Taipei is a charming and enchanting city that is, as the Chinese saying goes, “though small like the sparrow, has all the essential organs”(麻雀虽小，五脏俱全) – not big in size, but perfect in form. Whatever you like best – enjoying intimacy with nature, discovering a fascinating history and culture, or strolling the streets window-shopping and hunting for fine foods – this city satisfies the likes and expectations of every traveler. However, in exploring a place that offers such a colorful mosaic, you may not quite be sure where to start the fun. Fret not, for the Taipei City Government has come to your rescue, mapping out the city's 101 sightseeing highlights, all now waiting for you to come and experience them firsthand.
To enrich the presentation of Taipei's character for local folk and travelers alike, the city government's Department of Information and Tourism has mapped out an ambitious, ongoing plan to integrate technology and creativity in DCOT's display areas. The first project to be completed is the first-floor entrance area. Some wall columns have been removed, giving the entrance area a more spacious feel, while a multimedia video presentation presents a new image of Taipei.
The attractions, called the 101 Taipei Musts (台北非玩不可101), are grouped according to six themes: Nature, Architecture, Arts, Culture, Markets, and Cuisine. In addition, 41 entertaining, fashionable, and cultured celebrities have been specially invited to group together their favorite spots, creating personalized celebrity tours that let you follow in their footsteps, seeing and experiencing the city as they do.
These well-known figures come from many different fields. There are writers, directors, TV hosts, designers, and even friends of Taiwan from overseas. What each shares is a unique and inspiring Taipei story. TV travel-show host Janet Hsieh loves visiting the Red House (西门红楼) in Ximending (西门町) to enjoy the pulsating sense of youthful cultural-creative energy. Travel-show host Tsuyoshi Segami (濑上刚) enjoys the bucolic peacefulness of the Yuanshan Shinto Shrine (圆山水神社), saying that walking the grounds envelops the visitor in the subtle, mysterious air of the Japanese Shinto faith. Travel blogger Jeff Miller likes how the scenery changes and takes on a different personality each season at the Taipei Botanical Garden (台北植物园). Each Taipei highlight has been the source of treasured Taipei memories for the recommending celebrity, and each celebrity is happy to share their most cherished scenic spots with visitors exploring the city.
Department of Information and Tourism has also designed 10＋1 special-theme itineraries for you to follow. Examples include the Biking in Taipei – Riverside Cycling Tour, Family Fun Tour, and the Dadaocheng (大稻埕) Yesteryear Tour. These itineraries feature sites conveniently grouped together like a long string of cultural pearls; pick the theme you like and head out exploring. Check out the dedicated 101 Taipei Musts website for more detail, and select a new Taipei adventure each day!
What's Fun in Taipei ? New “101 Taipei Musts” Celebrity Tours Show You the Way
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101 Taipei Musts 台北非玩不可101
Website: 101highlights.taipeitravel.net
(English/Japanese/Chinese)