(台北之旅)

Touring Taipei(台北之旅)

Geographic Location

Taipei city is located in northern Taiwan，in the central Taipei basin，and is surrounded by Taipei County.Taipei is Taiwan's biggest city and its political，economic，cultural，and education center.It was divided into 12 districts: CKS，Datong，Zhongshan，Sungshan，Ta'an，Wanhua，Xinyi，Shihlin，Peitou，Neihu，Nankang and Wenshan.The city covers an area of272 square kilometers and has a population of over 2.63 million people.

Climate Characteristics

Taipei has a sub-tropical monsoon climate.The average annual temperature is 22.4℃，and annual rainfall averages over 2，100 millimeters.The rainy season stretches from July to September，during which the island receives two-fifths of its total annual precipitation.Summer lasts from the end of May to September，and the weather is hot and humid，with average temperatures ranging from 25.2℃-28.6℃.October and November is the fall season，when temperatures drop to about22.2℃-24.2℃.Cold winter weather occurs from December to February，and temperatures during this period are about 15.3℃-18.5℃.The winter is rainy and cold because it is affected by the northeastmonsoon，but most days are frost free.

Night Markets and Snacks

Taipeihas many famous night markets，with the variety of tastes and prices to entice local residents and tourists.The Shihlin Night Market is Taipei's largest night market.Typical snacks include Jumbo Fried Chicken，Wok-fried Squid，Bun in a Bun，Herbal Stew of Ribs，and the Oyster Noodles beside the Cicheng Palace.The entire street block next to the Taiwan Normal University is the Shida Night Market.All kinds of stalls and stores are densely packed in the countless narrow lanes.There are specialty coffee shops，internet cafés，fashion boutiques，home supply outlets，artistic restaurants，and many renowned snack eateries.The representative snacks are Heated Pot-Stewed Snacks，Pan Friend Bun，Crispy and Tender Stinky Tofu，and Niu Mowang Beefsteak.The Raohe Street Night Market is the very first night market for tourism in Taipei City; as such，it is well planned and organized.All stalls and stores are put together on two sides of a 600-meter street，and strolling down this lane is relaxing and pleasant.The representative snacks are Pork Feet Noodle String and Beef Noodle Soup，along with Indian and Pakistani Food.The Linjiang Street Night Market，which is next to the Taipei World Trade Center，is the most friendly night market in central Taipei.It stretches from Jilong Road along Lijiang Street，down all the way to Tonghua Street.All kinds of food stall sand shops are located in this more than one kilometer long crossshaped street block.The representative snacks are Teppanyaki，Stuffed Bun，Barbeque Sausage，and Soybean Milk.The Huaxi Street Night Market，also internationally known as the“Snake Alley”，is actually a snack center frequently visited by local Taipei citizens.Huaxi Street's buildings are constructed in Chinese palace art deco style.Many restaurants offering tasty food are hidden here.Many other excellent restaurants can be found on neighboring Guangzhou and Sanshui Streets.You can sample traditional，authentic Taiwanese delicacies and desserts，as well as good basic street seafood.The representative snacks are Tan Tsu Noodles，Boned Goose，Squid Thick Soup，Crushed Ice，and Sweet Soup.

Leisure and Shopping

Taipei has many products to tempt tourists.Examples are Yingko Ceramics，Sheng Dazhuang brushes and famous Shihlin knives，and face models，all of which are very popular tourist souvenirs.The magnificent Taipei City，Hsimenting，Eastern，Tienmu，Shihlin，Mansion，and other notable market areas are all located close to one another.The Hsimenting shopping area is the first choice of most local residents and tourists; however，Taipei's Underground Street has excellent department stores selling clothing，electronics，and food.This and many other large malls all have ample parking.Taipei's streets are full of cafés，tea houses，specialty shops，Karaoke bars，and pubs.The city's brilliant neon lights liven up the night scene and make it even more beautiful.

Tourism Resources

The Danshui and Keelung Rivers flow through Taipei.Tatun and Chihsing Mountains in the north form the Yangmingshan Park.This park is right in Taipei's backyard，changes during the seasons，and provides the city's inhabitants with an excellent environment to study the local natural ecology and appreciate nature conservation.The February 28^th Peace Park，Botanical Gardens，and Taipei Ta-An Forest Park are green oasises within Taipei and provide both city-dwellers and tourists with ideal recreation place sand also serve as venues for cultural and arts events.The Musha Mountain in Southern District is the perfect place to hike and get close to nature.In addition，as the cultural center of Taiwan Province，Taipei has an impressive number of museums，art galleries，memorials，temples and monuments.The Palace Museum outside the Wai Shuang Hsi houses Taiwan's major art treasures.Indigenous cultural events are staged at the Formosan Aborigines Shun Yi Museum.The Taipei Fine Arts Museum，Children's Recreation Center，Dalong Cave Security Palace，Confucius Temple，and Hsin Tien Temple are all well worth visiting.

