Lin Family Mansion
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Travel Back in Time at the Lin Family Mansion

Often overlooked by visitors to Taipei, the Ben-Yuan Lin Family Mansion is a beautiful and tranquil property with stunning gardens. Formerly owned by a wealthy Taiwanese businessman, this is one of the few (and probably […]

Taipei Story House
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See the History of the Taipei Story House

The Taipei Story House is a small faux English Tudor style house and museum located right next door to the Fine Arts Museum. With two fireplaces and art nouveau tiles featuring natural and floral patterns, […]

Lin An Tai Ancestral House
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Visit the Beautiful Lin An Tai Ancestral House

An exquisite and very well maintained house and gardens found in the northern part of the city, the Lin An Tai Ancestral House dates back to around 1785, making it one of the oldest buildings […]

The Grand Hotel Taipei
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The Finest Buildings in Taipei

With many temples, memorial halls and ancestral houses to explore, Taipei isn’t short on historical buildings. Plus of course, it has the iconic Taipei 101 […]

The Grand Hotel Taipei
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Visit or Stay in the Majestic Grand Hotel

Whenever Taiwan plays host to important dignitaries or celebrities, The Grand Hotel is the place most will stay. Located near the Yuanshan area of Taipei, if you’re ever visiting the area you’ll find it difficult […]

Dalongdong Baoan Temple
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Visit the Tranquil Dalongdong Baoan Temple and Gardens

Situated just across the street from the Confucius Temple, the Dalongdong Baoan Temple is another beautifully constructed building where you can watch (or join) people praying or asking the Gods for advice. The temple was […]

Confucius Temple
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Be at One with Yourself at the Confucius Temple

One of the most beautiful temples in Taiwan, the Confucius Temple was originally built 1879 but was demolished during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan and rebuilt in 1930. Combining the styles of the Qufu Confucius Temple […]

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
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Exploring Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall: A Comprehensive Guide

The Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall is a shrine to the Republic of China’s National Father, Dr. Sun Yat-sen. Completed in 1972, it features a large auditorium and four floors of galleries and exhibition rooms, including one detailing […]

Cloud Gate Theatre
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See Taiwan’s Best Dance Group at Cloud Gate Theatre

Cloud Gate Theatre is home to Taiwan’s most famous and best dance group of the same name. Constructed after a fire destroyed the arts foundation warehouse studio, the building has since won architectural awards, including […]