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20 Must-Visit Attractions in Taipei

The impressive entrance to the National Palace Museum | © Latinboy / WikiCommoms
The impressive entrance to the National Palace Museum | © Latinboy / WikiCommoms
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Ciaran McEneaney
28 February 2018

Taipei 101 and night markets are the two main attractions that most tourists think of when you mention Taiwan’s capital city, Taipei. But there’s so much more to this vibrant city than the former tallest building in the world. Here’s our pick of the best in town.

Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall

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Dr Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall | © Chein Hao / Flickr
Dr. Sun Yat-sen was the former leader of the KMT party and the first president of the Republic of China, which we also know as Taiwan. The park around the memorial hall is a nice place to relax in the afternoon while the hall itself houses some of Sun Yat-sen’s personal items.
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505號 Section 4, Ren'ai Road, Taipei City, 110, Taiwan
+886227588008
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Elephant Mountain

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The view from Elephant Mountain at night
The view from Elephant Mountain at night | © Chris / Flickr
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This is by far and away the best place to get a bird’s eye view of the city, and Taipei 101 in particular. It’s a short and not too taxing hike to the top, and it’s the perfect location for a few snapshots of the city skyline.
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Alley 342, Lane 150, Section 5, Xinyi Road, Taipei City, 110, Taiwan
+886227593001
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Danshui Old Street

A wonderful old street in the old fishing village of Danshui (which is now more of a town), Danshui Old Street checks all the boxes for quaintness, food, and souvenirs.

Zhongzheng Road, Danshui District, New Taipei City, Taiwan

Danshui Old Street | © susan curry / WikiCommons

National Taiwan Museum & 228 Memorial Park

Building, Memorial, Museum, Park
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National Taiwan Museum at entrance to 228 Park
National Taiwan Museum at entrance to 228 Park | © Taiwan junior / WikiCommons
The National Taiwan Museum is two separate buildings: the main wing is located in 228 Memorial Park, while the second building is across the street in a former bank. Both buildings are filled with interesting exhibits on the natural history of Taiwan and its aboriginal tribes. When you’re finished here, you can take a walk through the park.
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1號 Section 1, Nanchang Road, Bo'ai Special Zone, Taipei City, 100, Taiwan
+886223973666
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The Presidential Palace

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Presidential Palace
Presidential Palace | © Uwe Aranas / WikiCommons
The Presidential Palace was built during the Japanese Colonial period and is quite the impressive feat of architecture. It houses the day-to-day working office of the president, but some sections are open to the public.
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122號 Section 1, Chongqing South Road, Bo'ai Special Zone, Taipei City, 100, Taiwan
+886223113731
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Huashan 1914 Creative Park

Set in a former winery, this creative park is now home to a variety of shops, cafés, restaurants, and exhibition halls. Here you’ll also find a lot of local craft and artworks for sale.

1 Bade Road Section 1, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan

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