The capital of Taiwan, Taipei is a metropolitan city known for its skyscrapers, shopping streets, night markets and contemporary buildings – most notably: the famous Taipei 101, while still being able to preserve its history and culture with museums, temples and memorial halls. Taipei is the economic, political, educational and cultural center of Taiwan and one of the major hubs in East Asia. Considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha − City by GaWC, Taipei is part of a major high-tech industrial area.
