Taipei Travel Guide | Lets Fly Cheaper

Taipei is the largest city in Taiwan. It is popularly known to be shopper's paradise especially during the holidays. It has even made a mark as the one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia because of its grand scale Taipei 101, the tallest building in the world. Taipei 101 got its name from its 101 shopping stores of great varieties housed within its vast shopping mall located in the lower floors. Another shopping more that continues to delight shoppers locally and from around the world is Sogo but if you are a bargain hunter and wanted to buy more with your budget, Xi Meng Ding is the place to be known for very affordable and trendy items. It also has an underground market located in the Taipei Main Station.

Night markets are plentiful in Taipei where locals and visitors can find different varieties of food and items at rock bottom prices. Keelung, on the other hand, is the most famous night market during weekends where you can see local families dining in and shopping together. It is also one of the most popular places for people who are hunting for unique gifts and souvenirs. And, if you are a businessperson you may be interested in buying wholesale at the night market. Taipei's premier bars, cafes, and karaoke lounges offer the tourist a taste of the city's vibrant and exciting nightlife. Of course, you should not miss Taipei's traditional Taiwan cuisines and neo-Chinese dishes. .

Taipei is one of the cultural, commercial and industrial leaders in Asia as evident in its infrastructure and economic developments. With 12 urban districts with a population of more than 2.6 million. Its people are known to be one of the friendliest and most courteous in the entire Asian region. For travelers, you can easily find grand and humble hotels and accommodations that are budget-friendly. Other great places to visit are New York New York shopping mall, The Living Mall, and the Vieshow Cinema. The city is also a favorite location for Asian filmmakers, in fact, John Woo, an international filmmaker who originated from Hong Kong shot his action flick "A Better Tomorrow" in this lovely Taiwan city.

Climate: Taipei has what we call a humid subtropical climate with an average temperature of 23.6 degrees Celsius. During the summer season, its temperature can soar up to 29.4 degrees Celsius. In winter, temperature drops to an average of 11 degrees Celsius. Summers in Taipei are extremely humid and sometimes with freaky rain showers and thunderstorms. The city also enjoys its share of winter time but it is generally short and mild every year.

Transportation: Taipei, Taiwan's High Speed Rail is one of the best in Asia which started operation in 2007. Taipei is connected by this bullet train to many of Taiwan's cities in the west coast such as Zuoying, Tainan, Chiayi, Taichung, Hsinchu and Bancio among others. It also has a comprehensive center for bus lines and MRT systems. Its public transportation systems are ranked one of the best in the world.

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