Taipei

Taipei is Taiwan’s capital and largest metropolitan center, known for its role in government, commerce, technology, and Chinese-language culture.

Taipei Basin: A lowland basin in northern Taiwan, surrounded by mountains and containing Taipei and New Taipei. The basin’s terrain shapes the city’s boundaries, drainage, and dense development.
Presidential Office Building: A historic building in Taipei that houses the Office of the President of Taiwan. It anchors the executive branch in the capital’s central district.
Taiwan under Qing rule: The period from 1683 to 1895 when the Qing dynasty governed Taiwan. Qing administration helped establish Taipei’s regional importance in northern Taiwan.
National Palace Museum: A Taipei museum holding a large collection of Chinese imperial art and artifacts. Its collections make the city a major center for Chinese art history.
Kaohsiung: A major port city in southern Taiwan and the country’s third-largest city by population. Its southern port economy contrasts with Taipei’s concentration of national government and services.
Taipei City: A special municipality in northern Taiwan that serves as the country’s capital. This administrative city forms Taipei’s governmental and urban core.
Legislative Yuan: Taiwan’s unicameral legislature, responsible for making laws and overseeing the executive branch. Its Taipei seat makes the city the center of national legislative work.
Taiwan under Japanese rule: The period from 1895 to 1945 when Japan governed Taiwan as a colony. Japanese colonial planning reshaped Taipei’s streets, institutions, and public infrastructure.
National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: A Taipei monument and public plaza commemorating former Republic of China president Chiang Kai-shek. The site reflects the capital’s contested political memory and civic ceremonies.
Taichung: A major city in central Taiwan and one of the country’s largest urban centers. Its central location and industrial base offer a counterpoint to Taipei’s northern dominance.

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