Taipei Activities

What to Do in Taipei

The meaning of the word Taipei is ‘Northern City of Taiwan’. It is the capital of Taiwan, also known as the Republic of China. Taipei is located by the Danshui River near the Pacific Ocean. The population of Taipei is approximately 2,607,428 people. When Taipei City, Keelung City and Taipei are fluxed together they form the Taipei Metropolitan area with a total population of 6,776,264. Taipei is the political, cultural and economic heart of Taiwan.

The National Taiwan University and National Palace museum are also situated in Taipei. The museum is famous for Chinese articles and the creative work of artisans. Taipei is also a major hub for industry and it is well connected with a good railway system, airport and port. The city was founded in the mid 18th century and by the 19th century it had become a major trading hub. 1886 was the year when Taipei was made the capital of Taiwan by the Qing Dynasty and the Japanese took over Taiwan in 1895 during the Sino-Japanese War. Taipei is famous for its tourist attractions and some of the major hot spots are listed below.

Adventurous Activities

In the hinterland of Taipei you will find the land of sleeping volcanoes. Parasailing, paragliding and hiking are popular sports here.

Children's Recreation Centre of Taipei

This centre was built keeping in mind the needs and demands of children. It is an educational recreation centre with a zoo and an amusement park and is classified into three sections; the cultural past, present and future. Taipei’s past showcases the rich culture; its present is full of fun loving and contented people whereas the future of Taipei features advancement in technology.

Tel: +886 2 2593 2211

Confucius Temple in Taipei

The Confucius Temple of Taipei was primarily a school and a Taiwan Prefecture college. The government has successfully restored this place as it was in ruins not long ago. Many ceremonies and customs are performed on the grounds of Confucius temple to retain its ancient religions.

Cultural Activity

Taipei city boasts a rich culture in the form of many beautiful temples and museums representing the breathtaking heritage and work of artisans. Taipei culture is a blend of traditional and modern artwork, partly because the Japanese occupiers of the Sino-Japanese War favoured western art.

Cycling

Cycling is very healthy way to explore the beautiful city of Taipei and it is way better than being stuck in a car during the peak traffic hours of the city.

Farmosa Wonder World

Farmosa Wonder World amusement park is located near the West Coastal Highway and has five water slides with one, the Jet Stream, the longest slide in Taipei – it takes a total of 20 minutes for the ride to finish!

Hiking in Taipei

Seven Star Mountain is the highest peak in Taipei and attracts many hikers. Nearby Yangmingshan National Park is a beautiful place for nature lovers. You can park your vehicle here and head for the many nearby summits to get better views of the hills. It’s also possible to go horse riding.

Longshan Temple

Longshan Temple was built in the 18th century and so far it has survived many natural calamities like tremors, bomb blasts and typhoons. The people of Taipei regularly restored this iconic monument. This temple depicts the religions of Buddhism, Taoism and Matsu. The hall of Longshan temple has many Buddha images and a belief was spread by the ancient monks of China, that if you light a candle in Longshan Temple, you will live a long and happy life free from any diseases.

Martyr's Shrine

Martyr's Shrine was built in 1969 in memory of the patriots who dedicated their lives for the love of their country. This shrine is built on a large piece of land and its front gate, named Bei An, is always guarded by two soldiers.

Religious Activities

Ostensibly a secular nation, the Taiwanese follow the path of Buddhism but are also tolerant of other religions. The temples of Taipei are beautiful and are decorated with Buddha images, Chinese folk religion icons and Tao statues. Longshan Temple was built in 1798 and is situated in the Wanhua district. The ‘Road to Heaven’ is the second name of Xinsheng South Road as it is full of shrines, temples, mosques and churches. Boan Temple located at Dalongdong is a landmark. The Taipei Confucius Temple was built in 1879 during the Qing dynasty.

Shilin Night Market

Shilin Night Market is a favourite destination for food enthusiasts and kids head here straight after school as it is famous for its street food, serving nachos, momos and various kinds of noodle dishes. This place is crowded on weekends and some shops stay open even after midnight.

Youth Park

Youth Park is a pretty popular hangout zone for the youth of Taipei City. It is situated near the Xing Dian River (a very peaceful place which is full of greenery). It has a swimming pool, a skating rink, tennis courts and a basketball court. This place is fit to spend those lazy afternoons and evenings and a perfect place for picnics and a stroll but on weekends it gets crowded.

Tel: +886 2303 2451

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