Activities You Can Do In Taipei In Taiwan
Taipei, in Taiwan, offers many attractions for visitors to the city. Therefore, we want to show you what you can do in it. Some activities are more typical than others, but all are worth taking home a great memory of the trip. Do you dare to know what they are? Of course, they will not leave you indifferent.
The most beautiful views of Taipei in Taiwan
For wonderful views of Taipei in Taiwan, it is highly recommended to go to Elephant Mountain. It is a small hill 183 meters high that implies a route of a kilometer and a half. That is, you will only need about 20 minutes to climb to its top. The ideal is to do it during sunset.
From the hill you can see the immensity of the Taipei 101 tower. And it is that it has 106 floors and measures no less than 508 meters high. It is, therefore, the eighth tallest skyscraper in the world. In it there is a viewpoint from where you can see practically the entire city of Taipei.
Visit Longshan Temple and Confucius Temple
Longshan Temple is an iconic example of classical Taiwanese architecture, with influences from southern China. It was built between 1738 and 1740 by settlers from Fujian. Throughout its history it has suffered various damages caused by earthquakes or fires, which is why it has been constantly renewed.
Equally recommended is the Confucius temple. He took as a model the original, which is located in the Chinese town of Qufu and which beautifully represents the values of ethics, education and simplicity that the famous thinker preached.
Tour the National Palace Museum
It is an art museum of great importance, housing a permanent collection of more than 600,000 ancient Chinese pieces and crafts. Most of it is made up of high-quality objects collected by different Chinese emperors, such as the painting of the Hundred Horses by Giuseppe Castiglione.
Shopping in the Ximeding shopping area
The fact that it is a huge shopping area has caused it to be compared to Fifth Avenue in New York. Regardless of the resemblance, it is a place full of life where you can buy a lot of products , while hundreds of neon lights illuminate you. It also has street food stalls.
See the monument to Chiang Kai-shek
It is an elegant building built in white marble and with a blue mosaic roof on a blue background. To its beauty is added that of its surroundings, as it is flanked by traditional Chinese gardens and cultural halls of national interest.
Likewise, the monument is a tribute to Chiang Kai-shek , political and military leader who led the Nationalist Government of China as president between 1950 and 1975. Inside you can discover more about him thanks to some of his belongings (medals, uniforms , etc).
Visit Shilin Market, a Taipei gem in Taiwan
Located on Dadong Street, it is the most famous and largest night market in the capital of Taiwan. It was born at the end of the 19th century, when Japanese immigrants decided to raise it to sell food. However, its frantic growth did not begin until after World War II.
The market is divided into two areas: food (to enjoy true Taiwanese cuisine) and various products, including clothing, footwear, accessories, children’s games, kitchenware, tools and much more. It is also possible to have a massage or sing karaoke.
Get to know the outskirts of Taipei in Taiwan
In addition to all the above, you can take an excursion to discover municipalities such as Jiufen, located in the middle of the mountain, overlooking the sea and with an old gold mine that can be visited. Or Pingxi, in the middle of a valley and where you can walk through a market for tourists with good food.
The Taipei environment also involves relaxing in the Beitou hot springs. You can also go hiking in Yangmingshan National Park. This is famous for the cherry blossoms, sulfur deposits, fumaroles and trails. One of them passes over the extinct volcano Mount Siete Estrellas.
