Presidential Office Building
A short walk from the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial.  The plaza in front is where the huge annual parades are hold to celebrate the Oct. 10 National Day.  The Presidential Office Building faces the massive East Gate, one of five built as part of Taipei's original city wall.

Taiwan Provincial Museum
The museum contains biological specimens and minerals, as well as life-size statues of Taiwan's aboriginal tribes and their handicrafts.  Located near the Taipei Railway Station.

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
majestic marble monument surrounded by landscaped gardens, placid ponds; popular gathering place.  Location of National Theater and Concert Hall.  A ground-level library displays photos and mementos of the late president's life.

National Museum of History
The National Museum of History, in a corner of the beautiful Botanical Garden, has a collection of priceless relics which almost rivals that of the National Palace Museum.

Lungshan Temple
This is one of the best Taipei temples to see.  Examine the intricately carved stone dragon pillars, roof and eaves.  Watch the devout worship a variety of ancient gods.

Taipei World Trade Center
The heart of Taiwan's international business, and the first stop of knowledgeable businessmen.  Multilingual help, thousands of reputable contacts, complete facilities: exhibition hall, international convention center, office tower, and 5-star hotel.

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
Popular gathering place with room to roam, a fountain, and a man-made pond with pagoda.   The memorial to the father of the Republic of China houses an impressive bronze statue of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and photos from his life and times.  see the half-hour multimedia show about his life.

Hsingtien Temple
Home to the God of War and other deities, and interesting place to see age-old worship and intricate temple architecture.

Lin An-tai House
Ching dynasty-era family home offers rare look into China's past.  Intricate stone and wood carvings complement the graceful, classical Chinese architecture.

National Palace Museum
World's largest collection of Chinese art, spanning China's 5,000-year history.   Treasures from the ancient imperial collection include jade, porcelain, paintings, bronzes, and more.  Pieces on display changed regularly.  Tea room, gift shop, gardens, pavilions.  Daily guided tours in several languages.

Martyrs Shrine
An excellent example of classical Ming dynasty architecture, dedicated to the fallen heroes of China's wars.  Majestic archway, tranquil paths, and interesting hourly changing of the guard.

Grand Hotel
Photogenic palatial landmark overlooking Taipei.  Opulent architecture and decorations inside and out.  Exquisite restaurants.

Taipei Fine Arts Museum
Modern art fills the 24 galleries of the Taipei Fine Arts Museum

Confucius Temple
An Excellent example of traditional Chinese architecture and immaculately landscaped gardens.  A lovely, serene place to relax or chat with friends.

Chin Nan Temple
Nicknamed "Temple of a Thousand Steps" this temple, perched high on the slopes of Monkey Mountain, offers fine views of Taipei Basin, and interesting traditional worship.  Near the zoo in the suburb of Mucha, half-an-hour from Taipei.

Sanhsia
The main attraction in the bustling old town of Sanhsia, a short distance from Yingko, is a temple which was originally built in 1770.  The temple is known for its intricately craved stone and bronze columns and statues, carved stone lions, camphor wood carvings, and exquisite bronze bas-reliefs.