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TAIPEI PASS
Savoring a New Cityscape in Four Seasons
Taipei is a city that touches your heart. First-time visitors oftentimes are
mesmerized by its kaleidoscope-like cityscape and its citizens' warm
hospitality. Taipei, a city that enchants visitors' hearts, showcases all kinds
of possibility for a quality life and abounds in hidden treasures waiting to
be explored. Strolling through the city's winding alleys, you will be amazed
by a wealth of surprises. Get ready for an excursion in this awe-inspiring
city that offers you discernable seasonal changes. This is bound to be an
unforgettable trip!
The theme of the 2016 Taipei Pass is Seasonal Wandering. The
multifaceted beauty of this city can be discovered in the four seasons. As
agreeable flowers blossom in spring, it will be a perfect time to plan for
an outing to unwind your body and soul. And do not forget to kick off an
auspicious coming year by visiting the local temples while immersing yourself
in the intricate architecture. In sunny summer days, go cycling along the
meandering riverbanks with unrivaled scenery, which will cool you down. In
fall, promenading along red-brick walls, greenery and black-tiled Japanese
old houses, you will get to reminisce about Taipei's past splendor. While you
are at it, be sure to soak up the city's harmonious mixture of the old and new
and with cultural prowess. When winter comes, hop on the hot spring
metro, and head right to the northernmost tip of the city. While
strolling through the hot spring district, you will be treated
wholeheartedly with a nostalgic tour, hot spring fun and a
scrumptiously healthy meal.
Simply put, you will fall for this lovely city after exploring
her diverse charms.
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20 Spring: LOHAS in Taipei
A year's plan starts with spring and you should plan
for a flower blossom excursion while praying for a
healthy and prosperous coming new year.
Editor's Note
24 Summer: Easy
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Breezy in Taipei
Things to Do and See
Soak yourself wet in the waters
with your family.
Know the city like a local with the Taipei Pass.
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Taipei MRT Route Map
28 Fall: Promenade
With a map in hands and the comprehensive metro
system, you will get around easily in the city.
in Taipei
Stroll around the old streets and
reminisce about the good old days.
Prepare yourself for a cultural feast
that harmoniously combines the old
and the new.
10 Must-Buy Souvenirs
Be sure to take home with some souvenirs
and savor the best memory.
12 Must-Go Night Markets
Make the best use of the MRT and stop by
several night markets. Taipei is a city that never
sleeps!
32 Winter: Warm Yourself Up
in Taipei
Go for a wander around the historic sites, pamper
yourself with a nice hot spring bath and savor the
delectably healthy meal. A visit to the northernmost part
of the city will never be complete without such itinerary!
14 A Foodie's Paradise
Go try the scrumptious food that the restaurants
and street vendors have to offer.
16 A Heaven for Trendy Shoppers
36 Awesome Coupons
A wide array of scenic spots, restaurants,
hotels and gift shops are handpicked to give
you the exclusively best prices!
You will never get bored with a myriad of shopping districts.
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Things to Do and See
Know the city like a local with the Taipei Pass.
About Taipei Pass
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EasyCard holders can register as a YouBike
member at any YouBike station kiosk, on the
YouBike website, or at the Service Center. Place
your EasyCard on the top of the duck column, wait
for the "Take" green light to ash, and then pull the
bike from behind to ride. Those who do not have
an EasyCard can use a mobile phone or a chip
credit card to rent a bike at any station.
YouBike Website: www.youbike.com.tw
※Taipei Pass cannot be used allow for YouBike rental.
Usage
Where to Buy
The Taipei Pass allows for unlimited rides on the
Taipei Metro system and associated bus services in
Taipei City and New Taipei City during the period of
its validity. Users are required to tap the card over the
EasyCard sensor area on fare gates in Taipei MRT
stations and on buses (including「Taiwan tourist
shuttle bus service」Beitou-Zhuzihu Route). The
Maokong Gondola 1-Day Pass is valid for unlimited
trips on the Maokong Gondola.
◆EasyCard Service Center in Taipei
◆Main Station Information Counter in all Taipei
Metro stations
※Restriction: Cannot be used for trips on 4-digit bus routes.
For further information, please call EasyCard Customer Service at
02-412-8880 or the Taipei MRT 24-Hour Customer Service Hotline
at 02-218-12345.
Taiwan tourist
shuttle bus service
Beitou-Zhuzihu Route
Enjoy the splendid natural scenery and nostalgic
atmosphere on the Taiwan tourist shuttle bus
service Beitou-Zhuzihu Route. It starts from Beitou
and passes by Beitou Park, Liuhuanggu (Sulfur
Valley), Yangming Park, Grass Mountain Chateau,
Yangmingshuwu, and other attractions. Pay the
fare when boarding the bus in coins or with an
EasyCard or Taipei Pass.
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Service Website: www.taiwantrip.com.tw
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Smiling Taipei
Easy Roaming
Riverside Bikeways
There are six major riverside bikeways in Taipei: Keelung
Riverside Bikeway, Guandu, Golden River Bank, and
Bali Left Bank Bikeway, Jingmei River Family Bikeway,
Shezidao and ErChong Spillway Bikeway, Xindian River,
Dahan River, and Tamsui River Bikeway, and Shuangxi
Riverside Bikeway. They offer great scenery and a
wonderful recreational atmosphere.
website:
www.riversidepark.taipei.gov.tw (Chinese)
Maokong Gondola
Taipei Visitor
Information Centers
The centers provide a variety of assistance for
tourists, including information about scenic sites,
dining, accommodations and transportation,
itinerary planning, plus free print brochures and
maps, access to travel books, free Youth Travel
Card application, TPE-Free registration, the lending
of reading glasses, and free mobile-phone charging.
You can also ask for a direction-inquiry Guide
Sticker to get help riding your way around town.
AUG. SEP. OCT.
340-10, Dunhua N. Rd., Taipei City. (Arrival Hall,
Terminal 2)
02-2546-4741
M R T Ta i p e i 1 0 1 /
World Trade Center
Station
Exit 5, B1, 20, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Taipei City.
02-2758-6593
MRT Ximen Station
Exit 5, B1, 32-1, Baoqing Rd., Taipei City.
02-2375-3096
MRT Jiantan Station
Exit 1, 65, Sec. 5, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City.
02-2883-0313
MRT Beitou Station
1, Guangming Rd., Taipei City. (left side of entrance)
02-2894-6923
Plum Garden
6, Zhongshan Rd., Taipei City.
