Areas
Take a Steamy Dip in the Beautiful Xinbeitou
Xinbeitou is an area of natural beauty found in Beitou, and is most famous for its Hot Springs. […]
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Buildings
Fine Crafts and Gifts at The Red House
Located right next to the Ximending Shopping district, The Red House is a striking building that contains numerous gift shops, a tea shop and music venue. Constructed in 1908 by the Japanese, it’s name comes […]
Markets
See the Snakes at Huaxi Street Night Market
Located right next to Longshan Temple, the Huaxi Street Night Market has the usual night market fare, with loads of food and drinks choices. It also has dozens of massages and nail treatment stands . […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Parks
Visit the Rose Garden and Maze at Xinsheng Park
Located in the north of Taipei city, Xinsheng Park is a little out of the way but there are a couple of other attractions worth visiting while you are here. The beautiful Lin An Ancestral […]
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 […]
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 […]