Taipei top attractions

Editor's Choice

This selection highlights Taipei's diverse urban landscape and culinary heritage. Hike the steep stairs of Elephant Mountain for panoramic views of the city skyline and Taipei 101. In the Ximending district, Ay-Chung Flour-Rice Noodle serves its signature bowls to standing crowds, while Modern Toilet offers a themed dining experience with seating modeled after bathroom fixtures. The list also includes the National Central Library's extensive research collections and Snow King Ice Cream, a historic shop established in 1947 known for unconventional flavors like pork floss and wasabi.

Editor's Choice — Map

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Modern Toilet

Modern Toilet Restaurant is a unique toilet-themed restaurant chain, with three branches in Taiwan.

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Elephant Mountain

Xiangshan, also known as Elephant Mountain or Mount Elephant, is a mountain in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Ay-Chung Flour-Rice Noodle

Established in 1975, this Ximending stall serves thin wheat noodles in a savory bonito-based broth with pig intestines. The venue is known for its standing-only service.

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National Central Library

The National Central Library is the national library of the Republic of China, which is located at No. 20, Zhongshan S.

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Snow King Ice Cream

Founded in 1947, this family-run parlor offers over 70 handmade flavors. The menu features unconventional savory options such as pork floss, sesame oil chicken, and wasabi alongside traditional tropical fruits.

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