Modern day city
The modern day city of Taipei is advanced in their ways of technology because of reasons such as effective ways of disposing of waste, more bike paths, leading to less pollution, and shared transport, also leading to less pollution. The shared methods of transportation, such as Taipei Metro subway systems and shared vans are very popular because Taipei is very conscious about their pollution rates and air quality, although according to recent statistics, their air pollution rates are moderate and can be improved. Taipei makes an effort by recycling their plastic wastes and even holding recycled furniture auctions to keep their streets and public places clean, and has advanced methods of disposing of their garbage, such as at the Muzha Refuse Incineration plant. They use 4 highly-advanced incinerators to reduce the pollution produced by the plant, to save landfill space, and to solve the odor problems created by garbage in landfills. Plants and trees are planted inside and outside of the plant to create a cleaner environment for the general public as well as the workers inside of the plant. The trees and plants also create less polluted air by using the carbon waste produced by the plant to create oxygen for cleaner air. This is different from any other city because this garbage dump creates less waste and is obviously better for the environment in these ways.
In the modern city of Taipei, the people enjoy recreational activities, such as shopping in one of Taipei’s many shopping malls, exercising at one of their many fitness centers (which can be gotten membership at or a pass for one day for a low price), spending days at parks with friends and family, or shopping in the street bazaars. Taipei has many shopping centers where people can buy items such as clothing, electronics, such as computers or T.Vs, or buy produce from the markets inside the mall. Taipei has bike routes connecting the city (and bike rental services), pedestrian routes, and fitness centers so people can relax after a long day of work. They can also be used as a place for students to come and relax after a long day of school.
In Taipei, education is considered one of the most important things someone can have. In the first six grades, at elementary school, students are taught math, science, and especially English. In middle school, students are encouraged to get excellent grades so they may move on to advanced studies. A lot of students stay at school a long time after school has ended to take extra classes. They learn literature, math, english, science, technology, social studies, civics, history, and geography. At the end of middle school, students are sent to more advanced schools based on their performance in the nation high school entrance exam. High school lasts for three years and students are required to get high grades to go to a high-ranking university. There is a choice between science and liberal arts, and university entrance is given using examinations. Environmental science is common in Taipei, mainly by the water department, especially after being granted funds by the government to set up activities to raise water awareness, and building a drinking water museum to further inform people on this topic.
About 24% of the land is under cultivation in Taipei. Even though it is still an important part of the economy, it isn’t as important as it used to be anymore, and in 2001, agriculture made up only 2% of Taipei’s GPD (gross domestic product. Rice, which is the most important food crop grown, is produced along the western plains of Taipei and in the south. Other food crops include sweet potatoes, bananas, peanuts, soybeans, and wheat. Sugar, pineapples, citrus fruits, crude tea, and asparagus are plantation-grown and are the principal cash and export crops. Small amounts of oolong tea, cotton, tobacco, jute (used for fabric), and sisal (a plant fiber used for making rope) are also produced. A fast-rising industry, mushroom canning, led to the development of mushroom cultivation, a specialty crop well suited to Taiwan since it requires little space and small investment. Betel nuts have become Taiwan's second most valuable cash crop after rice.
There are three main religions in Taipei, and they are Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism. Chinese Buddhism is mixed with local traditions and folk tales, and not really followed in the true form of Buddhism. It has a strong following in China and there are many Buddhist temples and monasteries, and a very large population of disciples. Daoism was created in China, and Daoists worship the two people that founded Daoism, Laozi and Zhuangzi. Their books are official works of Daoism and the concept of “dao,” or the path, is the basic faith of all Daoist faith. Confucian thought assumes that people are basically good and that given a proper understanding of what they should do they will naturally do so. Confucianism places duty to the family as the center of morality, and all loyalties and virtues are an extension of this belief. One of the most important things one needs to do to be a good Confucian is to know one's role.
In the modern city of Taipei, the people enjoy recreational activities, such as shopping in one of Taipei’s many shopping malls, exercising at one of their many fitness centers (which can be gotten membership at or a pass for one day for a low price), spending days at parks with friends and family, or shopping in the street bazaars. Taipei has many shopping centers where people can buy items such as clothing, electronics, such as computers or T.Vs, or buy produce from the markets inside the mall. Taipei has bike routes connecting the city (and bike rental services), pedestrian routes, and fitness centers so people can relax after a long day of work. They can also be used as a place for students to come and relax after a long day of school.
In Taipei, education is considered one of the most important things someone can have. In the first six grades, at elementary school, students are taught math, science, and especially English. In middle school, students are encouraged to get excellent grades so they may move on to advanced studies. A lot of students stay at school a long time after school has ended to take extra classes. They learn literature, math, english, science, technology, social studies, civics, history, and geography. At the end of middle school, students are sent to more advanced schools based on their performance in the nation high school entrance exam. High school lasts for three years and students are required to get high grades to go to a high-ranking university. There is a choice between science and liberal arts, and university entrance is given using examinations. Environmental science is common in Taipei, mainly by the water department, especially after being granted funds by the government to set up activities to raise water awareness, and building a drinking water museum to further inform people on this topic.
About 24% of the land is under cultivation in Taipei. Even though it is still an important part of the economy, it isn’t as important as it used to be anymore, and in 2001, agriculture made up only 2% of Taipei’s GPD (gross domestic product. Rice, which is the most important food crop grown, is produced along the western plains of Taipei and in the south. Other food crops include sweet potatoes, bananas, peanuts, soybeans, and wheat. Sugar, pineapples, citrus fruits, crude tea, and asparagus are plantation-grown and are the principal cash and export crops. Small amounts of oolong tea, cotton, tobacco, jute (used for fabric), and sisal (a plant fiber used for making rope) are also produced. A fast-rising industry, mushroom canning, led to the development of mushroom cultivation, a specialty crop well suited to Taiwan since it requires little space and small investment. Betel nuts have become Taiwan's second most valuable cash crop after rice.
There are three main religions in Taipei, and they are Buddhism, Daoism, and Confucianism. Chinese Buddhism is mixed with local traditions and folk tales, and not really followed in the true form of Buddhism. It has a strong following in China and there are many Buddhist temples and monasteries, and a very large population of disciples. Daoism was created in China, and Daoists worship the two people that founded Daoism, Laozi and Zhuangzi. Their books are official works of Daoism and the concept of “dao,” or the path, is the basic faith of all Daoist faith. Confucian thought assumes that people are basically good and that given a proper understanding of what they should do they will naturally do so. Confucianism places duty to the family as the center of morality, and all loyalties and virtues are an extension of this belief. One of the most important things one needs to do to be a good Confucian is to know one's role.