# Taipei 101 tower 7 
Reminiscent of a bamboo stalk, the iconic Taipei 101 was the tallest building in the world from 2004, until Dubai’s Burj Khalifa was finished in 2010.
It features an Indoor Observation deck on the 88th and 89th floor (383.4 m, 1,258 ft) and an Outdoor Observation deck on the 91st floor (391.8 m, 1,285 ft).
Skyscraper Total Height: 439.2 m / 1,441 ft | Observation Deck Height: 383.4 m / 1,258 ft | View Type: Glass Windows and Outdoor | Completed: 2004
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# National Palace Museum 6 
The National Palace Museum houses an impressive collection of almost 700,000 ancient Imperial Chinese artifacts including Jade, paintings, bronzes, and porcelain that were formerly held in the Forbidden City of Peking.
The exhibits cover over 10,000 years of Chinese history from the Neolithic age to the modern. Around 3,000 items are on display in several large palatial buildings spread over three floors. The National Palace Museum's main building was completed in 1965.
Museum Gallery Space: 9,613 m2 / 103,470 ft2 | Artworks on Display: ca. 3,000 | Established: 1925 | Visitors (2017): 4,436,118 (southern branch)
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# Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall 6
Inaugurated on 5 April 1980, this beautiful octagon-shaped national monument is dedicated to the memory of former President Chiang Kai-shek.
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# Longshan Temple 6
Dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea, this beautifully maintained 18th-century temple is arguably the most famous temple in Taiwan. The temple is open to Buddhism, Taoism, and traditional Taiwanese beliefs.
Temple Erected: 1738, Rebuilt: 1919–1924
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# Elephant Mountain 5.5 
This 183-meter-high summit is known as the best place for magnificent cityscape panoramas. The not too taxing hike to the top takes around 30 minutes.
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# Yangmingshan National Park 5.5
Located on the city’s outskirts and easily (a 45-minute bus ride) accessible from downtown, Yangmingshan National Park is known for its cherry blossoms (in spring), hot springs, sulfur deposits, fumaroles, and scenic hiking trails with spectacular views of Taipei.
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# Ximending 5.5
This pedestrian shopping area – reminiscent of Shibuya in Tokyo or Myeongdong in Seoul – pulsates with colors and life and is home to a massive variety of fashion clothing shops, eclectic restaurants, clubs, and bars.
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# Bao'an Temple 5.5
Constructed in 1804, this extremely ornate and beautiful Taiwanese folk religion temple is one of the largest temples in Taipei.
Taiwanese Folk Religion Temple Erected: 1804
# Taipei Zoo 5.5
With a total area of 165 hectares, the celebrated Taipei Zoo is one of Asia’s largest and best zoos. The animals seem well looked after and their enclosures are large and suitably made to match their native habitats.
It is home to more than four hundred animal species such as koalas, kangaroos, giant pandas, red pandas, and a variety of African wildlife.
Zoo Opened: 1914 | Land area: 165 hectares / 407 acres | Species: 377 | Animals: 2,783 | Annual Visitors (2019): ca. 3,000,000 million
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# Confucius Temple 5.5
Originally built in 1879 during the Qing Dynasty and rebuilt in 1930, this beautiful temple is modeled after the original Confucius Temple in Qufu, China.
Confucian Temple Built: 1879, Rebuilt: 1930
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