Things to see in Taipei
Taipei is the capital of Taiwan, Province of China, with an urban population of about 6.9 million. Below are 20 notable places within about 8 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1National Palace Museum Museum
The National Palace Museum, also known as Taipei Palace Museum, is a national museum headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Founded in Beijing in 1925, the museum was re-established in Shilin, Taipei, in 1965, later expanded with a southern branch in Taibao, Chiayi, in 2015.
2Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall History
The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a national monument and tourist attraction erected during Taiwan’s martial law period in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China.
3Taipei Grand Mosque Place of worship
The Taipei Grand Mosque, abbreviated as TGM, and also known as the Taipei Zheng He Mosque is a mosque located in the Da'an District of Taipei City, in Taiwan.
4Taipei Zoo Park
The Taipei Zoo, sometimes referred to as the Muzha Zoo, is a public zoological garden in Wenshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is the most famous zoological garden in Taiwan and a leader in conservation, research and education, and recreation.
5Bangka Lungshan Temple Place of worship
Bangka Lungshan Temple (also Lungshan Temple of Manka, Mengjia Longshan Temple) is a Taiwanese folk temple in Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan.
6National Theater and Concert Hall Arts & culture
The National Theater and National Concert Hall, or together the National Theater and Concert Hall, are twin performing arts venues at Liberty Square in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan.
7Hsing Tian Kong Place of worship
Hsing-tian Temple is a popular temple in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. This temple is devoted to Lord Guan, the Patron Deity of businessmen, military personnel and policeman.
8National Taiwan Museum Museum
The National Taiwan Museum, established in 1908, is the oldest museum in Taiwan. It was founded by the colonial government during Taiwan's period of Japanese rule.
9Liberty Square Neighbourhood
Liberty Square (also Freedom Square) is a public plaza covering over 240,000 square metres (2,600,000 sq ft) in the Zhongzheng District of Taipei, Taiwan.
10Taipei Cultural Mosque Place of worship
The Taipei Cultural Mosque is a mosque in Zhongzheng District, in the city of Taipei, Taiwan. It is the third mosque built in Taiwan and it is owned by the Chinese Muslim Youth League.
11MoCA Taipei Art
The Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei is a museum of contemporary art, located in Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan.
12228 Peace Memorial Park History
The 228 Peace Memorial Park is a historic site and municipal park located at 3 Ketagalan Boulevard, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan.
13Ama Museum Museum
The Ama Museum is a museum dedicated to comfort women in Taiwan. It opened in 2016, in Datong District, Taipei.
14Daan Forest Park Park
Daan Forest Park is a public park near the centre of the Da'an District of Taipei, Taiwan. The park occupies twenty-six hectares and is bordered on its north, south, east, and west by Xinyi Road, Heping E. Road, Jianguo S. Road, and Xinsheng S. Road, respectively.
15Taipei Confucian Temple Place of worship
The Taipei Confucius Temple is a Confucian temple in Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan.
16Shilin Night Market Shopping
Shilin Night Market is a night market in Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan, often considered to be the largest and most famous night market in Taiwan.
17Ciyou Temple Place of worship
Ciyou Temple is a prominent Taiwanese folk temple in Songshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. The temple was built in the 18th century and is dedicated to the sea goddess Mazu.
18Taipei Fine Arts Museum Art
The Taipei Fine Arts Museum is a museum in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is in the Taipei Expo Park.
19Xiangshan Nature
Xiangshan, known in English as Elephant Mountain or Mount Elephant, is a mountain in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is close to the Taipei Metro Xiangshan Station.
20Taipei Botanical Garden Park
The Taipei Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located in the Nanhai Academy in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan. Established in 1896, it covers an area of about 8 hectares and includes over 2,000 plant species.
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