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Zhongshan Metro Station
Zhongshan (, formerly transliterated as Chungshan Station until 2003) is a metro station in Taipei, Taiwan served by Taipei Metro. It is a transfer station between the Tamsui–Xinyi and s. The station opened on 28 March 1997 for traffic on the Tamsui-Xinyi line, and Songshan-Xindian line services opened on 15 November 2014. It is located in the middle of the underground Zhongshan Metro Mall and near the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store. Station overview The station is an underground structure with an island platform and four exits when Tamsui line opened. It is located at the intersection of Nanjing West Rd. and the Metro Park (near Chengde Rd. and Zhongshan North Rd.). It is also a transfer station with the Songshan line. The Songshan line station added two additional exits and renovated two existing exits. The station is a four-level, underground station. The Songshan line station is deep and long and meters wide. Public Art Note: Exit 4 was recently reconstructe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhongshan District, Taipei
Zhongshan District (Chinese: 中山區) is an administrative district of Taipei City, named after Sun Yat-sen, better known in Chinese as "Sun Zhongshan". Economy In the 1970s, the district was recognized as the center of the city's tourist industry, with large hotels and international restaurants. The interest from tourists allowed the district to develop as a center of international business. In recent decades, the district's economy and its population have both contracted, due in part to the decentralisation of industrial and manufacturing activities. Parts of Taipei's "financial core" (that once centred on the Zhongshan District) have been moved to other districts.''Globalizing Taipei: The Political Economy Of Spatial Development'' by R. Yin-wang Kwok ( |
Xiangshan Metro Station
The Taipei Metro Xiangshan station is a metro station on the Red Line located in Xinyi, Taipei, Taiwan. The station opened on November 24, 2013. Station overview The two-level, underground station with an island platform. It is located beneath Xinyi Rd., Sec. 5 east of Songren Rd. and near the north end of Zhongqiang Park and the Xinyi Expressway. It is the planned eastern terminus of the Xinyi Line when it initially opened for service. The Xinyi Eastern Extension, when completed, will extend eastward from this station. The Xiangshan hiking trail is located nearby the station. History The construction of the station began in July 2005. It had completed in November 2013. The Circular line is planned to make an out-of-station interchange with the Tamsui-Xinyi line at this station. Construction The station is long, wide, and deep. It has three entrances, two elevators for the disabled, and two vent shafts. Due to space limitations caused by the Xinyi Expressway, a vehicl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Museum Of Contemporary Art Taipei
The Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei (MoCA Taipei; ) is a museum of contemporary art, located in Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan. History The museum building was built during the Japanese rule in 1921 for what later became Jiànchéng Elementary School, which now occupies a new structure on the back of the historical building. After the handover of Taiwan from Japan to the Republic of China, it hosted the Taipei City Government and became an important landmark, thanks to its highly recognizable symmetrical building and belltower in historic style. After the city government had moved to the new location in Xinyi district, it was designated as a historical building, and re-opened on 27 May 2001 as Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei (MOCA Taipei), as the first museum in Taiwan to be dedicated exclusively to contemporary art. In 2021 MOCA director Loh Li-chen caused a scandal in the Taiwanese art world by making a xenophobic post on Facebook. Exhibitions While showcasing mainly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shuanglian Station
Shuanglian (, formerly transliterated as Shuanglien Station until 2003) is a metro station in Taipei, Taiwan served by Taipei Metro. It is a station of the and a planned transfer station with the . Station overview The station is located underneath the metro park, near Minsheng West Road and Zhongshan North Road. The station is a two-level, underground structure with one island platform and two exits. The washrooms are inside the entrance area. Public art in the station consists of a mural titled "Dawning Sail". Composed of porcelain enamel, the mural reflects Shuanglian's rich historical past from its role as a once-prosperous trading post on the Tamsui River to new developments in the area. The station is a planned transfer station with the Minsheng-Xizhi Line. History TRA Station *The station was originally opened on 17 August 1916 as . *1943: The station re-opened after renovation. *In the past, there was a goods loading center near the station. Thus, it became a major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beimen Metro Station
The Taipei Metro Beimen station is a station on the Songshan line located in Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan. Station overview This four-level, underground station has two side platforms. It is located beneath Tacheng St. beneath Civic Blvd. and Zhongxiao West Rd. It was scheduled to open in December 2013 with the launch of the Songshan Line. However, the opening of Beimen station was delayed until 15 November 2014. The southeastern part of the station connects to the Taipei City Mall, which connects through to Taipei Main Station. Public Art The theme for this station is "Bearing Grace and Inaugurating Vision". It uses silhouette carvings to represent historical images of Old Taipei, Beimen station, and the history of railway transportation. Artworks include "The Gate of Taipei City", "Bearing Grace" series, "Locomotives" in the "Inaugurating Vision" series, and historical photos of Taipei. History It was originally known as , opened east of the old Taiwan Railway Ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taipower Building Metro Station
