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Wende Station
The Taipei Metro Wende station is located in the Neihu District in Taipei, Taiwan. It is a station on Brown Line. Station overview This two-level, elevated station features two side platforms, two exits, and a platform elevator located on the north side of the concourse level. Public art for the station consists of a piece titled "Dancing Birds". It comprises one of the station walls and depicts dancing egrets in Bihu Park with the use of digital images and mosaic inlaying. Two mechanical parking towers behind the station allow for over 300 parking spaces. The towers are a type of elevator parking system; vehicles can be parked and retrieved on the same rotating lift table. History *22 February 2009: Wende station construction is completed. *4 July 2009: Begins operations with the opening of the Brown Line. Station layout Around the station * Neihu High School * Neihu Junior High School * Neihu Elementary School * National Taiwan College of Performing Arts * Guo Ziyi Mem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neihu District
Neihu District is a district of Taipei City, Taiwan. Neihu means "inner lake." The older name originates from the Ketagalan word ''Tayour'' (transliterated by the Dutch as ''Cattajo''), meaning woman's head ornament. Many mountainous roads and paths, which are ideal for hiking, connect Neihu with the neighboring Shilin District and Yangmingshan National Park. The Tri-Service General Hospital, which is a teaching hospital of the National Defense Medical Center, is also in Neihu. The Wuchih Mountain Military Cemetery borders Neihu. History During Japanese rule, Naiko Village () covered modern day Neihu in addition to Nangang. The village was under Shichisei District, Taihoku Prefecture. Economy Although it was a flood-prone region, Neihu has experienced huge growth with the construction of the Neihu Technology Park in 1995 and hypermarkets such as Costco, RT Mart, Carrefour, B&Q. The extension of the Taipei Metro to Neihu in the 1990s and early 2000s has also boosted residen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neihu Metro Station
The Taipei Metro Neihu station () is located in the Neihu District in Taipei, Taiwan. It is a station on Wenhu line. Station overview This two-level, elevated station features two side platforms, two exits, and platform elevators located on the north and south sides of the concourse level. History *22 February 2009: Neihu station construction is completed. *4 July 2009: Begins service with the opening of Brown Line. Station layout Around the station *Lake Square *Qingbai Park *Huguang Open-air Market *American Institute in Taiwan The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT; ) is the ''de facto'' Embassy of the United States of America in Taiwan. The AIT institution is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the federal government of the United States in Taiwan with Congressional oversi ... (new planned location) *Bihu Elementary School *Kangning Elementary School *Jinbi Temple References Wenhu line stations Railway stations opened in 2009 {{Taiwan-metro-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fire Safety Museum Of Taipei City Fire Department
The Fire Safety Museum of Taipei City Fire Department () is a museum on firefighting in Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan. History The museum was built in response to the Great Hanshin earthquake in Japan on 17 January 1995 to teach people what to do during a natural disaster. On 10 July 1995, the newly restructured Taipei City Fire Department planned to build Taiwan's first fire safety museum aiming to build awareness among the public about the danger of natural disaster. The museum was opened in November 1998. Architecture The museum spans over 5 floors. The first floor consists of the introduction area, children's safety training classroom, questions and answers complex assessment area, storeroom and 3D scenes. The second floor consists of storm simulation area, disaster prevention information room, earthquake virtual reality escape game area and household railed window demonstration area. The third floor consists of quake simulation area, sunshine digital interactive show and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is an independent American nonprofit organization whose stated mission is to create, find, and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. RMHC has a global network of chapters in 62 countries and regions under three core programs: Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Room and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile. Programs The first Ronald McDonald House was opened in Philadelphia in 1974. Jim Murray, general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles, was raising funds for one of his players' daughters when he met Children's Hospital of Philadelphia oncologist Audrey Evans. They partnered with Elkman Advertising which handled marketing for McDonald's, and the charity took the name of the latter's mascot. There are 368 Ronald McDonald Houses in 64 countries. These accommodate families with hospitalized children under 21 years of age (or 18 or 26, depending on the House), who are being treated at nearby hospi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bihu Park
The Bihu Park () is a park in Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan. History The park was opened in 1987. Geography The park covers an area of 13.1 hectares. A 7 hectares of lake located within the park area is the Dapi Lake, which was once used for farming irrigation. The lake has a large population of invasive Amazon sailfin catfish. Features The park features the lakeside walkways which was completed and opened to public in 2007 with a total distance of 1.4 km. There is also a nine-turn bridge. It houses various flora as well, such as willows, bald cypresses, cajeput trees, golden showers, royal poincianas, Chinese hibiscus, azaleas and Ixora westii. The park management center houses a 45-seating capacity reading room, tennis courts, swimming pool and other recreational facilities. Visitors can also fish and hike in its six mountain trails to choose from with rest pavilions along the way. Transportation The park is accessible within walking distance north from Wende Statio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guo Ziyi Memorial Hall
