Visit Taipei: what are the best things to do and see in the capital of Taiwan?
There is so much to visit in the city of Taipei that we don’t know where to start... The capital of Taiwan It’s full of amazing places to visit but besides the classic and well-known sites, it’s the whole city itself that turns out to be a full-fledged attraction. You could spend your entire stay walking, strolling through the streets, without even putting your feet in a museum or temple, and you would be surprised by everything you might see. This is certainly the best way to discover the magic of Taipei!
To help you organize your stay on site, we listed the best things to do in Taipei:
1. Night Market – Shilin Night Market
Taiwan has fantastic food. It is a mix of influences from China and Japan (among others), and there is no better place to try them (at a lower cost) than in a night market. "Culinary" markets like that of Shilin , offer all Taiwan influences in small bites. Take a walk in the narrow alleys and try oyster omelettes, fresh seafood, scented tofu (if you can withstand the fetid odor), spring onion pancakes, mango ice creams, fried chicken, and honey tomato-cerer skewers, to name only these specialties there. Then take a cup of soft tea or Taiwan Beer .
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2. The Karaokes
The KTV are establishments composed of several individual rooms containing karaoke equipment. Many KTV in Taiwan are open 24/7. Taiwanese are crazy with karaoke. Unlike the West, where karaoke is considered to be has-been , this is one of the most popular activities to do during the weekend (especially). You will be surprised to see the chic establishments that welcome these karaoke. If you don’t sing, it’s not a problem, you can eat on the spot.
3. The Taipei Tower 101
This tower was one day the highest building in the world. Taipei 101 offers dizzying views from its top floor. Go preferably one day when the city is not too loud (there will always be a little fog...) so you can see further. There is an internal observatory on the 89th floor, and an open air on the 91st floor. In addition to an incredible panoramic view, the journey through the elevator to the top is also a highlight of the visit to the building. It is a “travel” in the fastest elevator in the world that awaits you.
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4. Dive into history at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall...
You can't travel to Taipei without impregnating his story. Sun Yat-sen was the father of the Republic of China, and the room dedicated to his memory is a popular tourist attraction. Take a look at the watchhouse, discover history and art exhibitions, the huge library of 300,000 books, and the surrounding park of the memorial.
5. ... and at the Tchang Kaï-chek Memorial
The memorial became a landmark of the city, with its large and imposing architecture and its historical symbolism (Tchang Kaï-chek was the former president of Taiwan). There are often performances that take place on the spot by artists and musicians, and groups of teenagers who practice their choreographed dance movements. In the landscaped gardens, courses tai-chi and kung fu take place.
6. Theme restaurants
Taipei has many theme restaurants where you can eat in a prison, with Barbie and Ken, in a hospital, but also in a toilet bowl. The latter, the Modern Toilet Make the buzz here. You can actually order dishes with strange but yet very good titles, which will be served in a bowl.
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7. Take the Maokong Gondola in the mountains
Take the Wenhu line (brown) for the Taipei Zoo for example. For about 6€ return trip, you can enjoy a 20-30 minute walk above the surrounding hills. Built in 2002 to mitigate the road traffic of the inhabitants of the region, cable cars can now carry about 2000 people per hour.
8. Go back!
A welcome break in the vicinity of the bustling and animated city of Taipei. You can follow paths and walks through forests, tea plantations and ponds, temples, palaces and tea lounges.
9. Take the grocery tour
Taiwan has the highest density of groceries in the world. The most popular chains are 7-Eleven, Family Mart and Hi-Life. They are all open 24/7 and it is almost impossible to walk more than 100 meters without meeting one.
10. Test Taiwan High Speed Rail
This train that can reach 400 km/h is part of the most frequent metros in the world ! With this train you can go to other places of the country by traveling very quickly.
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11. Eat, eat, and eat!
You think you're gonna lose weight during your visit to Taipei? Get out of here! If you ask the Taiwanese what is the best thing to do in Taipei, 95% of them will tell you: “eating!” Whether you’re looking for a gastronomic meal, international cuisine, or just a little cheap snack, you won’t have to look for too long.
12. and everything else
Temples, shopping, very green and hilly surroundings, markets (many), etc... as we said, there is really much to see and do here in Taipei.
How do I get to Taipei?
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Where to stay in Taipei?
A tempacular city, Taipei will visit more easily if you stay in the center. Discover neighborhoods where to stay in Taipei here . To find a cheap hotel in Taipei, search our website Compare hotels .
Did you go to Taipei? What did you prefer? Or less loved? Comment!
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