If you are looking for special “mix” of Asian city culture, entertainment, good food, polite people and with a little bit of real original nature – I can recommend Taipei – modern city (over 2.6mil. inhabitants) with busy shopping streets, contemporary architecture buildings or elegant Japanese colonial lanes and famous lovely street-food night markets. Taipei is capital city of Taiwan. Taiwan is the small island with beautiful and unique nature including 9 national parks there are various ways to discover the beauty of Taiwan. The famous are a wild mountains or hot spring. I have to say – simply about Taipei – it is culture, historical and culinary highlights in Taiwan.
Here is MY TOP MUST SEE IT:
- NATIONAL PALACE MUSEUM – here you can discover largest collection of Chinese art crafts and historical documents (1925).
- TAIPEI 101 – (2003) one of the tallest skyscraper in the world – original architectural buildings with observations Decks and Towers, offices and amazing shopping mall inside! You can stay here all day and never no bored.
- CHIANG KAI-SHEK MEMORIAL – is impressive National Monument and popular attraction in the heart of City. You could not miss this place!
- MENGJIA LONGSHAN TEMPLE – (1738) is well-known and popular temple of the Chinese folk religion with classical architecture close to HUASHI Night Market.
- ELEPHANT MOUNTAINS – if you want to see amazing views and make spectacular photos of Taipei City and especially an iconic Taipei 101 building you have to go there! I did it and it was unforgettable experience. Easy walk but expect 20min to the “TOP AREA”.
- BEITOU HOT SPRING – is nice day trip from the City. Here is one of the largest concentrations of hot springs and spas in the world!
Other interesting places are also Taipei Confucius Temple, Grand Hotel Taipei, and my favorite TIP is MAOKONG GONDOLA!!! But you really need good weather. It is good trip for seeing nice scenery of nature. I visited Tea Museum on the top and it was so interesting – one of the popular local product is TEA and do not forget buy some good quality tea – for example I like Pekoe Oolong.
A FEW WORDS ABOUT FOOD – it is the major role in Taiwanese culture. In fact it is island but good destination FOR FOOD LOVERS! There are so many great places in Taipei with superlative quality of the food! You can eat everything what you like it from cheapest night market places to Michelin stared chefs restaurants. Delicious Din Tai Fung in 101 building or noodle shops street – Ta Yuan and RAOHE street with Night market with enormous variety of typical local snacks. Famous are oysters omelets, fried rice noodles or rice tube pudding…
I am now drinking my cup of tea back at home (Pekoe Oolong) and truly can not believe what an unforgettable spring week I just spent in this fantastic cool city. I enjoyed every minute of it!
theitinerary1
Wow! The skyline looks amazing 🙂
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Kamila Pala
Oh, yes, we were lucky 🙂 a few days was clear! Bye. K
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theitinerary1
I need to go to there soon 🙂
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Kamila Pala
Have a nice and safe trip! 🙂
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theitinerary1
thank u 🙂
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theitinerary1
Check out my blog when you get the chance 🙂
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Kamila Pala
OK!
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joylovestravel
Seems like a great place to visit Kamila – I read about it in another blog as well and my interest is aroused!! I didn’t know too much about Taiwan before but it sounds wonderful.
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Kamila Pala
Yes, Joy, it is very special destination in this part of Asia…close to HK or Thailand…but in this island is no many tourists but it is safe and clean with beaches and mountains – that great combination if you looking for some special… 🙂 Nice rest of weekend! bye. Kamila
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YellowCable
Those foods look so good. I would like to try oysters omelets. Thank you for recommending these places in Taiwan.
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Kamila Pala
My pleasure! My favorite was soup with dumplings 🙂 Bye and have anise rest of weekend! Kamila
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Darlene
Looks like a great place. Your pictures are fabulous and make me want to go there!
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Kamila Pala
Thank you Darlene! I was lucky with couple of clear days 🙂 and the place has really nice atmosphere 🙂 Bye. Kamila
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ledrakenoir
Taiwan and of course Taipei too, a very strong number on my to do list – very interesting and inspiring post here and really some fascinating pics you have shared here – really enjoyed it, Kamila… 🙂
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Kamila Pala
Thank you very much for nice words! And happy if you enjoyed my small virtual tour. Have a nice rest of weekend. Bye. Kamila
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ledrakenoir
Same wishes for the rest of the weekend for you and yours… 🙂
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tagnoue
It looks mixture of energetic urban areas and nature. I should add there to my bucket list. It takes around four hours from Tokyo but I’ve never been to.
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Kamila Pala
Of course, that is beautiful destination but be care about the forecast weather :)! bye. Kamila
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Lignum Draco
Lovely photos. Thanks for taking us there.
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Kamila Pala
Pleased you enjoyed that “small trip” to the small but lovely destination in Asia! Bye. Kamila
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sidran
Nice post.Did you attend the lantern festival?
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Kamila Pala
Of course, good question – it was amazing! 🙂 such special atmosphere. Bye. Kamila
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sidran
Waiting to see your post on that.Cheers.
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Indah Susanti
Great review, thank you for the tour and informative post! The food looks so varied and delicious!
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Kamila Pala
Thank you, Indah! The food is like the Taiwan – so varied 🙂 bye. Kamila
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Sue Slaght
Kamila this is a wonderful post not only with great information for travelers but such a diverse collection of photos. The rope bridge looks fabulous. I want to go!
