Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport 47 min
Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf (14 min) Picturesque wharf offering sunset views & a boardwalk with leisure, dining & sightseeing options. National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine (36 min) Castlelike shrine dedicated to fallen soldiers & featuring a changing-of-the-guard ceremony. Lungshan Temple (34 min) This well-known temple originally built in the 1700s honors both Buddhist & Taoist deities. Yangmingshan National Park (16 min) Scenic destination with hot springs & hiking trails, plus the country's largest dormant volcano. Shi Lin Night Market (32 min) Busy, well-known night market with a large array of vendors selling street food, clothes & jewelry. Taipei 101 Observatory (45 min) Sleek 89th-floor observation deck offering sweeping, 360º city views & a souvenir shop. Beitou Hot Spring Museum (26 min) Tudor-style museum & former bathhouse featuring facility tours & exhibits on regional hot springs. Shichisei Mountain (47 min) The highest peak in Taipei, this landmark volcano stands at 3,657 ft. & offers trails & hot springs. Fort San Domingo (13 min) This hilltop Spanish fort constructed in 1629 features a lookout for scenic river views. Thermal Valley (29 min) Famous, picturesque valley known for its steaming, green-tinted sulfur hot springs. Taipei Fine Arts Museum (36 min) Museum showcasing contemporary Taiwanese & international art within a striking geometric building National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall (44 min) Multi-use structure built in 1972 to honor Sun Yat-sen, providing cultural & educational programs. National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (41 min) Celebrated memorial hall with history exhibits surrounded by a large park with fish ponds & gardens. Shi-men Ting (38 min) Bustling neighborhood with many of the city's most exclusive stores as well as bars & restaurants. National Palace Museum (37 min) Bustling museum featuring one of the largest collections of Chinese art & artifacts in the world. |