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You can eat very well—and very cheaply—in Taipei. The restaurants may not look posh, but the quality of the food is superlative. And there’s a huge variety of restaurants—in addition to local Taiwanese specialties, you’ll find regional cuisines from all over China, as well as great Indian, Japanese and even Italian options. Just make sure to leave some room for snacks—street-vendor food here is addictive.
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1. Yangmingshan National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,410 reviews
Embrace nature and flower gardens with a picnic or leisurely hike up the rolling hillsides of Yangmingshan. The park is accessible by public bus.
Reviewed By sharonchongmeili - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Would recommend to hike Mt Qixing from Xiaoyukeng as the entrance to the trail is just next to the bus stop at the Xiaoyukeng Recreation Area. Do use the toilets there as there are none along the trail. I took bus 260 at Taipei Main Station (north exit 2) to the Yangminshan Bus Terminal. Transfer to small shuttle bus 108 that makes its round in the park. Easycard is acceptable or have exact change of NTD15/ride. Took about 1.5hrs to Mt Qixing Main Peak, another 15mins to the East peak & another hour downhill to Lengshukeng Recreation & Visitors Centre. Was a lovely hike on a sunny day with 360degrees of Taipei.
2. Lion's Head Mountain
3. Zhi Shan Cultural and Ecology Garden
4. Singhua Garden
5. The Botanical Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 305 reviews
Over 300,000 species of plants, shrubs and trees are on hand for public enjoyment and education in Taipei’s serene gardens.
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Many residents of Taipei simply want some peace and quiet, in a city full of hustle and bustle. The trees are mature and the flowers are emerging with the advent of spring. Some visitors stroll, some jog. The Guest House of Imperial Envoys is worth a look. The docents in the Visitors Centre are helpful. By the way, the best access is by the Bo Ai Road entrance. Take Exit 3 from the Xiao Nan Men station on the Green Line and follow the signs. The Nanhai Road side is completely blocked off by a construction project,
6. Zhishan Garden
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4.0 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By pot0to - Seattle, United States
The garden is located on a side trail as you come down the main steps from the National Palace Museum. It's a quiet and gorgeous Chinese garden with lots of birds and koi fish. We bought a box of koi feed from the vending machine for NT$10 and spent awhile just sitting there, feeding the fish.
7. Baoan Temple Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Baoan Temple Garden is associated with the Baoan Temple, which is across the road. The entrance is opposite the entrance to the Taipei Confucian Temple. It is a beautiful garden, a refuge from Taipei's frenetic traffic. By the way, the Gardens are a short walk from the Yuanshan Station on Taipei's Red Line, just follow the signs.
8. Ankang Park
9. Zhuzihu
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Calla Lilies originated in Africa, but they grow very well in Taiwan's mountain climate. The quaint village of Zhuzihu, hidden away near Yangmingshan is famous for its Calla Lilies. The unique geology, which has a volcanic origin, was once used for rice terraces There are also bamboo forests and cherry trees. The Calla Lily Festival is held in March and April, when the flowers bloom. The unique geology has produced much interesting flora. By the way, there is a fee to enter the gardens.
