An express tour of Taiwan's capital

National Palace Museum
This extraordinary collection started during the tenth century, when Chinese emperors
began to annex art treasures. In the 20th century, thousands of artworks were ferried
in crates from city to city, and finally to Taiwan, to escape war damage. Miraculously,
most of the collection survived. The massive collection remains a testament to Chinese
tradition, culture and ingenuity.
www.npm.gov.tw

Longshan Temple
Longshan or dragon mountain temple was originally built in 1738, and has since been levelled three times by an earthquake, a typhoon and the US army. It is dedicated to Guanyin, the goddess of mercy, and is one of the most colourful and popular temples in Taipei.

Taipei 101
Now the world’s second-tallest building, after the Burj Dubai crept past it in July, it has 101
storeys, is 508m tall and is built to resemble a stalk of bamboo with ropes tied around the
bamboo’s nodes. Construction finished in 2004.
www.taipei-101.com.tw

Haibawang
In a town where a diverse blend of cuisines sometimes threatens to swamp local flavours,
Haibawang is a veteran. Go there to sample all kinds of traditional Taiwanese treats, but
especially the popular seafood hotpot.
www.hpw.com.tw