Things to Do in Taiwan

There are 28 attractions in Taiwan. Taipei 101, landmark skyscraper with observatory and tuned mass damper, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Taipei 101
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Taipei 101
Landmark skyscraper with observatory and tuned mass damper
Building
Tailuge Guojia Gongyuan
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Tailuge Guojia Gongyuan
Park
Sun Moon Lake
3
Sun Moon Lake
Scenic alpine lake and major Taiwanese tourist destination
Lake
National Palace Museum
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National Palace Museum
Museum housing one of the largest Chinese art collections
Museum
Kenting National Park
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Kenting National Park
Tropical national park with beaches, coral reefs, and forests
Park
Yehliu Geopark
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Yehliu Geopark
Coastal geopark known for unique mushroom-shaped rock formations
Area
Bangka Lungshan Temple
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Bangka Lungshan Temple
Historic Buddhist-Daoist temple and important Taipei shrine
Religious Site
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
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Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Monumental memorial and museum honoring Chiang Kai-shek
Monument
National Science and Technology Museum
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National Science and Technology Museum
Large science museum focused on technology and industry exhibits
Museum
Taiwan (island)
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Taiwan (island)
Island of Taiwan with diverse landscapes and subtropical climate
Island
Yu Shan
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Yu Shan
Taiwan's highest peak and prominent alpine mountain
Mountain
Matsu Islands
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Matsu Islands
Offshore archipelago administered by Taiwan with military history
Islands
Penghu
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Penghu
Group of Taiwanese islands known for beaches and basalt
Islands
85 Sky Tower
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85 Sky Tower
Tall mixed-use skyscraper landmark in Kaohsiung's skyline
Building
Orchid Island
15
Orchid Island
Remote island with indigenous Tao culture and coral reefs
Island
Yangmingshan
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Yangmingshan
Taipei national park with volcanic peaks and hot springs
National Park
Green Island, Taiwan
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Green Island, Taiwan
Taiwanese island with coral reefs and marine park
Island
Pratas Islands
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Pratas Islands
Taiwan-administered coral atolls with strategic reef ecosystem
Island
Central Mountain Range
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Central Mountain Range
Major mountain spine running down Taiwan's center
Mountains
Guishan Island (Yilan)
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Guishan Island (Yilan)
Small volcanic island off Taiwan, called Turtle Island
Island
National Stadium (Kaohsiung)
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National Stadium (Kaohsiung)
Large multipurpose stadium in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Stadium
Taipei Grand Mosque
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Taipei Grand Mosque
Largest mosque in Taiwan serving Muslim community
Mosque
Xueba Guojia Gongyuan
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Xueba Guojia Gongyuan
Taiwan national park encompassing Snow Mountain alpine landscapes
Park
Xueshan
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Xueshan
Second-highest peak in Taiwan with alpine ecosystems
Mountain
Yushan Guojia Gongyuan
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Yushan Guojia Gongyuan
Taiwan national park containing Yushan, island's highest peak
Park
Kaohsiung Mosque
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Kaohsiung Mosque
Main Kaohsiung mosque serving Taiwan's Muslim community
Mosque
Ali Shan Shanmo
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Ali Shan Shanmo
Mountain in central Taiwan's highland region
Mountains
Taipei Zoo
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Taipei Zoo
Large urban zoo housing endemic and exotic species
Museum
Fort Provintia
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Fort Provintia
Dutch-era redbrick fort in historic Tainan
Monument
Kinmen National Park
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Kinmen National Park
Coastal Taiwanese park preserving offshore island ecosystems
National Park
Xueshan Range
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Xueshan Range
Taiwanese mountain range including high snow-capped peaks
Mountains
Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum
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Fo Guang Shan Buddha Museum
Large Buddhist complex with giant Buddha statues and relics
Museum
Mount Xiuguluan
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Mount Xiuguluan
Prominent eastern Taiwan peak within Xiuguluan range
Mountain
National Theater and Concert Hall
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National Theater and Concert Hall
Taipei cultural complex hosting theater and symphony performances
Theater
Taijiang National Park
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Taijiang National Park
Coastal national park protecting mangroves and wetlands
National Park
Chengcing Lake
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Chengcing Lake
Urban lake and park in Kaohsiung, recreational area
Lake
Chimei Museum
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Chimei Museum
Large Tainan museum housing musical instruments and art
Museum
Liuqiu Island
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Liuqiu Island
Coral island off Taiwan known for snorkeling
Island
Pengjia Islet
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Pengjia Islet
Small Taiwanese islet used for weather stations and military
Island
Shoushan (Kaohsiung)
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Shoushan (Kaohsiung)