02-2897-2647
Miramar Entertainment
Park
20, Jingye 3rd Rd., Taipei City. (behind the 1F fountain)
02-8501-2762
Maokong Gondola
Maokong Station
35, Ln. 38, Sec. 3, Zhinan Rd., Taipei City. (Maokong
Gondola Service Center exit)
02-2937-8563
※Foreign tourists can request assistance in registering for Taipei Free service at all Taipei
Visitor Information Centers. For current information on opening hours and addresses, please
visit: www.travel.taipei or www.taiwan-askme.tw and www.taiwan.net.tw
◆Taipei International
Dragon Boat Festival
◆Taipei Fun Water Festival
◆Taipei Children's Arts Festival
Spring Summer
Fall
Winter
MAY. JUN. JUL.
NOV. DEC. JAN.
◆ Ta i p e i L u n a r
New Year Festival
◆Taipei Arts Festival
◆Taipei Hot
Spring Festival
◆Dadaocheng
Music Valentine's
Day
◆Shilin Residence
Chrysanthemum Show
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Ta i p e i S o n g s h a n
Airport
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Baosheng
Cultural
Festival
FEB. MAR. APR.
※Departure times depend on river tides. Please call ahead for
updated service schedules.
Blue Highway Tour Website: www.riverfun.net
02-2312-3256
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Taipei
Lantern
Festival
Website: www.gondola.taipei
There are two main routes on the Blue
Highway, along the Keelung River and the
Tamsui River. The Keelung River route sets
out from Dajia Riverside Park and cruises up to
Neihu Technology Park, then returns from the
area's wharf. For the Tamsui excursion, board
the ferry at Dadaocheng Wharf or Guandu
Wharf and cruise all the way to the port town of
Tamsui's Fisherman's Wharf.。
3, Beiping W. Rd., Taipei City. (southwest area of Main
Hall on 1F
◆Zhuzihu Calla Lily Festival
◆Yangmingshan Flower Festival
The Maokong Gondola is the first and longest
gondola-lift transportation system in Taipei City.
Passengers can pay fares using the Maokong
Gondola 1-Day Pass, the EasyCard, or purchase
single-journey/super value round-trip tickets in
any of the stations.
Blue Highway
Taipei Main Station
◆Taipei International
Marathon
◆Taipei International
Flower Exhibition
◆Taipei
New Year's Eve Party
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Must-Buy Souvenirs
Be sure to take home with some souvenirs and savor the
best memory.
Taipei Jerky
"Dried meat," also called "jerky," is one of the
most popular snacks in Taiwan.Manufacturers have
developed unique meat-preservation techniques,
introducing ever tastier varieties of different textures
and flavors. This is a bestseller and must-buy gift
among tourists, especially from other parts of Asia.
Taiwanese tea
Ta i w a n e s e t e a h a s
been cultivated for over
centuries, and Taipei can be
regarded as the originator
of Taiwan's renowned
tea. The tea terroirs in
Muzha and Wenshan are
renowned at home and
abroad. With a variety of
distinctive aromas and
tastes, Taipei's tea culture
has continued to evolve
with time, soothing the
hearts and palates of Taipei
residents and tourists alike.
Taipei Biscuits (Honey Taipei)
With creamy nougat as the filling and
enveloped by an assortment of cookies,
Honey Taipei is a crafty blend of the west and
east pastries. This tantalizing and innovative
combination epitomizes the diverse nature of
Taipei harmonizing the old and new.
Honey Sponge Cake
Originating from Japan's Castella, Taiwan's honey
sponge cake, as the name suggests, gives off
honey's sweet aroma and is one of the best-selling
kinds of cakes. When you taste the first bite, you will
not only be amazed by its smooth and crispy texture,
but by its sugary crust.
Black Stick Mini-Cake
(Bamboo Charcoal Pineapple Cake)
Pineapple Cakes
Taipei City souvenir
Taiwan has been a major pineapple exporter
since the 1960s. Wrapping locally produced
ingredients in paste form in a Westernstyle pastry shell, bakeries have created
a fantastically popular snack delicacy, and
eagerly innovate in terms of tastes and
shapes. Popular worldwide for its scrumptious
texture, this golden-color treat is now one of
the city's major souvenir purchases.
Building on Taipei's "City Branding" concept,
the Taipei City souvenir collection presented
by the Department of Information and Tourism
promotes items that are special, stylish, and
functional. These souvenirs superbly represent
the city of Taipei and its unique culture.
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For more information, please visit www.travel.taipei
> Shopping > Souvenir
Braised Snacks
A must-try for many Taiwanese and Hong
Kong celebrities and gourmets, the braised
snacks are tasty small eats marinated with
homemade spices and Chinese herbs. No
wonder the braised duck tongues and wings
can always win foodies' hearts.
The filling is the same as that used in the traditional
pineapple cakes, retaining the sweet pineapple taste
and texture of the fiber. The crust is colored using top
grade special bamboo charcoal powder, creatively
making its appearance resemble the traditional
Chinese ink stick, one of the "Four Treasures of
Calligraphy." This gift not only shows how important
Confucian philosophy is but also satisfies your taste
buds.
For more information, please visit www.travel.taipei > Shopping > Souvenir
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Must-Go Night Markets
Take Taipei
MRT SongshanXindian Line
to Songshan
Station, leave by
Exit 1 and walk
about 6 minutes.
Make the best use of the MRT and stop by several night markets.
Taipei is a city that never sleeps!
Raohe Street Tourist Night Market
Ningxia Tourist Night Market
Entering Raohe Street Tourist Night Market from Ciyou
Temple on Bade Rd., the famous Pepper Pastry Cakes
stall comes into view. The market offers a wide variety
of the most popular snack foods, including Medicinal
Pork Rib Stew and Oyster Vermicelli There is also an
array of stores selling fashionable clothes and souvenirs
at affordable prices.
Want to try authentic Taiwanese snack foods? Ningxia
Night Market, between Nanjing W. and Minsheng
W. roads, is a must-go place. Start with the rich and
savory Oyster Omelet, followed by a bowl of Pork Liver
Soup with rice dumplings. No need to worry about
the calorie overdose—this market is the first to make
calorie content and ingredient information available
for customers. Another way to enjoy the market's
specialties is the Millennium Feast, with 20 traditional
dishes (reservation needed), served right at the Ningxia
Night Market Tourism Committee's banquet-table facility.
Recommended Specialties
Recommended Specialties
Linjiang Street Tourist Night Market
Linjiang Street Night Market is situated between Keelung Rd. and
Tonghua Street. Entering from the Keelung Rd. side, a diverse
palette of street delicacies comes into view.The market is also a great
shopping venue for trendy clothing, toys, and home-décor items.
Enjoy a lively and diversified shopping night out!
1.Spicy Boiled Chicken: Perfection
seasoning and juicy, tender texture
results in long queues in front of
vendor stalls. Black chicken is a
mouth-watering alternative.
2.Pork Sausage Wrapped in Sticky
Rice: Though big in quantity, the
sausage and sticky rice are low in
fat and calories. The condiments
can be tailored to your taste.
