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Historic sites in Taiwan

Taiwan is 394 km long and 144 km wide, and mountains take the eastern two-thirds of it — more than two hundred peaks above 3,000 m, the highest of them Yushan a...

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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Taiwan is 394 km long and 144 km wide, and mountains take the eastern two-thirds of it — more than two hundred peaks above 3,000 m, the highest of them Yushan at 3,952 m. The 23,299,132 people counted in December 2025 are pressed into the western third, which is where the railway runs and where every city a visitor is likely to open sits: Taipei with New Taipei and Keelung at the north end, then Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung down the plain. The east coast is the other trip entirely, reached by crossing the ranges rather than skirting them.

Checked 2026-08-25

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information

Language spoken
Mandarin Chinese; Taiwanese Hokkien and other languages are widely used
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+886
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
New Taiwan dollar (TWD)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
110 police · 119 fire and ambulance
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type A and B · 110 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded

Planning a visit

Seasonal closures come from recorded opening hours.

  1. January: seasonal closure recorded
  2. February: seasonal closure recorded
  3. March: seasonal closure recorded
  4. April: seasonal closure recorded
  5. May: seasonal closure recorded
  6. June: seasonal closure recorded
  7. July: seasonal closure recorded
  8. August: seasonal closure recorded
  9. September: seasonal closure recorded
  10. October: seasonal closure recorded
  11. November: no seasonality data recorded — this month
  12. December: no seasonality data recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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Category

Historic sites 14 Museums 19 Places of worship 8 Nature sites 9 Viewpoints 3 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 12 Entertainment 1 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 1 Art and culture 3 Activities 1

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 13 1 to 2 hours 1

Interests

History 0 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  1. Dihua Street Dihua Street
    01 1 hr 30 min

    Dihua Street

    Dihua Street is a historic commercial street in Taipei, Taiwan, dating to the Qing dynasty era.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Taipei
  2. Huashan 1914 Creative Park Huashan 1914 Creative Park
    02 45 min

    Huashan 1914 Creative Park

    華山文創園區

    Huashan 1914 Creative Park is a cultural and creative industries complex in Taipei, Taiwan. The site occupies former industrial premises originally established as a winery during the Japanese colonial period.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Taipei
  3. Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
    03 45 min

    Songshan Cultural and Creative Park

    松山文創園區

    Songshan Cultural and Creative Park is a cultural destination in Taipei’s Songshan District, created within a repurposed industrial site. Former industrial buildings now support exhibitions, design activity, and creative-industry events.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Taipei
  4. Presidential Office Building Presidential Office Building
    04 45 min

    Presidential Office Building

    中華民國總統府

    Taipei’s Presidential Office Building is a working seat of Taiwan’s presidential administration and a distinctive civic landmark in the capital. Its red-brick Renaissance-style façade, formal windows, and prominent corner tower give this government building a recognisable presence in central Taipei.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Taipei
  5. National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine
    05 45 min

    National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine

    國民革命忠烈祠

    The National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine is a solemn Taipei memorial complex dedicated to military personnel and civilians who died in service to the Republic of China.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Taipei
  6. Liberty Square Liberty Square
    06 45 min

    Liberty Square

    自由廣場

    Liberty Square, or 自由廣場, is a monumental public plaza in central Taipei. Its broad open space is framed by the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, National Theater, National Concert Hall, and a ceremonial entrance gate.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Taipei
  7. Taipei Story House Taipei Story House
    07 45 min

    Taipei Story House

    台北故事館

    Taipei Story House, locally called 台北故事館, is a small heritage house with a distinctly European-influenced appearance in Taipei’s museum district. Its steep roof, patterned half-timbering and intimate domestic scale make the building itself the central attraction.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Taipei
  8. Yongkang Street Yongkang Street
    08 45 min

    Yongkang Street

    永康街

    Yongkang Street is a renowned commercial and dining destination in Taipei's Da'an District, officially recognized in the city's attraction inventory. The street has developed significant visitor appeal through its concentration of local eateries, specialty shops, and neighborhood atmosphere.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Taipei
  9. Bopiliao Bopiliao
    09 45 min

    Bopiliao

    剝皮寮歷史街區

    Bopiliao Historic Block, known locally as 剝皮寮歷史街區, preserves an old streetscape in Taipei’s Wanhua district. Its buildings and lanes connect visitors with the city’s Qing dynasty and Japanese colonial-era development.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Taipei
  10. South Gate of Taipei City South Gate of Taipei City
    10 45 min

    South Gate of Taipei City

    臺北府城南門

    South Gate of Taipei, also known as 臺北府城南門, is the principal southern gate associated with the former Taipei Prefecture walls.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Taipei
  11. Taipei City Wall-East Gate Taipei City Wall-East Gate
    11 45 min

    Taipei City Wall-East Gate

    臺北府城東門

    The East Gate of Taipei, known locally as 臺北府城東門, is a surviving remnant of the city’s historic fortifications.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Taipei
  12. Little South Gate of Taipei City Little South Gate of Taipei City
    12 45 min

    Little South Gate of Taipei City

    臺北府城小南門

    Xiaonanmen is a preserved gate from old Taipei’s Qing-era city wall, known in Chinese as 臺北府城小南門. It gives a compact, highly visible glimpse of the fortified city that once shaped this part of Taipei.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
    • Taipei
  13. Forty-four South Village Forty-four South Village
    13 45 min

    Forty-four South Village

    四四南村

    Four Four South Village, locally called 四四南村, is a preserved military dependents’ village in Taipei’s Xinyi District. The compact settlement represents residential quarters built for Nationalist military personnel and their families who arrived from mainland China in the late 1940s.

    • High
    • Historic site
    • Taipei
  14. Kishu An Forest of Literature Kishu An Forest of Literature
    14 45 min

    Kishu An Forest of Literature

    紀州庵文學森林

    Kishu An Forest of Literature, known locally as 紀州庵文學森林, is a Taipei literary and cultural destination where Taiwanese literary heritage meets a public setting.

    • High
    • Historic site
    • Taipei

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

Common questions

How long should a first trip to Taiwan be?

Seven to ten days can combine three or four days in Taipei with Tainan, Taichung or Kaohsiung on the western rail corridor. The east coast, central mountains and offshore islands require slower connections and should replace, rather than merely extend, that compact route.

What entry documents are needed for Taiwan?

Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency provides the current entry and online-arrival requirements. Check passport eligibility and permitted duration there, with consular guidance where relevant; do not assume a transit permission or previous visa exemption covers a different journey.

What is the best way to travel around Taiwan?

Taoyuan Airport connects to Taipei by airport metro, and high-speed rail makes western cities straightforward to combine. Conventional rail and buses reach the east and smaller places, but mountain roads take longer and are more vulnerable to weather disruption.

When is a practical time to visit Taiwan?

Spring and autumn often suit city and rail travel, while summer brings heat, heavy rain and typhoon risk. Mountain conditions can diverge sharply from Taipei or Kaohsiung, so check the Central Weather Administration outlook for the specific route.

What money and payment basics apply in Taiwan?

New Taiwan dollar is the recorded currency. Transit stations and urban shops increasingly support electronic payment, yet night markets and small regional businesses may prefer cash; withdraw TWD through recognised banking channels and verify any foreign-card fee.

What practical safety details should I save for Taiwan?

Use 110 for police and 119 for fire or ambulance; Taiwan uses Type A and B sockets at 110 V. Tap-water guidance is Not recorded here, and typhoon or earthquake instructions should be taken from official alerts rather than social-media summaries.