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What do locals do in Taipei?
24 Unique + Fun Things to Do in Taipei
- Visit the Night Markets.
- Hang out at the Kitten Coffee Garden.
- Climb Elephant Mountain to see Taipei 101 from Afar.
- Stoll down Bopiliao Historical Block.
- Stop by Mengshia Longshan Temple.
- Go Out to Tian Yuan Gong.
- Visit the National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall + Liberty Square.
What is there to do in Taipei during the day?
Top Attractions in Taipei
- Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival. 140. Cultural Events.
- Miniatures Museum of Taiwan. 333.
- Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall. 7,650.
- Elephant Mountain (aka Nangang District Hiking Trail) 3,296.
- Dalongdong Bao An Temple. 407.
- Longshan Temple. 6,901.
- Daan Forest Park. 879.
- National Palace Museum. 8,866.
What is special about Taipei?
As the capital city, Taipei is a cultural and economic hub. With years of interesting and contested history, this island city has so much to offer. From the finest in shopping and design, to traditional markets and ancient museums, Taipei is the heart of Taiwan and a must-see for travelers of all ages.
What is Taipei like to visit?
The city’s perfect weather is one of the reasons to travel to Taipei. Like most of Taiwan, Taipei boasts of beautiful, warm year-round weather, with light spring rain, but a mild winter. This means that Taipei is perfect for tourists any time of year.
What is the main food of Taiwan?
Beef Noodle Soup (牛肉麵) It is, however, considered the national dish of Taiwan (though its origins are Chinese), and given a distinctly Taiwanese spin with the addition of pickled mustard greens and the signature five-spice powder of star anise, cloves, Chinese cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and fennel seeds.
What should I get from Taiwan?
Top 15 Things People Buy Back From Taiwan
- A-Po Iron Eggs. Image via ieatandeat.com.
- Ali Mountain (Ali shan) tea. Image via The Formosa.
- Branded footwear. Image via The Stashed.
- Chia Te Pineapple Cakes.
- Chun Cui He drinks.
- Crispy bak kwa (Chinese salty-sweet dried meat product similar to jerky)
- Dried fruits.
- Instant noodles.