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'''Maokong''' is located in Wenshan District of Taipei. It used to be the biggest |
'''Maokong''' ([[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 貓空) is located in [[Wenshan District]] of [[Taipei]]. It used to be the biggest tea growing area of Taipei. There are many intertwining footpaths which have been used to transport [[tea]]. Now, it's a popular place for [[tea culture]] and viewing the night scenery of Taipei city<ref>[http://english.taipei.gov.tw/TCG/index.jsp?recordid=9441 Maokong Tea Culture].</ref>. The name "Maokong" come from the description of its landform in [[Minnan language]]<ref>[http://taipeitravel.net/article.asp?pcode=2&indexId=53&mrtId=0&uid=3134 The oringin of the name].</ref>. |
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== Feature == |
== Feature == |
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Maokong is a suburb of Taipei. It is on the edge of Taipei basin, so the scene of the whole Taipei can be seen from the mountain, especially on a cloudless day. Moreover, the view in the night of Taipei is magnificently brilliant. People loves going to Maokong at night. |
Maokong is a suburb of Taipei. It is on the edge of [[Taipei basin]], so the scene of the whole Taipei can be seen from the mountain, especially on a cloudless day. Moreover, the view in the night of Taipei is magnificently brilliant. People loves going to Maokong at night. |
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There are many pathways for hiking. From the [[National Chengchi University]] at the foot of the hill to the top of the mountain. On the weekend many people go hiking and climbing there. |
There are many pathways for hiking. From the [[National Chengchi University]] at the foot of the hill to the top of the mountain. On the weekend many people go hiking and climbing there. |
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Maokong used to produce tea. The most special one is [[Tieguanyin]]. A lot of restaurants here offer both good tea and good food plus the wonderful scene of Taipei. Combining traditional tea culture, the diet and the scene is the point that why people wants to go around here at leisure time. |
Maokong used to produce tea. The most special one is [[Tieguanyin]]. A lot of restaurants here offer both good tea and good food plus the wonderful scene of Taipei. Combining traditional tea culture, the diet and the scene is the point that why people wants to go around here at leisure time. |
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== Transportation == |
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The Maokong cable car is set to start operations on 30 June 2007. It connects to Muzha Line of the MRT system of Taipei at the [[Taipei Zoo]]. This will make it convenient for people to visit Maokong by the MRT and the cable car. |
The Maokong [[cable car]] is set to start operations on 30 June 2007<ref>[http://english.taipei.gov.tw/TCG/index.jsp?recordid=9797 Maokong cable car test drive] .</ref>. It connects to [[Muzha Line]] of the [[Taipei Rapid Transit System|MRT system]] of Taipei at the [[Taipei Zoo]]. This will make it convenient for people to visit Maokong by the MRT and the cable car. |
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== See also == |
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*[[Tourism in Taiwan]] |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 00:33, 3 May 2007
Maokong (Chinese: 貓空) is located in Wenshan District of Taipei. It used to be the biggest tea growing area of Taipei. There are many intertwining footpaths which have been used to transport tea. Now, it's a popular place for tea culture and viewing the night scenery of Taipei city[1]. The name "Maokong" come from the description of its landform in Minnan language[2].
Feature
Maokong is a suburb of Taipei. It is on the edge of Taipei basin, so the scene of the whole Taipei can be seen from the mountain, especially on a cloudless day. Moreover, the view in the night of Taipei is magnificently brilliant. People loves going to Maokong at night.
There are many pathways for hiking. From the National Chengchi University at the foot of the hill to the top of the mountain. On the weekend many people go hiking and climbing there.
Maokong used to produce tea. The most special one is Tieguanyin. A lot of restaurants here offer both good tea and good food plus the wonderful scene of Taipei. Combining traditional tea culture, the diet and the scene is the point that why people wants to go around here at leisure time.
Transportation
The Maokong cable car is set to start operations on 30 June 2007[3]. It connects to Muzha Line of the MRT system of Taipei at the Taipei Zoo. This will make it convenient for people to visit Maokong by the MRT and the cable car.
See also
References
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