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Things to see in Taipei

Tourist information: 

Taipei Tourism Bureau
9F, 290 Jungshiau E Road
Section 4
Tel: (02) 2717 3737 or 0800 011 765.
www.taiwan.net.tw

Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is an imposing tomb and shrine to Taipei's most famous leader which also houses Taipei's main venues for the performing arts, the National Theatre and National Opera House in its large grounds.

Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: 21, Taipei, Taiwan
Telephone: (02) 2343 1100.
Website: www.cksmh.gov.tw
Landis Pause Resort

Taiwan has the second highest number of hot springs outside Japan. Bathe in sulphurous ones in the forested mountains at the Landis Pause Resort. At Wulai, visitors can also experience aboriginal traditional dancing and cuisine, and cherry blossoms in spring.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: 61 Yanti Road, Taipei County 233, Taiwan
Telephone: (02) 2661 8000.
Website: www.pauselandis.com.tw
Lungshan Temple

This is the city's most atmospheric Taoist temple, curling with dragons, wafting with incense and burning paper ‘ghost money'.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: 211 Guangzhou Street, Taipei, Taiwan
Telephone: (02) 2302 5162.
National Palace Museum

Located in the verdant hills on the outskirts of Taipei, The National Palace Museum is home to more than 650,000 priceless Chinese artefacts - the world's largest collection. The main exhibition, including the famous Jadeite Cabbage, follows an interesting and easily interpreted timeline through China's dynasties to the present day.

Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: 221 Chih-shan Road, Shih-lin, Taiwan
Telephone: (02) 2881 2021.
Website: www.npm.gov.tw
Night markets

As shopping and eating are the top entertainments in Taiwan, good places to experience these are at the many night markets dotted throughout the city. Many stay open until midnight. ShihLin night market (Wenlin Road, Datung Road and Pingan Road, ShihLin District) is the largest, while Huashi Street Night Market (Snake Alley, between Siyuan Road and Huanhe South Road) a few paces from Lungshan Temple, is the most famous. It sells everything from snake soup and painted umbrellas to shoulder massages.

Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Night markets, Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei 101

Still retaining its status as the second tallest tower in the world (topped only by Burj Khalifa in Dubai), Taipei 101 offers 101 floors of entertainment and consumption - the Taiwanese idea of heaven. Everything is here - bars and restaurants, a health club, cinema and designer boutiques. While you're there, take the fastest lift in the world up to The Observatory for the ultimate city view.

Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: 45 ShihFu Road, Taipei, Taiwan
Telephone: (02) 8181 7777.
Website: www.taipei-101.com.tw
Wisteria Tea House

Visit an authentic Chinese tea house. The Wisteria Tea House, where Ang Lee shot Eat, Drink, Man, Woman is Taipei's most historic - with wisteria in its garden.

Disabled Access: No
Unesco: No
Address: No 1, Sinsheng South Road, Taiwan
Telephone: (02) 2363 7375.
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