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Kamila Pala
Thank you, Sue, and pleased you liked my small trip to Taiwan 🙂 and you are really good observe – the bridge was so special in this area…morning in down town and afternoon in the real nature…it was gondola trip 🙂 Have a nice week. Kamila
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RMW
Lovely… I always like the details.
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Kamila Pala
Thank you and pleased you enjoyed this my small trip…even details in photos my favorite is from tea set! Bye. Kamila
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Sartenada
Very interesting post full with beautiful photos. Thank You for information and photos.
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Kamila Pala
Original destination in Asia – I have to say 🙂 Happy if you enjoyed that. Bye. K
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Sartenada
I knew it. Check my nest post – some like it. 🙂
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puzzleblume
Voilà – there is a sheep among all these beauiful shots 🙂
Thank you for following the blog “Pixelschafe”, which is updated just occasionallly. May I invite you to visit my main site “Puzzleblume” ? Just a mouse-click on my gravatar away – hope you enjoy 🙂
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Kamila Pala
Thank you for info 🙂 bye. Kamila
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Aquileana
Such an excellent trip.. beautiful gallery…
Sending love and best wishes. Aquileana 🙂
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Kamila Pala
Thank you for kind words and wish you lovely spring days :)! Bye. Kamila
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albinsson
Nice photo😊
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Kamila Pala
Thank you :)!
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kkessler833
Great photographs!
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Kamila Pala
Pleased you liked that 🙂
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restlessjo
Not a city I’m familiar with at all, Kamila, but you make it look very inviting. 🙂
Happy Easter to you, wherever you might spend it!
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Kamila Pala
Great to hear that!Thanks for nice words. I wish you also Happy Easter 🙂
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lolaWi
what a lovely trip, Kamila! great post and wonderful photos as always. happy Easter! 🙂
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Kamila Pala
Thank you Lola, pleased you enjoyed my small trip :)and you as well enjoyed next days 🙂 ! K
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Amy
Great photos of the city! Thanks for the virtual tour. 🙂
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Kamila Pala
Pleased you enjoyed that! 🙂 have a nice spring weekend. Bye. K
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Dalo 2013
You paint the perfect picture of Taipei ~ it is like a treasure chest, something special that no other Chinese city has…a wonderful look and feel you give with your photos and words. It is so wonderful to be able to come to you and enjoy a new place and feel. Wishing you a great week ahead.
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Kamila Pala
Thank you so much for nice comment and you are really expert and good observer – Taipei is a bit different city in this region 🙂 I wish you lovely spring days! Bye. Kamila
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Fly With Shaunak
Hey Kamila, shall I say thanks for this wonderful post 🙂 I admit I came back a little late to read on your latest happenings but I noticed you have been visiting different countries every month. Is it ? Also, I like the structure of your travels like, visit the main city Taipei or London or Amsterdam and mentioning of all the great places to see. They are great content-wise, short & sweet and crisp. So, yeah congratulations 🙂
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Kamila Pala
Thank you very much for really nice comment 🙂 I am happy that you liked that – my way! Wish you lovely weekend. Bye. Kamila
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hoynosvamosa.com
I’ve enjoyed reading your post. Photos are lovely and show us an interesting city.
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Kamila Pala
I am really glad you liked my post from special city in Asia 🙂 BTW you have also very nice posts from unique cities around the world..Bye. Kamila
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Canuck Carl
Kamila, you packed so much into your trip to Taiwan. Your photos and vivid description make me eager to get out and visit places such as this, even though I have not travelled in years. As Sue mentioned before, I also love that rope bridge. I have so much respect for the work that would have gone into making it . Such skilled artisans.
I humbly also want to thank you for the follow of “My Sunday Blog.” It really means a great deal. Have a wonderful remainder of the weekend! 🙂
~Carl~
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Kamila Pala
Thank you for nice comment:) I wish you Happy Blogging and lovely spring weekend. Bye. K
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Meihsiu Hsiao
Wow
Dear Kamila, Welcome to Taiwan!!!!:)
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Kamila Pala
Thank you, I enjoyed so much! 🙂
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Maniparna Sengupta Majumder
So beautiful… the pictures are just amazing… 🙂
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Kamila Pala
Thank you and pleased you liked it 🙂 Very nice place. Bye. Kamila
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yoshizen
I like to see and hear the story from Taiwan, since I’ve been there many times and still
having many good memories. —- I met a man who served a Japanese army officer when Japanese ruled there. He asked me if I can find and contact the officer. As the name of the
officer was unique, I could contact the ex-officer and made them to meet again after 35 years.
Everything happened as a sheer coincidence.
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Kamila Pala
That is really interesting story 🙂 ! Taiwan is pretty cool city. Bye. K
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Mél@nie
been there 4 times and I often miss Taiwan… ❤
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Kamila Pala
You travel a lot 🙂 that is good! Bye. K
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oldpoet56
Great article, thank you for taking of your time to post it.
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Kamila Pala
Thank you very much 🙂 Pleased you liked that! Bye. Kamila
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oldpoet56
Reblogged this on Truth Troubles: Why people hate the truths' of the real world.
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afarawayhome
I love your photos! Although that huge sheep is kinda scary…
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Kamila Pala
🙂 Thank you for nice words and sheep was really huge but cute! 🙂 bye. Kamila
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Ben Choong
Am going to visit Taipei later this month. This is my second visit. Never seem to get enough 🙂
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Kamila Pala
I wish you nice and safe trip 🙂 and good weather without rain! Bye. Kamila
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Agness of Fit Travelling
Taipei is a great travel destination! I would love to go there again soon!
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Kamila Pala
Agreee with you, and wish amazing trip there!
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