12^thAnnual Congress on Chemistry May 29-30,2019 | Four Points by Sheraton | Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei is the capital of Taiwan, is a modern metropolis with Japanese colonial lanes, busy shopping streets and contemporary buildings. The 40th most-populous urban area in the world—roughly one-third of Taiwanese citizens live in the metro district. The name "Taipei" can refer either to the whole metropolitan area or the city proper. Taipei is also known for its lively street-food scene and many night markets, including expansive Shilin market. In the 19th century it became an important centre for overseas trade via its ports of Chi-lung and Tan-shui (Danshui). The city is served by two airports – Taipei Songshan and Taiwan Taoyuan. Taipei is home to various world-famous architectural or cultural landmarks, which include Taipei 101.Taipei is the political, economic, educational, and cultural center of Taiwan and one of the major hubs in East Asia.The Japanese acquired Taiwan in 1895 as part of the peace agreement after the first Sino-Japanese War and retained Taipei as the capital. During that time the city acquired the characteristics of an administrative centre, including many new public buildings and housing for civil servants. Two years later the city became the seat of the Chinese Nationalist government, after the victories of the communists on the mainland had forced the Nationalists to re-establish themselves on Taiwan. Today, Taipei offers a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, entertainment, culture and dining to its visitors. The city's history can be appreciated in districts such as Wanhua, and in many excellent museums, historic temples and gardens. Contrary to common perception, Taipei also offers a number of attractive green spaces in the city centre and within relatively short train rides at its outskirts. Taipei is indeed one of the most fascinating cities and it's incomparable to any other place in the world.