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Not too long ago, the valley of the Danshui River was home to rice and vegetable farmers. Today it's the site of Taipei, the bustling centre of Taiwan's commerce, government and culture. Barely a century old, the capital is frenetic, energetic and busy, busy, busy; oh how it's made up for lost time!
Taipei is a boisterous and expensive city, and it lets you know it. It's packed full of people, cars and smog - a real hotbed of renao , or liveliness. It's not a relaxing stopover, but the food is excellent, the people are friendly and there are some top-notch sights.
Fast Facts
Population
3,000,000
Currency
Name: New Taiwan Dollar
Code: TWD
Symbol: NT$
Electrical Plugs
110V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Mandarin
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +8
Country Dialing Code
+886
Weights & Measures
Metric
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