw
(02)6626-8000
Taiwan Railway Administrationwww.railway.gov.tw
(02)2381-5226
AirlinesChina Airlines (02)2715-1212EVA Airways (02)2501-1999Cathay Pacific Airways (02)2715-2333Japan Airlines 0800-065-151All Nippon Airways (02)2521-5777Singapore Airlines (02)2551-6655United Airlines (02)2703-7600Northwest Airlines (02)2772-2188KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (02)2711-4055Thai Airways (02)8772-5222Philippine Airlines (02)2506-7255Malaysia Airlines (02)2716-8388TransAsia Airways (02)449-8123UNI Airways (02)2518-5166Mandarin Airlines (02)2717-1230Air Macau (02)2717-0377Korean air (02)2518-2200Asiana Airlines (02)2581-4000
Address: 30, Sec. 2, Xinguang Rd. Tel:(02) 2938-2300 ext. 630 Opening Hours: 09:00~17:00 (No entry after 16:00)
Tickets: Full Ticket: NT$60 Discount Ticket: NT$30 Website: www.zoo.gov.tw
In addition to the unique, protected animals like the Formosan Serow, the Formosan Sika Deer, the Rana Taipehensis, and the Formosan Flying Fox, Taipei Zoo has also in t roduced koa las , penguins and pandas, which have attracted large crowds to the zoo.
Yangmingshan is Taipei’s well-known backyard. As spring approaches, cherry blossoms, peach blossoms and azaleas bloom resplendently all over the mountains, making the Flower Festival a great annual tourism event. As Zhuzihu’s calla lil-ies blossom, visitors wend their way amongst the flowers. The post-volcanic geography has also created other magnificent scenes, such as hot springs, sulfur vents, cold water pits, etc.
The aromatic and mellow Tieguanyin tea produced in Muzha is one of the must-have souvenirs of Taipei. Tourists can enjoy tea and gourmet cuisine at numerous teahouses at the famous Maokong. Three routes to explore this area are recommended:
Red cultural area (Zhanghu area): includ-ing cultural sites like the Threestone Teapot Museum, the Tea Master Chang Nai-Miao Memorial Hall, and U Theatre’s Laochuan Mountain Theater, etc.
Yellow scenic area (Teahouses and old trails area): numerous teahouses along the road will serve as fine spots to enjoy Taipei’s night view.
Blue ecosystem area (Caonan area): including the pothole terrain and the Taipei Tea Promotion Center for Tieguanyin and Baozhong tea, etc.
Maokong
Yangmingshan National Park
eslite Bookstore (Xinyi) :
11, Songgao Rd. Tel: (02)8789-3388www.eslitebooks.com
TAIPEI 101 Observatory:89F, 7, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd.Ticket Office and Entrance:5F, TAIPEI 101 MALLTel: (02)8101-8898www.taipei-101.com.tw
Discovery Center of Taipei1, Shifu Rd.(Enter through the west entrance of the Taipei City Hall)Tel: (02)2757-4547www.discovery.tcg.gov.tw
In addition to department stores, the Wufenpu commercial district is also an ideal place to shop for in-season clothes and accessories. It is Taipei’s largest wholesale market for garments, where hundreds of stores offer a wide variety of styles at low prices, and vendors often come to look for new stock. Also, the popular Songshan Ciyou Temple and the bustling Raohe St. Night Market are nearby.
SHOPPING AND DELICACIES
Wufenpu Commercial B e t w e e n S o n g l o n g R d . , Zhongpo N. Rd., Yongji Rd., and Songshan Rd.
Sundried goods & snacksRaohe St. Night Market
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Songshan Ciyou Temple 761, Sec. 4, Bade Rd.Tel: (02)2766-9212
MRT Beitou Station Visitor Information Center
(02)2894-69231, Guangming Rd., Beitou District, Taipei Service Hours:Mon-Fri 09:00~18:00 Sat-Sun 10:00~18:00
East Metro Mall Visitor Information Center
(02)6638-0059Room 4-2, B1F., 77, Sec. 1, Daan Rd., Daan District, Taipei Service Hours:Mon-Sun 10:00~19:00
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