Longshan Temple
Directions: Take the Taipei metro to Longshan Temple Station (blue line) and follow the signs. It's hard to miss the temple with its distinct looks.
Chiang Kai Shek Memorial
Directions: Take the Taipei Metro to the CKS Memorial Hall Station (green line).
What to do here: Explore the grounds of Liberty Square and be in awe of the National Theater Hall, National Concert Hall. You can also watch the hourly changing of the guards inside the memorial dedicated to koumintang leader Chiang Kai Shek.
National Taiwan University
Directions: Take the taipei Metro and alight at Guangguan Station (green line)
What to do here: If you're a Meteor Garden fan, then no need for explanations.
Jiufen
Directions:
By Public Bus: First, take the Taipei Metro to Zhongxiao Fuxing interchange station on the blue/brown line. Then find the bus stop for bus # 1062. Here's a google maps view. Be wary though that it can be packed with tourist. We went there on a Friday and it's full of people! The bus ride back to Taipei is traumatic. The lines were very long. We decided it would be better to do a round trip, we boarded a bus up the mountains until we reached the bus' last stop and boarded again so we can go back to Taipei.
By group tour: Klook and and travel agencies offer a tour to Jiufen. This is the most convenient way to go to Jiufen and back to the city.
What to do here: Similar to Tamsui Old Street, Jiufen has lots of stalls that sells local delicacies. Eat and shop!
Modern Toilet
Directions: Take the Taipei Metro to Ximen Station (blue line) and then follow this walking directions from Google Maps.
What's special here: Need I explain more? To be honest, nothing special about the food, it's the experience that makes a visit to this place worthwhile.
Where to stay in Taipei?
Directions: Take the Taipei metro to Longshan Temple Station (blue line) and follow the signs. It's hard to miss the temple with its distinct looks.
Chiang Kai Shek Memorial
Directions: Take the Taipei Metro to the CKS Memorial Hall Station (green line).
What to do here: Explore the grounds of Liberty Square and be in awe of the National Theater Hall, National Concert Hall. You can also watch the hourly changing of the guards inside the memorial dedicated to koumintang leader Chiang Kai Shek.
National Taiwan University
Directions: Take the taipei Metro and alight at Guangguan Station (green line)
What to do here: If you're a Meteor Garden fan, then no need for explanations.
Jiufen
Directions:
By Public Bus: First, take the Taipei Metro to Zhongxiao Fuxing interchange station on the blue/brown line. Then find the bus stop for bus # 1062. Here's a google maps view. Be wary though that it can be packed with tourist. We went there on a Friday and it's full of people! The bus ride back to Taipei is traumatic. The lines were very long. We decided it would be better to do a round trip, we boarded a bus up the mountains until we reached the bus' last stop and boarded again so we can go back to Taipei.
By group tour: Klook and and travel agencies offer a tour to Jiufen. This is the most convenient way to go to Jiufen and back to the city.
What to do here: Similar to Tamsui Old Street, Jiufen has lots of stalls that sells local delicacies. Eat and shop!
Modern Toilet
Directions: Take the Taipei Metro to Ximen Station (blue line) and then follow this walking directions from Google Maps.
What's special here: Need I explain more? To be honest, nothing special about the food, it's the experience that makes a visit to this place worthwhile.
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Where to stay in Taipei?
We stayed at Taipei Triple Tiger Hostel during the entire duration of this trip. It is an affordable hostel within walking distance of Ximen Station. Click here to book a room.
Full disclosure: I will earn a small commission, at NO extra cost to you, if you use the above links to book your toom. Thank you!
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