The Taipei Metro Taipower Building station is a station on the Xindian Line located on the border in Taipei, Taiwan. Station overview The two-level, underground station has an island platform and five exits. Some trains from Songshan terminate here and reenter service by utilizing the pocket track south of the station. History During initial planning in 1980, the station was to be named Sanzong (三總), after the Tri-Service General Hospital which has since relocated to Neihu. Station layout Songshan–Xindian line trains terminate here during non-rush hours. Around the station * Taipei Cultural Mosque * Shida Park * Taipei Hakka Cultural Park See also * List of railway stations in Taiwan There are currently six operating railway systems in Taiwan: The two Inter-city rail systems, Taiwan Railways and Taiwan High Speed Rail, have several overlaps in station names. See below ''Taiwan High Speed Rail'' section for their relations in ... References 1999 establishme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xindian Metro Station
The Taipei Metro Xindian station (formerly transliterated as Hsintien Station until 2003) is the southern terminus of the Songshan–Xindian line located in Xindian District, New Taipei, Taiwan. Station overview This one-level, underground station, has an island platform and one exit. It is the southernmost station of the Taipei MRT until Dingpu station was completed. Public Art Art for the station is titled "Heaven, Earth, and Man" and features many sculptures around the entrances. Designed by Takashi Tanabe, it was selected through open competition and cost NT$ The New Taiwan dollar (code: TWD; symbol: NT$, also abbreviated as NT) is the official currency of Taiwan. The New Taiwan dollar has been the currency of Taiwan since 1949, when it replaced the Old Taiwan dollar, at a rate of 40,000 old dollars ...6,700,000. Station layout References Railway stations opened in 1999 1999 establishments in Taiwan Songshan–Xindian line stations {{Taiwan-metro-stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Songjiang Nanjing Metro Station
Songjiang Nanjing () is a metro station in Taipei, Taiwan served by Taipei Metro. It is a transfer station between the and . The station opened on 3 November 2010 for traffic on the , and services opened on 15 November 2014. Station overview This underground station has an island platform for the Zhonghe-Xinlu line and has two side platforms for the Songshan-Xindian line. It is located beneath the intersection of Songjiang Rd. and Nanjing East Rd. (hence the name of the station), and opened in November 2010 with the opening of the Luzhou Line and the Taipei City section of the Xinzhuang Line. Construction Excavation depth for this station was around 29 meters for the Xinzhuang Line station and 20 meters for the Songshan Line station. The Xinzhuang Line station is 191 meters in length and 32 meters wide, while the Songshan Line station is 202 meters in length and 26 meters wide. It has eight entrances, two accessibility elevators, and four vent shafts. Two of the entrances a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Songshan Station
Songshan () is a railway and metro station in Taipei, Taiwan, served by Taiwan Railways and Taipei Metro. This station connects to the shopping centre at basement 1 and level 1. The station is a planned transfer for the Circular line, where, unlike the Songshan–Xindian line, continues straight until its terminus after Xiangshan station, which is likely Sanzhangli station. Station overview Songshan Station became the principle south-bound origin and north-bound terminus for the Western Trunk line starting in 1986, after the reconstruction of Taipei Station began in 1985. These functions were moved to Chitu in Keelung City shortly before the reconstruction. The former Songshan Station was at-grade and operated by the TRA. It opened as a temporary station in July 2003 as part of the Taipei Railway Underground Project. All railway lines and platforms have been moved underground (from at-grade) since 21 September 2008 in a move to improve safety and area development. A tu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Songshan–Xindian Line
The Songshan–Xindian or Green line (code G) is a metro line in Taipei operated by Taipei Metro, named after the districts it connects: Songshan and Xindian. Parts of the line runs under the Roosevelt Road, following the route of the former Xindian (Hsintien) railway line, which ceased service in 1965 on its southern section. History * January 1991: Construction began on the Xindian line. * 21 November 1997: The Songshan-Ximen section is approved by the Executive Yuan. * 24 December 1998: The segment between and opened for service. * 11 November 1999: The rest of the line opened for service, trains run through Tamsui Line to . * 31 August 2000: The segment between Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and opened for service (as the Xiaonanmen Line). * 29 September 2004: The Xiaobitan branch line opened for service. * 19 August 2006: Construction begins on the Songshan-Ximen section. * December 2008: During underground excavation along Nanjing East Road, Section 3, underground supp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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