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Xinyi Planning District
Xinyi Planning District ( zh, 信義計畫區), also known as the Xinyi Planning Area, is located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. The total area of the Xinyi Planning District is 153 hectares. It was designed in the 1970s and developed from the 1980s onward. Xinyi Planning District is the prime central business district of Taipei. Important infrastructure, such as Taipei 101, Taipei City Hall, Taipei International Convention Center and Taipei World Trade Center, is located within this area. Historical development It's historical development began in 1976, when the Taipei Municipal Government accepted the proposal to redevelop the area east of the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (Taipei), Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. The goal of this redevelopment was to set up a secondary commercial center away from the more crowded old city center (Taipei Station, Ximending area). The redevelopment hoped to increase the prosperity of the eastern district and the convenien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taipei Skyline 2022
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Uni-President Enterprises Corporation
Uni-President Enterprises Corporation () is an international food conglomerate based in Tainan, Taiwan. It is the largest food production company in Taiwan and the 12th largest in the world, and has a significant market share in dairy products, foods and snacks, and beverages. Through its subsidiary company President Chain Store Corporation, it is also responsible for running Starbucks, 7-Eleven, Mister Donut, Carrefour and Muji in Taiwan, making it Taiwan's largest retail operator. In addition, Uni-President has subsidiaries in the United States, mainland China, Vietnam, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. History In 1967, the "President Enterprise Corporation" was founded in Syuejia, Tainan County by Kao Ching-yuen. It started with the production of flour and feed. In 1969, Uni-President began preparations for the production of instant noodles and cooperated with Nissin Milling Technology to that end, and subsequently invested and set up factories in Tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shin Kong Mitsukoshi
Shin Kong Mitsukoshi (SKM, ) is a Taiwanese brand of high-end department stores operating throughout Taiwan, with concessions also located in mainland China. The brand is a joint venture of the Taiwanese Shin Kong Group and Japanese Mitsukoshi. Shin Kong Mitsukoshi's first store was opened in 1991 in Zhongshan District, Taipei and there are now 16 branches across Taiwan. The first Shin Kong Mitsukoshi concession in China opened in Beijing in April 2007. Current branches Taiwan All stores currently trade as 'Shin Kong Mitsukoshi' unless stated otherwise. *Taipei Nanxi: 1 (opened 1991), 3 (opened 2008) * Taipei Station (opened 1993) *Taipei Tianmu (opened 2004) *Taipei Xinyi Place: A4, A8, A9, A11 (opened 1997-2005) * Diamond Towers (opened 2023) * Taoyuan Station (opened 2008) *Taichung Zhonggang (opened 2000) *Chiayi Chuiyang (opened 2008) *Tainan Zhongshan (opened 1996) *Tainan Place: 1 (opened 2002), 2 (opened 2013) *Kaohsiung Sanduo (opened 1993) *Kaohsiung Zuoying 1, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cathay Landmark
The Cathay Landmark () is a skyscraper located in Xinyi Special District, Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is the eighth tallest building in Taiwan and the fourth tallest in Xinyi Special District. The height of the building is , the floor area is , and it comprises 46 floors above ground as well as 6 basement levels. The building was designed by Kris Yao. The shopping mall Breeze Xinyi occupies floors B2F through 4F and is operated by the . See also * Taipei 101 * Shin Kong Life Tower * 85 Sky Tower * List of tallest buildings in Taiwan * Xinyi Special District Xinyi Planning District ( zh, 信義計畫區), also known as the Xinyi Planning Area, is located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. The total area of the Xinyi Planning District is 153 hectares. It was designed in the 1970s and developed fro ... References 2015 establishments in Taiwan Buildings and structures in Taipei Office buildings completed in 2015 Xinyi Special District Skyscraper office ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uni-President International Tower
The Uni-President International Tower () is a skyscraper located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is the fifth tallest in Xinyi Special District (after Taipei 101, Taipei Nan Shan Plaza, Cathay Landmark and Farglory Financial Center). The height of building is , the floor area is , and it comprises 30 floors above ground, as well as 7 basement levels. It houses the Australian Office in Taipei, British Office Taipei, and Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office. The lower level shopping mall is operated by Eslite (Eslite Xinyi, ). See also * List of tallest buildings in Taiwan * Xinyi Planning District Xinyi Planning District ( zh, 信義計畫區), also known as the Xinyi Planning Area, is located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. The total area of the Xinyi Planning District is 153 hectares. It was designed in the ... References Office buildings completed in 2004 Skyscraper office buildings in Taipei Xinyi Special District ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farglory Financial Center
