City: Taipei
Top Things to do in Taipei
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Taipei, Taiwan
You can eat very well—and very cheaply—in Taipei. The restaurants may not look posh, but the quality of the food is superlative. And there’s a huge variety of restaurants—in addition to local Taiwanese specialties, you’ll find regional cuisines from all over China, as well as great Indian, Japanese and even Italian options. Just make sure to leave some room for snacks—street-vendor food here is addictive.
Restaurants in Taipei
1. Lin An Tai Historical House & Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
One of the few remaining old Taipei homes, this charming building was meticulously dismantled and rebuilt on new land in 1984.
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Lin An-tai House is in Binjiang Park, it is quite easy to find and worth the walk from Yuanshan MRT Station on the Red (Tamshui-Xinyi) Line. This house is one of the oldest traditional houses in the Taipei area. It has been beautifully restored and gives a good idea of an ideal farming family house from days gone by. The house has an auspicious layout and good fengshui. It's cool in summer and warm in winter. The house, which is some 200 years old, is built in Fujian style, with red bricks and terra cotta tiles. It's well worth a visit.
2. Lion's Head Mountain
3. Guandu Temple (Kuantu Temple)
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4.5 based on 269 reviews
honoring the Goddess Matzu
Reviewed By chloeo182 - London, United Kingdom
I saw this temple mentioned in an article about ‘off the beaten track ‘ Taipei. I am SO glad I went . It isn’t close the centre but it is totally worth it. Make sure you explore every nook and cranny as it is the temple complex that just keeps on giving . Go to the top floor and look down on over the rooftops , don’t miss the little fountain on the right of the temple and its terrapins and koi carp. And climb the hill behind the temple it is fabulous, take some food or a drink and enjoy the view from the little benches and tables that are dotted around . There are butterflies and pagodas and a wonderful view . There are so many different types of stone carved artworks on the walls . They are detailed and so fascinating . You can buy some incense inside the temple itself and light it or you can buy it at the little store at the bottom where the cars park. There is no shop/ tea house once you leave the car park so carry water on a hot day. I spent about three hours there just soaking it all up. Enjoy it , it is the sort of place I would always like to go back to
4. Dalongdong Bao An Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 407 reviews
dedicated to Paosheng Tati, the God of Medicine
Reviewed By PaulSiow - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
We visited this temple after visiting the Confucious temple nearby. The temple looks old with intricate carvings and ornaments on the roof. Many people prayed here and it was fairly smoky due to the many burning joss sticks.
5. National Taiwan University
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4.5 based on 633 reviews
Reviewed By tomq939 - Auckland, New Zealand
Really enjoying a walk through the National University of Taiwan during my visits, since 2009. Strongly recommended a walk from the main gate to the library.
6. Elephant Mountain (aka Nangang District Hiking Trail)
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4.5 based on 3,294 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Getting to Elephant Mountain is easy, just take the MRT Red Line to Xiangshan Station, which is the last stop, and take Exit 2. You will soon find the Elephant Mountain Trail (in Chinese, Xiang Shan means Elephant Mountain). The trail, also known as the Nangang District Hiking Trail, goes for around 1.5 kms (about 5000 feet). The mountain is 183 metres (600 feet) tall. You can get a good view of Taipei 101 from the mountain. Remember to take a drink and a snack, it is quite a strenuous walk.
7. Chih Nan Temple (Zhinan Temple)
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4.5 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Z1320HH_
Chih Nan Temple is the most famous temple in Taipei, WenShen. In morning, you can visit the gorgeous decorate in this temple. In night, the splendid night view of Taipei will make you impressive.
8. Songshan Ciyou Temple
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4.5 based on 245 reviews
Reviewed By fali84 - India, null
This is a beautiful and underrated temple! Right next to one of the gates of the Raohe Night Market, it looks beautifully lit at night and it equally enjoyable during the day time. The temple has stairs to access the multiple stories. I heavily recommend going up those, the view gets better and better and you get to see the artistry at each floor. Intricately carved, in a mtitude of colours and heavy detailing - thia temple is a delight. No entry fee, you can buy some offerings, use the praying wooden blocks for free (Ofcourse!).
9. National Taiwan Normal University
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
This university is universally known as "Shih Da." Since the Japanese colonial era (1895-1945), Shih Da has educated thousands of teachers, like my sister-in-law. Her family was not well off, but she was bright and she worked hard, so she won a scholarship to Shih Da. She became a high school history teacher, a worthy achievement. The term "Normal" dates from the Japanese era. A "normal university" trains teachers. Teachers are greatly respected in Chinese society and a Shih Da graduate could look forward to a comfortable and esteemed career, and a generous pension.
10. TAIPEI 101 Observatory
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4.5 based on 2,565 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Taipei 101 was once the tallest building in the world. From the Observatory you can see most of northern Taiwan, it's quite spectacular -- it's still the tallest building in Taiwan. Take your time to look around. By the way, the elevator will whisk you from the ground level to the top in a matteer of minutes.
