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Taipei
Taipei (台北 or 臺北; Táiběi) is the provisional capital of the Republic of China, otherwise known as Taiwan. It is located in the northern part of the island in a basin between the Yangming Mountains and the Central Mountains. The largest city of Taiwan, it serves as its financial and governmental center.



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Hotels in Taipei

Les Suites Taipei-Da.An Score 8.3 from 30 reviews
135 Da-An Road Section 1 8.3/10
Centrally located in Taipei's business and commercial district is Les Suites Da.An Hotel. It offers elegant rooms with free wireless internet access, free parking and a fitness room. Rooms offer a flat-screen television, safe and mini-bar. They are also fitted with a desk and en-suite bathroom with hair dryer and bathrobe. Free coffee and tea service is also offered. Facilities at Les Suites Taipei include a 24-hour business centre. It also features a currency exchange services and a tour desk. The Lobby Lounge serves a delicious breakfast. It becomes a bar and serves a variety of drinks for in-house guests at night. Les Suites Taipei - Da.An is close the main train station and MRT station. ... more
 
Shin Shih Hotel Score 9.375 from 2 reviews
No.8 , Min Sheng W. Road. , Taipei ,Taiwan 9.38/10
The Shin Shih Hotel is located in the busiest shopping and dining Chong Shan district, only 3 mins walk from Shuanglian MRT station. Shin Shih Hotel offers elegant and cosy rooms, equipped with free wired/wireless internet access, LCD TV with 24-hr cable channel as well as daily newspaper, mineral water and coffee/tea. Shin Shih also provides a full range of services, such as massage, free valet parking, in-room or lend-out DVD player, and airport transportation (for a charge). ... more
 
 Bitan Hotel Score 0 from 0 reviews
No.121, Bitan Road, Hsintien, Taipei 0/10
Located in Sindian City (Taipei County), Bitan Hotel offers rooms with free high-speed internet access. It provides airport transfers at a charge and features a conference room and computer rooms. Each room at the Bitan Hotel has a TV with cable channels, minibar, air conditioning and an ensuite bathroom. Guests can explore the surrounding area with bicycles from the hotel or enjoy a game of table tennis. A breakfast buffet offers guests a choice of either Chinese or Western dishes. Bitan Hotel is 10 minutes away from Mu Cha Zoo and Wulai Hot Springs. ... more
 
Beautique Hotel Score 0 from 0 reviews
No 14, Lane 38, Tian Yu St., Shih Lin Dist., 0/10
Beautique Hotel is situated in a high-class residential area in Tian Mou District, surrounded by Western-style houses, villas and gardens. Places of interests nearby include Tian Mou Exercise Park, Takashimaya, Vieshow Cinemas, Sogo and Shinkong Mitsukoshi.In addition, there are many fusion cuisine restaurants, special foreign shops, famous brand outlets and exquisite antique shops in the vicinity. Besides, Beautique Hotel is in the foot of Yangmingshan and adjacent to Beitou hot spring area. With the picturesque scenery of green hills and crystal clear waters, Beautique Hotel offers you an ideal place to stay. For catering to special conditions, you can find gorgeous and dignified design in luxurious way around Beautique Hotel, offering you quiet circumstances and customize service. ... more
 
Evergreen Laurel Hotel, Taipei Score 8.675 from 24 reviews
No. 63, Songjiang Rd 8.68/10
The Evergarden restaurant serves the delicious, spicy Szechuan cuisine and many more Chinese delicacies. The Gourmet Shop specializes in sumptuous cakes and pastries. ... more
 
More hotels in Taipei

Fort San Domingo

Built by the Spanish in 1629, Fort San Domingo, known to the locals as "Hong Mao Cheng - Red Hair Fortress", is situated on the left bank of the mouth of River Danshui. The Fort offers spectacular views of Danshui Old Town and Mount Guanyin.

type:Hotspots
address:1, Lane 28, Zhongzheng Road, Danshui, Taipei County
tel:(02)26231001

Chiufen Village and Northeast Coast Tour 4.5 hours

Chiufen Village

The Northeast Coast National Scenic Area is located in the northeast corner of Taiwan. The scenic area is noted for its numerous capes and bays backed by green mountains. Visit Pitou Cape, tall abrasion caves and platforms and other eroded landforms are clearly seen on the cape's hanging cliff.

Later visit Nanya, which is noted for its fantastic rock formations and sea-eroded coral shore. The patterned stone is unique in Taiwan and formed through the weathering of the sandstone that lines the shore. The oxidation of iron ore within the stone gives it a beautiful striped pattern.

Chiufen Village were once centers of gold mining in Taiwan. The gold is gone, but these quaint old villages, built of closely-packed houses clinging to steep mountainsides, continue to offer enchanting scenery and fascinating glimpses into the lifestyles of the past.

Highlights

  • Chiufen Village
  • Chinkuashin Village
  • Pitou Cape
  • Nanya Rock Formations
  • Bay of Two Colors

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Yangmingshan National Park and Hot-Spring Tour 4 hours

Yangmingshan National Park

Yangmingshan National Park is located just to the north of Taipei and is easily accessible from the city. After an hour's drive, stops will be made at volcano site and Yangming Park.

Then, drive downhill to Peitou area to experience one of the best hot spring bath in Taiwan. Bathing in the hot-spring water has a relaxing and refreshing effect. It helps to relieve muscle pains, nervous pains, digestive problems, arteriosclerosis and other ailments.

Highlights

  • Yangmingshan National Park
  • Hot-Spring Bath

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National Theatre

The National Theatre is one of two buildings (the other being The National Concert Hall), which compose the National Chiang Kai-shek Cultural Center. Demonstrating the artistic concepts of classical Chinese architecture, The National Theatre is modeled on the beautiful palace Ta-ho Hall. The dazzling theatre offers celebrated opera and theatre performances year-round.

type:Public Buildings
address:National Chiang Kai Shek Cultural Center, 21-1 Zhongshan South Road, Taipei 100.
url:www.ntch.edu.tw
tel:+886.2.33939888