Focus Taiwan
Date: 06/16/2020
A Taipei Metro route map.
In 1996, after eight years of construction and what was described as "the dark days of Taipei's traffic," the city saw the opening of Taiwan's first metro system.
Since then, Taipei Metro continues to expand with the development of the city, shaping the landscape of Greater Taipei and becoming a part of many people's lives.
The sights, as well as sounds, of Taipei Metro have also become symbols, such as the sound of the alarm before train doors close, or different themed tunes designed for some of its lines.
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