
2 Days in Taipei: Exploring Taiwan’s Vibrant Capital, Taipei, Taiwan
I’d like to preface this by saying that 2 days in Taipei is most certainly not enough to experience everything Taiwan’s vibrant capital has to offer. I had actually planned to have a bit longer there, but unfortunately a flight cancellation out of Australia meant I got there much later than planned and had less time in the city than I would have liked.
But I’m using my experience to share some ideas for things you may want to do on a stay in Taipei, especially if you’re short on time, as well as some other options I would have considered if I’d been able to stay longer. In any case, I hope it inspires you to plan a trip to Taipei – and Taiwan in general – because my impressions of it were nothing but positive.
If you Google pictures of Taipei, one of the first photos you will probably see is of an imposing white temple-like building with blue-tiled roof, overlooking a vast square. This is the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Square, erected in honour of Chiang Kai-shek, the former president of the Republic of China. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
But I’m using my experience to share some ideas for things you may want to do on a stay in Taipei, especially if you’re short on time, as well as some other options I would have considered if I’d been able to stay longer. In any case, I hope it inspires you to plan a trip to Taipei – and Taiwan in general – because my impressions of it were nothing but positive.
If you Google pictures of Taipei, one of the first photos you will probably see is of an imposing white temple-like building with blue-tiled roof, overlooking a vast square. This is the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Square, erected in honour of Chiang Kai-shek, the former president of the Republic of China. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 2 Days in Taipei: Exploring Taiwan’s Vibrant Capital
Guide Location: Taiwan » Taipei
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Emily Plank
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Guide Location: Taiwan » Taipei
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Emily Plank
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial
- Ximending Pedestrian Area
- Taipei 101
- Tonghua Night Market
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