Take Taipei
MRT TamsuiXinyi Line to
Shuanglian
Station. Take
Exit 1, walk
a b o u t 1 0
minutes.
1.Pepper Pastry Cakes: Using an
improved traditional method, this
savor y pie's slightly charred
cr ust r emains tender. T he
marinated filling is imbued with
the sweetness of pork and the
fragrance of scallion. De nitely a
treat not to be missed.
2.Medicinal Pork Rib Stew: A dozen
medicinal herbs are used to cook the
pork ribs. The stew is rich and fragrant, the ribs melt-in-yourmouth soft. A real treat!
Recommended Specialties
1.Tofu Pudding: Using only traditional methods, the tofu pudding
is smooth and silky, fragrant and not overly sweetened. Flavor
accompaniments can be added to suit your personal taste.
2.Fried Taro Balls: Quality taro produced locally is hand-mashed
and deep-fried. The rich avor and creamy texture make the taro
balls one of the market's most popular snacks.
Take Taipei MRT Wenhu Line to Liuzhangli Station, leave and walk about 15 minutes.
Nanjichang Tourist
Night Market
Take Taipei
MRT Bannan
Line to Longshan
Temple Station.
Take Exit 1, walk
about 8 minutes.
Take Taipei MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line to Jiantan
Station. Take Exit 1 for immediate arrival.
Recommended Specialties
Shilin Tourist Night Market
Shilin Night Market is one of Taiwan's most popular night markets, attracting
many international tourists. One area stretching from Wenlin and Dadong roads
offers a store by store shopping experience. The other area, covering Yangming
Theater, Cicheng Temple on Da-nan Rd., and the food court on Jihe Rd.,
serves a wide variety of street food. Small Bun Wrapped in Large Bun, Stir-fried
Cuttlefish, Shilin Super Size Sausages, Huge Chicken Fillets, and Pan-Fried
Buns are the not-to-be-missed delicacies.
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1.Stir-Fried Cuttle fish: Fresh, large cut of
Cuttle fish sautéed, mixed in a thick, tasty
soup, makes a unforgettable mouth-watering
seafood eating experience!
2.Huge Chicken Fillets: Unique way of
preparing chicken breast, deep-fried and
using a special marinade, make the fillets
crispy and fragrant. This is one of the most
popular snack-food treats in Taiwan.
Huaxi Street Tourist
Night Market
Recommended
Specialties
Huaxi Street Tourist Night
Market is the oldest and bestknown international tourist night
market in Taipei. It is famous
for snake soup and many other
wild-game delicacies. Hearty
dishes from Assorted Cooked
Noodles to Thick Rice Noodle
Soup can still be found at old
restaurants, all Huaxi icons.
1.Tempura: Taiwan-style
tempura, called tianbula,
cooked in white-radish
stock and accompanied
by homemade sauce, is
simply delectable!
2.Aiyu Jelly: Refreshing
and thirst-quenching,
this is one of Taiwan's
most popular summer
snacks. Perfect for
eating on the go.
Nanjichang, or "South Airport,"
got its name from a military airstrip
used by the Japanese during their
occupation of Taiwan. Located
among the alleys off Zhonghua
Rd., the market offers street
delicacies in generous portions,
from chicken soup to noodles and
dumplings. A must-try for local
residents and visitors alike.
Take Taipei MRT
Bannan Line to
L o n g s h a n Te m p l e
Station. Take Exit 2,
walk towards Sec. 2,
Zhonghua Rd., about
15 minutes.
Recommended Specialties
1.Sesame Oil Chicken Soup: A pair of disposable
gloves allows you to fully enjoy the tasty chicken with
your hands without getting greasy. This rice wineenhanced soup is a perfect winter treat to warm up.
2.Soup Dumplings: Each dumpling is handmade, with
a thin dough skin and generous lling. Guaranteed
taste and quality!
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A Foodie's Paradise
Go try the scrumptious food that the restaurants and street vendors
have to offer.
Braised Pork Rice
Pearl Milk Tea
Served hot or cold
with lightly sweetened,
chewy "pearls" made
with tapioca starch,
pearl milk tea has a
pleasant mellow taste
and texture that has
conquered tea drinkers
around the world.
Mango Shaved Ice
A mountain of shaved ice
generously topped with diced
fresh mango and lightly sweet
mango-based syrup, this
avalanche-like dessert has been
named one of the best in the
world. Who can say no to the
lavish golden color and the sweet
fruity fragrance? A treat that can
only be found in Taiwan, home of
premium-quality mangoes.
Steamed Buns
Fresh pork and local soy
sauce stewed together, the
savory and fragrant sauce
then ladled onto a bowl
of hot rice, is the all-time
favorite for generations of
Taiwanese. Top choice when
traveling on a budget!
Deep-Fried
Chicken Fillets
Spicy Hotpot
It is a common scene
across Taipei: simmering
pots of broth filled with a
mysterious mix of selected
Chinese medicinal herbs
and spices to create a
rich flavor. Fresh meat
and vegetable ingredients
are dipped into the broth,
satisfying diners craving
tongue-numbing excitement.
Beef Noodles
The soup base for this
dish can be clear or soy
sauce-based, both full
of flavor. The noodles
absorb the rich savory
broth, yet maintain
their chewy texture.
Premium boneless ribs
and tendons are most
commonly added, for their
tenderness.
Crispy on the outside,
juicy on the inside,
accompanied by a
generous sprinkling
of ground pepper and
spices, the Deep-Fried
Chicken Fillet is one
of the most popular
snacks in Taiwan, and a
must-try for all tourists.
Pearl milk tea makes a
perfect companion.
Deliciously flavored, the meat fill
with delicious soup, these steamed
buns are a highly recommended
Taiwanese snack for foreign visitors.
Steamed until the skin becomes
translucent, the filling oozes out
as a rich broth when pierced with
chopsticks. Irresistible!
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A Heaven for Trendy Shoppers
Gongguan Commercial District
Situated in the proximity of National Taiwan
University, Gongguan is the place for students to
get together. Street food vendors, restaurants,
clothing stores, bookstores and sports wear
stores are ubiquitous in this area. Avid readers
will be able to quench their thirst for knowledge
when visiting a number of uniquely independent
bookstores. What is more, foodies will be
pleased to discover a great variety of affordable
local restaurants or fusion eateries.
As a fashion mecca, Taipei is one of the trailblazers in Asia's fashion
trends. Whether you are looking for high-end couture, stylish fashion or
whimsical mix and match, Taipei is the place you have to go.
Yongkang Commercial District
In the Japanese colonial period, this area was
a residential area for Japanese officials. Today
it is a shopping and dining district that combines
culture, art, taste, and good food. Yongkang
Commercial District is full of cultural-creative
shops, handicrafts made by new-generation
craftspersons, and boutiques selling international
goods. It has also spawned a "take your time"
operating philosophy unique among Taipei's
commercial districts.
