Taoyuan City

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Taoyuan City: Political and Economic Center of Taoyuan

With an area of 34.8km2 and a population of 414,531 people, Taoyuan City is the political and economic center of the county. Taoyuan City is the capital of the county and where the Taoyuan County Government is located. It is currently the most populated city in the county and it is where the railway station and freeway exits are located. This makes transportation very convenient. Taoyuan City benefits from the railway grade separation, and will become even more prosperous in the future.

  
Jingfu Temple is an ancient structure and also a landmark in Taoyuan City. From the temple along Zhongzheng Road down to
the railway station, shops can be found on both sides of the road. At night, the night market is crowded with people and made the night market scene looked amazingly lively.

 The railway station is the boundary between the old and the new streets of Taoyuan City. In addition, the business in 
 front of the station is very prosperous, featuring shops, large department stores, and financial organizations. Behind
 the station, the district is primarily industry based, featuring a wide range of factories.

  In response to the development of Taoyuan metropolis and business opportunities around the
  international airport, new high-rise buildings have been built around Daxing West Road,
  Guoji Road, towering into the sky on spacious streets. This can attract not only people outside
  of the county, but also foreigners to consider invest in properties in Taoyuan City, making it a
  truly globalizing city.

The two major relaxation spots for local residents include Wenchang Park and Hutoushan Park. They are built in an European garden style with long and winding paths located in the urban area. They are ideal spots for leisure and
recreation during holidays. Even though they are both located within the urban area, they are still great for hiking exercises due to their gentle slopes, gorgeous scenery, and natural environment.