Jingmei () is a neighborhood in
Taipei City
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. Formerly an administrative district, in 1990 it merged with
Muzha District, becoming the western part of the newly created
Wenshan District.
Jingmei is located south of downtown Taipei with adjacency with
Xindian, New Taipei City. Jingmei is known for its locally famous
night market. The
market
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includes hundreds, if not thousands, of small street vendors, selling items, including traditional Chinese and Taiwanese snacks, cheap clothes, and various other items. The Jingmei area also includes many stores, upscale restaurants, movie theaters, and
karaoke
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establishments, making it a popular destination for nights and weekends for the local population. Jingmei Night Market is accessible by subway via
Jingmei Station, which is serviced by the
Songshan–Xindian line or Green line of the
Taipei Metro
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. Jingmei also serves as a small transportation hub for local buses, since many bus routes run through the area.
Jingmei has a centrally located small park, adjacent to Jingxing Junior High-School.
Several scenic walks and panoramic views of Jingmei and of downtown Taipei are available around HsianChien Temple. HsianChien is situated on a small hill and accessible by an easy path from Jingshin Street. The shortest route up and down takes about 20 minutes each way.
History
The former name Kingbe (),
refers to the large spouts of the
Liugongjun irrigation system. The name was later modified ().
During
Japanese rule, the area was under the jurisdiction of , Bunsan District,
Taihoku Prefecture. After World War II, the area remained part of
Shenkeng Township. In 1950, the more elegant name ''Jingmei'' () was adopted and stood on its own as an urban township. However, in
Taiwanese the old name ''Kéng-bé'' is still used.
In 1967, the township was merged into Taipei City as Jingmei District. In 1990, it merged with Muzha District to create
Wenshan District.
See also
*
Wenshan District
References
1990 disestablishments in Taiwan
Districts of Taipei
Former districts of Taiwan
History of Taipei
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