Longshan Temple
Buildings

Visit the Magnificent Longshan Temple

One of the oldest temples in Taiwan, Longshan Temple was built during the Qing Dynasty in 1738. Parts of it have been rebuild many times, due to earthquakes and a bombing by the US air […]

Lin Family Mansion
Buildings

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
Buildings

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, […]

Taipei Collective Botanical Garden
Parks

Visit the Zones of the Collective Botanical Garden

The smaller of the two botanical gardens located in Taipei, the Collective Botanical Garden does however have a much wider range of plants, since it’s mainly located inside, with climate controlled zones featuring flora from […]

Lin An Tai Ancestral House
Buildings

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
Buildings

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
Buildings

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 […]

228 Peace Park
Parks

Visit the 228 Peace Memorial Park & Museum

Although the 228 Peace Memorial Park cannot compete with Daan Forest Park in terms of size, it is the most beautiful park in Taipei. The park also serves as a reminder of one of the […]