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 Taipei 101, the landmark of Taipei city, is also the tallest skyscraper in the world. It houses stylish fashion boutiques, fine restaurants and top corporate offices. It is also known as the Taipei Financial Center, which is a consortium of local banking, financial firms, and even the Taiwan Stock Exchange. |
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 The Lungshan (Dragon Mountain) Temple, first built 200
years ago covering a large area in the old Wanhua section of
Taipei, is deservedly one of the most famous landmarks and
tourist attractions on the island of Taiwan. So large are the
crowds sometimes that they interfere with religious ceremonies,
in particular the Fahui, which requires a solemn atmosphere for
the nuns to pray for the dead and ask for good fortune and safety
from disaster for the worshippers. Many shops and stands in the
Lungshan Temple market serve all kinds of cheap but delicious
Taiwanese food, particularly seafood. Peak business hours are in
the evening, as they are in the nearby Huahsi Street, or "Snake
Alley" as it has come to be known. |
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 Danshuei is located in nor thwest of Taipei basin and
surrounded by mountains and rivers. Walking on the old streets
along Danshuei riverbank, visitors may view the old buildings,
try the tasty local dishes, and take the boat ride along the
river. Fisherman's Wharf is a multi-purpose leisure fishing port
developed by the Taipei County Government. In the evening,
this is the best place to watch the view of the sunset. Tourists
can take MRT Danshuei Line, get off at the Danshuei Station to
Danshuei town, and take a "Red 26" bus to get to Fisherman’s
Wharf. For more information, please visit
http://202.39.225.132/jsp/Eng/html/search/index.jsp |
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 Yangmingshan National Park is renowned for its wealth of
unusual volcanic features and topography. Being so accessible
and close to Taipei City, the park attracts a very large number of
visitors every year. Over the years the National Park Headquarters
has put considerable energy into managing the park's resources.
A national park of such kind is not only unique in Taiwan but also
rare in the world. For more information, please visit
http://www.ymsnp.gov.tw/HTML/ENG/INDEX.ASP |
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 Shi Lin Night Market is one of the most famous night markets
in Taipei, making it a long-time favorite among residents and
tourists, locals and foreigners. The food there is just simply too
delicious to pass up. Almost any imaginable product, not to
mention any kind of food, can be found there. The products are
of good quality and quite inexpensive, so that you're sure to get
your money's worth. Visitors can reach there by MRT- Danshui
Line, and get off at Jiantan Station. For more information, please
visit http://202.39.225.132/jsp/Eng/html/attractions/index.jsp |
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 The Alishan National Scenic Area, situated in Chiayi County, is
home to at least two indigenous aboriginal tribes whose language,
culture and history differs vastly from the majority of Taiwan's
residents. The Alishan Forest Railway was built between 1906 and
1915 for the purpose of logging. Even though the logging has
stopped, the train still operates, mainly as a tourist attraction for its
spectacularly scenic, and a marvel of engineering. With a length
of 72km, the narrow-gauge tracks climb from an elevation of 30m
to 2274m, passing through 50 tunnels and crossing 80 bridges,
and it actually executes three 360 degree turns as snakes around
the mountain in a spiral arc. Please contact +886-5-276-8094
(International) or 05- 276-8094 (domestic) for tickets reservations.
For more information about schedules and prices, please visit
http://www.ali.org.tw/en/train/train.php |
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 Sun Moon Lake, the largest lake in Taiwan as well as a popular
tourist attraction, is situated in Yuchih, Nantou. The area around
the lake is home to the Thao tribe, one of thirteen aboriginal
tribes in Taiwan. Surrounded by green mountains, Sun Moon
Lake is the pearl of Central Taiwan. The Eastern part of the lake
is round like the sun, while the Western part is shaped like a
crescent moon, hence the name "Sun Moon Lake". From Taipei
to Sun Moon Lake, you can take the direct bus (Kuo-kuang Bus)
near the Taipei Train Station from 06:00 AM~ 22:00 PM daily
for NT$465 per person. Tourist Information for Sun Moon Lake:
http://www.sunmoonlake.gov.tw/ |
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 Taroko National Park, in the northeastern part of the island –
Hualien County, faces the Pacific Ocean to the east. Spectacular
Taroko Gorge and the scenic beauty of the Liwu River can be
viewed conveniently from the Central Cross-Island Highway.
The many waterfalls, diverse forms of plant and animal life, and
the indigenous people, together create the rich texture of this
unique natural ecosystem. From Taipei to Hualien: Tzu-chiang
(express train): The price is NT$ 445 / person for one way. It takes
2.5 hrs to 3 hrs depending on the type of train. The Hualien train
station is 26k m / 15.6 miles from the Park Headquarters. It takes
you 30 ~ 40 minutes to get to the Park Headquarters. You can
also take Hualien Bus to the Park Headquarters. The bus stop is
to the right of Hualien Train Station exit (front station). Internet
ticketing (from 6:00AM to 21:00PM): http://railway.hinet.net/ |
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