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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 details
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... see full details
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 details
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... see full details
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 details
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... see full details