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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Dongshi Township [2025]
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Taipei Palace Museum
4.8
/5
8959 reviews
7.5
From PHP 284.49
Based on 8,942 reviews
Taipei National Palace Museum | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886228812021
Address: No. 221, Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Mao Gong Ding among top ten treasures
Stroll Zhishan Garden and enjoy traditional garden charm
Saved by 4403 users3548 positive reviews
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The main building of the museum is divided into four floors. The main courtyard is in the shape of a plum blossom. The first floor is an office, library, and lecture hall. The second floor is for exhibiting calligraphy and painting, bronzes, porcelain, a model of the Houjiazhuang cemetery, and cultural relics unearthed from the tomb. The third floor displays calligraphy and painting, jades, ritual instruments, sculptures, books, documents, inscriptions, embroidery, etc. The second and third floors are exhibition halls in the shape of a Chinese character "器". Huang compared it to a "five-room hall". The fourth floor is for various special exhibitions. Behind the third floor, there is a 26-meter-long corridor leading directly to a cave in the mountain belly. The cave is 50 meters above the ground and contains three arched caves, each 180 meters long, 3.6 meters high and wide. It is divided into many small storehouses with passages in the middle, where various cultural relics are collected in categories.
Visited the Taipei Palace Museum during my trip — such an impressive place! The collection is huge and beautifully displayed, with many fascinating historical pieces. A must-visit for anyone interested in culture and history.It became soo busy in the afternoon with big tour groups..You just need to catch the opening to enjoy the section you wanna spend time on..please do yourself a favor get an audio guide and buy the ticket from this app..no queue at all!You can just scan the barcode you got from the app to the scanner at the enteanfe if the museum..
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TAIPEI 101
4.7
/5
6478 reviews
6.9
Xinyi District/Taipei 101 | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886281018800
Address: 89F.,No. 7, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
World's largest golden damper ball
360° panoramic view of Taipei
Saved by 4670 users2494 positive reviews
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The building blends classical Eastern culture with Taiwanese characteristics. Its shape resembles a bamboo tree rising tall and strong, its strength and flexibility symbolizing the perpetual vitality of traditional Chinese architecture. The building's facades, inclined at a seven-degree angle, rise gradually upwards. Highly transparent, energy-saving, and heat-insulating curtain glass, which eliminates reflective light pollution, allows visitors to gaze at both the sky and the earth from within Taiwan's tallest building. High-tech materials and innovative lighting create a transparent and clear visual experience, integrating the building with nature and its surroundings on a grand scale.
Easy to use and save you time as you don't need to wait in line to buy a ticket. Overall experience was okay but not spectacular. Observatory for me personally was not worth it as you see the same view. There are many nice decorations to make a picture for Instagram, etc, but I don't do that on my trips, so it depends on your personality to visit observatory or not.
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Yehliu Geopark
4.8
/5
2003 reviews
6.5
From PHP 227.59
Based on 2,242 reviews
Yehliu Geopark | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886224922016
Address: No.167-1, Gangliu East Road, Wanli District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1.5-3 hours
Highlights:
Touch unique boulders & marvel
Three areas with unique geology & scenery
Saved by 2125 users1080 positive reviews
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Taiwan is surrounded by the sea, and its beautiful coastal landscape presents a variety of views depending on the geographical location. Yehliu Geopark, located in Wanli District, New Taipei City, is a renowned geopark in northern Taiwan. Wanli District is a narrow headland jutting out from the northern coast. Through millions of years of erosion and weathering, geological wonders such as mushroom rocks, candlestick rocks, ginger rocks, potholes, chessboard rocks, and sea caves have gradually formed on this 1,700-meter-long headland, making it Taiwan's most renowned geopark. Coupled with the surrounding rich marine ecology and diverse landscapes, such as the charming fishing village, Yehliu has become a renowned tourist destination with diverse educational, sightseeing, and recreational benefits.
“女王头”岩石非常脆弱，长期风化与人为接触都有断裂风险。官方也有保护措施（例如设置围栏、限制接近）部分旅游团在此停留时间较短，让人感觉“匆匆一瞥”不足够细看或拍摄 对于很多人来说，“女王头”是亮点，其他岩石虽 interessante 但可能不如它那样印象深刻。有些游客觉得如果主目标就是女王头，其余部分可能觉得普通
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Sun Moon Lake
4.7
/5
1980 reviews
6.4
Based on 2,679 reviews
Sun Moon Lake Water Pier | 87.2 km from downtown
Phone +886492855668
Address: Sun Moon Lake, Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan 555
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Cycle the lake & enjoy the allure of world-class scenic routes
The lake surface is crystal clear, like a picturesque scene
Saved by 1200 users861 positive reviews
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It is very easy to use for all locations. Just scan a QR code, and you will get a ticket. I used it for the ropeway first. The views are very nice and breathtaking. Be aware of the weather there as it might get cloudy and rainy on some days. Boat is using a ferry service and goes to the other two locations so you can see the temple and each side of the lake. Renting a bike was also very easy. They offered me an electrical buy if I wanted to go around the lake, but I sticked with a normal one and went around the lake anyway. It took me about 2.5 hours and a bit of effort to do so as at some parts you have to go up on a steep hill.
