Best things to do in Taiwan

中華民國 Essentials

Taiwan offers a dense concentration of cultural and natural landmarks. This selection features architectural icons like the bamboo-inspired Taipei 101 and the historical British Consular Residence in Kaohsiung. Gastronomy is central to the experience, spanning the bustling Shilin and Fengjia night markets to the original Din Tai Fung restaurant. Nature enthusiasts can explore the geothermal springs of Beitou, the unique coastal geology of Yehliu Cape, and the mountain tea plantations of Maokong. Historical sites include the centuries-old Lungshan Temple and the atmospheric Anping Tree House, where banyan trees have reclaimed former industrial warehouses.

中華民國 Essentials — Map

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Taipei 101

A huge skyscraper in the shape of a bamboo. It used to be the highest building in the world between 2004 and 2010.

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Ximending

The first pedestrian zone in Taiwan, also called the "Harajuku of Taipei", this district is where all new fashion trends come to life and…

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Shilin Tourist Night Market

The largest and most popular night market in the city. Join the locals and taste the amazing variety of Taiwanese snacks.

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Lungshan Temple

Bangka Lungshan Temple is a Chinese folk religious temple in Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Raohe Night Market

It is said that there are people who "Eat to Live" and those who "Live to Eat". People in Taiwan fall into the second category.

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Din Tai Fung Xinyi

A restaurant which is famous for its pork filled soup dumplings. Some say that without tasting their dumplings, your trip to Taipei is not…

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Jiufen Old Street

This area is crammed with petit tea houses adorned with lanterns and an array of shops and food stalls serving authentic local cuisine.

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Shifen Waterfall

Shifen Waterfall is a scenic waterfall located in Pingxi District, New Taipei City, Taiwan, on the upper reaches of the Keelung River.

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Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake is a lake in Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan. It is the largest body of water in Taiwan.

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Fengjia Night Market

Fengjia Night Market or Feng Chia Night Market, also called Fengjia Shopping Town, is a night market in Xitun District, Taichung, Taiwan.

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Former British Consular Residence at Takow

The British Consulate at Takao is a former British consulate built in 1865 in Gushan District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

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Yehliu Cape

Yehliu is a cape in Wanli District, New Taipei, Taiwan.The cape, known by geologists as the Yehliu Promontory, forms part of the Daliao…

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Taipei Tian Hou Temple

The Thean Hou Temple is a six-tiered temple of the Chinese sea goddess Mazu located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Anping Tree House

The Anping Tree House is a former warehouse in Anping District, Tainan, Taiwan.

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Maokong Area

Maokong is an area located in Wenshan District of Taipei, Taiwan. The area used to be the biggest tea growing area of Taipei.

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Beitou Hell Valley

The Thermal Valley is a valley located on the foothill of Yangmingshan National Park in Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan.

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Xinbeitou Hot Springs

These hot springs are suitable for relaxation. This spring is one of the first ones found in Taiwan.

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