Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport 35 min
Huaxi Street Night Market (8 min) Hub of retail & food stalls known for an array of unique local eats, including snake delicacies. Huashan 1914 Creative Park (9 min) Cultural hub in an old sake winery featuring shops & showcasing local art, film, crafts & events. The Red House (8 min) Built in 1908, this landmark 8-sided structure features exhibits, a teahouse, markets & theaters. National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine (13 min) Castlelike shrine dedicated to fallen soldiers & featuring a changing-of-the-guard ceremony. National Taiwan Museum (18 min) Venerable national museum with a variety of exhibits, including history & natural history. Shi-men Ting (7 min) Bustling neighborhood with many of the city's most exclusive stores as well as bars & restaurants. Lungshan Temple (9 min) This well-known temple originally built in the 1700s honors both Buddhist & Taoist deities. Taipei 101 Observatory (17 min) Sleek 89th-floor observation deck offering sweeping, 360º city views & a souvenir shop. Songshan Cultural and Creative Park (10 min) Former tobacco factory warehouses turned exhibition spaces & shops for local artists & designers. National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall (12 min) Multi-use structure built in 1972 to honor Sun Yat-sen, providing cultural & educational programs. National Palace Museum (24 min) Bustling museum featuring one of the largest collections of Chinese art & artifacts in the world. National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (11 min) Celebrated memorial hall with history exhibits surrounded by a large park with fish ponds & gardens. Xiangshan, Taipei (21 min) This mountain features a 1.5-km-long trail to the summit with viewing platforms for photographers. Presidential Office Building (7 min) Baroque-style building & home to the President's office, completed in 1919 during Japanese rule. Shi Lin Night Market (14 min) Busy, well-known night market with a large array of vendors selling street food, clothes & jewelry. |