If you spend some time during your days and evenings, you’ll most likely be an erudite citizen of the planet, clambering over what hurdles may get in your way to be able to know and understand the world around you. That’s a hurdle, of course, because our world at the moment is in one of the most turbulent times that most of us have seen. And, yes, these days, most of it comes down to politicians. We needn’t spend too much time on this: read the news to get the latest. This post is partly that, but we’ll skip the everyday and bring some history that has been “over there in the shadows” but also facing ever-existing threats of some sort. Yes, we’re talking about Taipei.
On the relaxing side, Taipei is a fascinating destination due to its unique blend of cutting-edge modernity, deeply preserved traditional culture, world-famous night markets, and unparalleled access to urban nature. Again, on the plus side, : The city is home to Taipei 101, once the world’s tallest building, an engineering marvel with a distinctly Taiwanese architectural aesthetic. Right next to this modern marvel, you can find quiet, ancient temples like Longshan Temple, where locals practice traditional folk religion.
It’s a place that is waiting to burst into the limelight, but there is always the ever-present China question for Taipei, and that’s China. The core of the tension stems from the PRC’s firm claim that Taiwan is an “inalienable part” of its territory that must be reunified, by force if necessary. The core of the tension stems from the PRC’s firm claim that Taiwan is an “inalienable part” of its territory that must be reunified, by force if necessary. It’s a slippery slope. But that shouldn’t give you too much pause: this dance has been there for ages. The bottom line is that Taiwan is waiting for you. Our affiliate partner, Viator has rooms, flights and activities in Taiwan. To look and book, click here.
