Land of night markets, experimental chefs, jade stones, Buddhism and stinky tofu – there’s nothing typical about Taipei. Bordered by mountains and home to tens of millions, Taiwan’s capital is leading the race for Asia’s epicurean crown
Taipei is a modern metropolis with Japanese colonial lanes, busy shopping streets and contemporary buildings. The skyline is crowned by the 509m-tall, bamboo-shaped Taipei 101 skyscraper, with upscale shops at the base and a rapid elevator to an observatory near the top. Taipei is also known for its lively street-food scene and many night markets, including expansive Shilin market
Taipei officially known as Taipei City, is the capital and a special municipality of Taiwan Sitting at the northern tip of the island, Taipei City is an enclave of the municipality of New Taipei City
