Attractions
There is much to see and do in Taipei for foreign visitors. The
city's most famous attraction is its landmark skyscraper Taipei
101, which has turned into a veritable tourist mecca over the
years, offering a range of entertainment amenities and busy
restaurants and boutique stores. Other excellent sights within
Taipei include the National Palace Museum, where a tremendous
amount of fascinating Chinese cultural artefacts (including the
Jade Cabbage) are kept; and the Shi Lin Night Market, which offers
excellent shopping and an unforgettable cultural experience all in
one. There are also several worthwhile excursions to make from
Taipei, including a hiking trip to the Taroko Gorge and a visit to
the island's best beach in Kenting, while in the spring, several
towns host popular cherry blossom festivals.
Taipei 101
The Guinness Book of Records certified Taipei's grandiose
financial centre, known as Taipei 101, as the world's tallest
building until 2009, when it was superseded by the Burj Khalifa in
Dubai. However, at more than 1671 feet (509m) high, and designed to
resemble a...
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...
see full detailsNational Palace Museum
Those who want to soak up some Chinese culture in serious style
will be awed by the vast collection of ancient artefacts and
artwork held in Taipei's National Palace Museum. The collection
forms the bulk of what was once on display at the...
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...
see full detailsTaipei Zoo
Meet the local Taiwanese animals, like the flying fox, Asiatic
Black Bear and the Chinese Pangolin, at the Taipei Zoo. All these
species, and hundreds of others, are happily housed in the zoo,
which provides a fun day out for visitors of all...
see full detailsChiang Kai-shek Memorial Park
The 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 white monument
to Chiang Kai-shek, capped with a blue-tiled roof, as well as the
National Concert Hall...
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