Taipei is the home of a multicultural
history. Adding to the rich cultural heritage, are the world-famous
architectural or cultural landmarks the city has to offer. Taipei is branded as
the Heart of Asia, mainly because of its geographical location. If you’re new
to Asia, the place to start is Taipei, Taiwan. Think of it as
the gateway to Asia. If you’re planning to visit here, let Uno Tours guide you on what landmarks you should visit
to this spectacular city.
Taipei 101
Standing proud at the height of 508 meters, it is
known as the world’s second tallest building after Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. This magnificent landmark is one of
the symbols that represent Taipei in its own. Taipei 101’s architecture will
make everyone dazed with its beauty. At the 89th and 91st floor, tourists
are offered to sneak a peek at the panoramic views of Taipei City. Lastly,
another thing that proved itself to belong as one of the most famous buildings
in the world is the skyscraper’s different spectrum colors of light that shines
every night.
National Palace Museum
This museum is a must-see for tourists. With almost 700,000
pieces of artworks and artifacts, makes it as one of the best art museums in
the world. In addition to artworks, it also secures the world’s largest
collection of Chinese Arts such as ancient gold jewelries, potteries, carvings,
textiles, and even some items that predates to five thousand years ago. Make
sure to visit this wonderful place every October. It is because, it offers rare
chance to see very rare artifacts especially for foreign visitors.
Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall
This hall is one of the most important structures in
Taiwan, as it commemorates the life of their former president, Chiang Kai Shek.
Meanwhile, the Liberty Square, the hall inside it, offers scenic beauty of its
gardens and ponds. For someone who wants to relax and learn at the same time,
this place is worth to visit.
Longshan Temple
Taipei is known for its multicultural heritage. This
famous and ancient temple in Taipei that has survived during war and natural
disasters, witnessed to that. The city acknowledges its vast diversity of
religion: Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism; Longshan Temple happens to be the
dwelling place of them in one place. It is not only a place just to worship. It
is also a place to learn and awed to its architectural design that every
tourist will surely love.
Yehliu Geopark Queen’s Head
For nature lovers, Taipei has many places to offer. If you
love to see natural rock formations, the Yehliu Geopark must be your first
stop. What makes it spectacular among other landmarks in the world is that its
rock formations are perfectly formed by nature. Because on their shapes, some
of the formations are named to it such as Bee Hive Rock, Mushroom Rock,
Candlestick Rock and many more. Therefore, visiting this place will make it
difficult for you to go home.
Aside from the places mentioned, there are other places to
visit in the Heart of Asia. On the other hand,
Taipei has many sightseeing landmarks due to its large chain of mountains and
coastal areas. If you need somewhere to travel around, go visit the tourist
destination in Taipei. Although not as big as Asian mega cities like Singapore, Korea, or Bangkok, Taipei does have a bunch to offer to visitors.