Datong District

Datong District is an administrative area in Taipei covering multiple neighborhoods in the city's northern section. The area combines residential zones with commercial streets and green spaces, forming a diverse urban landscape with varied building ages and styles.

The district developed from the former Twatutia settlement, which served as a major trading hub in early Taipei. The transition to its modern form reflects how the city reorganized these early commercial zones into structured urban neighborhoods.

Dihua Street pulses with local commerce, where vendors sell dried foods, medicinal herbs, and tea in shops that have served the community for decades. Walking through the narrow lanes, you see how people gather to shop for traditional ingredients that define home cooking.

The area connects to central Taipei via several metro stations including Shuanglian and Yuanshan, with many bus routes covering different parts. Most of the district is flat and walkable, with the busiest shopping streets most active during daytime hours.

The Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei occupies a restored red brick building from the Japanese colonial period, showcasing modern artwork inside historical walls. The structure itself bridges two eras, creating an interesting contrast between its past architecture and present-day creative content.

Location: Taipei

Inception: March 1946

Elevation above the sea: 2 m

Part of: Taipei

Shares border with: Zhongzheng District, Zhongshan District, Shilin District, Wanhua District, Sanchong District

Website: https://dtdo.gov.taipei

GPS coordinates: 25.05972,121.51417

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:59