🌟 Top 10 Places to Visit in Taipei （台北十大旅遊景點）
1. Taipei 101 (台北101)
Iconic skyscraper that once held the world’s tallest title. Offers panoramic city views from observatory decks and features a tuned mass damper.
📍 Suggested Address: No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei
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2. National Palace Museum (國立故宮博物院)
Home to over 700,000 Chinese artefacts, including the famous jadeite cabbage and meat-shaped stone.
📍 Suggested Address: No. 221, Section 2, Zhishan Road, Shilin District, Taipei
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3. Chiang Kai‑shek Memorial Hall (中正紀念堂)
Historic monument with ceremonial guard-changing, flanked by the National Theater and Concert Hall in Liberty Square.
📍 Suggested Address: No. 21, Zhongshan South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei
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4. Longshan Temple (龍山寺)
Ornate Buddhist–Taoist temple built in 1738, located in historic Wanhua, bustling with worship and local culture.
📍 Suggested Address: No. 211, Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District, Taipei
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5. Yangmingshan National Park (陽明山國家公園)
Lush mountainous park with hot springs, fumaroles, cherry blossoms, and volcanic trails—an urban escape.
📍 Location: Beitou & Shilin Districts, Taipei
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6. Beitou Hot Springs (北投溫泉)
Historic spa district featuring geothermal springs, museums, and Japanese-era architecture like the Beitou Library and Thermal Valley.
📍 Suggested Address: Beitou District, Taipei
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7. Elephant Mountain (象山)
Popular hiking trail with an iconic view of the city skyline and Taipei 101—perfect for sunset photography.
📍 Trailhead near Xiangshan MRT Station, Xinyi District, Taipei
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8. Ximending (西門町) & The Red House (紅樓)
Taipei’s lively youth hub with neon streets, pop culture shops, vibrant nightlife, and arts-filled Red House theater.
📍 Ximending District, Wanhua, Taipei
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9. Shilin Night Market (士林夜市)
Taipei’s largest night market serving up stinky tofu, bubble tea, and street snacks—open evenings.
📍 No. 101, Jihe Road, Shilin District, Taipei
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10. Maokong Gondola (貓空纜車)
Scenic gondola ride up to tea-growing hills, with teahouses and panoramic vistas over Taipei.
📍 Gondola Station at Taipei Zoo, Wenshan District, Taipei
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✅ Why These Spots?
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Urban icons like Taipei 101 & Chiang Kai‑shek Memorial Hall showcase the city’s modern and historical fabric.
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Cultural gems such as the National Palace Museum and Longshan Temple highlight Taiwan’s rich heritage.
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Nature getaways like Yangmingshan, Elephant Mountain, and Maokong offer scenic retreats.
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Vibrant urban life thrives in cultural districts (Ximending, night markets) and atmospheric hot springs in Beitou.
