Taipei is Taiwan's largest city as well as its economic, political, and cultural center. It is a modern cosmopolitan metropolis with a lively and diversified face, filled with exuberance.

A City of Smiles

From the world's tallest building to the biggest collection of Chinese art, Taipei invites you into a world of fascinating contrasts-a mix of the modern and traditional, with a generous dash of energy and friendly smiles to make this one of your most memorable trips to Asia.

The cultural kaleidoscope of Taiwan's capital city pulses wherever you go. Incense-veiled temples dating back to dynastic times blend seamlessly with a neoned street life of a decidedly more modern era. Taipei has dozens of world-class restaurants where gourmets can sample the best regional Chinese cuisine; and for the gourmand, there are plenty of night markets serving up scrumptious evening snacks in an environment of chaotic excitement and fun.

The polarities of Taipei are vividly present as well in the joining of the urban and natural. Just a few minutes from the heart of the city you can soak away the cares of the world in mineral-rich hot springs nestled in the lush mountain foothills ringing the Taipei Basin. And throughout the city there are plenty of trails, parks and other oases of tranquility to lift and invigorate your spirits.

Whether you're just stopping over en route to another Asian destination, or planning a longer stay, Taipei is a many-faceted treasure that will call you back again and again.

Discover the heart of Asia in beautiful Taipei!

National Park Yangmingshan National Park Scenery Taipei Zoo Presidential Office Building Maokong Gondola Guandu Nature Park The Blue Highway Taipei 101 Observatory Jianguo Holiday Flower Market / Jade Market Nangang Tea Processing Demonstration Center Taipei Children's Recreation Center Y17 Taipei Youth Recreation Center Miramar Entertainment Park Ferris Wheel Zhi Mountain (Zhishan) Cultural and Ecological Garden Da'an Park Taipei Arena Taipei Flora Expo Park Taipei Botanical Garden Night Market/Snack Guanghua Market Wufenpu Garment Wholesale Area Dihua Street Shilin Night Market Huaxi Street Night Market Raohe Street Tourist Night Market Hot Spring Beitou Hot-Spring Area Museum/Gallery/Memory National Palace Museum Beitou Museum Taipei Martyrs' Shrine Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei Chinese Postal Museum Sung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall National Taiwan Museum National Museum of History National Chiang Kai-Shek Cultural Center (National Theater & National Concert Hall) National Taiwan Science Education Center Puppetry Art Center of Taipei Taipei Water Park Discovery Center of Taipei Taiwan Handicraft Promotion Center Taipei Story House 228 Memorial Peace Park National Taiwan Arts Education Center Taipei Astronomical Museum Taipei Fine Art Museum Heritage/Temple Lin An-Tai Old Homestead Yangming House Xiahai City God Temple Dalongdong Bao'an Temple Zhinan Temple Bopiliao Old Street Longshan Temple Guandu Temple Taipei Confucius Temple Shilin Official Residence The Red House Qingshan Temple Taipei Qingshui Temple Songshan Ciyou Temple Xingtian Temple Farms Maokong Tea Garden Beaches/Islands Dadaocheng Wharf tourism town Beitou District, Taipei City: Small Town Elegance Xinyi District, Taipei City: Fashion Central Department Store Pacific SOGO Department Store DAYEH Takashimaya Breeze Center Ming Yao Department Store Shin-Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store (Taipei Station Store) Shin-Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store (Nanjing Store) Shin-Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store (Xinyi Store) momo Department Store Far Eastern Department Store The Mall Core Pacific City Living Mall Taipei 101 Mall Miramar Entertainment Park Shopping Area Ximending Xinyi Planning District