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Five amazing places to visit in Taipei

Five amazing places to visit in Taipei

Taipei is the capital of Taiwan. In the recent years, it has become a popular tourist spot. The tourism infrastructure of Taiwan has developed over time and it offers beautiful natural scenery, unique culture and great native cuisine to the guests and visitors. Taiwan has a rich historical heritage and strong cultural backbone. The national museum of Taiwan is full of beautiful artifacts from different eras of Chinese history. Some wonderful places in Taiwan have natural splendor and scenic beauty to offer to the guests. Lush green forests and valleys near the coastal area are the main attraction points of Taiwan.

There are many splendid tourist spots in Taipei. You will have a great time tasting the local delicacies and roaming the national museum and parks. The architecture of Netherlands has been combined with traditional Chinese architecture to build the unique buildings and temples. In the following, you will find a list of five places located in Taipei that you can visit during your stay in the city.

Longshan Temple and its surrounding markets:

The Chinese settlers who came to Taipei long back from Fujian had built the Longshan Temple in 1738. Buddhism, Taiwanese and Taoism are the three different faiths, which are followed in this temple. The temple is located in the center of the oldest district of Taipei, Wanhua. The biggest and most popular markets of the city are located in the same district. When you visit the Longshan Temple, also explore the Huaxi Street Night Market and its renowned Snake Alley. The Bo Pi Liao street offers great food to the visitors.

Ximending, Red House Theater:

While in Taipei, you would like to visit places where the modern generation thrives and revels. Ximending in Wanhua district is one such place. The younger generations gather here to enjoy the pub culture and taste the excellent food. In this part of the city, there is no scarcity of funky restaurants and cool themed cafes. Many street performers demonstrate their skills on street for earning their daily wages. People also come here for watching movies at the theaters.

National Palace Museum:

The National Palace Museum looks grand from outside and has a wonderful collection of antique artifacts for the visitors. You will find antiques of Chinese origin here along with historical artifacts from the time of the establishment of Taipei. The Jade carvings kept inside these museums are spectacular and pleasant.

 

Taipei 101, Xinyi Shopping District, Zhongxiao Road:

Taipei 101 is one of the most famous landmarks of Taiwan. It is 509 meters tall and when it was erected, there were no other tower as tall as this one in the entire world. The tower is bamboo shaped and situated in the Xiny district. Around the Taipei 101, the best shopping destinations of Taipei are thickly scattered. The upscale shops offer some of the most fashionable clothing and accessories. After visiting the gigantic tower, you should check out this part of the town for getting updates on fashion.

Beitou Hot Springs: 

The hot springs of Taiwan are quite famous among national and international tourists. You can enjoy the relaxing hot springs in Taipei too. There are numerous hot spring hotels and resorts in the Beitou district of Taipei. Also, enjoy the Beitou hot spring museum located in this part of the world.

Summary:

Taiwan is a lovely place and the tourism industry of this place has improved a lot in the recent years. Taipei is the capital of Taiwan and offers a lot of enjoyment to its visitors.

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