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District of Taipei, Taiwan
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Zhongshan and Songshan in Taipei are neighborhoods rich in arts and culture.
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圓山大飯店
This majestic hotel has graced the photograph albums of numerous generations of Taipei tourists. And, although the increase in other attractions may have led to it losing its status as the must-see-destination, this imposing structure, built in the style of a Beijing palace, still manages to attract bus loads of tourists wishing to have their photograph taken outside the main building and in the foyer. The tea rooms on the first floor are a good place to relax and absorb the grandeur of dynastic China. The hills behind the hotel are crisscrossed by a vast network of trails, footpaths, pavilions, and an abandoned military anti-aircraft base and are a popular exercise spot for locals and urban explorers. Getting there: MRT to Yuanshan station, then hop on the free shuttle bus.
忠烈祠
temple memorializing those who gave their lives for the Republic of China (ROC) during its tenure on mainland China and it's later existence on Taiwan. A changing of the guard ceremony is performed at the top of the hour where a military honor guard performs an impressive series of gun twirling and tossing in front of astounded tourists. To get to the shrine take the MRT to the Jiantan Station, then take the Red 3 bus from the same side of the street the rest of the way, get off at the third stop.
行天宮
The temple was built in 1967 and was devoted to Guangong (AD 162-219), a famous deified general who lived during the Three Kingdoms period, and he is an important character in the Chinese classic Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The temple forbids the killing of animals as an offering, so you will see offerings of only fresh flowers, fruits and tea on the main altar. Many believers feel that this is a very efficacious temple, and it is frequently thronged with people praying for help and seeking divine guidance by consulting oracle blocks. Outside the temple, the underground pedestrian passages under the Minquan - Songjiang intersection are filled with fortune-tellers and vendors who take commercial advantage of the temple's popularity.
台北文化清真寺
The third mosque built in Taiwan.
袖珍博物館
This is a small, private museum that is a monument to a patient and steady hand. The 40 bulb chandelier, which is the size of grain of rice, is one of the many impressive pieces on display. The museum is in the same building as Thai Airways.
樹火紀念紙博物館
This museum was founded by Su Ho Chen, one of Taiwan's last few masters of papermaking, and who was killed in 1990 in a plane crash. You can enjoy exhibits about paper, and make your own sheet of paper here.
台北市立美術館
The museum displays work of local and international artists.
台北故事館
On the same plot of land as the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, this tea merchant's 19th-century European style house has been converted into a gallery and museum space with visiting exhibitions and the occasional traditional music concert. The patio serves as a tea garden, which offers pleasant views over the Danshui River and beyond.
大佳河濱公園
This park is a 12-km-long green belt on the south bank of the Keelung River. One of the beautiful banks in Taipei. Basketball, tennis, and badminton courts are available, as are bicycles for rent.
中山美術公園
This park is south of the Taipei Fine Arts Museum. The open green space and many stabiles are on display in the park.
松山文化創意園區
A park with various galleries and small museums such as the Taiwan Design Museum, centered around a former tobacco factory turned arts and crafts mall with boutique Eslite shops. Tax refund is available with a 20% fee.
It is an amusement park on Zhongshan North Road Sec. 3, nearest MRT station is 'Yuanshan' on Danshui Line. The center was created by city government in 1991. It has old-fashioned rides, folk art museum, IMAX theater and more. This place is great for younger kids.
美麗華
This up-scale shopping mall in the suburb of Dazhi operates a large Ferris wheel that offers great views over the city. It is especially spectacular at night, when not only the city but also the Ferris wheel is illuminated. The 15-minute ride costs NT$150 on weekdays and NT$200 on weekends. The same complex also houses a 3D Imax movie theater and a multi-screen Warner Village cinema.
台北之家
The former residence of the U.S. Ambassador has been transformed into an art center that focuses on independent films. In addition to screenings, the house also has great cafes and restaurants that spill out onto balconies and into the garden. The bookstore offers a good selection of hard-to-get art/independent films on DVD, though for other movies, prices are lower at regular DVD rental stores.
臺北戲棚
The venue is recognized for its traditional Chinese and Taiwanese performing arts. Following a tradition that dates back to the 18th century. The 90-minute evening show is a form of Chinese opera that incorporates mime, dance, acrobatics and martial arts. During the live performance, the dialogue and even the songs are translated into multiple languages, including English.
世界素食館
A very traditional family run Chinese vegetarian restaurant. Amazing food. Very little English spoken, but photographs of dishes on menu.
坦都印度餐廳
鮮定味
If you are craving fresh and super affordable seafood, sashimi and sushi, this fish market is the place to indulge. Includes ten different foodie areas, including an outdoor grill joint, sushi bar, and gourmet grocery.
貝多蕾納
Innovative vegan cuisine. Natural, minimalistic decor. Helpful and fast service.
Shrimp Toast, Beef Stew, Chicken, Papaya Salad are most famous dishes!
天香樓
Authentic Hangzhou cuisine. Reservations are recommended.
青葉餐廳
The most famous Taiwanese restaurant in Taipei, beside the Zhongshan North Road.
