Guting Metro Station
Guting (, formerly transliterated as Kuting Station until 2003) is a metro station in Taipei, Taiwan served by Taipei Metro. The defunct Hsintien line also had a station of the same name. However, its location is not the same as the current station. Station overview The station is a three-level, underground structure with two island platforms and nine exits. The two platforms are stacked, allowing for cross-platform interchange between the Songshan–Xindian line and the Zhonghe–Xinlu line. Public art at the station is titled "Chance of Meeting" and features 12 face masks representing contrasts such as day and night, noisy and quiet, time and space, etc. It was selected by international competition and cost NT$4,999,000. Public art The station is home to several public art pieces. By the escalators connecting the two platform levels, a Medium titled "Enterprise" displays a holographic flight trajectory of a Small and Medium Enterprise Administration. Along some of the entra ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Taipei Metro
Taipei Metro (also known as Taipei Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) and branded as Metro Taipei) is a rapid transit system operated by the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation serving the capital Taipei and New Taipei City in Taiwan. It was the first rapid transit system to be built on the island. The initial network was approved for construction in 1986, and work began two years later. It began operations on 28 March 1996, and by 2000, 62 stations were in service across three main lines. Over the next nine years, the number of passengers had increased by 70%. Since 2008, the network has expanded to 131 stations and the passenger count has grown by another 96%. The system has been praised by locals for its effectiveness in relieving growing traffic congestion in Taipei and its surrounding satellite towns, with over eight million trips made daily. History Proposal and construction The idea of constructing a rapid transit system on the island was first put forth at a press conference on ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Island Platform
An island platform (also center platform (American English) or centre platform (British English)) is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway interchange. Island platforms are sometimes used between the opposite-direction tracks on twin-track route stations as they are cheaper and occupy less area than other arrangements. They are also useful within larger stations, where local and express services for the same direction of travel can be accessed from opposite sides of the same platform instead of side platforms on either side of the tracks, simplifying and speeding transfers between the two tracks. The historical use of island platforms depends greatly upon the location. In the United Kingdom the use of island platforms on twin-track routes is relatively common when the railway line is in a cutting or raised on an embankment, as this makes it easier to provide access to the platf ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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List Of Railway Stations In Taiwan
A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some format for utility, entertainment, or other purposes. A list may be memorialized in any number of ways, including existing only in the mind of the list-maker, but lists are frequently written down on paper, or maintained electronically. Lists are "most frequently a tool", and "one does not ''read'' but only ''uses'' a list: one looks up the relevant information in it, but usually does not need to deal with it as a whole".Lucie Doležalová,The Potential and Limitations of Studying Lists, in Lucie Doležalová, ed., ''The Charm of a List: From the Sumerians to Computerised Data Processing'' (2009). Purpose It has been observed that, with a few exceptions, "the scholarship on lists remains fragmented". David Wallechinsky, a co-author of '' The Book of Lists'', described the attraction of lists as being "because we live in an era of overstimulation, especially in terms of information, and lists help us ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Thome Courtyard
The Thome Courtyard () is an art center in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan. History The art center used to be one of the student dormitory of National Taiwan University and residence of philosopher Thome H. Fang (). The building was then renovated at a cost of NT$40 million. It was then opened to the public in November 2022. Architecture The art center is a Japanese architecture-style of building. It features a Japanese dry garden on the outside of the building. Transportation The art center is accessible within walking distance west of Guring Station of Taipei Metro. See also * List of tourist attractions in Taiwan Popular tourist attractions in Taiwan include the following: Attractions Historical buildings * Beihai Tunnel (Beigan), Beihai Tunnel, Beigan () * Beihai Tunnel (Nangan), Beihai Tunnel, Nangan () * Bopiliao Historic Block * Daxi Wude Hall () * E ... References External links * 2022 establishments in Taiwan Art centers in Taipei Residential bu ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Taiwan Academy Of Banking And Finance
The Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance (TABF; ) is a non-profit organization, advised by Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) of Taiwan. It is a pioneer in Taiwan for research, training, proficiency testing, and publication services for banking professionals. Currently, Paul C. D. Lei is the chairman and LIN, CHUNG-WEI is the acting president in TABF. History In May 2000 TABF was officially established through the merger of the Banking Institute of the Republic of China (BIROC) and the Banking and Finance Institute (BFI). Organizational structures * Financial Research Institute * Training and Development Institute * Overseas Business Institute * Proficiency Testing Institute * Publication and Communication Institute * Customer Service Center * Administration Department * Information Technology Department Services * Financial Research: To provide policy suggestions to financial regulatory authorities, and illustrate a vision for both the government as well as financial serv ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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National Taiwan Normal University