Xinyi Commercial District
Combining large malls and department stores, multiplex theaters, and large bookstores,
this is the most fashionable area of the city, and also its business and financial center. On
weekends and holidays street performers can be seen, and there are frequent music album
and movie promotional events. Taipei City Hall and various starred hotels are also in the
district, as well as many visually compelling public-art installations, with passersby often seen
stopping to take photographs of them. As well as fashion and entertainment, this district also
offers attractive scenery worth savoring at every turn.
Xinyi Dist., Taipei City.
The
outdoor area is open 24 hours a day.
Store, exhibition, and event times
are as announced by the respective
units.
Take the MRT Bannan Line,
get off at Taipei City Hall Station, and
leave via Exit 3, then walk along Keelung
Rd. or City Hall Rd. to Songshou Rd. to
reach the shopping/entertainment district.
Taipei's Yongkang Street, Qingtian Street, and Wenzhou Street
neighborhood, Taipei City.
Outdoor areas are open 24 hours a day. Store,
exhibition, and event times are as announced by the respective units.
Take
the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line and get off at Dongmen Station, leave via Exit 5, and
walk a short distance.
Guanghua Commercial District
Wufenpu
East Taipei Commercial District
The shopping district centered on the intersection of Zhongxiao
E. Rd. and Dunhua S. Rd. has a number of department stores
and the main stores of many clothing brands and retail chains.
In the lanes and alleys, small cafes and eateries of distinctive
character, as well as shops selling the most fashionable clothes,
shoes, watches and accessories, can be found. Dunhua S. Rd.
branch of Eslite Bookstore, open 24 hours a day, is packed with
books of all kinds and is a place that offers so much enjoyment
you may well forget when it's time to go home.
Area around sections 3 & 4 of Zhongxiao E. Rd., and along Dunhua
N./S. Rd. in Da'an District.
Take the MRT Bannan Line and get off at
Zhongxiao Fuxing Station or Zhongxiao Dunhua Station, with immediate
arrival upon exit.
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Wufenpu is Taipei's largest wholesale clothing
market. With over 1000 stores, brands from
Japan, Korea, China, Thailand, and elsewhere
can be bought. There is clothing for men, women,
expecting mothers, children, and even dogs and
cats – most any type of garment you can think of
(plus accessories and shoes), and all at reasonable
prices. This market is the best place for small retail
traders to stock up on new items, and also a good
place for everyday folk to buy fashionable attire.
The area around Songshan
Rd., Yongji Rd., and Zhongpo N.
Rd., Taipei City.
Take the MRT SongshanXindian Line and get off at Songshan
Station, leave the station via Exit 4,
or take MRT Bannan Line, get off at
Houshanpi Station, leave via Exit 1,
and walk for around 5 minutes.
Area around Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd. and Tingzhou Rd.,
Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City.
Take the MRT SongshanXindian Line and get off at Gongguan Station, leave via Exit 4,
and walk for about 5 minutes.
Ximen Commercial District
Located in the West District of Taipei,
Ximending is a fashion hub that hosts a wide
range of new fashions. This area not only is a
highly internationalized shopping district, it is
also a trendsetter in street performance, cultural
bazaar and youth culture. What is more alluring
about this place is its car-free walking street and
the cinema street, making this district a cultural
mecca for visitors.
Situated in the area of Zhonghua Rd., Wanhua Dist., Hankou St.
and Chengdu Rd., Taipei City.
Take the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line
or Bannan Line, get off at Ximen Station and leave via Exit 6.
Dubbed as the Akihabara of Taiwan, Guanghua
Commercial District is the one-stop place for
electronics purchases. The Guanghua Digital
Plaza is the biggest shopping district for
electronic products in Taiwan. It offers consumers
a wide range of affordable products including
books, computer peripherals, audio/stereo
equipment and video game software. Besides,
the newly-opened Syntrend Mall encompasses
cultural elements and technology, showcasing
innovative digital might in our daily lives. Visitors
coming to the Mall will get a glimpse of the latest
digital and technological advances.
8, Sec. 3, Civic Boulevard,
Taipei City.
02-23917105
10:00-21:00,
closed last Tuesday each
Take the MRT
month
Bannan Line and get off at
Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station,
leave via Exit 1, and walk for
about 5 minutes.
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LOHAS in Taipei
Fall:
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in Taipei
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Seasonal Promenade in Taipei
Summer:
Easy Breezy
in Taipei
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Recommended Spots
Spring: LOHAS in Taipei
A year's plan starts with spring. In this agreeable season, a huge range of
flora and fauna start to rejuvenate, and flowers bloom to the fullest. It is the
perfect time for a blossom excursion and a visit to the temples to wish for an
auspicious new year.
National
Palace
Museum
Yangmingshan
Areaa
Grass
Mountain
Chateau
Taipei
Expo
Park
National Palace Museum
Grass Mountain Chateau
This world-famous museum has a whopping
690,000 pieces in its treasure chest of Chinese
culture, included ceramics, bronzes, jades,
and paintings. It is one of the Top 5 museums
in the world. The Jadeite Cabbage, Meatshaped Stone, and Mao Gong Ding are known
as the "Three Treasures of the National Palace
Museum." Zhishan Garden, a Song Dynastystyle garden with a strong scholarly air, is to the
right of the museum. After viewing the ancient
cultural relics in the museum, visitors can take a
walk through the garden to appreciate the beauty
of a traditional Chinese garden.
The building was originally the guest house of Taiwan Sugar
Corporation. In 1949 the R.O.C. government was relocated to Taiwan
and President Kai-Shek Chiang moved in. Located at a strategic
highpoint in Grass Mountain, the Chateau is tranquil, with Keelung
River crossing Tamsui River in front it and with the beautiful scene of the
Guandu Plain, Shezidao and Guan Yin Mountain.
Songshan
Ciyou Temple
and Rainbow
Bridge
89, Hudi Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City.
022861-3601
Opens every day (except Mon)
from 10 AM to 5 PM.
Take the MRT TamsuiXinyi Line and get off at Jiantan Station. Then take
Bus Red 5 to the Yangmingshan Terminal Station
and walk toward the Flower Clock and proceed for
about 15~20 minutes.
221, Sec. 2, Zhishan Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City.
022881-2021
Sun~Thr 08:30-18:30, Friday/ Saturday 08:3021:00; open year round
ake MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line, get off at
Shilin Station, leave via Exit 1, and then take No.30 Red bus to the
National Palace Museum stop, right in front of the main entrance.
