Taipei is the cosmopolitan capital city of Taiwan, and a surprising mix of futuristic modernism and ancient tradition. Home to 2.6 million citizens, it’s a city that never sleeps with renowned night markets featuring arguably some of the most amazing street food in the world.
It’s a buzzing city where ancient temples are flanked by towering skyscrapers (the Taipei 101 skyscraper was the world’s tallest building from 2004-2009) filled with name-brand goods. For those looking for an escape, this modern city is also filled with plenty of green. You don’t ever have to wander far to reach one of the many forested hillsides and parks that are dotted all over the city. Taipei is a city steeped in historical culture combined with modernized Western, Chinese, and Japanese touches.
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