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Taipei on a Budget: 14 Free or Cheap Things to Try
Some ideas for visitors with a limited budget, including cheap museums, free costume hire and cheap coffee […]
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Buildings
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 […]
Buildings
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 […]
Buildings
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 […]
Buildings
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 […]
Markets
How to Find Every Michelin Food Stand at Raohe Night Market
One of the oldest night markets in Taipei, Raohe Night Market is probably the best one to visit if your primary objective is being fed. Conveniently located next to the Songshan MRT station at the […]
Markets
The 5 Best Night (and Day) Markets in Taipei
Taipei has many bustling night markets and some great weekend markets, both types ideal for shopping, eating or simply wandering to enjoy the sights and smells. […]
Buildings
History and Culture at the Beitou Hot Spring Museum
A visit to the Xinbeitou area wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Beitou Hot Spring Museum. Ideally situated on the edge of Beitou park, and on the route to Thermal Valley, the Hot […]
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 […]
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 […]