Beitou
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| Beitou District | |||
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 Kuang Ming Rd-1 |
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| Region | Northern Taipei | ||
| Director | Mei Li Lee (李美麗) | ||
| Area ■ Total |
Ranked 2nd of 12 56.8216 km² |
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| Population ■ Total ■ Density |
Ranked 5th of 12 248,965 4,382/km² |
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| Villages (里; li) | 42 | ||
| Neighborhoods (鄰; lin) | 817 | ||
| ROC zip code | 112 | ||
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Beitou District (Chinese: 北投區; Tongyong Pinyin: Běitóu Cyu; Hanyu Pinyin: Běitóu Qū; Wade–Giles: Pei-t'ou Ch'ü; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Pak-tâu-khu) is the northernmost of the twelve districts of Taipei City, Taiwan. The historical spelling of the district is Peitou. The name originates from the Ketagalan word Kipatauw, meaning witch. Beitou is the most mountainous and highest of Taipei's districts.
Beitou is famous for its hot springs.[1] Residents of this district note that sulfuric fumes from the hot springs do ruin their electric appliances in the long term.
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[edit] History
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Between 1920 and 1941, Beitou was a village (北投庄) in Shichisei-gun (Qixing District), Taihoku Prefecture (台北州七星郡). It was upgraded to a town (北投街) in 1941. After World War II, it was renamed as Beitou urban township (北投鎮), belonging to Taipei County. Beginning in 1949, Beitou and Shilin were administered by the newly-formed Yangminshan Administrative Bureau. Both of them were merged into Taipei City in 1968.
Originated by Japan when Taiwan was part of its colony, the hot springs have improved to include aroma therapy, massage, acupuncture, hydrotherapy, and excellent cuisine which complement the entire spa experience. The mineral waters stream from the numerous geothermal vents that occur naturally in the region and are famous for their health benefits.
[edit] Economy
Asus has its headquarters in Beitou.[2]
[edit] Transport
The district is served by Beitou Station, Xinbeitou Station, Zhongyi Station, Qiyan Station, Fuxinggang Station, Guandu Station, Qilian Station, Mingde Station and Shipai Station of the TRTA.
[edit] Education
Universities and colleges:
- National Yang Ming University
- Taipei National University of the Arts
- Taipei Chengshih University of Science & Technology
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science
Senior High Schools:
[edit] Attractions
- Yangmingshan National Park
- Guandu Natural Park: birding
- Hot Springs in Xin Beitou and Xingyi Road
- Museum of Hot Springs in Beitou
- Beitou Cape: Lighthouse and seaside resort
- Taipei City Public Library Beitou Branch
- Zhongxing Guesthouse
[edit] Photos
These are some pictures taken in Beitou.
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Panoramic View of Beitou
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Beitou
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Street View of Beitou with Office Building
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Hsin Beitou (Quanyuan Rd. is visible in the foreground)
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Hsin Beitou (To the left is Zhonghe St.)
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Hsin Beitou (To the right is Zhongshan Rd., leading to the Geothermal Valley)
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Hsin Beitou (Guangming Rd.)
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Beitou (Beitou Post Office on Guangming Rd.)
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Hsin Beitou (Hsin Beitou shopping centre)
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Street View of Beitou (Mt. Datun can be seen in the background)
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Traditional Market in Beitou
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Taipei Public Library’s Beitou Branch
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Jacobs, Andrew (2010-03-21). "Taiwan’s Steaming Pools of Paradise". The New York Times. http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/03/21/travel/21journeys-1.html. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
- ^ "2007 Corporate Sustainability Report." Asus. 10 of 67. Retrieved on March 15, 2010. "ASUS has its headquarter located in No. 15, Li-Te Rd., Beitou, Taipei 11259, Taiwan."
- Ku, Melody. Travel Taiwan. Central Coast Magazine, San Luis Obispo, CA. Dec. 2004.
- http://sinotour.com/tourguide/taipei/beitou-hot-spring.html
- http://www.go2taiwan.net/monthly_selection.php?sqno=23
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