Kaohsiung hill and nature park known for macaques
Mountain
South Penghu Marine National Park
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South Penghu Marine National Park
Marine national park protecting Penghu's islets and reefs
National Park
Taichung Mosque
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Taichung Mosque
Major mosque in Taichung, serving Muslim community
Mosque
Eternal Golden Castle
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Eternal Golden Castle
Coastal fortress in Tainan, historic 19th-century stronghold
Castle
Holy Rosary Cathedral, Kaohsiung
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Holy Rosary Cathedral, Kaohsiung
Catholic cathedral in Kaohsiung with Gothic features
Church
Liberty Square (Taipei)
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Liberty Square (Taipei)
Taipei civic plaza flanked by memorials and museums
Plaza
Mount Nanhu
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Mount Nanhu
High alpine peak in Taiwan's central mountain range
Mountain
Ama Museum
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Ama Museum
Cultural museum in Taiwan showcasing local traditions
Museum
At-Taqwa Mosque, Taiwan
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At-Taqwa Mosque, Taiwan
Community mosque in Taiwan's northern region
Mosque
Hsin Park
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Hsin Park
Urban park in Taiwan Province with recreational spaces
Park
Lalu Island
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Lalu Island
Sacred islet in Sun Moon Lake, cultural significance
Island
Longgang Mosque
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Longgang Mosque
Historic Taiwanese mosque serving local Muslim community
Mosque
Mount Guanyin (New Taipei)
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Mount Guanyin (New Taipei)
Taipei mountain with prominent Buddhist temple
Mountain
National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts
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National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts
Taiwanese museum focusing on modern and contemporary art
Historical Site
Qixing Mountain (Taipei)
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Qixing Mountain (Taipei)
Highest peak in Yangmingshan National Park, Taipei
Mountain
Dongsha Atoll National Park
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Dongsha Atoll National Park
Protected coral atoll in the South China Sea
National Park
Gaodeng Island
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Gaodeng Island
Small Matsu archipelago island with strategic military presence
Island
Guoli Haiyang Shengwu Bowuguan
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Guoli Haiyang Shengwu Bowuguan
Marine biology museum in Taiwan
Museum
Hujing Island
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Hujing Island
Island in Taiwan Province, part of Penghu archipelago
Island
Jibei Island
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Jibei Island
Island in Penghu County, Taiwan, sandy beaches
Island
Ta-an Forest Park
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Ta-an Forest Park
Urban forest park near Taipei with walking trails
Park
Keelung Islet
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Keelung Islet
Small Taiwanese islet near Keelung with sea cliffs
Island
Liang Island
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Liang Island
Small Taiwanese island near Fujian coast, strategic location
Island
Lotus Pond, Kaohsiung
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Lotus Pond, Kaohsiung
Urban lake with lotus pagodas in Kaohsiung
Lake
Taichung Park
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Taichung Park
Historic urban park in Taichung city
Park
Jianhushan Shijie
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Jianhushan Shijie
Park
Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts
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Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts
Major Kaohsiung museum exhibiting modern and contemporary art
Museum
National Museum of Taiwan History
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National Museum of Taiwan History
Museum documenting Taiwan's history and indigenous cultures
Museum
Wufengqi Pubu
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Wufengqi Pubu
Series of scenic waterfalls near Yilan County
Waterfall
Wulai Waterfall
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Wulai Waterfall
Popular waterfall adjacent to Wulai hot spring area
Waterfall
Zhiben Senlin Youlequ
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Zhiben Senlin Youlequ
Forest recreation area with hot springs and trails
Park
Fenghuanggu Niaoyuan
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Fenghuanggu Niaoyuan
Bird park and cultural garden in Taiwan
Park
Meishan Park
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Meishan Park
Urban park in Meishan Township, Chiayi County
Park
Penglai Pubu
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Penglai Pubu
Scenic coastal waterfall area in Taiwan's Penglai
Waterfall
Qilan Senlin Youlequ
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Qilan Senlin Youlequ
Forest recreation area with trails and mountain scenery
Park
Xiaowulai Pubu
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Xiaowulai Pubu
Scenic waterfall viewpoint with suspension bridge access
Waterfall
Luoshan Pubu
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Luoshan Pubu
Scenic waterfall set within Luoshan's forested landscape
Waterfall
Baiyang Pubu
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Baiyang Pubu
Series of waterfalls and streams in Taiwan's mountains
Waterfall
Nan-an Falls
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Nan-an Falls
Scenic waterfall in eastern Taiwan, surrounded by forest
Waterfall
Xingang Pubu
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Xingang Pubu
Coastal waterfall on Taiwan's eastern shore
Waterfall
Jinmentong Daduanyai
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Jinmentong Daduanyai
Cliff
Taijiang Cetacean Museum
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Taijiang Cetacean Museum
Museum dedicated to cetaceans and marine conservation
Museum