Taipei

“ A capital city glowing with personality”

Towers of concrete and neon, markets bustling with life, and the smell of fresh cooking await visitors to Taipei. Cradled in a basin flanked by the Yangming and Central Mountains, Taiwan’s capital and cultural epicentre is home to approximately 2.6 million residents, though the number is far larger if one counts the Greater Taipei metropolitan area, a vast conurbation including Taipei City, New Taipei City, and Keelung. Renowned as a global centre of technology, Taipei is, nonetheless, a city brimming with tradition and history, offering endless avenues of exploration into the culture of Taiwan.

WHY WE THINK YOU’LL LOVE IT

  • From street food to haute cuisine and stinky tofu to xiaolongbao dumplings, Taipei is a true foodies’ paradise.
  • Taipei a cultural hotpot, hosting an extensive collection of Chinese art and marvellous Buddhist temples.
  • With its ultramodern aesthetic and deep technological integration, Taipei is a chance to step into the future as well as the past.
  • Sitting near wonderful mountain trails, it is remarkably easy to leave the city and enjoy the wonders of nature.
Within Easy Reach Of...
Taichung 1h20
Kaohsiung 1h30
Hualien 2
Tainan 1h30
Travel Tips
  • Visit Taipei’s iconic landmark, Taipei 101, to get a panoramic view of the city.
  • Explore the National Palace Museum and walk through the history of Chinese calligraphy, ceramic, and painting.
  • Wander one of Taipei’s bustling night markets, including Shilin, Raohe, and Ningxia, to get a taste of authentic Taiwanese cuisine.
  • For a change, escape the concrete jungle and visit Yangmingshan National Park for scenic nature, hiking, and hot springs.

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