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Downtown districts in Taipei


Downtown districts in Taipei

Districts of Taipei
Districts of Taipei
Wanhua (萬華區)
Wanhua is the oldest district of Taipei, home to many historic buildings, such as the Longshan Temple and the Red House Theater. Ximending is the "Shinjuku of Taipei", a shopping neighborhood centered around teenager fashion, Japanese culture and subcultures.
Datong (大同區)
Datong is one of the oldest inhabited areas in what is now Taipei. It used to be the city's commercial center, but has lost relevance as the economic center shifted southeast to Zhongzheng, Daan, and Xinyi. It is now most known for Dihua Street with its Japanese colonial era and Qing dynasty architecture, and Chinese medicine market.
Zhongzheng (中正區)
The political center of Taiwan with most of the national government and judicial buildings. Its prime tourist attractions are the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the Taipei City Walls and many museums.
Zhongshan (中山區)
Zhongshan has numerous parks, the Martyrs' Shrine, the Fine Arts Museum, and a large pub and bar district.
Daan (大安區)
Daan is a modern commercial district with numerous department stores, restaurants and night markets. It offers some of the most expensive residential real estate of the East District.
Xinyi (信義區)
As a part of the East District, Xinyi is the financial district of Taipei home to the Taipei 101, the World Trade Center, and the International Convention Center. It is the most cosmopolitan district of the city with many shopping malls and entertainment venues.
Songshan (松山區)
Many firms and financial institutions in this neighborhood, which is also a part of the East District. Raohe Street Night Market is one of the oldest of Taipei's famous street markets.


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