Gu Gong National Palace Museum The National Palace Museum houses the world’s largest collection of priceless Chinese arts and treasures. The museum has in its permanent collection over 600,000 art objects which were part of the Chinese imperial collection from as early as the Song dynasty. The museum’s collection encompasses items spanning 8,000 years of…
Taipei 101 Taipei 101 stands 508 meters (1667 feet) tall. It was the first building in the world to break the half kilometer mark, and had been the tallest building since its opening in 2004 until 2009, when Burj Khalifa in Dubai was built. The elevators of Taipei 101 transport passengers from the 5th to…
Shilin Night Market The Shilin Night Market area is one of the largest and most well-known night markets in Taipei, spanning over several streets. Shilin Market was built as early as in 1899 and is famous for the variety of snacks and eateries. Some of the famous eats include Baby and Mommy Sausages, papaya milkshakes,…
Kenting National Park A world away from the hustle and bustle of Taipei City, Kenting National Park is located on the Hengchun Peninsula in the southern-most tip of the island of Taiwan. As one of the island’s most popular destinations, Kenting Town is home to cultural festivals, live music scenes, restaurants and nightlife. The Park…
Love River in Kaohsiung In Kaohsiung, a famous river lies across this southern city, with green lands and beautiful parks along its banks. The area becomes a romantic place for lovers to meet, hence the name, Love River. A pathway connects the parks and green lands along the riverbank to take in beautiful sunrises and…
Jiufen Village Next to a great mountain and facing the ocean, Jiufen Village was a mining town in the past with renewed popularity for tourists. Several Taiwanese films were shot here, including A City of Sadness, which won first prize at the Venice Film Festival in 1989, making Jiufen world-famous. There are many unique teahouses…
Sun Moon Lake The most famous tourist destination in Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake is a beautiful alpine lake located in the middle of the island. The water body is separated by the Lalu isle in the middle, with one side of the lake shaped like a crescent moon and the other resembles the sun, hence…
Taijiang National Park Situated on the outskirts of the southern city of Tainan, Taijiang National Park is a protected area with 50 sq km of land and 340 sq km of sea that include tidal flats and lagoons. It is home to jungle-esque mangrove swamps and wetlands that are critical habitats for rare fish, crustaceans,…
Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf Tamsui is a beach town only a 40-minute train ride away from Taipei. It is an ideal place to join the locals to enjoy sunsets and stroll around the Fisherman’s Wharf and Tamsui Old Street. Ocean front shops are all lined up and offer fresh fruits, street foods, souvenirs, clothing, crafts and…