Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport 34 min
Yangmingshan National Park (19 min) Scenic destination with hot springs & hiking trails, plus the country's largest dormant volcano. Taipei Confucius Temple (20 min) Revered temple at 2,000-year-old site of the original home of Confucius, with tours & services. Xiangshan, Taipei (38 min) This mountain features a 1.5-km-long trail to the summit with viewing platforms for photographers. Beitou Hot Spring Museum (16 min) Tudor-style museum & former bathhouse featuring facility tours & exhibits on regional hot springs. Thermal Valley (19 min) Famous, picturesque valley known for its steaming, green-tinted sulfur hot springs. National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (30 min) Celebrated memorial hall with history exhibits surrounded by a large park with fish ponds & gardens. Fort San Domingo (19 min) This hilltop Spanish fort constructed in 1629 features a lookout for scenic river views. Taipei 101 Observatory (32 min) Sleek 89th-floor observation deck offering sweeping, 360º city views & a souvenir shop. Lungshan Temple (24 min) This well-known temple originally built in the 1700s honors both Buddhist & Taoist deities. Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf (26 min) Picturesque wharf offering sunset views & a boardwalk with leisure, dining & sightseeing options. Shi-men Ting (25 min) Bustling neighborhood with many of the city's most exclusive stores as well as bars & restaurants. National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall (31 min) Multi-use structure built in 1972 to honor Sun Yat-sen, providing cultural & educational programs. National Palace Museum (27 min) Bustling museum featuring one of the largest collections of Chinese art & artifacts in the world. National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine (26 min) Castlelike shrine dedicated to fallen soldiers & featuring a changing-of-the-guard ceremony. Shi Lin Night Market (22 min) Busy, well-known night market with a large array of vendors selling street food, clothes & jewelry. |