地理位置

台北市位于台湾岛北部，台北盆地的中央，四周与台北县相邻。台北是台湾政治、经济、文化和教育中心，也是台湾第一大城市。全市共划分中正、大同、中山、松山、大安、万华、信义、士林、北投、内湖、南港及文山12个行政区。全市面积272平方千米，人口为263万。

气候特点

台北属于副热带季风气候，年平均气温为22.4℃，年降雨量为2100多毫米。每年7～9月为雨季，降水量占全年的2/5。5月底至9月为夏季，天气炎热潮湿，温度约为25.2℃～28.6℃。10月至11月为秋季，温度约为22.2℃～24.2℃。12月至2月为冬季，气温较低，温度约为15.3℃～18.5℃。冬季受东北季风影响而寒冷多雨，但很少有低于零度的气温出现。

夜市美食

台北市有许多著名的夜市，多样的口味与平民化的价格，大受当地居民与观光客的喜爱。如整个台北市最大的夜市--士林夜市，代表性的美食有大鸡排、生炒花枝、大饼包小饼、药炖排骨及慈诚宫旁的蚵仔面线等。师大夜市位于师范大学附近的整个街区，各式各样的摊位及商店密集在你几乎不能分辨出差别的无数小巷。有个性的咖啡店、网吧、时装店、家庭式外卖、艺术餐馆和很多著名的美食餐厅。代表性的美食有加热卤味、水煎包、香酥嫩臭豆腐、牛魔王牛排等。饶河街夜市在台北市是最初发展旅游业的夜市，并进行过精心策划和组织。夜市所有摊位及商店都集中在一个600米长的街道的两边，漫步街头，让人轻松愉快。代表性的美食有猪脚面线、牛肉面和印度、巴基斯坦美食等。毗邻台北市世界贸易中心的临江街夜市，是台北市心脏地区最有活力的夜市。它横跨基隆路沿漓江街一路下来到通化街。各种美食摊位及商店几乎都可以在这条超过1千米长的街道上找到。代表性的美食有铁板烧、割包、烤香肠和豆浆等。华西街夜市，在国际上也被称为“蛇巷”，实际上是一个台北当地市民经常光顾的美食中心，有很多中国宫殿式艺术风格的美食餐馆隐藏在这里。在广州街与三水街周边可以发现许多有名的饭馆。你也可以像在凹凸不平的海鲜街一样体验传统正宗的台湾小吃和甜品。代表性的美食有担仔面、剥骨鹅肉、鱿鱼羹、刨冰和甜汤等。

购物休闲

台北市有许多吸引游人欣赏和购买的特产，比如莺歌陶瓷、胜大庄毛笔、士林名刀、面塑等，都是颇受游客们喜爱的纪念品。寸土寸金的台北都会，西门町、东区、天母、士林、公馆等商圈林立。西门町是购物的首选之地，而台北的地下街则汇集了服饰、百货、电子、美食、日用品及食品商场，还备有大型停车场。台北街头巷尾一家家咖啡厅、泡沫红茶店、KTV、卡拉OK、PUB，华灯初上后，闪烁的霓虹，装点出不夜城的景象，让台北的夜晚更加美丽繁华。

旅游资源

淡水河、基隆河蜿蜒穿过台北市。北边囊括大屯山系、七星山系而形成的阳明山公园，不但是自然保育的生态教室，更是大台北的后花园，四季各有不同风情韵致。坐落在台北市中心的二二八和平公园、植物园、大安森林公园，是典型的城市绿洲，加上周边人文、艺术活动的频繁举行，是都市人休闲游憩的理想场所。南区的木栅山区，则是登山健行，亲近大自然的好去处。另外，作为台湾省文化中心的台北市，拥有为数可观的博物馆、美术馆、纪念馆、庙宇、古迹等。外双溪的故宫博物院是岛内外首屈一指的艺术宝库。对街而立的顺益台湾原住民博物馆，展现原住民文化样貌;圆山周边的台北市立美术馆、台北市立儿童育乐中心、大龙峒保安宫、台北孔庙、行天宫，都刻画着浓厚的人文活动轨迹。