Exploring Taipei Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan Is The Center Of Financial And Cultural Activities Of Taiwan

Taiwan is an amazing and magnificent island.  Taipei is the islands largest city and the center for most cultural affairs on the island. Here, you experience the scooters for crowed transportation, skyscrapers of today, colorful temples that give meaning to the lives of many, museums sharing the islands history,cultural experiences, and fantastic shopping. 

 A Taste Of The Aboriginal Seediq Traditional Music In Taiwan 

Taipei is one of the centers throughout the island for cultural events. Many events of the different ethnic groups  that call Taiwan Home are featured in their dances, music, exhibits, movies, and so much more.  You can hardly go a day without finding something to explore on the island that does not relate to culture.  The whole island is steeped in the culture of those present and those who came before. 

 Deep Fried Squid On A stick Is Tasty And Fun To Eat In Taiwan 

Deeply embedded in the Taiwanese culture is the habit of eating "little eats." While much of the world eats three sit down meals a day, in Taiean they prefer to graze their way through the day. This is just one of the many "little eats" that you will see at the morning and night markets, as well as scattered through the streets. In this way, you are able to sample many different things on any one day.  So join in the fun, and graze your way through the next market you see. It is fun and delicious. 

 Financial District Of Taipei, And Home To The Landmark Taipei 101 In Taiwan  

With all the exciting cultural events, and the many exhibits of yesterday, you might be surprised to find Taipei is a completely modern city. Modern sky scrapers dot the horizon and landmarks make a statement. The future is bright and the modern world makes a statement throughout the island. 

  A Typical Business Throughout Taiwan With Their Many Scooters And A  Colorful Bus Passing By

Rain or shine the streets of Taiwan are full of scooters. With so much traffic they are the answer to the congestion of the cities. And then there are the buses that seem to go everywhere. 

The Shopping Is Amazing At Danshui Old Street Taiwan  

Before leaving anywhere many people like to shop. Taiwan is full of small unique shopping areas such as Danshui, and modern malls that have the world wide classic shops. From trinkets to food, whatever you desire is in a store near you. The shopping could not get any better than Taiwan. 

So on your next visit to Taipei, Taiwan, be sure to mingle in all the events of yesterday, seek out the amazing history, and explore the spectacular  new buildings of today, such as Taipei 101.  Explore the many markets with their many "little eats", and everything else you can think of.  A visit to Taipei will be an adventure into the past, present, and future of Taiwan. So get ready, a Taiwanese adventure is waiting!

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