Parks, Temples and Gardens in Taipei

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

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

This large estate was the home of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, leader of the Republic of China until his death............

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 landmark is situated on a hillside close to the Maokong gondola. The temple is quite large and dates from the nineteenth century. It is dedicated to Patriarch Lu, a

On the first sight, Yitong Park looks like a small neighborhood park, which it is, but its great location makes it worth mentioning. The neighborhood that Yitong Park is

Quite a way from Taipei city, this attraction is still very much worth it for anyone who wants to enjoy wandering through stunning rock formations............

Confucius is one of the most important figure in East Asian culture. After his death, his house was turned into a temple in memory of him. Gradually the tradition expande

Although it carries the same name, this temple should not be confused with it's much larger counterpart in Taipei city proper. Tucked away just off from Tamsui Old Street

This temple complex, about ten minutes' walk from Yuanshan MRT station, is a true sight to see. Built mainly from wood, it's many buildings sport hundreds of statues, pai