Very easy to use, just follow the instructions. I used electronic QR code for trip forward and back. It's very easy to navigate in the high-speed rail station, just go down and look for exit gate no. 5. My suggestion is to wait in a queue no matter when the bus is arriving as there are no reserved seats, so you might not get a seat for the first bus. My mistake was that I saw the buss is coming in 16 minutes and there were only 4 people in the line so I went to a restroom and when I came back there were 25 people in front of me and at the end I didn't get a seat and needed to wait for the another bus. They way back was also not complicated as the station is small and is a clear lane for the bus going back. Just use a QR, which you redeem on the same day as your trip when boarding the bus.
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Taipei 101 Observatory
4.6
/5
1222 reviews
6.3
From PHP 1137.95
Based on 2,640 reviews
Xinyi District/Taipei 101 | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886281018898
Address: 89th Floor, No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Saved by 1930 users857 positive reviews
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I visited Taipei 101 during my solo trip and absolutely loved it! The view from the observatory was amazing — you can see the whole city from above. Especially when the sun goes down..such a pretty skyline and sky..The building itself is beautiful, and there are plenty of shops and restaurants inside,a bit leicey though. It’s very organized and easy to get around even when you’re alone. Definitely a must-visit in Taipei!”
Worth a visit to see the beautiful panoramic view of Taipei.
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Taipei Zoo
4.8
/5
1152 reviews
6.1
From PHP 185.87
Based on 3,251 reviews
Taipei Maokong Gondola | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886229382300
Address: No. 30號, Section 2, Xinguang Rd, Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Well-equipped with indoor exhibits
See the rare animal exhibit up close
Saved by 3358 users829 positive reviews
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Incredible experience, especially for the price. I went in blind and was pleasantly surprised with the Panda exhibit! The animals seem in good spirits too—which was the most important thing.
Best combo ticket ever! You can visit the Taipei zoo, cable cars and the Taipei 101 observation deck. Buy online and receive three QR codes, one for each place. Really efficient and great value for money!
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Maokong Gondola
4.7
/5
807 reviews
6.1
From PHP 568.98
Based on 4,662 reviews
Taipei Maokong Gondola | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8860227208889
Address: No. 8, Section 2, Xinguang Road, Wenshan District, Taipei, Taiwan
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Crystal cabin with transparent floor
Featuring fully transparent Crystal Cabin with panoramic cable car views
Saved by 2609 users387 positive reviews
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It was a sunny day with breeze and the views from the top of Maokong station was stunning.
Convenient. No need to queue up for tickets. Super great view. Nice ice cream.
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MaoKong
4.7
/5
649 reviews
6.1
>100 km from downtown
Phone +886221812345
Address: Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 116
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Cable car ride with panoramic views of Greater Taipei
Stroll through the tea garden, savoring the fresh tea aroma
Saved by 736 users141 positive reviews
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You can enjoy the scenery of Taipei City by taking the cable car. There is also greenery along the way. The wind on the mountain is relatively strong and it feels cool. There are many shops selling tea, and the shop assistants are warm and friendly.
The air up there is very good. It is easy to travel by Maokong Gondola. It takes about half an hour to get to the top. It is very convenient.
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Jiufen Old Street
4.7
/5
1134 reviews
6.0
>100 km from downtown
Phone +886224063270
Address: Jishan St, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Savor Taro Balls: A Delicious Trip for Your Taste Buds
Savor Tea and Admire Fengzi Coast at a Sea-View Teahouse
Saved by 1660 users558 positive reviews
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Every year from the Lunar New Year to the Lantern Festival, the old street hosts a lantern festival. Many cafes have become popular destinations for art lovers thanks to Cheer Chen's song "Coffee Shops in Jiufen."
It is one of the top three old streets in Taiwan that is worth visiting. Because it is close to the sea, the scenery is very beautiful. The whole old street is full of rich Taiwanese folk characteristics. You can take a bus directly from Taipei.
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Alishan National Scenic Area
4.7
/5
809 reviews
5.9
64.4 km from downtown
Phone +88652593900
Address: Alishan Township Chiayi County, Taiwan 605
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 days
Highlights:
Awe-Inspiring Alishan Xianglin Sacred Tree
Forest Mini-train Weaves Through the Verdant Forest
Saved by 712 users256 positive reviews
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This tour was surprisingly good. It wasn't a large group, but the most important thing was that the tour guide was very professional, articulate, and attentive to every detail. He was also very considerate and helped the passengers find the best angles for photos. This was definitely the best tour guide I've ever had! Of course, the car was also spacious, comfortable, and clean. I have to give it a thumbs up!
A very beautiful mountain with lots of peace and tranquillity. Hikers must go climb Tashan, the highest peak in Alishan. It’s a tough climb, gave us a very good workout. But you must go early to enjoy the view at the top because the fog will cover most of the view in the afternoon.
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