Attractions
Taipei 101
The Guinness Book of Records certified Taipei's grandiose
financial centre, known as Taipei 101, as the world's tallest
building in October 2003. It will soon be overtaken by a new
building under construction in Dubai, however (due for completion
in 2009), but at more...
see full detailsShilin Night Market
Taipei's biggest and best night market is not just for shopping;
it is an entire cultural experience that should not be missed by
any visitor to the city. The action lights up when the sun sets,
with thousands of stalls and stores selling...
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Those who want to soak up some Chinese culture in serious style
will be awed by the vast collection of ancient artefacts and
artwork at Taipei's National Palace Museum. The collection forms
the bulk of what was once on display at the Forbidden...
see full detailsLongshan Temple
Of the many temples in Taipei, the Longshan Temple, dedicated to
Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, is one of the most popular and
represents an excellent example of the architecture commonly seen
in older buildings in Taiwan. It was built in 1738 to...
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Meet the local Taiwanese animals, like the flying fox, Asiatic
Black Bear and the Chinese Pangolin in the Taipei Zoo. All these
species, and hundreds of others, are happily housed in the zoo,
which provides a fun day out for everyone. Arranged in...
see full detailsChiang Kai-shek Memorial Park
Pride of Taipei, the magnificent Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Park
is a walled complex built in memory of the former Taiwanese
President. It contains an impressive pyramid-shaped majestic white
monument to Chiang Kai-shek, capped with a blue-tiled roof, as well
as the National Concert Hall...
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