Going to Taiwan, you’ll be absolutely fascinated by its capital Taipei.
During its longlasting history, this city was ruled by Japan, China and the People’s Republic of China.
As a result, there are a cultural variety that can be seen all over the city, its old streets, modern vibe, architecture, customs, and traditions.
Lots of tourists come here to enjoy its amazing country and absolutely delicious food.
In this article, you can find 10 things that you need to do and to see in Taipei.
Contents
- Visit Tapei 101 Skytower
- Try Some Food at Shilin Night Market
- Visit the National Palace Museum
- Enjoy a Trip to Jiufen
- Take a Stroll Through the Bopiliao Old Street
- Visit Fort San Domingo
- Go for a Walk to Liberty Square
- Enjoy Beitou Thermal Bath
- Go to Party at Ximending
- Visit Longshan Temple
- Taiwan Safety Overview
Visit Tapei 101 Skytower
Taipei 101 skytower is the highest building in the city that is 1 669 foot high.
You can visit some viewpoints such as Elephant Hill to enjoy beautiful Taipei cityscape with its amazing skytower.
Also, you can visit Taipei 101 to see the whole city before you.
Try Some Food at Shilin Night Market
There are lots of night markets in Taipei but the most famous and exiting is Shilin Night Market.
Being open 24/7, this place is known for its amazing street food and popular among locals as well as tourists.
Shilin is divided into main parts – food section and goods section.
Take a stroll through the market to buy some interesting things and then try some fried fish ball skewers, garlic prawns on a stick, an oyster omelet, or a pork bun.
And, of course, don’t forget about tropical fruit juice and ‘phallic ice cream’ in a local store for dessert.
Believe us, it’s hard to keep a straight face when you see a variety of ice cream and popsicles shaped as a male private part before you.
Visit the National Palace Museum
The National Palace Museum has the largest collection of Chinese art in the world.
It contains 700 000 pieces that show 5000 years of China’s history.
During World War II a whole bunch of important items was brought to Taipei to protect them.
Now all of them are shown in the National Palace Museum which was designed as a Nothern Chinese Palace.
The Museum provides guides in a variety of languages.
Enjoy a Trip to Jiufen
Juifen is called ‘the Santorini of Taiwan’ and known for its beautiful beaches and turquoise sea.
Take a short ride from Taipei to get there.
You should know that this place – its an iconic image of towns shown in anime films.
There you’ll be fascinated by its magical vibe and beautiful mountains.
It’s absolutely worth visiting.
Take a Stroll Through the Bopiliao Old Street
Have you ever thought about time travel?
If your answer is yes, Taipei will offer you such an opportunity.
Just take a stroll through Bopiliao Old Street and come back in time for several hundred years.
The street was created during the era of the Qing Dynasty which reign in the country in the 17th century.
The history of this street is well preserved but still, the slight impact of modern culture can be already seen there.
Visit Fort San Domingo
Fort San Diego is a fortress of the 17th century.
It was built by the Spanish empire invaders and aimed to be an incarnation of the Spanish power.
Later the Fortress was taken by the Dutch.
Go for a Walk to Liberty Square
Liberty Square is an impressive square of more than 50 acres that pays homage to Taiwan’s historical past. The square is home to four important buildings — the Gate of Great Centrality and Perfect Uprightness, the National Theatre, the National Concert Hall, and the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. Visit the buildings and marvel at traditional Taiwanese architecture.
Enjoy Beitou Thermal Bath
To visit Beitou Thermal Baths, you need to take a short ride from the city center.
In fact, it’s a great opportunity to relax from constant hustle and bustle, and spend some peaceful time in the hot springs with amazing nature around.
There are four pools you can choose from depending on their temperature.
Just remember one that the hottest one is REALLY hot!
Also, you can visit a local museum and learn about the hot springs’ history and significance.
Go to Party at Ximending
Ximending is the most lively and exciting party in Taipei.
There you can go partying and visiting clubs, shopping malls, bars, eateries, and arcades.
It’s the district with the best nightlife.
Visit Longshan Temple
The most popular temple in the whole country is the Longshan Temple.
Of course, there are numerous temples in the country but Longshan has a historical significance and stunning architecture.
It was built 300 years ago and survived numerous difficulties including wars and natural disasters.
Longshan is the center of Bopiliao district.
One another point is that the temple is dedicated to a number of faiths such as Taoist, Buddhist, Confucian.
Taiwan Safety Overview
READ THE FULL REPORT: Taiwan Safety Review
Safety Index:
- OVERALL RISK: LOW
- TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK: LOW
- PICKPOCKETS RISK: MEDIUM
- NATURAL DISASTERS RISK: LOW
- MUGGING RISK: LOW
- TERRORISM RISK: LOW
- SCAMS RISK: HIGH
- WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK: LOW
