Xinyi District, Taipei
Xinyi
信義區 | |
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| Xinyi District | |
 Xinyi District skyline in 2017, featuring the tallest building in Taiwan - the Taipei 101. | |
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| Country | Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Region | Eastern Taipei |
| Divisions | List
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| Area | |
• Total | 11.2077 km2 (4.3273 sq mi) |
| • Rank | Ranked 8th of 12 |
| Population | |
• Total | 229,139 |
| • Rank | Ranked 6th of 12 |
| • Density | 20,000/km2 (53,000/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 110 |
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| Traditional Chinese | 信義區 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Literal meaning | honesty | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 興雅 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Xinyi District is the seat of the Taipei City Government and Taipei City Council. The district includes Taipei 101, Taipei International Convention Center, Taipei World Trade Center, National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and various shopping malls and entertainment venues, making it the most cosmopolitan district of Taipei. Xinyi District is also considered the financial district of Taipei.
The district is a prime shopping area in Taipei, anchored by a number of department stores and malls. In addition, numerous high-end restaurants are located in the area. Thus, it is often called the Manhattan of Taipei.
History and geography
During Japanese rule (1895-1945), Matsuyama Village (Japanese: 松山庄) covered modern day Xinyi and Songshan districts. The village was named after Matsuyama City in Japan and formed part of Shichisei District, Taihoku Prefecture. Matsuyama Village was incorporated into Taihoku City (modern-day Taipei) in 1938. It was renamed Songshan District in 1945.
In 1990, Songshan District was split in two as part of a citywide reorganization. The southern half became Xinyi District while the northern half retained its name. The present border of Xinyi runs along Civic Boulevard. Xinyi is separated from the Nangang District on the east by Fude St.; from Wenshan District in the south by Baozijiang and Poneikeng (坡內坑) Mountains; and from Da'an District in the west by the Zhuangjing Tunnel (莊敬隧道), Keelung Road and Guangfu Road.[1] Development of the area in the 1990s transformed Xinyi into a modern shopping district which by 2010 boasted the highest property values in Taiwan.
Government institutions
Institutions
- Australian Office in Taipei
- British Office Taipei
- Canadian Trade Office in Taipei
- German Institute Taipei
- India-Taipei Association
- Mexican Trade Services Documentation and Cultural Office
- Nigeria Trade Office in Taiwan, R.O.C.
- Hong Kong Economic, Trade and Cultural Office
- Macau Economic and Cultural Office
Education
- Taipei Medical University (台北醫學大學)
- Taipei Municipal Songshan High School (台北市立松山高級中學)
- Taipei Municipal Yongchun High School (台北市立永春高級中學)
- Songshan High School of Agriculture and Industry (台北市立松山高級工農職業學校)
- Taipei Municipal Liugong Junior High School(台北市立瑠公國民中學)
- Taipei Municipal Xin'Yi Junior High School (台北市立信義國民中學)
- Taipei Municipal Xingya Junior High School (台北市立興雅國民中學)
- Taipei Municipal Fude Elementary School (台北市立福德國民小學)
- Taipei Municipal Bo'ai Elementary School (台北市立博愛國民小學)
- Taipei Municipal Sanxing Elementary School (台北市立三興國民小學)
Famous Landmarks and Places of interest
At 509.2 m (1,671 ft) tall, Taipei 101 was the tallest building in the World from 2004-2010 and is still currently Asia's 6th tallest building and the ninth tallest building in the world, as of November 2018. Visitors can visit the 89th floor observatory by means of the world's second fastest elevator (63 km/h or 37.5 mph). In addition, there is the Taipei 101 Mall, which features famous international brands like Shiatzy Chen, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Coach, Louis Vuitton, and Roots. The mall also has Häagen-Dazs, Barista Coffee, Dante Coffee, and a handful of fancy restaurants. Also, there is a large food court with McDonald's, KFC, and many more.
Taipei City Hall is located on City Hall Rd. (市府路). The plaza outside city hall, Citizen's Square (市民廣場), is often used as a concert venue including the annual New Year's celebrations.
Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, a high-end Japanese department store, operates four buildings in the district. The buildings are (in order from least floor space to most floor space): A4, which specializes in women's fashion, has, among other retail stores, a Hands Tailung store, a Häagen-Dazs, and a supermarket; A9, which houses expensive international boutiques like Gucci, Chanel, and Coach, and has a large fnac store on B2; A11, which features products for the entire family, a Mister Donut, a food court, a Starbucks, and a supermarket; and A8, which holds just about everything for anyone and a food court featuring Beard Papa, MOS Burger, McDonald's, Au Bon Pain, etc. Each building has a number of restaurants, featuring cuisines from around the world.
Eslite Bookstore, Taiwan's premier bookstore, opened their flagship store in the district in early 2006. Spanning over 7 floors, this bookstore is the largest in Taiwan. The bookstore has an expansive magazine collection (especially foreign magazines), a floor dedicated to children's books, a Japanese bookstore, art bookstore, Simplified Chinese book collection, and more. There are event halls where authors address their articles or topics related to their books. In addition to books, the bookstore also offers clothing and accessories (with brands like fcuk, Lacoste, and Adidas), stationery, CDs, a Starbucks, an Apple retailer, and a food court.
