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
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 […]
Taipei Travel: The Temples
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 […]
Taipei Fine Arts Museum
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 […]
Museums, Memorials and Historical Buildings in Taipei City
A cultural journey in the unexpected capital. 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. See where I book my hotels […]
The Taipei 101 Tower
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 […]
Visit the 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 […]
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Taipei
This very special attraction in Taipei, Taiwan is dedicated to Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the “father of modern China”. With its classical Chinese palacial architecture and giant, orange roof, the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Taipei is one of the most iconic building in Taiwan and a real treat for photographers. Dedicated to Sun Yat-sen, popularly […]