Miniatures Museum of Taiwan
Whimsical, wondrous and oh so fantastically detailed are the creative works at this delightful private museum. On display are dozens of dollhouse-sized replications of Western and Eastern houses, castles, chalets, palaces and villages as well as scenes from classic childrens storie
Green Island Human Rights Cultural Park
Standing forlorn on a windswept coast, its back to a sheer cliff, this complex is a sobering reminder of Taiwans White Terror and Martial Law periods (1949–87). The park site is a former prison, sardonically referred to as Oasis Villa (綠洲山莊, Shānzhuāng), where those at odds with th
Shuitou Village
The 700-year-old community of Shuitou Village boasts one of the best collections of old houses, both Chinese- and Western-style, in all of Taiwan. There are over 100 western buildings around Kinmen, all built by Kinmen emigrants who made a bundle across Southeast Asia during the la
Lalashan Forest Reserve
This 63.9 sq km expanse of mixed forest holds one of the largest stands of ancient red hinoki cypress trees left in Taiwan.The most ancient of the ancients is over 2800 years old, but there are a hundred more that are not much younger. A 3.7km wooden boardwalk winds through the den
Luye Gaotai
Luyes pastoral charms dont grow on you, they embrace you fast, like a person you want to marry after a first date. And do! Theres no better place to fall for the township than the area known as the Gaotai, a fecund plateau rising sharply above the alluvial plains. In addition to th
Zhongshan Hall
This handsome four-storey building, constructed in 1936 for the coronation of Emperor Hirohito, is where the Japanese surrender ceremony was held in October 1945, and later where Chiang Kai-shek delivered public speeches from the terrace following his four re-elections. The 3rd-flo
Confucius Temple
Confucian temples usually exude the calm, grace and dignified beauty of traditional Chinese culture and this, the first such temple in Taiwan, doesnt disappoint. Entry to the temple grounds is free, but you must pay to enter the palace area. Look out for the stone tablet on the rig
Formosa Vintage Cafe
Documenting Taiwans hybrid social and cultural history is this delightful private collection of Lin Yu-fang, a former dentist turned curator. Pieces range from Japanese-era commercial posters to shell figurines, musical instruments, temple implements and decorative carvings saved
Yinshan Temple
This dainty two-hall temple was constructed in 1822 by Hakka immigrants from Dingzhou in Guangdong province. The resident deity, the Dingguang Buddha (the guardian of Dingzhou), is only worshipped by the Hakka and only in this and one other temple in Taiwan. The temple only has th
Longshan Temple
Built in the late 18th century, Longshan Temple remains a showcase of southern temple design. The temple is expansive, covering over 10,000 sq metres within its gated walls, so give yourself a few hours to take in the grandeur and admire the minutiae. Some highlights include the fr
Guqifeng (Guqi Mountain)
This must-see art collection includes a life-size four-poster bed of pure jade, ivory dragon boats, hundreds of stunning wood and stone god statues and relief panels, and detailed carved-wood replicas (the size of two pool tables) of traditional villages and temples: the temple par
Huashan 1914 Creative Park
Borrowing from Western urban regeneration models, this early 20th-century wine factory has been restored into Taipeis most retro-chic venue. Remodelled warehouses now hold live music performances, shops sell innovative Taiwan-designed products, and a host of stylish restaurants, c
Baoan Temple
Recipient of a Unesco Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for both its restoration and revival of temple rites and festivities, the Baoan Temple is a must-visit when in Taipei. This exquisite structure is loaded with prime examples of the traditional decorative arts, and the yearly folk ar
Dihua Street
This former Centre Street has long been known for its Chinese medicine shops, fabric market and lively Lunar New Year sundry market. After a decade of restoration, the street has also become a magnet for young entrepreneurs eager to breathe new life into the neighbourhood with cafe
Taijiang National Park
The eighth and newest national park in Taiwan, Taijiang covers a patchwork of coastal lands north of Anping Harbour. The almost 50 sq km of land and 340 sq km of sea include tidal flats, lagoons, mangrove swamps and wetlands that are critical habitats for rare fish, crustaceans, ma
Tzushr Temple
The centre of religious life in Sansia, the Tzushr Temple honours Qingshui Tsu-Sze, a Song-dynasty general worshipped by the people of Anxi, Fujian, for his power to protect their tea industry. First erected in 1769, the present structure hails from a late-1940s restoration that is
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