Flower Viewing in Yangmingshan (Zhuzihu,
Xiaoyoukeng and Qingtiangang)
Yangmingshan never ceases to surprise visitors throughout the year. In
spring people come for picking calla lilies, in summer for harvesting peaches,
in fall for viewing maple leaves and in winter for picking Tankan oranges. To
enjoy a guided eco-tour around the ecological farmland and get the hands-on
experience in blue-dyeing technique, be sure to book the tour in advance. Get
away from the city's hustle and bustle, and feast on the healthiest vegetables.
Famous for its volcanic terrain, Yangmingshan National Park is the most
accessible national park for city dwellers. For solo travelers, just take Bus 260
to the Yangmingshan Terminal Station and then hop on the Shuttle Bus 108.
1-20, Zhuzihu Rd., Beitou Dist., Yangmingshan,
Taipei City. (Headquarters Office).
02-28613601
Headquarters Office Opening Hours: 8:30
AM~5:00 PM (Mon~Fri). Headquarters Visitor Center
Opening Hours: 8:30 AM~4:30 PM. Other Visitor Centers
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM~4:30 PM (Closed on the last Mon
of each month and on Lunar New Year's Eve).
Take the
MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line and get off at Jiantan Station. Then
take Bus 260 or Red 5 to the Yangmingshan Terminal Station
and change to Shuttle Bus 108, 126, 127, 130 or 131.
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Longshan
Temple,
Bopiliao and
Herb Alley
Baoan
Temple and
Confucius
Temple
Taipei Expo Park
Served as the venue for 2010 Taipei Flora Expo, the Park now has
been designated as an urban park by incorporating an array of artwork
displays. The potted plant wall, spectacular flower wall and flower
landscape are the attractions you cannot miss. Besides, the exotic food
at Maji Maji Square and agricultural products at the weekend farmers
market are bound to give you a taste of Taipei's ecological beauty.
1, Yumen St., Jhongshan Dist., Taipei
City.
02-2182-8886
Opens to the public 24/7.
Take the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line, get off
at Yuanshan Station and leave via Exit 1.
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Enveloped by Kangding Rd., Guangzhou St. and
Kunming St., Bopiliao is the area where you get to
immerse yourself in traditional Taiwanese architecture
and cultural ambience. Lying within close proximity to
Bopiliao, Herb Alley hosts a dozen of herbal beverage
vendors. With herbal fragrance emanating from those
vendors, visitors are welcome to get a sip of thirstquenching Chinese herb tea.
Longshan Temple, Bopiliao and Herb Alley
Completed in 1738, Longshan Temple is built in the traditional
three-hall, four-courtyard palace style and devoted to Guanyin
(Avalokite vara). With its rarely seen dragon-shaped bronze
columns at the entrance, this grade-two national historic site has
garnered its popularity among visitors and followers.
Longshan Temple
2 11 , G u a n g j h o u S t . , W a n h u a D i s t . , Ta i p e i C i t y.
02-23025162
06:00∼22:00
Take the MRT Bannan Line, get off at Longshan Temple
Station and leave via Exit 1.
Longshan Temple Ritual Calendar
275, Dalong St., Datong Dist., Taipei
City.
02-2592-3934
Opening hours:
8:30 AM~ 9 PM (including national holidays);
Take the MRT Tamsuiclosed on Mondays.
Xinyi Line, get off at Yuanshan Station, leave via
Exit 2 and walk for about 10 minutes.
1 0 1 , G u a n g z h o u S t . , Wa n h u a D i s t . , Ta i p e i
City.
02-2336-2798
The pedestrian alleys
are open from 9 AM to 9 PM (Tue~Sun), and the indoor
Take the MRT
premises are open from 9 AM to 6 PM.
Bannan Line, get off at Longshan Temple Station, leave via
Exit 1 and walk for about 10~15 minutes.
Songshan Ciyou Temple and Rainbow
Bridge
Boasting the intricate décor and attracting numerous worshippers,
Ciyou Temple is dedicated to Mazu. Unlike its daytime solemn
grandeur, the Temple at night comes alive and unveils its alluring
beauty with lanterns and lights. Every year in the end of March
in lunar calendar, Ciyou Temple hosts a series of well-known
rituals and pilgrimages to celebrate Mazu's birthday. The colorful
Rainbow Bridge can be seen as the most signature night view
spot in Taipei. Strolling on the trail, cycling with the night breezes
or taking the bridge as the background for your picture will leave
an everlasting memory for the trip.
Baoan Temple and Confucius Temple
Dedicated to Baosheng Emperor, Baoan Temple serves as one of the
most precious cultural heritages. The venue of this temple is the cradle
of religion, culture, education and art. Every year the 2-month Baosheng
Cultural Festival starting from April is the biggest religious event in
northern Taiwan. The neighboring Confucius Temple on September 28th
celebrates Confucius' birthday with a set of rituals passed on from Ming
Dynasty, including the one that requires pulling the Hair of Wisdom.
Baoan Temple
61, Hami St., Datong Dist., Taipei City.
02-2595-1676
Take the
MRT Tamsui-Xinyi line, get off at Yuanshan Station, leave via Exit 2, walk
toward Kulun St., turn right on Dalong St. and walk for about 15 minutes.
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Ln. 224, Xichang St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei
City.
Closed on Sundays.
Take
the MRT Bannan Line, get off at Longshan
Temple Station, leave via Exit 1 and walk for
about 8~10 minutes.
Bopiliao
§Lantern Festival Exhibition···· January 15th
§Guanyin's Birthday ········· February 19th
§Buddha's Birthday ················· April 8th
§Ghost Festival ····························
July
※Lunar Calendar
Confucius Temple
Herb Alley
Songshan Ciyou Temple
761, Sec. 4, Bade Rd., Songshan Dist., Taipei
City.
02-2765-9017
05:30∼22:00
Take the
MRT Songshan-Xindian Line, get off at Songshan Station,
leave via Exit 5 and walk for about 5 minutes.
Ciyou Temple Ritual Calendar
Rainbow Bridge
The bridge connects Xinming Rd. in Neihu Dist. with Raohe St. in Songshan Distric,
Taipei City.
Opens to the public 24/7.
Take the MRT Songshan-Xindian Line,
get off at Songshan Station, leave via Exit 5 and walk for about 15 minutes.
§Chundou Ritual ······························
February 15th ~19th
§Mazu's Birthday ··································
March 23rd
§Pilgrimage for Mazu ···························· March 25th ~26th
§Feisheng Qianqiu Ritual for Mazu ·············· September 9th
§Qiudou Ritual ······························
September 15th ~19th
※Lunar Calendar
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Recommended Spots
Summer: Easy Breezy in Taipei
Take the Gondola, boat or ride the bike while enjoying the refreshing
scenery. Get ready for a quality time with your family and soak yourself
wet in waters.
