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About this trip

Do you have time off in Taipei? Soak up the local culture with some top museums. Start by viewing a collection of ancient Chinese artifacts and art at the National Palace Museum. Get your modern art fix at MOCA Taipei. Check out a mix of contemporary and traditional art at Taipei Fine Arts Museum. And dive into Taiwan’s natural history and anthropology at National Taiwan Museum, the country’s oldest museum.

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Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Taipei

www.sunworlddynasty.com.tw/en

No. 100號, DunHua N Rd, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10547

 

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2 Hour

National Palace Museum

One of the largest collections of ancient Chinese imperial artifacts and artwork in the world. Some pieces are 1,000 years old.

No. 221, Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd

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One of the largest collections of ancient Chinese imperial artifacts and artwork in the world. Some pieces are 1,000 years old.

 

No. 221, Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111

1 Hour

Din Tai Fung Tianmu Restaurant

Din Tai Fung is consistently ranked as one of the top places to eat in Taipei. The xiaolongbao is excellent, as is the service.

111, Taiwan, Taipei City

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Din Tai Fung is consistently ranked as one of the top places to eat in Taipei. The xiaolongbao is excellent, as is the service.

 

111, Taiwan, Taipei City, Shilin District, Section 6, Zhongshan North Road, 77號B1

1.5 Hour

Taipei Fine Arts Museum

Innovative museum with both traditional and modern art. Exhibits run the gamut from Chinese calligraphy displays to multimedia experiences.

No. 181號, Section 3, Zhongshan N Rd

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Innovative museum with both traditional and modern art. Exhibits run the gamut from Chinese calligraphy displays to multimedia experiences.

 

No. 181號, Section 3, Zhongshan N Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10461

1.5 Hour

Museum of Contemporary Arts

Don't get fooled by MOCA Taipei's staid exterior. Inside, find rotating exhibits of reality bending, thought-provoking modern art.

No. 39號, Chang'an West Road

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Don’t get fooled by MOCA Taipei’s staid exterior. Inside, find rotating exhibits of reality bending, thought-provoking modern art.

 

No. 39號, Chang’an West Road, Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan 103

2 Hour

National Taiwan Museum

Get your natural history, anthropology and dinosaur bone fix at the oldest museum in Taiwan. Its large dome is a neighborhood icon.

No. 2號, Xiangyang Road

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Get your natural history, anthropology and dinosaur bone fix at the oldest museum in Taiwan. Its large dome is a neighborhood icon.

 

No. 2號, Xiangyang Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100

1.5 Hour

Mong Kok Stone Hot Pot

This is a top notch fondue restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere and extensive menu. The prices are pretty reasonable too.

No. 74號, Section 1, Zhonghua Road

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This is a top notch fondue restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere and extensive menu. The prices are pretty reasonable too.

 

No. 74號, Section 1, Zhonghua Road, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108