- Neo19
Neo19, located on Songshou Rd. (松壽路), houses a number of restaurants, a health club, a nightclub and lounge bar. The restaurants at Neo 19 include Chili's, Romano's Macaroni Grill, Azabusabo, Mo-Mo-Paradise, Gloucester, and Watami. The nightclub is Room18, renowned for hosting international DJs and local celebrities. The lounge bar is BarCode, located on the 5th floor which features an open-air patio, and an exclusive VIP area, named The Den.
With 17 screens, this megaplex is a popular place in Taipei to see films from all over the world, often released on the same day as the country of origin. The complex also has a food court that includes outlets of Burger King, Häagen-Dazs, etc., Sasa, and an arcade.
- ATT 4 FUN (formerly New York New York)
Located at 12, Songshou Rd (台北市松壽路12號9樓), this building was formerly called New York New York. After ATT Group bought the mall in 2010 it was closed, remodeled, and opened under the name ATT 4 FUN in the second half of 2011. The mall features 11 floors of shopping, restaurants, and clubs. Among the many attractions are a Starbucks, McDonald's, Mister Donut, and Myst Club.[2]
- Historic Coal Mines
Xinyi District has several historic coal mines from the Japanese colonial period. Two of them have been renovated: the Hexing Mine (和興炭坑),[3] Alley 471, Lane 150, Section 5, Xinyi Road, and the Dexing Mine (德興炭坑) [4] near the trailhead of the Tiaomi Trail,[5] Alley 100, Lane 600, Wuxing Road.
- Martial Law Era Victims of Political Violence Memorial Park
This historic memorial of victims of the "White Terror" is located on a hillside overlooking the present Taipei 101 shopping district.[6]
Economy
Many corporate headquarters and hotels are located in Xinyi District.
Tallest Buildings 150m+
| Zone | Name of Building | Image | Height(m) | Number of floors | Staturs | Year |
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| A22 | Taipei 101 (臺北101) | 
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509.2 | 101 | Completed | 2004 |
| A7 | Taipei Sky Tower (臺北天空塔) | 280 | 46 | Under Construction | 2021 | |
| A15/18/20 | Taipei Nan Shan Plaza (臺北南山廣場) | 
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272 | 48 | Completed | 2018 |
| A25 | Fubon Xinyi A25 (富邦信義A25) | 266 | 52 | Under Construction | 2020 | |
| A26 | Xinyi Municipal Tower (信義區公所都市更新) | 234 | 46 | Under Planning | ||
| A3 | Cathay Landmark (國泰置地廣場) | 
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212 | 46 | Completed | 2015 |
| A1 | Farglory Financial Center (遠雄金融中心) | 
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208.3 | 32 | Completed | 2012 |
| B6 | Hua Nan Bank Headquarters (華南銀行總行世貿大樓) | 
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154.5 | 27 | Completed | 2014 |
| A2 | Uni-President International Tower (統一國際大樓) | 
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154 | 30 | Completed | 2004 |
| Station | Taipei City Hall Bus Station (市府轉運站) | 
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151 | 31 | Completed | 2010 |
Transportation
Rail
Xinyi District is served by the Taipei Metro's Nangang Line in the north, Wenshan Line in the south, and Xinyi Line at Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station and Elephant Mountain Station. In addition, the north of the district is served by the Taiwan Railway Administration Songshan Station.
Road
Buses to Xinyi District are also plentiful from all parts of Taipei, with a major bus terminal at Taipei City Hall Bus Station. There are also many arteries and freeways in the area, including Zhongxiao East Rd. (part of Sec. 4 & Sec 5), Keelung Rd. (first 2 sections), Xinyi Rd. (part of Sec. 4 & Sec 5), Renai Rd. (part of Sec. 4), Provincial Highway 5, and the Civic Boulevard Expressway.
Pedestrian
Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, Vieshow Cinemas, ATT 4 Fun, and Taipei 101 Mall are interconnected by an elevated walkway.
Gallery
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Xinyi District skyline in 2018 with many modern skyscrapers in the background, including Taipei 101.Xinyi District skyline in 2018 with many modern skyscrapers in the background, including Taipei 101.
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Shin Kong Mitsukoshi shopping complex -
Songshou Road -
Xinyi District at night -
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Xinyi District from Xiangshan -
Xinyi District rush hour
See also
References
- ^ "english.taipei.gov.tw/xinyi/index.jsp?categid=1341&recordid=783". Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ http://www.att4fun.com.tw/ ATT 4 Fun Web site
- ^ 林柏維 (5 February 2015). "New attraction in Taipei City's Xinyi District: An old coal mine resembling those in Jinguashi!". Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "History of Dexing Coal Mine". Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "today before". Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ "Taipei graveyard holds key to White Terror: Arrigo". Retrieved 7 June 2016.
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