Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport 39 min
Xiangshan, Taipei (21 min) This mountain features a 1.5-km-long trail to the summit with viewing platforms for photographers. Taipei 101 Observatory (17 min) Sleek 89th-floor observation deck offering sweeping, 360º city views & a souvenir shop. Presidential Office Building (9 min) Baroque-style building & home to the President's office, completed in 1919 during Japanese rule. National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (8 min) Celebrated memorial hall with history exhibits surrounded by a large park with fish ponds & gardens. Shi-men Ting (9 min) Bustling neighborhood with many of the city's most exclusive stores as well as bars & restaurants. National Taiwan Museum (8 min) Venerable national museum with a variety of exhibits, including history & natural history. National Palace Museum (22 min) Bustling museum featuring one of the largest collections of Chinese art & artifacts in the world. The Red House (9 min) Built in 1908, this landmark 8-sided structure features exhibits, a teahouse, markets & theaters. National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall (13 min) Multi-use structure built in 1972 to honor Sun Yat-sen, providing cultural & educational programs. Songshan Cultural and Creative Park (10 min) Former tobacco factory warehouses turned exhibition spaces & shops for local artists & designers. Lungshan Temple (11 min) This well-known temple originally built in the 1700s honors both Buddhist & Taoist deities. National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine (11 min) Castlelike shrine dedicated to fallen soldiers & featuring a changing-of-the-guard ceremony. Huashan 1914 Creative Park (17 min) Cultural hub in an old sake winery featuring shops & showcasing local art, film, crafts & events. Shi Lin Night Market (13 min) Busy, well-known night market with a large array of vendors selling street food, clothes & jewelry. Taipei Zoo (25 min) Large indoor-outdoor zoo in a scenic setting with a children’s area, gondola & shuttle train. |