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To Do 台北
Shilin Night Market
Taiwan is recognized world wide for their street food stands. The Shilin Night Market is one of the largest and most infamous night markets in Taipei City. Tips + Tricks Don't go too early! Many stalls open later in the evening. Aim for between 7 and 9 pm. Come hungry! We recommend trying: -Stinky Tofu -Green Onion Pancake -Grilled Corn on the Cob -Fried Chicken -Grilled Giant Squid -Oyster Omelette -Bubble Milk Tea -Sugar Cane Juice Don't Bargain! Taiwan does not haggle like many other places. Pay the full price, and be sure to bring NTD as most food stands are cash only!
National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (國立中正紀念堂) is a famous national monument, landmark, and tourist attraction erected in memory of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. Who is the former President of the Republic of China. It is located in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan. The monument, surrounded by a park, stands at the east end of Liberty Square. It is flanked on the north and south by the National Theater and National Concert Hall. The lower level of the monument houses an art museum, gift shops, and restaurants.
TAIPEI 101
Deliberately stylized "TAIPEI 101" was formerly classified as the tallest building in the world from 2004-2010 when the Burj Khalifa in Dubai was completed. The tower houses offices, restaurants, observatories, and a multi-level shopping mall. TAIPEI 101 adorns the worlds largest ruyi symbol, 如意, a ceremonial sceptre symbolizing power and good fortune. TAIPEI 101 is at the center of the Xinyi shopping district. Any items bought by a US passport holder are eligible for a 5% cash back, tax refund. Be sure to save your receipts when shopping, and see the tax refund center on the bottom floor of the TAIPEI 101 shopping mall before leaving Taipei City.
National Palace Museum
The National Palace Museum, located in Taipei City, Taiwan, has a permanent collection of nearly 700,000 pieces of ancient Chinese imperial artifacts and artworks. Making it one of the largest collections of its type in the world. The collection encompasses 8,000 years of history of Chinese art from the Neolithic age to the modern. Most of the collection are high quality pieces collected by China's emperors. The National Palace Museum shares its roots with the Palace Museum in the Forbidden City, whose extensive collection of artwork and artifacts were built upon the imperial collections of the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Ximending
Often referred to as "The Harajuku or Shibuya of Taipei" Ximending (Shi Men-Ting) is a shopping district and neighborhood. Ximending is the source of Taiwan's Japanese fashion and subculture. Ximending has over 20,000 vendors and is a popular area for youth and tourists. The Ximending "Theater District" is Taiwan's largest LGBT district.