How it Became Taipei | History and Urban Development

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Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, is a city that you want to get lost in. The city is known for its unique blend of traditional and modern architecture, vibrant nightlife, and delicious street food - and when you start walking through it streets, you’ll realize that this place is complex and diverse. In this video we break down the map of Taipei and look at some key historical landmarks to understand how it became what it is today.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 A City you Want to Get Lost In
00:53 Taiwan in Context
02:23 City Geography
02:56 First Settlements
04:24 the Walled City
05:39 Japanese Colinisation
06:35 Taihoku City Planning
07:20 Japanese Architectural Style
08:11 Grand Boulevards
08:43 the Kuomintang
10:33 Rapid Expansion
11:15 Cheng’en Gate
11:46 Taiwan's Economic Miracle
12:10 the Struggle for Democracy
13:13 Taipei Today
13:50 Thanks and Further Reading
14:03 Wonderful and Amazing Bonus Content