Taipei Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
special municipality and capital city of Taiwan
About Taipei
In 1884, the Qing dynasty governor of Taiwan, Liu Mingchuan, decided to move the prefecture capital to Taipei. With the construction of government offices and the influx of civil servants, Taipei's days as a sleepy market town were over. When Taiwan was granted provincial status in 1887, Taipei remained the provincial capital. As Taipei is in the north of Taiwan (the closest area to Japan), the city continued to thrive when Taiwan was ceded to Japan in 1895. However, as Japan was in the throes of a 'modernize-come-what-may' period, little regard was paid to Taipei's traditional Chinese-style architecture, and many of the old buildings, including the city walls, were demolished. Nevertheless, several Qing Dynasty structures, including the old North Gate, the former Provincial Administratio
Top Attractions in Taipei
Explore the best things to see and do in Taipei:
- ★Golden Horse Chinese Language Film Festival
- ★Taipei Film Festival
- ★Taipei Pride Parade
- ★Yangmingshan National Park
Where to Eat in Taipei
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴King Join
- 🍴Lotus Pavilion Restaurant
Taipei Travel Guide Sections
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