Maokong
Dadaocheng
District
Taipei
Water
Park
Taipei Children's
Amusement Park,
Taipei Astronomical
Museum and National
Taiwan Science
Education Center
Blue
Highway
and Dajia
Riverside
Park
Taipei Water Park
Constructed in 1908,
Taipei Water Park adopted
neoclassical architecture,
which is an extension of
baroque style. The indoor
exhibits all serve as a
testimony of history and
respectively represent how
tap water system evolved
in Taiwan. This park rich in
history and culture now has
become one of the hotspots
for educational tours,
commercial campaigns and
pre-wedding shoots.
Dadaocheng District (Dihua Street, Taipei Xia-Hai City God
Temple, Dadaocheng Theater and Yongle Textile Market)
Maokong (Taipei Zoo, Maokong Gondola and
Tea Fun in Maokong)
Taipei Zoo is one of the world's top 10 biggest urban zoos, and
fairly accessible if you take the MRT Wenhu Line and get off at
the terminal station. The Zoo accommodates over 400 kinds
of animals, making it the biggest zoo in southeast Asia. It is
divided into indoor and outdoor exhibits, with Zoo for Children,
Formosan Animal Area and African Animal Area being the
most popular exhibits for the citizens. Koalas, King Penguins
and pandas are the star animals that have garnered the most
attention. Be sure to take Maokong Gondola if your are heading
for Maokong from Taipei Zoo. Stopping by Taipei Zoo Station,
Taipei Zoo South Station, Zhinan Temple Station and Maokong
Station, the Gondola's most striking feature is its transparent
floor in each Crystal Cabin.
30, Sec. 2, Xinguang Rd., Wenshan Dist., Taipei City.
02-21812345
Opening hours: 9 AM~9 PM (Tue~Thurs), 9 AM~10 PM (Fri. and the day
before national holiday), 8:30 AM~10 PM (Sat and national holiday) and 8:30 AM~9
Take the MRT Wenhu Line, get off
PM (Sun and the last day of national holiday).
at Taipei Zoo Station, walk to the Gondola's Taipei Zoo Station and take the Gondola
to Maokong Station (approx. 350 meters).
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1, Siyuan St., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City.
02-8733-5678、 02-8369-5104
Opening hours: 9
AM~8 PM (closed on Mon).
For the museum, take the MRT Songshan-Xindian Line, get off at Gongguan
Station, leave via Exit 4, and turn left while walking toward Siyuan St. and Tingzhou Rd. for about 5 minutes. For
the amusement park, take the MRT Songshan-Xindian Line, get off at Gongguan Station, leave via Exit 1, and
walk toward the entrance of Ln. 160, Sec. 3, Tingzhou Rd. for about 3 minutes.
Tea fun at Maokong
A financial hub one century ago, Dadaocheng nowadays has transformed itself to a mecca
of cultural industries. Dihua Street and Yongle Textile Market host a great number of dried
food stores and eateries. Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple, dedicated to God of Marriage, is
the place where single men and women flock to pray for a promising love life. Dadaocheng
Theater, situated on the 8th and 9th floors of Yongle Textile Market, is devoted to promoting
and organizing Chinese/ Taiwanese traditional theater performances such as Taiwanese
opera, Beijing opera, Nanguan, Beiguan, Hakka opera and stand-up comedy.
Maokong has long been a tea-growing area,
specializing in Tie Guanyin (Iron Goddess) tea.
The area has numerous tourist-oriented teahouses
that combine traditional Chinese tea art with dining.
Visitors can enjoy fine tea and tasty, hearty dishes
at the same time. On clear days, after dark enjoy
the superb night-time scenery, looking out over the
myriad ickering bright lights of the city.
Take the Maokong Gondola and get off at Maokong Station.
Take the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line, get
off at Shuanglian Station, leave via Exit 2,
and walk for about 20 minutes.
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Blue Highway
Take the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line to Shuanglian Station, leave via Exit 1 or 2,
take R33 bus (fixed schedule), and get off at Dadaocheng Wharf stop.
Dajia Riverside Park
Located between Zhongshan Bridge and Dazhi Bridge in
Zhongshan district, the Park has been developed as an artificial
urban park after Keelung River had been straightened. The
spacious park offers visitors a boundless land and overlooks the
enchanting ferris wheel at a distance. On weekends and holidays,
people come here for leisure activities or for occasional events. This
is the place brimming with the city's energy.
The Park is situated between Zhongshan Bridge and Dazhi Bridge in
Opens to the public 24/7.
Take the MRT
Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City.
Tamsui-Xinyi Line, get off at Yuanshan Station, leave via Exit 1, change by Bus
102 or 103, and get off at No.9 Water Gate Dajia Elementary School Stop.
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A Blue Highway river cruise is perhaps the best choice for
those seeking a pleasant, undisturbed outing. The Tamsui
River and Keelung River run through Taipei, adding to its
visual aesthetics, and in recent years have become "water
roads" carrying tourists -the Blue Highway. The Keelung
River route goes from Dajia Riverside Park to Neihu Science
Park, offering views of numerous distinctive buildings and
other structures along the way. After dark, bright lights
illuminate the night sky. By day or night, a boat ride on the
river shows a different kind of Taipei beauty. There are two
points at which Tamsui River Blue Highway cruises can be
taken: Dadaocheng Wharf, inside the old gates near Dihua
Street, and Guandu Wharf near Guandu Temple. The boats
take passengers to Fisherman's Wharf in Tamsui, along
the way serving up magnificent mountain scenery. At dusk,
beautiful sunsets can be enjoyed, creating a memorably
romantic atmosphere.
Taipei Children's Amusement Park, Taipei Astronomical
Museum and National Taiwan Science Education Center
Taipei Children's Amusement Park, where fruit-shaped Ferris wheel,
spinning teacups, flying swing and indoor ball pool can be found, is the
paradise for children. On weekends, street parades and performances
are held as well. Taipei Astronomical Museum, having the biggest
theater of the universe in southeast Asia, boasts its panoramic IMAX
cinema which will give viewers a chance to explore the beauty hidden
in the mysterious universe. National Taiwan Science Education Center,
founded to promote science education, is an education center for adults
and children. Visitors there will get to enjoy wholeheartedly the films and
performances with the 3D cinema and theater.
Taipei Children's Amusement Park
55, Sec. 5, Chengde Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City.
02-218-12345
Opening
hours: 9AM~5PM (Tue~Sun), 9AM~8PM (Sat; winter/summer vacation); closed on Mon and
1.Take the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line, get off at Jiantan Station,
Chinese New Year's Eve.
leave via Exit 1, and change by Bus 41 or Shuttle Bus 2. 2.Take the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line,
get off at Shilin Station, leave via Exit 1, and change by Bus 225, 620, Red 30, or Shuttle Bus 1.
