All about Taipei - adopted by Lan Yuan

十分瀑布 also known as Shifen waterfall is located in new, Taipei Pinghsi District Nanshan Village, Heping Stream station between the railway extension of Houtong station. It is a very scenic area which originally meant "10", ten people close co-operation in the construction of homes, and the actual location is a very scenic area on a tributary of the Keelung River. One of the scenic spots is the waterfall, and the Keelung River is the northern part of the largest and longest river and near the source of erosion cutting the terrain relationship, resulting in many fault rocks, and after these faults and rocks, the river flows faster and caused many waterfalls wonders. read more »

The first thing that catches one's attention at Lavender Cottage would be the colourful wooden mailboxes outside the restaurant. The restaurant serves a mixture of western and eastern cuisine with most dishes containing lavender as an ingredient. Customers can choose to sit indoors or outdoors to enjoy the natural landscape which features a mountainous terrain. read more »

In the past, there were only nine families in Jiufen. All the goods were transported using ships as there were no roads constructed on land. With this, there was a habit that was cultivated that only nine pieces of the same object would be purchased at any one time for reservation. read more »

For all avid readers and book enthusiasts, Eslite Bookstore is definitely the place for you to be as it is the biggest book store in Asia with wide range of books written in various languages. Eslite Bookstore will be dominated by visitors from all over Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and even from various western countries. In addition, do have a sip of coffee while you take your time and read the books that you have chosen from the bookstore. read more »

As the largest zoo in Asia, the Taipei Zoo is a leader in conservation, research and education. It is also a great place for recreation, with numerous animal exhibits including Formosan Black Bears, Giant Pandas and King Penguins. A visit here is guaranteed to be both enjoyable and educational for the whole family. read more »

Yangming Shan is a major tourist attraction in Taipei. Apart from offering spectacular views of the surrounding area, the mountain also features the Yangming Park, which contains a famous flower clock that plays music on the hour. Visit during the spring and summer months to catch the beautiful flowers on the mountain all in bloom. read more »

Located on Jao Ho Street in Taipei 600 meters in length, the Raohe Street used to be a central business district due to its favourable location and highly accessible transportation. Over the years, however, with the improvements in transportation means, Raohe Street has become a secondary road and business therefore went downhill. In response to this, the government set up Raohe Street Night Market in 1987 and it is now ranked the second most popular tourist night market in Taipei. read more »

Huaxi Street Night Market is rated as the 'most organized' night market and also the first night market established in Taiwan. It is located near Longshan Temple. After illegal activities such as prostitution were being banned by Taipei City government, the quality of sightseeing was further enhanced and the level of security in Huaxi Street Night Market was also improved. read more »

A small town to the north of Taiwan, Pingsi is a place to go to experience a relaxed pace of life with little or no business atmosphere. Having no lack of food, visitors will not go hungry while walking between iconic landmarks such as the railway track where "Junya little sister" was filmed as well as the Guan Yin Yan and the Eight immortals cave. Tourists from around the world come to this popular travel destination to observe the annual Sky Lantern Festival where lanterns are released into the sky as a tradition. read more »

Wu Fen Pu is definitely the place that all ladies must visit. It is a well-known place where you can find all kinds of fashionable clothing and accessories at low rates. There are many wholesalers from other countries as well who will have their stocks taken from Wu Fen Pu. read more »

Wulai Old Street begins at the Wulai Atayal Museum on one end and finishes at Lansheng Bridge on the other end. The entire stretch of street between these two places of attractions are dominated with eateries, restaurants, street vendors and different kinds of traditional Taiwanese handicrafts. Seeking for a cheap clothing and souvenirs to bring back for your loved ones? Wulai Old Street would be an ideal place for you to purchase all of that. read more »

Situated nearby Xindian MRT station, Bitan is a place ideal for barbecuing, canoeing, fishing, rowing, and exploring the natural environment. A place to get in touch with nature and at the same time carry out some recreational activities, it is perfect for families and trips involving friends. With the influence of an idol drama that was filmed here, 'With A Kiss 1 & 2'《惡作劇之吻 1&2, this beautiful place has become a famous wedding photo shooting spot, since it was where the main leads filmed their dating scenes and wedding venue. read more »

This is known as a food street where many famous restaurants and food stalls first started. You will be able to find many of Taiwan's delicious treats. Popular haunts includes a famous dumpling restaurant, a ramen shop as well as yummy dessert stalls. read more »

Yehliu Scenic Area is recognised for its wide selection of distinctive rock formations that are formed over the decades of continuous sea erosion. The famous ones would include that of the Queen's Head, the Fairy's Show and the Candle Rock etc. Unique rock formations can only be found in Yehliu Scenic Area as no other place would have similar rock formations by the respective processes of hydraulic action, attrition, abrasion and solution in the process of sea erosion. read more »

Rated as 'most charismatic' night market in Taiwan, it is also the largest night market in Taipei. It is a favorite among the locals as well as tourists. Widely famous for it's wide variety of snacks, ranging from local delights such as the Sausage Wrapped in Glutinous Rice to Shilin Super Size Huge Chicken Cutlet and Shilin Sausage. read more »

The highly acclaimed Miaokou Night Market has garnered enormous praise, including winning the 'best night market', 'most delicious food' and 'most tourist-friendly' awards in national competitions. Visit to enjoy a wide selection of seafood delicacies as well as a comprehensive spread of local delights. read more »

Formosa Chang's specialty would be the Taiwanese-style soy minced pork served on rice. As simple as the name may sound, this dish is actually irresistible and will definitely send your mouth watering. A typical Taiwanese-style soy minced pork served on rice will usually taste salty, but the one in Formosa Chang is not salty at all, yet it brings with it a tinge of sweetness. read more »

Taipei 101 is one of the tallest building in the world, housing luxury brand shops on the lower floors like Louis Vuitton, Dior and Celine. On its 89th storey, there will be an Indoor Observatory where you will be greeted with a breathtaking view of Taipei. Similarly at the Outdoor Observatory on 91th storey, visitors will be able to have a 360-degree view of the city around Taipei 101. read more »

Opened by pop star Jay Chou in the summer of 2006, the Mr. J Italian French-Italian Kitchen is a modernly minimalist bistro, tastefully decorated with large oil paintings. Its French windows also give the restaurant a pleasingly spacious feel while the head chef, specialising in French and Italian cuisine, prepares a sumptuous spread of authentic continental delights. read more »

Shida Night Market is a very populated market in northern Taiwan and popular among the local as well as the international students. In Shida Night Market, you can easily find compact appliances, stationeries, accessories and postal supplies, together with other practical stuff that you will need for your new apartment. Since it is located near a university, there are several bookstores and stores in the vicinity as well. read more »

The second largest miniature theme park in the world which is located in Taoyuan, has attained the top 10 favourite attractions by foreign visitors. read more »