Shipai, Beitou, Historical residential neighborhood in Beitou District, Taiwan
Shipai is a residential neighborhood in Beitou District that spans across multiple distinct villages. The area forms a substantial housing section in the northern part of the Taipei metropolitan region with various residential streets and buildings.
Stone markers were erected between 1745 and 1748 to mark boundaries between Han Chinese settlers and the Ketagalan people. These boundary stones gave the area its name and document a crucial period in regional settlement.
The name Shipai refers to stone markers that once separated different communities in this area. These markers remain central to how people understand and identify with this neighborhood today.
Shipai connects to central Taipei through Shipai Station on the Tamsui metro line, designated as R23, making it easy to reach. Local buses service the area, allowing you to explore different neighborhoods and villages within the district.
The National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University campus sits within the neighborhood and shapes its character and population. The university brings a significant student presence that influences daily life throughout the area.
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