Taipei Astronomical Museum
363, Jihe Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City.
02-2831-4551
Opening hours: 9 AM~5
PM (Tue~Sun) and 9 AM~8 PM (Sat).
Take the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line, get off at
Jiantan Station, Shilin Station or Zhishan Station, and walk for about 20 minutes, or change
by Bus Red 3, Red 12, Red 30 or 41.
National Taiwan Science Education Center
189, Shishang Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City.
02-6610-1234
Opening hours:
9 AM~6 PM (Holidays, summer/winter vacation), 9 AM~5 PM (Tue~Fri) and closed on
1.Take the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line, get
Mondays (except for summer/winter vacation).
off at Jiantan Station, leave via Exit 1, and change by Bus Red 30 or 41. 2.Take the MRT
Tamsui-Xinyi Line, get off at Shilin Station, leave via Exit 1, and change by Bus Red 12 or
620.
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Recommended Spots
Fall: Promenade in Taipei
Stroll around the old streets and reminisce about the good old days.
Prepare yourself for a cultural feast that harmoniously combines the old
and the new.
Huashan
1914
Creative
Park
Songshan
Cultural and
Creative
Park
ZhongshanShuanglian
Commercial
District
Treasure
Hill
Artivists
CO-OP
The Red
House, Nishi
Hongan-ji and
Taipei Tianhou
Temple
Beimen,
Beimen Postal
Office and
Taipei Futai
Street Mansion
Huashan 1914 Creative Park
Zhongshan-Shuanglian Commercial District
The forerunner of this park was a Taiwan Tobacco
and Wine Monopoly Bureau distillery. Efforts by
the artistic community led to the establishment of
this Taipei City arts landmark. The combination of
building structures and techniques from different
periods, and the distinctive shops and other
cultural-creative attractions, give the park its unique
character. It frequently serves as venue for various
arts events and exhibitions, and attracts arts lovers
and young people in large number – a place of
burgeoning vitality and creativity.
Located in the area between Zhongshan N. Rd.
and Nanjing W. Rd., this district hosts a wide array
of independent unique shops, designer shops and
cuisine resturants. Adjacent to the MRT Zhongshan
and Shuanglian Stations lies Chifeng Street, the socalled Blacksmith Street in the past. Chifeng Street
in recent years has seen the revival of life aesthetics,
which helps to explain the plethora of creative shops,
cafes and patisseries there. If you wander through
the alleys, you will also see a dozen of century-old
publishing agencies, tea shops, grocery stores, gold
stamping stores and so on. Reminiscing on the past
and looking ahead to the future while visiting this
area will give you a rewarding excursion.
1, Sec. 1, Bade Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei
City.
02-2358-1914
Store, exhibition, and event times are as
announced by the respective units.
Take the MRT Bannan Line to Zhongxiao
Xinsheng Station, leave via Exit 1, and walk for
around 6 minutes.
Situated in the area of Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd., Zhongshan
Dist., Taipei City., Nanjing W. Rd., Chengde Rd. and Minsheng W.
Take the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line, get off at Zhongshan
Rd..
Station or Shuanglian Station and leave via Exit 1
Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
This was originally a tobacco factory, built in 1937.
The buildings are simple yet stylish, and exhibit fine
craftsmanship. The complex was designated a city
heritage site in 2001. The warehouse and other
spaces have been turned into art spaces, mainly
used to exhibit the work of artists and designers
from Taiwan and overseas, using the exhibition
method to combine the historical and the modern.
The park has a large outdoor area and, with its
greenery and pond, has become an urban oasis.
133, Guangfu S. Rd., Xinyi
Dist., Taipei City. (enter via Ln. 553,
02Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd.).
27688-1388
Store, exhibition,
and event times are as announced
Take
by the respective units.
the MRT Bannan Line to Taipei City
Hall Station, leave by Exit 1, then
walk 6 minutes.
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Treasure Hill Artivists CO-OP
Also called Treasure Hill Artist Village, this enclave is
comprised of houses illegally erected in the 1960s and
1970s, built up a slope and, due to the terrain, arranged in
an intricate and haphazard manner. They have significance
because they present a uniquely Taiwanese scene. Treasure
Hill Temple was declared an of cial heritage building in
2004, and the artists’ village was created. Not many of the
original inhabitants still live here, but quite a few artists have
moved in. The artists have free rein to use the public walls
and old buildings as their canvases for creating works of
art. Walking through the quiet alleys, surprises wait around
every corner.
2, Aly. 14, Ln. 230, Sec. 3, Tingzhou Rd.,
Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City.
02-2364-5313
Public spaces: 11:00-22:00. Exhibition spaces
11:00-18:00, closed Mondays; Micro Loft studio
opening times are set by the respective studios.
Take the MRT Songshan-Xindian Line to
Gongguan Station, leave via Exit 1, and walk for
around 12 minutes.
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The Red House, Nishi Hongan-ji and Taipei Tianhou Temple
The Red House was built as Taiwan's first public market. Opened
in 1908, the market was designed by Japanese architect Kondo
Juro with a cruciform-shaped main building and eight-sided entrance
structure that was given the nickname "Octagon Building." In 2002,
the site was repurposed as a venue for performances, a creative
bazaar, and other cultural-creative activities, housing artistic shops
and an outdoor café. Nishi Hongan-ji, built during the Japanese
colonization period and resembling Kyoto architecture, is one wooden
Japanese court-style temple which gives off tranquility in the jungle of
city. Taipei Tianhou Temple, dedicated both to Mazu and Kobo-Daishi,
is one of the temples Japanese visitors frequent the most.
Beimen used to be a main gate to Dadaocheng. Built as a 2-story
building with solid walls, the gate had always been considered a sturdy
fortress. Among the five old gates in Taipei, Beimen is the only one that
has retained its Ching Dynasty grandeur, making it one of the most
precious historic sites.
Beimen Postal Office, founded by Provincial Governor Liu Mingchuan as the
General Post Office, incorporates western classical architecture with simplistic
splendor. When setting foot in the building, do not miss the Postal Museum. Taipei
Futai Street Mansion, the governor office for Liu Mingchuan, now serves as the
gallery for Taipei Photography Center and the cultural salon. The Mansion is the
key to better understanding Taipei's bygone history.
The Red House
Beimen
10, Chengdu Rd., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City.
02-2311-9380
Opening hours: 11
AM~9:30 PM (Tue~Thurs), 11 AM~10 PM (Fri~Sat) and closed on Mon.
Take the MRT
Bannan Line, get off at Ximen Station and leave via Exit 1.
Situated on the intersection of Zhongxiao W. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City. and Boai
Rd..
Opens to the public 24/7 (no access to the inside).
Take the MRT SongshanXindian Line and get off at Beimen Station.
