Taipei – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Ximending, Taipei Taipei (臺北; Tâi-pak in Taiwanese, Táiběi in Mandarin) is the capital of Taiwan and a major global city Located in the north of the island, nestled in a basin between the Yangming and Central Mountains, Taipei serves as the financial, cultural, and political heart of Taiwan The city is a vibrant blend of Chinese heritage infused with strong Japanese and American