The Guo Ziyi Memorial Hall () or Neihu Red House, formerly known as Neihu Guo Family Estate or Neihu Kuo Family Ancestral Home, is a historical building in Neihu District, Taipei, Taiwan. History The building was originally built in 1917 during the Japanese rule of Taiwan by Guo Hua-xi, the borough chief of Neihu Village. It then became the home for the first Neihu Village mayor, Kuo Hua-jang (郭華讓), who took office in 1920. In 1999, the building was designated as a historical building by the Taipei City Government. In 2010, the building was renovated by the efforts made by World Guo's Clan Association President Kuo Shih-chi with a cost of NT$50 million. NT$30 million of the fund was donated by the association and another NT$10 million by the city government. It was then officially opened on 3 February 2012 to honor the Tang dynasty general Guo Ziyi. Architecture The building is a two-story Western-style red brick structure that spreads over an area of 1,178 m2 in the shape ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taipei Municipal Neihu Senior High School
Taipei Municipal Neihu Senior High School (NHSH; , Tongyong Pinyin: taibei shihli neihu gaojhong, Hanyu Pinyin: taibei shili neihu gaozhong, Wade–Giles: tai2bei3 shih4li4 nei4hu2 gao1chong1) is a public 3-year high school in Taipei City, Taiwan, Republic of China. Introduction Neihu Senior High School is the first senior high school established after Taipei City was converted into a special municipality under the direct jurisdiction of the central government. Campus construction began in July 1986. The school was completely established on August 1, 1988 and enrolled the first 18 classes of freshmen. The campus is located near the foot of lush hills, surrounded by crystal-clear lakes, and adorned with green and white schoolhouses. With the current service of the Wenhu Line (Brown Line) of Taipei Metro, the convenience of transportation will help enrollment growth. History Taipei Municipal Neihu Senior High School (NHSH), also known as “Windy Castle”, is the first high ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gangqian Metro Station
The Taipei Metro Gangqian station is located in the Neihu District in Taipei, Taiwan. It is a station on Wenhu line. Station overview This three-level, elevated station features two side platforms, two exits, and platform elevators located on the north and south sides of the concourse level. Public art for the station is situated on the wall above the escalators. The piece, titled "The Paradise of Neihu", is a large-scale mixed media artwork consisting of needlepoint created with the help of 83 artists and volunteers. History *22 February 2009: Gangqian station construction is completed. *4 July 2009: Begins service with the opening of Brown Line. Station layout Gallery File:"The Beauty of Neihu" at Taipei Metro Gangqian Station.jpg, Gangqian station public art "The Beauty of Neihu" File:Gangqian Station platform.jpg, Gangqian station platform 1 (to Taipei Zoo) File:港墘站IMG 3113.JPG, Gangqian station gateway 1 Nearby Places * Guanshan Riverside Park * Neihu Techno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taipei Zoo Station
The Taipei Metro Taipei Zoo Station is a terminus on Wenhu line, Maokong Gondola Line, and the planned Circular Line of the Taipei Metro. It is located in the Wenshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. Station overview This three-level, elevated station features two side platforms and two exits. It is located on Xinguang Rd., Sec. 2. In order to deal with patronage to the zoo, an underground parking lot was constructed. It connects to the Maokong Gondola and Taipei Zoo. It will be a transfer station and terminus with Circular Line in 2029, which is expected to bring a lot of convenience to districts in outer Taipei and New Taipei by saving a lot of commuting time. Currently, a trip from Taipei Zoo to Dapinglin requires 40 minutes and two transfers, while a trip from Taipei Zoo to Jingan requires 36 minutes and also two transfers. However, after the opening of phase 2 of the Circular line, a trip to Dapinglin will only take 11 minutes without requiring any transfers, and a trip to J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Metro Station
Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center () is a metro station in Taipei, Taiwan served by Taipei Metro. It is a terminal station on both Wenhu line and Bannan line, and serves the Nangang, Neihu, and Xizhi districts. Station overview The station is a three-level, divided into an elevated and underground portion, each serving different lines. The elevated portion of the station serving the medium-capacity Wenhu line features an island platform and a platform elevator located on the west side of the concourse level. The station is long and wide, while the elevated platform is long. It is equipped with platform screen doors. The station is a two-level, underground station high-capacity, and is also equipped with platform screen doors. It has an island platform and is long and meters wide. The station (serving the Blue Line eastern extension) passes through tunnels belonging to the Taiwan Railways Administration and Taiwan High Speed Rail before terminating at this station. The stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taipei
Taipei (), officially Taipei City, is the capital and a special municipality of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Located in Northern Taiwan, Taipei City is an enclave of the municipality of New Taipei City that sits about southwest of the northern port city of Keelung. Most of the city rests on the Taipei Basin, an ancient lakebed. The basin is bounded by the relatively narrow valleys of the Keelung and Xindian rivers, which join to form the Tamsui River along the city's western border. The city of Taipei is home to an estimated population of 2,646,204 (2019), forming the core part of the Taipei–Keelung metropolitan area, which includes the nearby cities of New Taipei and Keelung with a population of 7,047,559, the 40th most-populous urban area in the world—roughly one-third of Taiwanese citizens live in the metro district. The name "Taipei" can refer either to the whole metropolitan area or just the city itself. Taipei has been the seat of the ROC central government ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Side Platform
A side platform (also known as a marginal platform or a single-face platform) is a platform positioned to the side of one or more railway tracks or guideways at a railway station, tram stop, or transitway. A station having dual side platforms, one for each direction of travel, is the basic design used for double-track railway lines (as opposed to, for instance, the island platform where a single platform lies between the tracks). Side platforms may result in a wider overall footprint for the station compared with an island platform where a single width of platform can be shared by riders using either track. In some stations, the two side platforms are connected by a footbridge running above and over the tracks. While a pair of side platforms is often provided on a dual-track line, a single side platform is usually sufficient for a single-track line. Layout Where the station is close to a level crossing (grade crossing) the platforms may either be on the same side of the cross ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