The Farglory Financial Center () is a skyscraper located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is the eighth tallest building in Taiwan and the fourth tallest in Xinyi Special District (after Taipei 101, Taipei Nan Shan Plaza and Cathay Landmark). The height of the building is , the floor area is , and it comprises 32 floors above ground, as well as 4 basement levels. See also * List of tallest buildings in Taiwan * Xinyi Special District * Farglory International Center References Office buildings completed in 2013 Skyscraper office buildings in Taipei Xinyi Special District {{Taiwan-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taipei City Council
Taipei City Council () is the city council of Taipei, Taiwan. One of the largest Administrative divisions of Taiwan, local councils in Taiwan, the city council is currently composed of 61 councillors, all elected most recently in the 2022 Taiwanese local elections. Composition The Kuomintang, gaining 2 seat after the 2022 Taiwanese local elections, maintained its status as the largest party in the city council, but falling short of an Majority, overall majority. The Democratic Progressive Party, although still being the largest opposition party in the council, gain 2 seats in the election. New Party (Taiwan), New Party and People First Party (Taiwan), People First Party, members of the conventional Pan-Blue Coalition, pan-Blue coalition, won 2 seats each. Smaller parties, including New Power Party, Social Democratic Party (Taiwan), Social Democratic Party and Can't Stop This Party, won 3 seats in total. All standing as an independent, 7 candidates were elected to the city ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
W Hotels
W Hotels is an American hotel chain founded by Starwood Hotels and Resorts but now owned by Marriott International operating around 70 upscale hotels and long-stay apartment facilities worldwide. History W Hotels was launched in 1998 with W New York, a conversion of the former Doral Inn hotel on Lexington Avenue, Manhattan. Barry Sternlicht, then CEO of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Hotels 1995–2005, created the brand. The concept included dark, muted colors, brushed metal, hotel staff in black T-shirts, photographs, and a bar. His demand for all-white bedding required manufacturers to develop white fabric that stayed clean without weekly dry cleaning. Many properties are co-located with luxury apartments known as "Residences at the W", such as W Boston and W Austin. About 3 in 10 W Hotels have Residences. The earlier W Hotels in the U.S. were renovations of existing hotels within the Starwood group. Replacing the lobby with the "living room" concept, where guests could g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taipei City Hall Bus Station
The Taipei City Hall Bus Station () is a mixed-used skyscraper complex located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. The architectural height of the building is and it comprises 30 floors above ground. The lower floors of the building serves as a transportation hub for bus and metro, with the metro's Taipei City Hall Station incorporated into the basement. The 8th to 31st floors of the building house the W Taipei, a five-star hotel operated by W Hotels. It offers a total of 405 guest rooms. It started trial operations in February 2011, and official operations in March 2011. Overview The station covers an area of 2,500 ping (7934 m2) and operates using a BOT scheme for 50 years under Uni-President Enterprises Corporation. It is situated on the southeastern side of the intersection of Keelung Road and Zhongxiao East Road. The 150-meter tall station building has 31 stories above ground and 5 stories below. Plans for the station date back to 1998 under then-mayor Ma Ying-jeou. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FEDS Xinyi A13
FEDS Xinyi A13 () is a shopping mall located in the Xinyi Planning District of Taipei, Taiwan that started trial operation on 25 December 2019 and officially opened on 19 January 2020. With a total floor area of , it has 14 floors above ground and 3 floors below ground. Main core stores include Vieshow Cinemas, Lego Store Taipei (the first Lego certified store in Taiwan) and Apple Store Xinyi A13 (the second Apple Store in Taiwan). The mall's revenue in 2020 is around NT$3.8 billion. This is the 11th store of the Far Eastern Department Stores company. Design The building is designed by the Taiwanese architect Kris Yao. The fourth storey food court of the mall presents an architectural image of the 1950s and 60s historical streets of Dadaocheng. Public transportation The mall is located in close proximity to Taipei City Hall metro station on the Bannan Line and Taipei 101–World Trade Center metro station on the Tamsui–Xinyi line of the Taipei Metro. Gallery Cathay Financial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neo19
Neo19 is a shopping mall in Xinyi Special District, Taipei, Taiwan that opened on 27 October 2001. Main core stores of the shopping mall include shops, restaurants, nightclubs and a gym. The Nike store is located on the first floor, while the American chain restaurant Chili's is on the second floor along with VeryThai, Mo-Mo-Paradise and Mala-1 Hot Pot. Fitness Factory is located on the fourth floor. Ikon, Huckleberry, and Klash nightclubs are all located in B1 and the fifth floor houses another nightclub called Cocco & Co and bar called Barcode. Incidents On 13 May 2021, Neo19 closed down for disinfection when the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control announced that a person who had tested positive for COVID-19 had visited and dined in a barbecue restaurant inside the shopping mall. See also * List of tourist attractions in Taiwan * List of shopping malls in Taipei A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some format for utility, entertainme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
