Taipei

Notable spots

• 📍

  Taipei 101

  Landmark

  The iconic tower with a high-speed lift to a wind-damping observatory.

• 🍜

  Shilin Night Market

  Food

  Taipei's biggest night market for street snacks and games.

• 📍

  Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

  Landmark

• 🌿

  Beitou Hot Springs

  Nature

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec

👕 Taipei in Oct: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

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