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Taipei is the largest city in Taiwan and has served as the de facto capital of the Republic of China (also known as Taiwan) since 1949. Taipei is a large and bustling city that’s at the northern end of the island and has a population of around 2.6 million in the city, and over 10 million in the metro area.
Flights to Taipei
Taipei has two airports though the central Songshan Airport serves mostly domestic flights to Taipei. For international flights to Taipei book a ticket to the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (airport code: TPE) in the nearby Taoyuan County. Currently there are buses to take you into the city or car rental services. EVA Airways provides direct flights to Taipei from the UK or you can choose from a wide range of scheduled airlines for one stop flights to Taipei from the UK. These include Air New Zealand, Thai Airways International, Singapore Airlines, Jet Airways, Qantas Airways, Korean Airlines, British Airways, and KLM.Taipei Tourist Attractions
Taipei has a great variety of tourist attractions, from its ultra modern skyscrapers to its historic and culturally important buildings.Taipei 101
Starting with what is probably the most famous landmark in the city, Taipei 101. As the name (nickname) suggests, this huge skyscraper has 101 floors and was for some years the tallest completed skyscraper in the world. The Burj Dubai has now taken that record! The distinctive style of this building was designed to resemble bamboo and there are many fine architectural features to look out for. The observation deck obviously affords amazing views over the city and beyond and you can get there via the world’s fastest elevators – rising to the 89th floor in just 37 seconds! For an extra fee there is also the outdoor observatory on the 91st floor.
The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
Now from modern to traditional architecture, and the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Constructed in memory of the founder of the Republic of China, Dr Sun Yat-sen, this memorial hall was completed in 1972 and features a park outside and a giant statue of the man himself inside. This hall has become more of a centre for the community than a tourist attraction, but the regular exhibitions that take place behind the main hall make this an interesting visit all the same.
The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
The more stunning Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall has become the more popular tourist attraction. The building is beautiful, as are the grounds, while inside there’s a large bronze statue and a museum on the life of Chiang Kai-shek.
Museums in Taipei
Taipei has many excellent museums; more than most visitors can fit in during a visit! The main museum that many tourists head for is the National Palace Museum. This serves as both an art gallery and a museum and houses a great collection of ancient Chinese artefacts. The National Taiwan Museum is another popular choice – this is the oldest museum in Taiwan and is set within a grand neo-classical styled building. The focus of this museum is the anthropology of Taiwan while within the Taipei Botanical Garden is the National Museum of History.
Taipei Temples
Temples are also abundant in Taipei and showcase some really beautiful architecture. Amongst those you might like to visit is the impressive Longshan Temple, Confucious Temple, and Baoan Temple.