Sights

Taipei City

T.R Cheng

Taipei has long been underrated as a destination for tourists, as a week or two here will surely prove. The city houses quite a number of excellent museums, galleries, and historical sights that are well worth visiting. Admittedly, the first impression made on most people is a crowded and polluted urban jungle, but in time the many charms and paradoxes of this exciting place will show themselves.

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Fort San Domingo

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Built by the Spanish in 1629, Fort San Domingo, known to the locals as "Hong Mao Cheng - Red Hair Fortress", is situated on the left bank of the mouth of River Danshui. The Fort offers spectacular views of Danshui Old Town and Mount Guanyin.

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address:	1, Lane 28, Zhongzheng Road, Danshui, Taipei County
tel:	(02)26231001

Longshan Temple

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Located in west of Taipei, this temple is dedicated to Guanyin (the Buddhist representation of compassion).

It is a very nice place!!

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url:	www.lungshan.org.tw
address:	211 Guangzhou Road

Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall

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C.K.S Memorial Hall
photo by: T.R Cheng

This memorial hall is dedicated to the memory of Chiang Kai-shek, the former president of the Republic of China.

The National Theater and Concert Hall (www.ntch.edu.tw) are also on the grounds of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.

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address:	21 Zhongshan South Road, Taipei 100.
url:	www.cksmh.gov.tw
openingHours:	CKS Memorial Hall: 09:00 to 17:00 daily; park/gardens: 06:00 to midnight daily.

National Theatre

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The National Theatre is one of two buildings (the other being The National Concert Hall), which compose the National Chiang Kai-shek Cultural Center. Demonstrating the artistic concepts of classical Chinese architecture, The National Theatre is modeled on the beautiful palace Ta-ho Hall. The dazzling theatre offers celebrated opera and theatre performances year-round.

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address:	National Chiang Kai Shek Cultural Center, 21-1 Zhongshan South Road, Taipei 100.
url:	www.ntch.edu.tw
tel:	+886.2.33939888

Taipei Financial Center (Taipei 101)

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Taipei 101
photo by: Tim Snowden

Taipei 101 is, at the time of writing (2005), the tallest building in the world. The building is home to company headquarters, restaurants and a shopping mall.

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url:	www.taipei101tower.com.tw
address:	Xinyi District, Taipei.

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