Discover 65 fun and quirky activities in Taipei , from themed 7-Elevens to Taipei 101 and Ximending. Find tips on transport, food, shopping, temples, night markets and more in this comprehensive guide. Taipei (/ ˌtaɪˈpeɪ / ⓘ; traditional Chinese: 臺北; simplified Chinese: 台北; pinyin: Táiběi pronounced: [tʰǎɪpèɪ]), [4] officially Taipei City, [I] is the capital [a] and a special municipality of Taiwan. [7][8] Located in Northern Taiwan, Taipei City is an enclave of the municipality of New Taipei City that sits about 25 km (16 mi) 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 ... Ximending, Taipei Taipei (臺北; Tâi-pak in Taiwanese, Táiběi in Mandarin) is the capital of Taiwan and a major global city. Located in the north of the island, nestled in a basin between the Yangming and Central Mountains, Taipei serves as the financial, cultural, and political heart of Taiwan. The city is a vibrant blend of Chinese heritage infused with strong Japanese and American influences—distinct in character yet refreshingly unhurried by global urban standards. Beyond well ... Taipei City (Chinese: 臺北市) is the capital city of the Republic of China, known by most people simply as Taiwan. It is the largest city in Taiwan. It has a monsoon humid subtropical climate (Cwa in the Köppen climate classification). Its population in 2014 was about 2.7 million people. [5] Its mayor is Ko Wen-je. Taipei is the political, economic, educational, and cultural center of Taiwan island, and one of the major hubs of Greater China. Considered to be a global city, [6] Taipei is ...