Top Things You Shouldn't Miss in Taipei, Taiwan (Things To Do, Tourist Spots and Attractions)

Top Things You Shouldn't Miss in Taipei, Taiwan (Things To Do, Tourist Spots and Attractions)

Taipei ranks 15th in the list of most visited cities in the World. Tourism plays a crucial role in the economy of Taipei. Taipei is that the capital town of Taiwan. If you search for the perfect time to visit Taipei then calendar months from October to February is the best time to visit. You can also view New Year Celebrations of Chinese New Year if you visit there in the last week of January.

It is the cultural and economic center of Taiwan. Taipei is known for its legendary buildings resembling country rich cultural and architectural history. Lungshan Temple, Taiwan National Museum, Xingtian Temple, Sun Yat subunit Memorial Hall and Taipei 101 are some of its popular buildings that attract a lot of visitors. Taipei is also gifted by the nature, the city has numerous options to visit to enjoy nature scenic beauty some of them are Yangmingshan park, Lishan National Scenic Area, and Sun Moon Lake.

If you are planning to spend your these winter vacations in Taipei then below is a list of places that you should not miss while your stay in Taipei.

Top Things You Shouldn't Miss in Taipei, Taiwan

1. Taipei 101

Taipei 101 is the second tallest skyscraper in the world and the tallest building in the city. This will be your first view of the city when you land on Taipei. Taipei 101 holded the tag of “World Tallest Skyscraper” until 2004 before Burj Khalifa opened in Dubai. It has a world fastest elevator and you can enjoy a ride in the world fastest elevator while visiting observatories. From the 89th story of the building, you can click photos of the sky view of the whole city. The first floor of Taipei 101 has a shopping center, from these 101 stores Taipei 101 building gets its last name “101”. If you are interested in reading then you can enjoy reading sitting in the bookstore on the 4th floor of the skyscraper. If you visit Taipei during the time of Chinese New Year then you should not miss watching the Taipei 101 beautiful fireworks on the eve of New Year. It is surely a mesmerizing view that one should not miss if you are in the city at that time.

2. Visit Temples

If you are Taipei then must drive to "Road to Heaven". Xinsheng South Road is titled as “Road to heaven ” because the road has many temples, churches, mosques, and shrines. Longshan Temple is one in all the oldest temple within the town, in-built 1738. Xingtian Temple and Taipei Confucius Temple are some other popular temples must visit once.

3. Natural Scenic Areas

As I shared with you above also Taipei is nature gifted beautiful places that give the viewers a chance to view the mesmerizing nature scenic beauty. No doubt you will be in love with mother nature after visiting North Coast & Guanyinshan National Scenic Area, Lishan National Scenic Area, Alishan National Scenic Area, Sun Moon Lake Scenic Area and Jade Mountain during your trip to Taipei.

4. Taipei Ferris wheel

Miramar Amusement Park is a must visit place in Taipei. The amusement park has many movie theaters where you can enjoy movies on big 3D or IMAX screens and there are many restaurants and shops, but the main attraction of the place is its Ferris Wheel. This Ferris wheel is 110 m in height and 70 m in diameter. Taipei Ferris wheel is an experience not to be missed.

These places are must visit sites in Taipei. One should not miss visiting these places and great things to do in Taipei while spending their vacation in the city. Looking for some more exciting places to visit in Taipei then visit: Expert Travel Blogs.

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WHERE TO STAY IN TAIPEI?

As the capital city of Taiwan, Taipei offers a wide array of accommodation options that can fir your budget and needs. From cheap and affordable hostels, to mid-range budget hotels, to luxury hotels, one can find a temporary home to stay at the heart of the city. Book in advance to avail up to 50% discount on published room rates via Agoda!

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