Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport 39 min
National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (6 min) Celebrated memorial hall with history exhibits surrounded by a large park with fish ponds & gardens. Songshan Cultural and Creative Park (12 min) Former tobacco factory warehouses turned exhibition spaces & shops for local artists & designers. Taipei Zoo (27 min) Large indoor-outdoor zoo in a scenic setting with a children’s area, gondola & shuttle train. 2/28 Peace Park (1 min) Tranquil park with paths & pavilions, plus monuments & a museum dedicated to the 228 Massacre. Taipei 101 Observatory (18 min) Sleek 89th-floor observation deck offering sweeping, 360º city views & a souvenir shop. Shi Lin Night Market (13 min) Busy, well-known night market with a large array of vendors selling street food, clothes & jewelry. Xiangshan, Taipei (24 min) This mountain features a 1.5-km-long trail to the summit with viewing platforms for photographers. Shi-men Ting (15 min) Bustling neighborhood with many of the city's most exclusive stores as well as bars & restaurants. The Red House (13 min) Built in 1908, this landmark 8-sided structure features exhibits, a teahouse, markets & theaters. National Taiwan Museum (2 min) Venerable national museum with a variety of exhibits, including history & natural history. Lungshan Temple (11 min) This well-known temple originally built in the 1700s honors both Buddhist & Taoist deities. Huashan 1914 Creative Park (7 min) Cultural hub in an old sake winery featuring shops & showcasing local art, film, crafts & events. National Palace Museum (22 min) Bustling museum featuring one of the largest collections of Chinese art & artifacts in the world. National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall (16 min) Multi-use structure built in 1972 to honor Sun Yat-sen, providing cultural & educational programs. Presidential Office Building (8 min) Baroque-style building & home to the President's office, completed in 1919 during Japanese rule. |