Taipei Attractions

Hot Springs

Hot springs are a major attraction in Taipei, ranging from basic to spas at five-star hotels. Features such as Jacuzzi, sauna and steam bath and also private and family rooms are available at every spa. The main places where you can take a dip are Beitou, Wulai and Yangmingshan National Park.

Memorial Halls

The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, built in the memory of former President Chiang Kai-shek, is a national symbol and houses a museum dedicated to Chiang's life. The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, which functions as a social, educational and cultural hub, was built in the memory of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the Republic of China, or Taiwan, and is a place of great architectural beauty.

Museums

The National Palace Museum in Shilin houses the world's most extraordinary collection of Chinese historical artifacts and antiquities. The Taipei Fine Arts Museum with over 3,000 artworks was the first museum in Taiwan to be dedicated to modern art. Built during the Japanese rule, the National Taiwan Museum is the oldest museum in Taiwan. It was built to commemorate the inauguration of the North-South Railway.

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, built in 1972 was built in the memory of Chiang Kai-shek. It should not be confused with the Museum of Beijing as both have the same names.

Performing Arts

The National Theatre and Concert hall is located at Taipei’s Liberty Square and showcases a number of attractive events and performances from artists all over the globe. Zhongshan Hall and Sun Yet Sen Memorial Hall are also located near Taipei 101. Taipei Performing Arts Centre will open in 2013. It will be situated near Shilin Night Market and promises three theatres showcasing a number of movies and theatrical works.

Taipei 101

At one time Taipei 101 was the world’s tallest building but the Burj Khalifa of Dubai now holds that honour. The Taipei Financial Centre (as it is also known) opened in 2004 for public viewing. It is earthquake and typhoon-resistant and commands astonishing views. Taipei 101 also previously won the title of having the world’s fastest elevator but again the title has gone to Burj Khalifa. This landmark has won innumerable awards and accolades and it has an attached mall, a basement supermarket and cafes but the view of the city from the 89th floor observation deck alone makes it worth the trip. The firework show here on New Year’s Eve is amazing.

Temples

Taipei is a city with an extensive collection of Buddhist, Taoist, Chinese temples. The Longshan Temple in Wanhua District is an architectural marvel influenced by southern Chinese architecture.

The ‘Road to Heaven’ or the Xinsheng South Road gets its name due to its large number of temples, churches, mosques and shrines. Other famous temples include the Baoan Temple, Xiahai City God Temple and Confucius Temple, all dating back to ancient times.

The Grand Hotel

Situated near Yuanshan, this five-star hotel inaugurated in 1952 is famous for its Pavilions and restaurants. Rated as one of the world’s top ten hotels by the US Fortune Magazine, this hotel redefines luxury and is a crown jewel in Taiwan’s tourism industry. Read More...