Kaohsiung Museum of History (No. 272, Zhongzheng 4th Rd, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City) – this museum is conveniently located on the Love River near the Kaohsiung Film Archives and Wufu 4th Road. The watch tower-shaped building, built during the Japanese occupation era, is a glimpse into the architectural style of the Japanese Empire at its […]
Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts (No. 80, Meishuguan Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City) — located nearly four hours (354 km) south of Taipei (in Kaohsiung City), this is the third fine arts museum to be established in Taiwan, following the Taipei Fine Arts Museum and the Taiwan Museum of Art. It first opened its doors […]
Fort Zeelandia (No. 82, Guosheng Rd, Anping District, Tainan City) – a.k.a. Fort Anping, this site (located 3 ½ hours, or 317 km south of Taipei) was built by the Dutch in 1627, as a stronghold for the Dutch army and navy. At that time, the Dutch (represented there by the Dutch East India Company) […]
Fort San Domingo (Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Danshui) – located in the outskirts of Taipei, the Spanish built this fort during the beginning of the 17th century. In 1641, the Dutch, who had colonized Southern Taiwan, advanced north, drove out the Spanish and built a new fortress, which is the one you can see […]
Fort Provintia (No.212, Sec.2, Minzu Rd., Tainan City) – a.k.a. Chihkan Tower, this fort was built in 1653 by the Dutch to help administer its colony in Taiwan. The walls were once 453 feet around and 36 feet in height. The walls of this stronghold were made of bricks imported from Java, while the walls […]
Chimei Museum (No. 66, Sec. 2, Wenhua Rd., Rende Dist., Tainan City) — founded in 1992 by Mr. Wen-Long Shi, this is a renowned private museum with the richest collection in Taiwan. The works of art in Chimei Museum’s permanent exhibition are coming from both Chi Mei Culture Foundation and Mr. Shi’s family private collections; […]
Alishan National Scenic Area (Alishan Township, Chiayi County) — located 4 hours south of Taipei (towards the center of the island nation), Alishan National Scenic Area was founded in 2001 and covers the Alishan Forest Recreation Area, Rueili, Fengshan, Taiho, Daban, Shanmei, and Chashan villages. The high altitude affects the climate at Alishan– bringing it […]
Bellavita (No. 28 Song Ren Road, Xinyi District, Taipei) – the founders of this nine-level mall were inspired by architectural designs seen during their visit to Milan – which explains both its striking exterior and elaborate interiors. Geared toward deep-pocketed shoppers, retailers found here include: Bottega Veneta, Calvin Klein, Frette, Giorgio Armani, Hermes, Lamborghini (apparel), […]
1001 Nights (2nd Floor, East Nanjing East Road, Sec. 5, Songshan District, Taipei) – this is likely the most famous and popular shisha (hookah pipe) bar in Taipei. 1001 Nights offers a unique atmosphere to sit down and spend a night with friends. The music goes from EDM to Persian songs, with occasional appearance from […]
Addiction Aquatic Development (No. 18, Alley 2, Ln 410, Minzu East Road, Taipei) – this is a Sushi restaurant located within a popular fish market, which makes this a popular spot for lunch. Since diners can also buy sushi (and other fish to go), this restaurant is reminiscent of similar places at Chelsea Market in […]