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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

A popular spot for the younger crowd with a lot of entertainment avenues like movie theatres, Karaoke lounges, hair salons, shopping malls and street performances. Touted as one of the most popular tourist spots, it is known as a shopping paradise. During holidays and weekends, locals gather here for art and culture events, sports events and music performances. read more »

White, fluffy sheep peacefully grazing on rolling green hills make the Cingjing Recreational Farm in Datong Village one of the most beautiful spots in all Taiwan. Apart from being an ideal location for wedding photo shoots, it is also one of the most popular spots in the area to enjoy camping outdoors. 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 »

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 »

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 »

Fengjia Night Market has attained the award of having the 'Most Delicious Food' and is the largest and most popular night market in Taichung. Delicacies that you should not miss should be the wrapped pork and rice sausages, squid balls, barbecue shrimps, fried fish with sauces, crab meat burgers, mini oden and more! Other than these mouth-watering food items, you can also spend some time to shop along the shops of the street to grab some of your favourite Taiwan souvenirs for your friends and family. read more »

Liufu Village Theme Park is one of Taiwan’s most popular amusement spot. It is divided into 4 theme areas such as 'African Safari', 'Arabian Kingdom', 'South Pacific' and 'Wild West'. There are also many exciting rides like the 'Mighty Mountain Flume Adventure', 'Captain Cook's Swinging Ship' which claim to be the biggest coaster rides in Taiwan found in the 'South Pacific'. read more »

Danshui Old Street is located along the Danshui River. This old street is actually a pedestrian shopping area which offers a wide array of restaurants, arcades and different stores which specialize in traditional Taiwanese handicrafts. In Danchui old street, tourists must try its local delicacies, A-Gei, which sells crystal noodles stuffed in fried bean curd, served with a mild hot sauce. read more »

Waters, mountains, clear open skies! Taroko National Park is one of the most raved about national parks in Taiwan! Besides its lush greenery and near-perfect scenery, it is also home to a number of attractions within the park. These include the beloved Swallow Grottos (燕子口) and Wenshan Hot Spring (文山溫泉). Feast your eyes upon the great natural wonders that is the Tunnel of Nine Turns Trail (九曲洞步道), Baiyang Trail (白楊步道), and Shakadang Walkway (砂卡礑步道) to name a few. read more »

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 »

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 »