Beimen Postal Office
Nishi Hongan-ji
176-243, Sec. 1, Zhonghua Rd., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City.
02-23113093
Shusin House: 10 AM~5 PM (Tue~Sun); Main Building: 9 AM~5 PM (Mon~Fri);
Plaza: Opens to the public 24/7.
Take the MRT Bannan Line, get off at Ximen Station
and leave via Exit 1.
51, Chengdu Rd., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City.
AM~10 PM (Everyday; final admission at 9 PM)
Ximen Station and leave via Exit 6.
114, Sec. 1, Zhongxiao W. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City.
Postal Service: 022361-5752; Banking Service: 02-2381-3135
7:30 AM ~9 PM (Mon~Fri; postal service),
8 AM ~9 PM (Mon ~Fri; banking service), 8:30 AM~4:30 PM (Sat) and 8:30 AM~12:00 PM
Take the MRT Songshan-Xindian Line and get off at Beimen Station.
(Sun).
Taipei Futai Street Mansion
Taipei Tianhou Temple
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Beimen, Beimen Postal Office and Taipei Futai
Street Mansion
02-2331-0421
Opening hours: 6
Take the MRT Bannan Line, get off at
26, Yanping S. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City.
02-2314-8080
Opening
hours: 10 AM ~6 PM (Mon~Sat).
Take the MRT Songshan-Xindian Line, get off at
Beimen Station, leave via Exit 2 and walk eastward along Zhongxiao W. Rd..
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Recommended Spots
Winter: Warm Yourself Up in Taipei
Beitou
Old
Street
Go for a wander around the historic sites, pamper yourself with a nice
hot spring bath and savor the delectably healthy meal. A visit to the
northernmost part of the city will never be complete without such itinerary!
Thermal
Valley
Plum
Garden
Beitou
Hot Spring
Museum
Xinbeitou
Hot Spring
District
Beitou Old Street
Plum Garden
Zhongzheng St., Datong St. and
Fengnian Rd. were the busiest streets in
old Beitou. Today you can still see quite
a few red brick houses or cobs and food
stalls on the corridors. The vendors selling
local small eats at Beitou Market are what
only the insiders will know.
Built at the end of 1930,this historic building expresses a wartime
feel and japanese charm. Above the main entrance, the Chinese
characters for Plus Blossom Garden are engraved;they were written
by master calligrapher and eminent scholar Mr.Yu You-ren. This
was once Yu's summer retreat. The attractive garden is
full of lush greenery and passersby can's resist taking a
peek inside. The elegant Japanese style wood framed
building and the basement air raid shelter have real
historical significance. There is a visitor center that
provides tourist information about the local area.
Take the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi
Line, transfer at Beitou Station,
take the MRT departing for
Xinbeitou, get off at Xinbeitou
Station and walk for about 10
minutes.
Marshal
Zen
Garden
Beitou
Museum
6, Zhongshan Rd.. Beitou Dist.., Taipei
City.
02-2897-2647
TuesdaySunday 09:00-17:00, closed on Mondays
Take the MRT
and national holidays
Tamsui-Xinyi Line and get off at Beitou
Station, transfer to the New Beitou Branch
Line and get off at New Beitou Station,
then walk for around 5 minutes.
Xinbeitou Hot Spring District
Abounding in sources of hot spring,
northern Taiwan is famous for its energizing
hot springs and Beitou is the place you
should not miss. Getting off at Xinbeitou
Station, on Guangming Rd., Youya Rd. and
Wenquan Rd. you will see an array of hot
spring hotels, public bathhouses and also
the outdoor hot spring pool at Beitou Park.
Brimming with cultural charisma and natural
landscape, Beitou's sulfur-rich hot springs
can always retain visitors.
Beitou Hot Spring Museum
The most notable historic building in Beitou is this museum, once a public
bathhouse and also once visited by the Crown Prince of Japan (later Emperor
Hirohito). The European villa style exterior, stained glass windows, red brick
walls and public pools have been completely preserved, and fully show
the building's past splendor. As well as having displays that introduce the
development of Beitou to visitors, arts performances combining drama and
music are often held, recreating this hot spring town's yesteryear elegance.
2, Zhongshan Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City.
02-2893-9981
09;00-17:00, closed
Mondays
Take the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line and get off at Beitou Station, transfer to the
New Beitou Branch Line and get off at New Beitou Station, then walk for around 8 minutes.
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Situated in the area of Zhongshan Rd., Guangming Rd. and Wenquan
Rd., Taipei City.
Opens to the public 24/7.
Take the MRT
Tamsui-Xinyi Line, transfer at Beitou Station, take the MRT departing for
Xinbeitou, and get off at Xinbeitou Station.
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Free admission; 9 AM~5 PM (Tue~Sun; closed
on Mon).
Take the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line,
transfer at Beitou Station, take the MRT departing for
Xinbeitou, get off at Xinbeitou Station and walk for
about 15 minutes.
Thermal Valley
Adjacent to Beitou Hot Spring Park,
Thermal Valley is a natural hot spring
and one of the most important hot spring
sources. With permeating sulfur mist
and its breathtaking scenery, the Valley
has become a household name.
Marshal Zen Garden
In the 1960s, the historical figure Marshal Zhang Xue-Liang and his wife were put under house arrest on
these premises. A lot of visitors nowadays come here for the marvelous landscape, tantalizing cuisine and
hot spring. Situated in the area are two century-old grey-tile wooden houses. Strolling around the garden,
visitors during daytime can have a panoramic view of Guanyin Mountain, Guandu Plain and enjoy an
expansive view over Taipei at night.
Beitou Museum
Beitou was one of the most bustling districts during Japanese
colonization period. Jiashang Inn in this area used to be a high-end club
for Japanese military officials, and after Taiwan was handed over to
KMT this inn was repurposed as a guest house for the wealthy. In 1984,
cultural relic collector and connoisseur Mr. Zhang Muyang refurbished this
building as a museum, housing a great variety of Taiwan's folk art objects
and aboriginal art pieces. Resembling a flock of wild geese and having a
rarely seen layout design, the Museum has been designated by the city
government as one historic site. The neighboring Japanese yard-style
garden along with the Museum are the precious cultural gems in Taiwan.
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32, Youya Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei City.
02-28912318
Opening hours: 10 AM~5:30 PM (Tue~Sun;
closed on Mon).
Take the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line,
transfer at Beitou Station, take the MRT departing for
Xinbeitou, get off at Xinbeitou Station and take Bus 230 or
Shuttle Bus 25.
34, Youya Rd., Beitou Dist., Taipei
City.
02-2893-5336
Museum
opening hours: 10 AM~9 PM.
Take
the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line, transfer at
Beitou Station, take the MRT departing
for Xinbeitou, get off at Xinbeitou Station
and take Bus 230 or Shuttle Bus 25.
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