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Taipei World Trade Center

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Taipei World Trade Center is the primary exhibition hall in Taiwan. Mainly because of the recently opened MRT Xinyi Line, it is a lot more convenient for foreign business people participating in the exhibitions. Aside from travel and design exhibitions, the most important one of all is the annual Computex, which it one of the most significant worldwide computer exhibitions. Due to these exhibitions, there are lots of foreigners around, which is why there are so many exotic cuisines and restaurants in the area, including the food court in Taipei 101 shopping mall.

Phone

+886-2-27255200

Address

No.5, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Business hours

Jan. - Feb.
Mon.10:22 - 12:44
Jan. - Dec.
Mon. - Fri.09:00 - 17:00
08:13 - 23:05

Stay

1-2 hours

Fee

NT$ 100

Web

https://www.twtc.com.tw/

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Elephant Mountain

The Elephant Mountain (象山步道) Hiking Trail, located in Taipei, offers the best vantage point for watching the sunset and capturing stunning views of Taipei 101 and the entire city. While the trail involves a challenging ascent with many stairs and takes at least an hour to complete round-trip, there are several lookout points and pavilions along the way, allowing visitors to tailor their experience based on their physical fitness and desired photographic angles.

Previously a hidden gem, the trail has now gained popularity among tourists and locals alike, particularly among amateur photographers seeking to capture the beautiful sunset. Securing a prime spot for photography on a clear day often requires arriving early, as space for tripods is limited and can fill up quickly. This is especially true during the New Year's Eve fireworks display at Taipei 101, where only 40-50 tripods can be accommodated along the trail, prompting some individuals to queue up 24 hours in advance to secure a spot.

For those seeking to capture clear views of Taipei 101 and the city skyline, it is recommended to visit in the morning when the sunlight illuminates the architecture, rather than in the evening.

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Yongkang Street

Yong Kang Street is a popular tourist destination in Taipei, Taiwan. It is known for its delicious food, including the original Din Tai Fung dumpling shop and mango shaved ice. In addition to these classic dishes, Yong Kang Street is also home to a variety of trendy boutiques, cafes, and other shops. Another must-try street food is Tian Jin Flaky Scallion Pancake.

The neighborhood around Yong Kang Street was once home to high-ranking Japanese officials during the Japanese colonial period. Many of these Japanese-style wooden houses still stand today. After the war, these houses became dormitories for students at National Taiwan University and National Taiwan Normal University, as well as government agencies. Because of this history, Yong Kang Street is a popular destination for Japanese tourists. Even the soaps, teas, and souvenirs sold in the street are different from those found in other Taipei shopping districts.

To experience the best of Yong Kang Street, follow this walking tour:

Yong Kang Beef Noodle>Lai Hao>Tian Jin Flaky Scallion Pancake>Yuan Skincare & Soap>Youmou To Ohana Coffee>Baishui tofu pudding>Old Tea Pot>Jin An Market Showa Town Antique Market

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Airplane Alley

Before Fuxing N. Rd. Underpass was built, the little Lane 180 on Binjiang St. had been the only way to connect the both sides of Songshan Airport. Because the lane is close to a takeoff runway, you can see airplanes land here. The most exciting part is watching the airplanes touching down at low altitude. You can feel the gusting winds when airliners are taking off and the imminent pressure created by landing aircraft at close range. Some EVA Air flights bound for nearby Asian countries depart from Songshan Airport. Aircraft for these flights have Hello Kitty painted on them. Wherever they come out from a hangar, people holding their cell phones or long zoom cameras snap photos of them frantically. In addition, since pilot is a dream profession for many kids, every holiday lots of parents bring their kids here to watch the planes. However, because the lane is not much wide, it's advised to park your car on Binjiang St. or Minzu E. Rd. and walk here. Otherwise, the trip will go sour if you get a fine ticket from the police.

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Taipei Koxinga Temple

If you do not live in Neihu or Dazhi, it's unlikely that you have known or visited Taipei Koxinga Temple. Perhaps many tourists have ever gone through Ziqiang Tunnel beneath the temple—a passage links the National Palace Museum and Miramar Entertainment Park—without noticing the perfect place for sunset and night scenes in the city. The temple’s architecture features special roofs in both the front hall and the main hall, which take on the shape of Koxinga's official headwear. Inside the main hall sits a two-story-high bronze statue of Koxinga, while at the entrance lies a cannon facing the downtown Taipei. Yet there are some other tales about the temple. It is rumored that the construction for the temple stopped midway for unknown reasons in the 1970s. God statues did not go through the eye-opening ceremony, and thus the deities did not come to stay in the temple. That's why wandering ghosts gather around here easily. Later, an unidentified body was discovered, and people using the toilet in the unfinished basement encountered some supernatural events, which makes the temple categorized as a Yin Temple—a temple worships lonely spirits. It is suggested by the locals that people should not visit the temple alone in the evening.

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Water Park

The Taipei Water Park is the “cool spot” for parents to bring their children to play water. On the weekends and during summer vacation, the park area is filled with people; while kids are going wild over the water fountain fun, parents get to sit near the play area and enjoy their afternoon tea and ice cream from the cafe in the park. The neighboring Museum of Drinking Water is a hot spot for pre-wedding photos and music videos due to the European style architecture.

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Taipei World Trade Center

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