Thermal Valley Xinbeitou
Parks

Steamy Fun at Thermal Valley

Situated within Xinbeitou in the northern Beitou district of Taipei, Thermal Valley is the largest hot spring lake in the area. The valley was formed from a volcanic eruption hundreds of years ago and covers […]

Presidential Office Building Taipei
Buildings

Take a Grand Tour of the Presidential Palace

The Presidential Palace is partially open to the public on weekend mornings. It is fully open (and the Taipei Guest House) on certain dates each year – see Opening Hours section below. You will need […]

Taipei Guest House
Buildings

Taipei Guest House – Beautifully Baroque

Note that the Taipei Guest House is only open a few days each year (see Opening Hours below for dates) The Taipei Guest House is a Western style building constructed at the turn of last […]

Dahu Park
Parks

Visit the Lake at Dahu Park

Situated away from the city centre, and about a 25 minute MRT ride on the brown line, Dahu Park is a very tranquil park with a large lake separating the park from the hills in […]

Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence
Buildings

Take a Stroll at Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence

The Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence was the home to former military leader of Taiwan until his death in 1975. Located in the Shilin district of Taipei, the residence is surrounded by many acres of pristine […]

Shuangxi Park
Parks

Visit the Idyllic Shuangxi Park and Chinese Garden

If you have a penchant for beautifully landscaped gardens, then Shuangxi Park and Chinese Garden will be right up your alley. Although it’s name lacks a clear identity, it’s definitely not a park. Comprising of […]