The city of Taipei is divided into twelve distinct districts, each with its own style and charm. Altogether, Taipei is an amazing modern
city with an innumerable amount of historical attractions, plenty of
acclaimed night markets and shopping districts, as well as cultural
amenities like coffeehouses, museum and a fantastic nightlife.
Like most tropical destinations, Taipei is suitable for travel all-year round. However, visitors should note that the best time to
travel to Taipei is in late October to January when the weather is
comfortably cooler and the rainy season has ended.
Getting around Taipei is a breeze as Taipei has an extensive public transportation network. A truly advanced metropolis, you can travel to
the different parts of the city by its very efficient MRT system. The
transport network also includes railway and high-speed rail. Taxis are
also easy to get everywhere in the city, however some taxi drivers may
not be able to understand English very well.
Sight seeing in this vibrant city can be quite varied. You will definitely be spoilt for choice with its long list of attractions. Here
are just some of the must-visit spots in Taipei:Whether contemporary
architecture is your cup of tea or not, a visit to this modern icon of
Taiwan is worthwhile. This skyscraper with a very distinctive
bamboo-inspired form was the tallest building in the world when it was
completed in 2004. There are recorded voice tours available at the
observatory at the top of the building.
Taipei’s largest and most visited night market, the Shilin Night Market operates from 4pm to past midnight and is easily accessible by
the MRT. Here you can find a wide array of the famous Taiwanese street
food, from oyster omelette to xaio long bao to stinky tofu. Visitors can
also find great bargains for clothing, trinkets and souvenirs.
This hall was built in memory of the father of the nation, Dr. Sun Yat-sen. It contains displays of Sun’s accomplishments as a great
Chinese revolutionary. Today, it functions as a venue for various social
and cultural activities and exhibitions. It also displays historical
relics of Sun’s life and the Xinhua Revolution. The park surrounding the
Memorial Hall is named Zhongshan Park, which is also another popular
name for Dr. Sun. The park has beautiful gardens, decorative historical
walls and outdoor performance areas.
