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Shifen Waterfall, located in Taipei, Taiwan, is a horseshoe-shaped natural wonder often referred to as Taiwan’s Little Niagara. With a width of over 131 feet (40 meters), the waterfall cascades […]
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Completed in 2004, Taipei 101 stands at an impressive 1,667 feet (508 meters) and was once the world’s tallest building until Dubai’s Burj Khalifa surpassed it in 2010. Located in […]
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Yehliu Geopark, located on the northern coast of Taiwan, is a striking natural wonder that evokes the otherworldly landscapes of Mars. The park is renowned for its unique rock formations, […]
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The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, a prominent landmark in Taipei, stands within a 62-acre (25-hectare) memorial park. This expansive area features well-manicured gardens, serene pools, and winding walkways, creating a […]
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Mengjia Longshan Temple, the oldest temple in Taiwan, was established in 1738 by immigrants from Fujian, China. Despite facing damage from wars and natural disasters, the temple has been meticulously […]
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Dihua Street, once the bustling commercial heart of Taipei during the late Qing Dynasty, continues to offer a taste of the city’s traditional charm. Located in the heart of Taipei, […]
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The National Palace Museum in Taipei houses one of the world’s most significant collections of Chinese art, spanning over 8,000 years of history and culture. With approximately 690,000 pieces, the […]
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Nestled among rolling green hills, Elephant Mountain, also known as Xiangshan, offers a relatively easy climb to a vantage point that provides panoramic views of Taipei. The trail, located in […]
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Built in 1969, the National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine stands on the slopes of Mt. Chingshan, overlooking the Keelung River in Taipei. This striking landmark, inspired by the Hall of Supreme […]
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Constructed in 1919 for the ruling Japanese governor general, the Presidential Office Building in Taipei has served as the seat of Taiwan’s president since 1949. This impressive structure stands out […]
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Nestled in northeast Taiwan, Yilan is a verdant district that serves as a favored day trip and weekend getaway from Taipei. Surrounded by the ocean on one side and flanked […]
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Ximending, a vibrant shopping and entertainment district in Taipei, is often compared to Tokyo’s Shibuya or Harajuku. Nestled in the historic Wanhua area, this bustling neighborhood is packed with shops […]
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Fo Guang Shan Monastery, located in Taipei, Taiwan, is a significant Buddhist temple known for its impressive scale and architectural grandeur. The complex features a 100-meter (328-foot) golden Buddha statue, […]
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Modeled after the oldest and largest Confucius temple in the philosopher’s hometown in Shandong, China, the Taipei Confucius Temple showcases traditional Chinese temple architecture. Erected in 1930, the temple briefly […]
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Nestled on the northern edge of Taiwan, a short distance from Taipei, Yangmingshan National Park provides a natural retreat for both locals and visitors. The park’s volcanic landscape is characterized […]
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Raohe Street Night Market, one of the oldest in Taipei, stretches for 2,000 feet (600 meters) and provides an authentic taste of the city’s vibrant street-food culture. Rows of stalls […]
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Bao’an Temple, a significant religious site in Taipei, traces its origins to 1760 when immigrants from Southern China constructed the original wooden structure. Dedicated to Paosheng, the emperor-deity of medicine […]
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As the sun sets, the Shilin district transforms into a bustling hub of activity, with the Shilin Night Market emerging as the most famous of Taipei’s night markets. Hundreds of […]
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Founded in 1908, the Red House stands as an iconic cultural landmark in Taipei. Originally constructed as Taipei’s first public market, this two-story, red brick building has since transformed into […]
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Nestled in the heart of Taipei, Xiahai City God Temple stands as a unique spiritual hub, housing the largest concentration of deity statues in Taiwan. Dedicated to the Xiahai City […]
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Nestled in the Beitou District of Taipei, the Beitou Geothermal Valley, also known as Hell Valley, is a renowned cluster of natural volcanic hot springs. The area’s sulfurous mist creates […]
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Nestled in the northeast of Taiwan, the Houtong Cat Village is a unique destination that has transformed from a former mining village into a haven for stray cats. Today, the […]
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Zhongshan Hall, a significant 20th-century landmark in Taipei, was built in 1936 and is now a listed national historic site. Its modernist architecture stands out, characterized by clean lines and […]
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Originally constructed as a bathhouse by the Japanese Colonial Government in 1913, the Beitou Hot Spring Museum stands in Taipei, Taiwan. At the time of its construction, it was the […]