Taipei Travel

Taipei is the biggest city in Taiwan. It is popularly known to be shopper's paradise especially throughout 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 on the planet. 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 seeker 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 positioned in the Taipei Main Station.

Night markets are plentiful in Taipei where locals and visitors will get different type food and items at very cheap 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's also one of the most popular places for those who are hunting for unique gifts and souvenirs. And, if you're 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 lively and exciting nightlife. Obviously, you ought not miss Taipei's traditional Taiwan cuisines and neo-Chinese dishes.

Taipei is among the cultural, commercial and industrial leaders in Asia as evident in its infrastructure and economic developments. With 12 urban districts having a population of more than 2.6 million. Its people are known to be among the friendliest and most respectful in the entire Asian region. For travelers, you are able to easily find grand and humble hotels and accommodations which are budget-friendly. Other great places to go to are New York New York retail center, 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. Throughout the summer season, its temperature can soar up to 29.4 degrees Celsius. In winter, temperature drops to an common 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 months but it is generally short and mild every year.

Transportation: Taiwan's High-speed Train is one of the best in Asia which started operation in 2007. Taipei is connected from this bullet train to a lot of 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.