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) is a National university, national comprehensive university in Taipei and New Taipei City, Taiwan. The university enrolls approximately 17,000 students each year. Approximately 1,600 students are International student, international and 1,000 students are overseas Chinese in preparatory programs. NTNU is affiliated with National Taiwan University and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology as part of the National Taiwan University System. NTNU is a member of University Academic Alliance in Taiwan, International Consortium for Universities of Education in East Asia, University Alliance in Talent Education Development, and AAPBS. The Research Center for Psychological and Educational Testing (RCPET) at NTNU is responsible for organizing Taiwan's annual Comprehensive Assessment Program for Junior High School Students, Comprehensive Assessment Program for Junior High School Students (CAP). NTNU is also the convening institution f ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Leputing
The Leputing () is a restaurant in Daan District, Taipei, Da'an District, Taipei, Taiwan. History The restaurant building used to be the dormitory used by the officials of Forestry Bureau of the Taiwan under Japanese rule, Japanese government constructed in the 1920s. In 2013, the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Taipei City Government appointed Lead Jade Life & Culture to manage the abandoned building. Restoration works then commenced for 1.5 years. Architecture The 1-story restaurant building was constructed with Nishikicho Japanese-style architecture. It spreads over an area of 600 m2. Transportation The restaurant is accessible within walking distance north from Guting metro station, Guting Station of Taipei Metro. See also * Taiwanese cuisine References External links * Buildings and structures in Taipei Restaurants in Taiwan Taiwanese restaurants {{Taiwan-struct-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dingxi Metro Station
Dingxi (, formerly transliterated as Tinghsi Station until 2003) is a metro station in New Taipei, Taiwan served by the Taipei Metro. Station overview This two-level, underground station has an island platform and two exits. The area above ground is currently being changed into a new lion-grade building. History The station got its current name on 27 February 2011. This was the result of a reorganization on 25 December 2010, when the territory was incorporated into New Taipei New Taipei City is a Special municipality (Taiwan), special municipality located in regions of Taiwan, northern Taiwan. The city is home to an estimated population of 4,004,367 as of January 2023, making it the most populous city in Taiwan, a .... Service began with the opening of the Zhonghe Line. Another accessibility elevator was opened at exit 1; it was completed after a year of construction. Station layout Exits *Exit 1: Yonghe Rd. Sec. 2 and Zhongxing St. *Exit 2: Yonghe Rd. Sec. 2 and We ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nanshijiao Metro Station
Nanshijiao (, formerly transliterated as Nanshih Chiao Station until 2003) is a metro station in New Taipei City, New Taipei, Taiwan served by the Taipei Metro. It is built on the site of the , which ceased operations in 1990. Station overview This four-level, underground station has an island platform and four exits. The area above ground is currently being developed into a new high-rise building. The Taipei Metro Zhonghe Depot is located on the southeast side of the station. Public Art Art in this station has a theme of "Youth Melody" and cost New Taiwan dollar, NT$4,999,000. It includes numerous pieces of colorful public art created by local artist Jun Lai and was completed on 30 November 1998. Consisting of 12 sculptures (3 hung from the ceiling; 9 hung on the walls), they symbolize the passion of youth with a light, joyful tone. Station layout Exits *Exit 1: Nanshan Rd. *Exit 2: Helping St. *Exit 3: Jieyun Rd. *Exit 4: Xingnan Rd. Sec.1 Around the station *Xingnan Ni ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Taipower Building Metro Station
The Taipei Metro Taipower Building station is a station on the Xindian Line located on the border in Taipei, Taiwan. Station overview The two-level, underground station has an island platform and five exits. Some trains from Songshan terminate here and reenter service by utilizing the pocket track south of the station. History During initial planning in 1980, the station was to be named Sanzong (三總), after the Tri-Service General Hospital which has since relocated to Neihu. Station layout Select Songshan–Xindian line trains terminate here during non-rush hours. Around the station * Taipei Cultural Mosque * Shida Park * Taipei Hakka Cultural Park See also * List of railway stations in Taiwan A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some format for utility, entertainment, or other purposes. A list may be memorialized in any number of ways, including existing only in the mind of the list-maker, but ... References Songsh ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Xindian Metro Station
The Taipei Metro Xindian station (formerly transliterated as Hsintien Station until 2003) is the southern terminus of the Songshan–Xindian line located in Xindian District, New Taipei, Taiwan. Station overview This one-level, underground station, has an island platform An island platform (also center platform (American English) or centre platform (British English)) is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway inte ... and one exit. It was the southernmost station of the Taipei MRT until Dingpu station was completed. Public Art Art for the station is titled "Heaven, Earth, and Man" and features many sculptures around the entrances. Designed by Takashi Tanabe, it was selected through open competition and cost NT$6,700,000. Station layout References Songshan–Xindian line stations Railway stations in Taiwan opened in 1999 {{Taiwan-metro-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |