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TAIPEI 101 Observatory
One of Taipei’s most iconic landmarks and a symbol of modern Taiwan. Visitors can take a high-speed elevator to the 89th-floor observatory for a panoramic 360-degree view of Taipei. The building also features the famous tuned mass damper, an engineering highlight designed to stabilize the tower during typhoons and earthquakes.
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National Palace Museum
A world-class museum with one of the most important collections of Chinese art and historical artifacts. Its collection spans around 5,000 years of history, making it an excellent destination for participants interested in culture, history, and East Asian art.
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Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
A major historical and cultural landmark in central Taipei. The memorial hall is known for its grand white-and-blue architecture, spacious plaza, National Theater, National Concert Hall, and exhibitions related to Taiwan’s modern history.
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Lungshan Temple
One of Taipei’s most famous temples, located in the historic Wanhua District. The temple houses Buddhist, Taoist, and Confucian deities and combines traditional courtyard-style architecture with palace-style design, offering visitors a vivid experience of Taiwanese religious culture.
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Beitou Thermal Valley
A natural hot spring attraction in Beitou, famous for its steaming green sulfur springs. The valley’s hot spring water can reach 80–100°C, and the area is also known for rare “Beitou rocks,” minerals named after this district of Taipei.
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Shilin Night Market
One of Taipei’s best-known night markets, offering a large variety of local snacks and shopping. Famous foods include oyster omelets, giant fried chicken cutlets, sausages, scallion pancakes, herbal pork rib soup, and shaved ice. It is a lively choice for participants who want a broad introduction to Taiwanese street food.
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Yongkang Street
Yongkang Street is one of Taipei’s most famous food districts. It is well known for traditional cuisine, including Din Tai Fung’s Taiwanese dumplings, as well as restaurants, tea-based dining, cafés, desserts, and small shops. This area is convenient for international guests because it combines food, walking, shopping, and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere.
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