Taipei Things to Do

If you stand in the crowded alley of Ching Mei night market, the noisy marketplace delivers a strong contrast to this silent temple. Chy Ing Temple was built in 1867 by immigrants from Fukien in mainland China to worship their... more

The popular Chih Nan Temple seems more like a palace than a temple due to its monstrous size. Though the Taoist god Lu Dung Bin is the only god worshiped here, a combination of Taoist, Buddhist and Confucian worshiping places m... more

Rong Xing Garden was once a splendid city garden that was always crowded during weekends. Over the years, the ownership of the garden has changed hands too many times for the proprietors to be too concerned about its upkeep. Th... more

Sanhsia Old Street is the most well reserved historic street in Taiwan. It is about 200 meters long, with more than 100 old street-houses still standing on it, making it is one of the most visited places in Taipei during the we... more

Gongguan Business Circle is an urban renewal project, aimed to promote new business opportunities by supplying necessary infrastructure for the same. The Circle borders on National Taiwan University campus and is conducive to a... more

Need a potted plant or two to spruce up your new apartment? The Chien Kuo Flower Market underneath the Chien Kuo Bridge is the best place to go for selection and price. Each weekend dozens of vendors show off their green thumbs... more

Within this lush green park, lies a large lake with a Chinese-style bridge over it. The Dahu Park is a favorite destination among the locals. They come here for daily exercising or hiking trips up the Egret mountain close by. T... more

Nestled in the huge mountains, is the largest Taoist temple, built in the memory of Chen Yuanguang. Located to the north of the Neihu district, the picturesque location of the temple offers amazing views of the city. Accommodat... more

Tamsui or Danshui, named after the freshwater river is a small sea-side town lying north of Taipei city. It was originally built by the Ketagalan aborigines and later inhabited by Spanish invaders. Its location near the Danshui... more

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babeck said

… some tea to bring home. Our next stop was the Martyr's Shrine (War Memorial) which was timed… continue reading »