Visiting Taipei

Visiting Taipei

Introduction

Taipei is Taiwan’s economic, political, and cultural center. It is a modern cosmopolitan metropolis with a lively and diversified face. Taipei is situated in a basin in northern Taiwan that was inhabited by aboriginal peoples until settlers from China moved into the area about 300 years ago. The polarities of Taipei are vividly present as well in the joining of the urban and natural. And throughout the city there are plenty of trails, parks and other oases of tranquility to lift and invigorate your spirits.

Weather

Taipei enjoys a subtropical climate with warm weather all year round. Taipei is extremely suitable for traveling, as the annual average temperature is a comfortable 22 degrees. July is the hottest month in Taipei with an average temperature of 29.5°C (85°F) and the coldest is January at 16°C(60.80°F)

Gourmet Paradise

Taipei is a food paradise, a place where the smell of food emanates from every street corner, and the food here is excellent. From international cuisines to local dishes, the menus will have you coming back for more. In this place, you can enjoy many popular cuisines around the world, such as Thai, Japanese, Indian cuisines.

Taipei City Transportation

Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS)
It is a mass rapid transit system serving the Taipei metropolitan area. The road network covers Taipei City and New Taipei City. It is the first and largest mass rapid transit system in Taiwan. Its main function is to improve the urban mobility of Taipei. line and function, and promote the prosperity and development of the Taipei metropolitan area.

Attractions

Taipei 101

(distance from the venue: around 0.4km)
Taipei 101 is the largest engineering project ever in the history of the Taiwan construction business. Spanning 101 stories above the ground at 508 metres, the building was designed as a symbol of technology’s evolution fused with Asian tradition. The building features many Asian elements mixed with a postmodern style, and is designed to withstand typhoons and earthquakes common in Taiwan. Besides the tower, the base of the building houses a multi-level shopping mall, food court, various restaurants and stores.

National Palace Museum

(distance from the venue: around 10 km)
The National Palace Museum houses the world’s largest collection of priceless Chinese art treasures, one which spans China’s nearly 5,000-year history. Most of the museum’s over 600,000 art objects were part of the Chinese imperial collection, which began over 1,000 years ago in the early Song dynasty. The museum is home to hundreds of thousands of historical relics that make up the world’s most comprehensive and precious collection of ancient Chinese artifact.

Yangmingshan National Park

(distance from the venue: around 20km)
The diverse terrain and abundant vegetation of Yangmingshan National Park has provided an excellent habitat for activities and foraging of various wildlife, and has resulted in a rich abundance of animal species. The primary geological structures of the Park are made up of the Datun Volcano Group, composed of volcanic and sedimentary rocks. The conic and composite volcanoes, explosive vents, volcanic craters, and crater lakes constitute the unique geological and topographical landscapes of this area.

Lungshan Temple

(distance from the venue: around 8km)
Lungshan Temple is a famous old temple in Taiwan, The temple was built in 1740. There are great decorative lamp fairs and temple activities on historic festivals. The temple attracts many people. At normal times, there are domestic/foreign tourists visiting the temple. Lungshan Temple is not only the temple, a sightseeing attraction, but also a national heritage site. There are traditional streets/shops, antique shops, Buddhists article shops, and Chinese medicine shops surrounding the temple. These places are great to visit due to their richness in folk art.

National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

(distance from the venue: around 5.5km)
National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is located in the heart of Taipei City. It also the attraction most visited by foreign tourists. The great building has become a landmark of Taipei City. The place is enriched with the beauty of traditional Chinese gardens. One can pay respect to the historical great leader, as well as participate in the relaxation activities of local residents. The place provides a precious plain view among of the tall buildings of Taipei.

Xinyi Shopping Area

(distance from the venue: around 2km)
The newest area of urban Taipei, the Xinyi shopping district is home to the famous Taipei 101, ATT4fun, the flagship Eslite bookstore, Neo19, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xinyi Place, Breeze Songgao as well as other entertainment, shopping, and dining complexes. The Xinyi District is most commonly known as the stretch of development between Xinyi Road and Zhongxiao East Road, in the area surrounding Taipei 101.

Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS)

It is a mass rapid transit system serving the Taipei metropolitan area. The road network co Taipei City and New Taipei City. It is the first and largest mass rapid transit system in Taiwan. Its main function is to improve the urban mobility of Taipei, and promote the prosperity and development of the Taipei metropolitan area. At present, there are 6 main routes, 2 single-station branch lines and 1 cable car line, with a total of 131 stations.

Gourmet Map (Food)

Taiwan is a culturally and ethnically diverse country that pursues integration. Dining is the best way to experience local culture. Foodies from all over the world will find Taiwan to be an exciting culinary destination. The simplest and basic ingredients can transform into the most delicious food you will ever taste. Sampling all the culinary delights are truly a highlight of a trip to Taiwan!