National Jan 5, 2018
Urban renewal project in Taipei retains Japanese colonial era features
by Ko Shu-Ling
Last August, after nearly 20 months of work, city officials unveiled the newly restored Qing Dynasty-era (1644-1912) North Gate in west Taipei. At the opening ceremony, Mayor Ko Wen-je said the iconic arched structure would be the first landmark visitors see when they arrive in ...