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Dadaocheng & Dihua Street

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Old Taipei – Still alive Today! If you are into photography, history, or are wanting to buy traditional gifts, Dihua Street must be on your list of places to visit in Taipei.  The Dadaocheng neighborhood and Dihua Street is where you can peak into Taipei’s colorful past. This part of Datong District 大同區 is rich […]

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Rainbow Village in Taichung

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Welcome to Rainbow Village – Instagram paradise in Taichung! Rainbow Village is one of the newest attractions in Taichung City. It is also without a single doubt, one of the top sights in all of Taiwan, boasting a massive 2 million tourists every single year!  More information about Rainbow Village in Taichung follows below this […]

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Top 20 Attractions & Things to Do in Taichung

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There’s a lot to see and do in Taichung city these days. But you wouldn’t know it if you only checked the guidebooks. Even the Lonely Planet only shows the biggest attractions, but ignores a lot of important sights. Let me show you my Taichung! Most guidebooks describe Taichung like it was 20 years ago […]

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15 Things to do in Taipei

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There are so many things to do in Taipei City, I don’t know which attraction I should introduce first. I guess I’ll begin by telling you about my own favorite places. One thing I’d like to mention before I list the top sightseeing spots in Taiwan’s capital, is that the entire city itself is one […]

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Temples in Taipei, Taiwan

Qingshui Zushi Temple, Taiwan

The Chinese temples in Taipei are among the finest in the world, so it’s no surprise that they are very popular attractions with travelers who visit Taiwan’s capital. There are dozens of temples in Taipei, but I won’t list all of them here, because I doubt you’ll have the time or the energy to pack […]

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Visit the Taipei Zoo

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The Taipei Zoo is located in the southeastern part of the city, at the end of the MRT Muzha Line. It is easy to reach from any other part of Taipei City. Taipei’s Municipal Zoo is not one of the top naturist destinations in the world, but it’s super easy to get to, cheap, and […]

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Taipei Travel: The Temples

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This is where you’ll find the capital’s heartbeat! Let me be your Taipei travel guide – I’ll take you on a tour of the best religious sites in and around the capital. The city is packed with colorful temples and monasteries that are filled with the smell of incense and the sound of worshipers who recite […]

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Taipei Fine Arts Museum

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Information about the Fine Arts Museum in Taipei, Taiwan While the National Palace Museum provides everything an Asian history buff could ever want, those interested in more modern art might find the offerings there a bit lacking. That’s where Taipei’s Fine Arts Museum, opened in 1983 and dedicated to modern art, comes in. The Taipei […]

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Taipei Museums, Memorials, and Historical Buildings

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When I first visited Taipei City, back in 2000, I was expecting just another boring, grey Asian metropolis without a soul. At that time, I had no idea that Taiwan’s capital was home to some of the best museums and memorials in Asia. And I’m not the only one who’s had misconceptions about Taiwan’s capital city. […]

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The Taipei 101 Tower

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Visit Taiwan’s Treasured Skyscraper The Taipei 101 Tower – A True Giant! At 509.2 meters (1,670 ft) tall, the Taipei 101 Tower is one of the world’s tallest buildings and is Taiwan’s treasured skyscraper. Taipei 101 is named for its 101 above-ground floors, but it is also sometimes referred to by its original name, the Taipei Financial […]

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Visit the Taipei 101 Building

taipei 101 building

The Taipei 101 Tower offers one of the most stunning view in the world! When you get to Taipei, the most obvious landmark is Taipei 101 – the second-largest building in the world, named after the 101 floors it contains, dwarfs the otherwise low-flying skyline. The building is a symbol of Taiwan’s development, and the […]

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Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Taipei

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Sun Yat-sen, is seen as the father of modern China. With its classical Chinese palatial architecture and giant, orange roof, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Taipei is one of the most iconic buildings in Taiwan and a real treat for photographers. Dedicated to Sun Yat-sen, popularly referred to as the “father of the country”, […]

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SPOT Taipei Film House

Wanna watch movies in Taipei but don’t feel like going to a big theatre? Head for the SPOT in Taipei! Set up and managed by world-famous Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-Hsien, the Taipei SPOT Film House is where many of Taipei’s film buffs go to see a wider range of independent and foreign films than what […]

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Visit the National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei’s National Palace Museum is arguably the “must-see” of Taipei, particularly for those who have a penchant for history. While many Westerners may have never heard of it, it’s treasured as one of the most valuable testaments to the glories of Asian culture. The National Palace Museum of Taipei holds one of the world’s largest collections […]

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Visit Longshan Temple in Taipei City, Taiwan

Longshan Temple Taipei

Longshan Temple (龍山寺 lóng shān sì) must be on your list of places to visit in Taipei. If you don’t, it’s like visiting Paris and missing the Eiffel Tower. Visiting Longshan Temple is a great way to feel like you are removed from the city life throughout the rest of Taipei. I have visited more […]

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Lotus Lake in Kaohsiung, Taiwan

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Visit some of the best temples, pagodas and pavilions in the southern city. While touring Kaohsiung in Taiwan, you’ll have to take at least half a day to check out Lotus Lake, in Zuoying – a suburban district 5km north of the city center. And that’s the bare minimum. I spent an entire day in the area […]

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Meet The God Of Literature And Visit Taichung’s Oldest Temple

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Nantun district seems to be nothing more than a modern neighborhood without much for the visitor. Appearances can be deceptive sometimes… Behind the tall buildings, the trendy shops, and the 7/11s are two of the most rewarding sights in the city. One is a historical relic, the other, a Taiwanese shortcut for passing exams. Wenchang Temple, […]

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Taichung’s Happy Buddha

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Milefo, the 27-meter-high pot-bellied happy Buddha is one of the largest and fattest image of the saint you’ll find in the world. You can see the happy Buddha’s statue at Baojue Temple on the northern edge of Taichung City. The building next to Milefo keeps thousands of cremation urns and that’s the reason why the atmosphere isn’t […]

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Confucius Temple in Taipei, Taiwan

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The Taipei Confucius Temple was built by the Qing Dynasty in 1879, to be a place of education and to teach the tenets of Confucianism. If you get a chance to be in Taipei around fall, head to the temple on September 28, the traditional birthday of Confucius. Seeing a birthday celebrated in solemn dance for […]

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Taichung Confucius Temple

If you happen to be in the old part of town while you visit 台中 (tai zhong), make sure to make a little detour to check out one of the city’s best attractions: the beautiful and photogenic Taichung Confucius Temple! Note that the Martyr’s Shrine is right next door. It commemorates 72 Chinese who lost their heads […]

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