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City break in Taipei. Active leisure ideas for Taipei - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Taipei 101 Taipei is very popular among travelers who prefer active recreation and like to spend every day of their holidays in a new way. One of the favorite vacation spots of nature enthusiasts visiting the city with the whole family is Taipei Zoo. Its inhabitants are friendly pandas and koalas, lions and camels, as well as many other exotic animals brought from different parts of the world. Taipei Zoo is always well-kept and beautiful, everywhere you can see interesting landscaping and cozy recreation areas. The main symbol of the zoo is the panda; in a small souvenir shop visitors can buy fantastic soft toys and other original souvenirs.
Top hotels in Taipei for business trip or short vacation
Many hotels in Taipei are famous far beyond the city limits and rank among the most original establishments in the world. Near Miramar Entertainment Park and a Ferris wheel is unique Motel … Open
Miramar Entertainment Park next to which is an amazing Ferris wheel is ideally suited for a family holiday. The shopping and entertainment mall offers a decent selection of interesting shops, cozy cafes and other attractive places to have fun. Next to Miramar, you can see a beautiful park. Formosa Fun Coast is recommended to all water entertainment fans. The choice of slides and beautiful pools presented here is extremely wide. At the height of the tourist season, there are always lots of visitors in the park.
Travelers who prefer spending time in picturesque places should not ignore wonderful Shilin Guandi Park presenting a unique collection of rare trees and flowers. Next to each of the plants are information plates, which makes a walk in the park even more interesting. In the summer, the park is always decorated with original landscape compositions and sculptures of fresh flowers. In search of unique natural attractions, many travelers visit the outskirts of Taipei, namely the picturesque village of Wulai . Here you can discover one of the main natural sights of Taiwan - fantastic Wulai Falls. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Guide to Taipei sightseeing - things to see and to visit
Taipei is the capital of the island of Taiwan and its eponymous municipality. The amazing city with a beautiful authentic culture and a unique modern style has long attracted tourists with … Open
The legendary Taipei 101 skyscraper is a huge magnet for thousands of tourists. Many people visit it to admire the panorama of Taipei from the city's highest viewing platform, while others flock to prestigious shops and restaurants housed within the walls of the skyscraper. The best time to get acquainted with the skyscraper is at night when it is artistically illuminated. The favorite leisure area for shopping fans is Yongkang Street. Here you can visit shops of various themes and directions. Walking through the shopping pavilions can be successfully combined with exploring cozy restaurants and cafes. On Woman Street, there is a beautiful outdoor market where besides clothes and stylish accessories you can find a lot of great memorable souvenirs. A significant part of the products represented on the market is aimed specifically at ladies, which makes a walk even more exciting.
Taipei 101 Building The permanent symbol of Taipei are stylish nightclubs and bars - life never freezes in the dynamic metropolis. One of the most original places in the city is a cozy bar called Beer and Cheese Social House. As the name implies, it is mainly aimed at fans of the foamy drink. Its various varieties are usually complemented by a decent choice of cheese snacks. The hippest nightclubs in Taipei include Room18 and Luxy famous for their fantastic playlists, luxurious interiors, and crazy parties.
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Attractions and entertainment in Taiwan

Taichung’s nightlife offers numerous 24-hour restaurants, bars, and discos. The top rated clubs of the city; “Spin”, “Show House”, and “Amanking”, offer visitors a variety of musical repertoire, a wide range of drinks, and other prospects for recreation. In Taichung, you will find the largest night market in Taiwan “Fengjia” (it resembles an anthill in the dark). The longest queues in the market lead right to the stalls with street food. You will find dishes such as omelet with oysters, sausages in rice dough, fried octopuses and tofu, a famous tea with bubbles, among others. Fengjia occupies a whole block, and it will take at least two nights to completely navigate through it. … Open
Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Taipei
♥   National Park 'Yangmingshan' , 22.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Taroko' , 97 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Taipei
♥   Amusement park 'Formosa Fun Coast' Bali, 15.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Yeliou Ocean Park' Wanli, 32.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Window on China' Longtan, 33.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Leofoo Village Theme Park' Guansi, 34.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Shan Gri La Paradise' Zaociao, 51.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Taipei
♥   Water park 'Taipei Water Park' Taipei, 8.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Formosa Fun Coast' New Taipei City, 15.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Farglory Ocean Park' Shoufeng, Hualien, 125 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sites around Taipei from our surveys on extreme Earth places

DS Music Restaurant

From the series “The Most Exotic Restaurants in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Taipei center - 9.4 km.
A very interesting surprise awaits the visitors, who order one of the specialties in this extravagant restaurant - the dishes are served here in the peculiar bowls that remind the real ducks. The nice waitresses in snow-white coats are probably the most attractive feature of this restaurant Taipei. They teach the visitors to use the surgical instruments instead of the ordinary eating utensils and show how to 'insert the drip bottle properly'. … Read further

Taipei 101

From the series “The Highest Buildings in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Taipei center - 11.6 km.
Not everyone knows that the skyscraper was built in accordance with rules of Feng Shui. The main building materials in the construction were concrete and metal; to keep the harmony, it was decided to construct the fountain with rotating spherical composition next to the building. Taipei 101 is a harmonious blend of ethnic traditions and modern style, cutting-edge technology and ancient canons. … Read further

City break ideas for neighbours of Taipei

Xiamen
One of the major attractions of Xiamen is a variety of picturesque parks and entertainment centers. The Botanic Yuyuan Garden is very popular with the resort guests. It is incredibly large and well-kept and can become a perfect place for walks. In the garden, there is ... Open »
Hangzhou
In the evening, dozens of bars and nightclubs open their doors, ready to serve new guests. Fans of jazz will be in love with Huanglou bar. It’s a great place to relax in a comfortable atmosphere, listen to live music, and enjoy signature dishes. Fans of electronic ... Open »
Shanghai
Shanghai's nightlife is also very exciting and diverse. Among the hundreds of bars, discos and nightclubs - you can choose any place for having fun to your liking. The nightclub Crawl Shanghai is still at the peak of popularity. People of all ages will like this place. ... Open »
Suzhou
An equally important feature of Suzhou is the variety of shops and markets, a walk along which promises to be no less exciting. Weitang Chinese Pearl and Gem City indoor market is characterized by favorable prices and a wide range of products. Here, visitors can buy ... Open »
Shenzhen
Sports fans will not be bored either, as there is a decent choice of sports complexes in the city and its surroundings. Mission Hills Golf Club stands out among many local golf centers. It will pleasantly surprise customers not only with its high-quality playgrounds ... Open »
Hong Kong City
Dragon-I is a prestigious club, which has a great dance floor, a beautiful outdoor terrace with a bar, an indoor bar with a wide choice of drinks and snacks, as well as several lounges for VIP-guests. Volar club is decorated in a futuristic style. This place will be ... Open »
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