The developing Dazhi district in northern Taipei could become the capital's new commercial hub with its integration of leisure and entertainment facilities, chiefs of business conglomerates said yesterday.
The Taipei City Government has designated the district as an important development zone north of Keelung River.
At a press conference yesterday, business leaders said huge demand for restaurants and accommodation will be created by the increasing number of employment opportunities being created in the nearby Neihu Technology Park (內湖科技園區) and the Nangang Software Park (南港經貿園區).
"Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou (
The company has invested NT$12 billion in the Miramar Entertainment Park (美麗華百樂園), which will integrate shopping outlets, restaurants and entertainment facilities. It will open its doors for business at the end of next month.
Taipei has been crowded with too many almost-similar department stores, Huang said, adding that Miramar would prioritize entertainment to lure consumers, followed by dining and shopping attractions.
"Entertainment, especially with the world's second-largest rooftop Ferris wheel atop the Miramar, would be our major weapon to bring in Taipei residents and tourists from central and southern Taiwan," he said.
Wang Chi-yu (
Although the district is expected to see stiff competition between the Yihwa Hotel, Taipei Hotel Miramar and We Go Business Motel (薇閣旅館) -- all of which are still under construction -- Wang said accommodation demands will be boosted by the completion of the MRT line extensions around 2007, which will reduce travel time downtown and to Taipei's Sungshan airport.
Miramar also houses the nation's first IMAX movie theater and the ninth Warner Village cinema complex, enhancing the competitive edge of the shopping complex, said Jessie Chou (周美惠), general manager of Warner Village Cinemas Co (華納威秀電影), who also attended the press conference.
The NT$270-million IMAX theater would set Miramar apart from its competitors, she said.
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