三井日本料理
The best Japanese cuisine in Taipei.
鮮
This place serves great Japanese/Taiwanese style hot pot dishes. It is a family run restaurant. The environment is clean and refreshing. The owner Ms. Chiu hand picks her ingredients daily from the market. Try the Kobe beef pot and mushroom pot. The price is very reasonable with well selected ingredients. English menu available.
茹絲葵
Perhaps Taipei's best-known and best American steakhouse.
王品台塑牛排
An upscale chain steakhouse known for its signature "Wang steak".
Probably the best cafe in Taipei for coffee lovers. Winner of the 2008 Barista championships, they take coffee and latte art very seriously. The waffles are excellent too.
A rustic and cool cafe. Excellent coffee and cakes. Fast and friendly service.
芮可餐廳
A pleasant cafe offering standard cafe food, desserts and coffee. Friendly and helpful staff.
響板
Excellent no-nonsense coffee. Warm ambiance and distinctive decor set to electronic music. Simple, straightforward cakes available, but no meals. Good selection of teas.
It is the standing style bar and restaurant with a traditional Japanese hors d'oeuvres, with world wide classic beverages. Its perfect location to have the quick dinner and drink for a busy business person. "Happy Hour" everyday open-20:30.
Still going strong after 30 plus years. Serves great food, has two bars, pool table, and shows live sports on multiple screens. There is outside seating for smokers. One of the premier bars in Taipei for watching the upcoming World Cup. Happy Hour selected beers $100, special draught beer $100 all night.
Great atmosphere with live sports shown on big screens. There’s always something going on - it’s never a regular night. Friendly staffs are ready to serve you with good food and a wide selection of drinks. Go have a dance on their famous Thursday ladies nights.
Good value hotel that provides guests with a warm and homey experience.
Happy Family is an old favorite in the city and it's managed by the very friendly and helpful John Lee.
紅米青年旅館
A clean and modern hostel. Friendly and enthusiatic staff. Free wifi. Free breakfast.
劍潭海外青年活動中心
A pleasant HI-accredited hostel with gardens and the best view of the Grand Hotel in town, also convenient for Shilin Night Market and the Fine Arts Museum (both within walking distance) and the National Palace Museum (a 15 minute journey by taxi/bus). Coin laundry, Internet access, convenience store on site. The facility is primarily a youth activity center catering to groups, so it is often full during school vacations and at weekends — book ahead.
The international airport bus stop & city bus stop is just right in front of the hostel. There are famous temple (Hsing Tien Kung), traditional morning market, local food shops, future teller shops and foot massage & spa stores around.
A minimalist and chic hotel in the centre of Taipei. 24 hour reception. Cafe.
第一大飯店
Ten-story hotel that has received mixed reviews due to the poor customer service and somewhat shabby rooms.
台北碧瑤飯店 - Baguio Hotel
Cozy and well equipped hotel at a reasonable price, located at the heart of Taipei. Renovated in 2009 with brand new rooms and friendlier services.
台北商旅慶城館
A small and very comfortable hotel. Excellent service - the manager is very kind and will help you find good local restaurants and places to visit.
六福客棧
Aging, although solid choice for those on a budget with clean and comfortable rooms.
The Riviera Taipei hotel is a boutique hotel adjacent to Taipei Expo Centre
維多利亞酒店
Near the Miramar Entertainment Park.
晶華酒店
Sophisticated top end hotel that displays elegance throughout its rooms and building. Large rooms, helpful staff and wonderful amenities.
圓山大飯店
亞都麗緻大飯店
One of the city's most luxurious hotels, the Ritz has a comfortable sophistication that everyone can enjoy. Each of their 100 rooms is equipped with the most modern technology like temperature and humidity control, phones with dataports for fax or modems and voice mail service and cable TV. Guests can also dine in two of the most famous restaurants in the city at their hotel, the Tien Hsiang Lo and Paris 1930, both serving fresh, tasty cuisine.
JR 東日本大飯店台北, ホテルメトロポリタン プレミア 台北
Great for business travellers, this 5-star hotel is well equipped for business functions with expansive meeting space and a business center offering secretarial support and translations. Eight restaurants and a hotel piano bar are the perfect way to unwind after a day of busy meetings.
台北大倉久和大飯店, オークラ プレステージ台北
微風廣場 Weifeng Guangchang
Sec. 1 (near the intersection with Civic Boulevard).
誠品生活
Contains bookshop, cafe, restaurants, and stalls specializing in creative household items.
A section of an underground mall dedicated to books and creative arts.
台灣好
A shop specializing in Taiwanese hand-made goods.
美麗華百樂園
A standard shopping center with the usual merchandise. It houses the only IMAX theatre in Taiwan as well as the Miramar Ferris wheel which offers great views of Taipei city.
花博農民市集
A weekend market with over 100 stalls, focusing on fresh produce, Taiwanese tea, and other local agricultural products.
This well-organized night market attracts tourists from both overseas and across the country, as many consider it a culinary highlight of Taipei.
Small and popular with locals. Have different stalls during day and night hours.
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