Taipei

Taipei, Taiwan's capital, is a vibrant city with plenty to do and see. The city is teeming with a multitude of restaurants, night markets, trendy cafes, and entertainment options. You can easily spend a day exploring the city's bustling streets and shopping at the local markets, or for more culture, head to the National Palace Museum, which showcases thousands of artifacts of Chinese history.
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Top places to visit

1National Palace Museum

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Museum
Historical landmark
History Museums
The bustling National Palace Museum in Taipei showcases one of the world's largest compilations of Chinese art and artifacts. This impressive museum proudly exhibits a vast array of ancient treasures, including prehistoric objects, calligraphy, scrolls, jade, porcelain, ceramics, and historical documents. With over 8 thousand years of Chinese civilization represented in its collection, the National Palace Museum also houses items from the Forbidden City in Beijing.
No. 221, Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111https://www.npm.gov.tw/

2Shilin Night Market

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Night market
Shopping
Flea & Street Markets
Shilin Night Market is a traditional evening market in Taiwan that offers a wide range of products and services. It features numerous vendors selling street food, clothes, and jewelry. The marketplace is known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse offerings. In addition to the market, the surrounding neighborhood boasts Japanese-era homes that were once occupied by professors at NTU during its time as a Japanese university. Many of these historic houses have been preserved or converted into restaurants, cafes, and teahouses.
No. 101, Jihe Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111https://www.shilin-night-market.com/

3Xiangshan Trail

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Hiking area
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110https://gisweb.taipei.gov.tw/release/?p=6-2-15

4Taipei Zoo

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Zoo
Zoos & Aquariums
Taipei Zoo is a large, public zoo located in the Taipei city center. The zoo has many different areas, including an outdoor area with animals such as pandas and koalas, as well as an indoor area with more animals. The zoo is one of the top attractions in Taipei, and gets very busy during peak times.
No. 30號, Section 2, Xinguang Rd, Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116http://www.zoo.gov.taipei/

5Taipei 101 Observatory

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Observation deck
Sights & Landmarks
The Taipei 101 Observatory, found on the 89th floor of the world's tallest building, offers sweeping 360º city views. Those looking to snap a selfie at the top will want to be prepared for long lines - but it's definitely worth the view! If you don't mind waiting, you can buy a discounted e-ticket online.
89樓, No. 7號, Section 5, Xinyi Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110https://www.taipei-101.com.tw/tw/observatory

Top places to eat

1Din Tai Fung 101

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Taiwanese restaurant
Chinese restaurant
Din Tai Fung 101, a renowned Taiwanese eatery, serves up the beloved Xiao Long Bao or soup dumplings. With their perfected Taiwan-style rendition, these bite-sized delicacies boast succulent pork filling and thin yet toothsome dough skin meticulously folded into 18 graceful pleats.
B1, No. 45號, City Hall Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110https://www.dintaifung.com.tw/

2Din Tai Fung Xinyi Branch

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Taiwanese restaurant
This Chinese restaurant is a favorite of many, with efficient and friendly staff and delicious food at reasonable prices. Highlights include the wide variety of dishes, including dumplings and steamed buns, as well as the excellent value for money.
No. 194號, Section 2, Xinyi Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106https://www.dintaifung.com.tw/

3Rilakkuma Café Taipei

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Coffee shop
Cafe
Restaurant
No. 3號, Lane 248, Section 4, Zhongxiao E Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106https://www.facebook.com/rctw2015/
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Italian restaurant
Restaurant
Spacious Italian establishment serving steak, seafood & pasta dishes amid chic surrounds.
85F, No. 7號, Section 5, Xinyi Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110https://www.facebook.com/dt10185f/Diamond Tony's Italian Restaurant 101 reservations
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Vegetarian restaurant
Located in the Zhongshan district of Taipei, Yang Shin Vegetarian Restaurant is a vegetarian-friendly establishment that offers a variety of dishes ranging from appetizers to dim sum. Specializing in vegan and meatless dim sum, the prices range from NT68-180 (~S$3.02-S$8).
No. 128號, SongJiang Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 104https://www.ysvege.com/Yang Shin Vegetarian Restaurant reservations

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