Parks, Temples and Gardens in Taipei

This repurposed historical site encompasses baroque gardens, fountains and a courtyard now functioning as exhibition areas, design workshop, restaurant, cafe and a grand

This slightly out of the way park is a lovely place to quickly get out of the city. Located at the base of Bailushan, it is dominated by a very large lake at the center o

For people who love to be in line with Mother Earth, Taipei Botanical Garden is the place to go. Established in 1921, there are hundreds of plant species found in this we

In a busy street of Taipei's east area, is the Sun Yat-sen memorial hall park. A sanctuary from the city bustle. Lovers lounge on benches, kids race across lawns and old

This very old temple is located a few minutes walk from Jingmei MRT station. Although only one of the attractions among the sprawling Jingmei night market, it is well wor

Possibly the oldest temple in Taiwan, this beautiful house of worship is located on Tamsui Old Street. Quite fittingly for a community that until a few decades ago was co

This temple is not just lovely in and of itself, it also offers lovely views of the estuary and the mangrove swamps lining it. The temple itself is dedicated to Matsu, a

Guandu Nature Park is situated southwest of Taipei city, at the intersection of Danshui and Keelung river. In these low-lying marshlands is a wealth of freshwater life...

One of the must-visits in Taiwan are the temples. But did you know that each temple was constructed with a purpose? There are those that are built in worship of gods who

A perfect escape from the frantic city without having to venture too far off. The great riverside recreation area spans over four hundred and twenty thousand meters......