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Taipei 101 Observatory: How to get Cheap Tickets & Best Times to Visit
The tallest building in Taiwan, Taipei 101 is a must visit for the views alone. […]
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The Best Day (and Half Day) Trips Within 90 Mins of Taipei
Taiwan is blessed with many beautiful scenic locations, some of which are located just an hour or two away by coach. These include volcanic parks, waterfalls, tea plantations and some picturesque townships. […]
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The Best Guided Tours in Taipei – On Coach, Foot or Bike
Visit many of Taipei’s famous attractions and learn about the history of each, while enjoying some authentic Taiwanese cuisine. […]
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See the Changing of the Guard at Martyrs’ Shrine
The National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine was built in 1969 to commemorate the loss of almost 400,000 Taiwanese soldiers who lost their lives in a number of wars during the 20th century. The memorial archway gate […]
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Ride the Sky Bike at the National Taiwan Science Education Center
One of three attractions all located a short walk from each other – and great for kids, the National Taiwan Science Education Center (NTSEC) is a huge building whose primary objective is to help educate […]
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See Fort San Domingo and Other Historical Buildings
Located at the end of the red line in Tamsui, Fort San Domingo is just one of a cluster of buildings you can visit in this area. A single entrance fee of only NT$80 will […]
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Admire the Beautiful Hsing Tian Kong Temple
Kuan Yu is the primary deity worshipped at Hsing Tian Kong Temple, who possessed great loyalty and justice among men. The God has thus become as famous as Confucius, and has also been honoured by […]
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See the Drinking Water Museum at Taipei Water Park
Until recently, I had little intention of going to the Taipei Water Park, as it’s described on Google Maps as an amusement arcade. While this is true in part, it’s largely a great area to […]
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Take a Walk Through the Bopiliao Historical Block
Known today as Kangding Road, the Bopiliao Historical Block is a well-preserved Qing Dynasty street which served as a great passage from here to the Guting District during the late 1800s. This made it one […]
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The Sky isn’t the Limit at the Taipei Astronomical Museum
The Taipei Astronomical Museum is the best Museum in Taipei for children. Not only does it have three floors full of fun and interactive displays, it also boasts IMAX and 3D theatres, and a unique […]