[Asia Travel] Taiwan: Taipei

Taipei is the capital of Taiwan and one of the world’s largest cities in Asia. It is the central city in Taiwan and is also a modernized city. Due to the rapid population growth in Taipei, the suburbs are also developing rapidly, and development is progressing everywhere, so there are a wide variety of tourist attractions. The center is a prosperous area from ancient times, and it is a popular tourist destination because of its many historical buildings and many attractions.

Location

Taipei is a city located in the northern part of Taiwan.

History

Taipei City has developed as a central city since the Republic of China government fled to Taiwan. It has the largest economic zone in Taiwan and is a city with a remarkable population growth. Land development is also remarkable, and urbanization is progressing to mountainous areas.

Climate

Taipei has a subtropical climate. It is a region where the four seasons change significantly, with spring from March to May, summer from June to August, autumn from September to November, and winter from December to February. Temperatures range from 14 ° C to 35 ° C throughout the year.

Language

Chinese is used in Taiwan. There are other people who can speak English.

Security

Taipei is relatively safe. Taiwan has been invaded by the Chinese Communist Party in recent years and may be subject to military invasion. You should always watch the news and so on.

Race

Taiwan is made up of Han Chinese and indigenous peoples.

religion

There are many Christians, Buddhists, and Taoist believers in Taiwan. There are also Muslims.

currency

Taiwan dollars are used in Taiwan.

Sightseeing spot 1 : National Palace Museum

It is a museum where you can see many national treasures. There are about 650,000 items in the collection, of which 3000-4000 items are on display at all times. Each floor has an exhibition for each era.

Sightseeing spot 2 : Jiufen

Jiufen has become one of Taiwan’s most prosperous mines. At night, it is lit up and a fantastic world spreads out, and you can enjoy it at teahouses and cafes.

Sightseeing spot 3 : Shilin Night Market

It is the largest market in Taiwan and is open from 6 pm to 1 pm the following day. You can enjoy gourmet food and shopping. There are also local dishes, so you can eat while walking.

Sightseeing spot 4 : Longshan Temple

It is a famous traditional Chinese temple in Taipei with a history of nearly 300 years. There are many gods here. Admission is free and anyone can enter and worship freely.

Sightseeing spot 5 : Ximending

This is where the pedestrian paradise is located. It is a lively place where young people gather, with fast fashion stores, accessory shops, cosmetics shops and souvenir shops.

Sightseeing spot 6 : Dihua Street

It is the oldest wholesale district in Taiwan. The smell of ingredients and Chinese medicine makes you want to go to any store. You can also get high-end ingredients here at wholesale prices.

Sightseeing spot 7 : Yongkang Street

An area that has developed with shops gathering in a place that was originally a high-class residential area. There is Aoda-gai nearby, and it is also an area where you can feel a nostalgic atmosphere.

Sightseeing spot 8 : Ningxia Night Market

One of Taipei’s three night markets. It is a night market with many famous B-class gourmet shops and food stalls. There are many well-established famous food stalls in this night market. In many shops, there are often lines when eating.

Sightseeing spot 9 : National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

It is a memorial hall made to praise Chiang Kai-shek. There is a music hall, a theater, a main gate, etc. on the premises, and all the buildings are made large, and the first performance was held in April 2013.

Sightseeing spot 10 : Raohe Street Night Market

It is one of the three major night markets in Taipei City, and the second largest night market after Shilin Night Market, which boasts the largest size in Taipei. Various things such as food stalls, miscellaneous goods, and clothing are lined up.

Sightseeing spot 11 : Beitou hot spring

In addition to natural radium hot springs, Beitou hot springs can be enjoyed in three spring qualities: white sulfur and iron sulfur. Each has different effects, so you can choose the one you like.

Sightseeing spot 12 : Hsing Tian Kong

A temple where Guan Yu, which also appears in the Three Kingdoms, is enshrined. Many desks are lined up in the worship space, and many offerings are placed on them.

Sightseeing spot 13 : Taipei 101

A landmark in Taiwan. It is the tallest building in Taiwan with 101 floors above ground, 5 floors below ground, and a height of about 509 meters. The cityscape of Taipei City looks very beautiful.

Sightseeing spot 14 : Dalongdong Baoan Palace

Dalongdong Baoan Palace is located near Maruyama Park, where the Flower Expo has been held. Various gods such as Mazu, Mazu daughter, and Shennong Emperor are enshrined.

Sightseeing spot 15 : Huashan 1914 Creative Park

Fashionable restaurants and general stores are scattered in the brick building with vines, which is a renovation of an old building. It is a popular spot that can be enjoyed for multiple purposes.

Sightseeing spot 16 : Xiangshan

Xiangshan is the closest mountain to central Taipei. Xiangshan is located in Xinyi District, where Taipei 101 is located, and is very popular because you can clearly see Taipei 101 from the observatory. It is especially crowded with trekking people on weekends.

Sightseeing spot 17 : National Dr. Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall

It was built in commemoration of “Sun Yat-sen”, who is called the father of the country that founded the Republic of China. There is a large statue of Sun Yat-sen in the memorial hall, and a guard change ceremony is held in front of the statue.

Sightseeing spot 18 : The Red House

A red brick building in Ximending. It was built as a market in 1908. The appearance of the octagonal hall is very distinctive, and it is a historic building that has been certified by the government as a “third-class historic site”, which is one of the historic sites and cultural properties of Taiwan.

Sightseeing spot 19 : 228 Peace Park

228 Peace Park is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, near Taipei City Station and the Presidential Office Building of Taiwan. There are several Chinese-style Ryotei in the park, and you can take pictures that look good on SNS.

Sightseeing spot 20 : Houtong Cat Village

The Cat Village is a village in New Taipei City, and cats are drawn on everything such as signboards and guide maps. There are various souvenir shops and cafes in Nekomura.

Hotel

There are plenty of accommodations in Taipei. The nearest is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Tickets and accommodations can be booked from the link below. It also supports other languages.