Taipei
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
Taipei (台北 Táiběi) is the capital and largest city in Taiwan with about 10 million people living in the metropolitan area and about 2.7 million in the city proper. It is located in the most northern part of the island at the Tanshui River and is the economical heart of the country. The city is surrounded by hills and mountains and the area is prone to earthquakes as well. The city is still home to the largest skyscraper in the world, Taipei 101, but this won't be the tallest for much longer as the Burj Dubai is set to be completed soon and is already the highest unfinished skyscraper. Still, this building is a remarkable landmark in the city and represents the enormous economical growth of the city during the last decades. For travellers there is enough to see and do to keep you busy for a few days and good hotels, food and transport all make it very easy to visit as well.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
- Taipei 101
- Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall
- National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
- Night Markets
Events and Festivals
Weather
The weather is generally hot and humid, although winters can get cold, with temperatures occasionally around 0 °C. Still, Taipei generally has mild winter weather with temperatures normally around 20 degrees during the day from December to February and around 12 degrees at night.
In summer, temperatures average around 30 °C (but well over 35 is possible) and this is also the time when the typhoons can hit the island, leaving an enormous amount of rain in some parts of the country as well.
The period from October to April is a better time for a visit, compared to the hot and muggy conditions in summer.
Getting There
By Plane
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) near the capital Taipei is the busiest in the country and therefore receives most international flights.
The national airline is China Airlines which has international flights to many destinations in Asia, North America, Europe and Oceania. Another major international airline in Taiwan is EVA Air, serving slightly less destinations to the same continents mentioned.
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Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amigo | NO. 14. Lane 157, Sec. 2. Yungho Road Yunghe City | Hostel | 52 |
| Camels' Oasis,Taipei | 10F.-1, No.28, Sec. 1, Roosevelt Rd., Jhongjheng D | Hostel | 88 |
| Chocolate Box Backpackers | (2F), No.11-1, Pucheng St. | Hostel | 91 |
| Grace Hostel For Backpackers | 2f., No.10, Lane 94, Hejiang St Jhongshan District | Hostel | 73 |
| Harazuru Hotel | 122 Shuang Feng Road Taoyuan | Hotel | 97 |
| Hill Side Hostel Taipei | Siu-Shan-Lu | Hostel | 63 |
| Hostel of Taiwanmex | 2-F No.18-1 Lane 18 Nanjing W. | Hostel | 80 |
| Hostelling International Taipei | 13F - 38 No. 50 Sec 1, Zhangxiao W Rd | Hostel | 76 |
| Hotel Eight Zone | No.8,Sec.1, Jinshan S. RD | Hotel | 100 |
| Howard International House | No.30, Sec.3, Hsin-Sheng South Road Taipei | Hotel | - |
| Jonas City Center Hostel | 4F-1, 170, HePing W. Rd. Sec1, Taipei100, Taiwan(R | Hostel | 85 |
| Kiri's House | 5F, No.1, Lane 126, Sec. 1, Da-an Rd. Da-an District | Hostel | 93 |
| Les Suites Taipei | 135 Da An Road Sec. 1 | Hotel | - |
| Pearl House Backpackers | 3f., No.20, Siwei Road Taipei City | Hostel | 85 |
| Royal Garden Hotel | No.218, Sec. 1, Wunhua Rd. Banciao | Hotel | 80 |
| Sea Point B&B Guest House | No. 86 San Jan Road Juifang Town | Guesthouse | 20 |
| Taipei BackPackers | 2F, #113, Kunming Street | Hostel | 83 |
| Taipei Green Hostel | 1F., No.11, Alley 12 Lane 84,Sec. 3, Roosevelt R | Hostel | 87 |
| Taipei Guest Room | Lin-Yi Street | Guesthouse | 91 |
| Taipei Home Stay | 6F-18, No.369, Jilin Rd. Zhongshan District | Apartment | - |
| Taipei Hostel | 6Fl, No. 11, Lane 5 Lin Shen North Rd | Hostel | 68 |
| Taipei House International Youth Hostel | Rm. 1101 #293 Sung Chiang Rd. 9th Ave. | Hostel | 53 |
| Taipei Metropolitan Hostel | 4F, 31, Wanqing St. | Hostel | 84 |
| Taipei Traveler Hostel | 22F~2, No. 50, Zhong Xiao W. Rd., Taipei | Hostel | 84 |
| Taipei Ximen BackPackers | 2F, #113, Kunming St. | Hostel | 80 |
| Taiwan Hostel Happy Family | No. 2,2 Floor, Lane 56, Zhong Shan North Road, Sec | Hostel | 76 |
| World Scholar House | Sung Chiang Road, Lane 38, No.2, 8th Floor Taipei | Hostel | 76 |
| Y Hotel Taipei(YMCA) | 19 Xu Chang St. | Hostel | 85 |
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