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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Sanmin District [2025]
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TAIPEI 101
4.7
/5
6487 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
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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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Sun Moon Lake
4.7
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1984 reviews
6.4
Based on 2,679 reviews
Sun Moon Lake Water Pier | >100 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
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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
1231 reviews
6.4
From IDR 323428
Based on 2,641 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 1980 users861 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
1155 reviews
6.1
From IDR 52827
Based on 3,252 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
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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
812 reviews
6.0
From IDR 161714
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
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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
6.0
>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
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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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Alishan National Scenic Area
4.7
/5
814 reviews
5.9
>100 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
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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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The British Consulate at Takow
4.7
/5
902 reviews
5.7
From IDR 48515
Based on 386 reviews
Siziwan | 6.9 km from downtown
Phone +88675250100
Address: No. 20號, Lianhai Rd, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 804
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Admire the Baroque-style red brick mansion
Enjoy the Sizihwan Bay Sunset from the Observation Deck
Saved by 550 users218 positive reviews
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The Kaohsiung British Consulate is located on the Cijin Peninsula in Gushan District, Kaohsiung City. It was built in 1865 and was the British diplomatic mission in Taiwan at that time. The building style of the consulate is a Western classical building with historical significance. Today, after restoration and reconstruction, it has become a museum that displays the history and culture of Britain in Taiwan. Visitors can visit the historical exhibitions of the consulate, enjoy the beautiful harbor views, and learn about the diplomatic and trade activities at that time. This is an important cultural and historical attraction in Kaohsiung.
A relatively historically significant attraction that tells the history of Taiwan's secession. The consulate is on a hill and you need to climb stairs. The view from above is nice, and you can see Kaohsiung city and the sea. It is convenient to buy tickets on the platform, and there are sticky notes for free. The price is cheaper than buying tickets on site.
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Liberty Square
4.8
/5
403 reviews
5.7
Based on 147 reviews
Taipei Liberty Square | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886223431100
Address: No. 21號, Zhongshan S Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Large plaza covering 618 acres
Enjoy local Taiwanese arts and cultural performances
Saved by 924 users148 positive reviews
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Liberty Square, formerly known as Zhongzheng Square, is located at No. 21, Zhongshan South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan Province, China. Located in the heart of Taipei City, the square covers a total area of 250,000 square meters. It serves as a public plaza, a large-scale event venue, a center for arts and cultural performances, and a popular tourist destination in Taiwan.
Liberty Square is surrounded by Hangzhou South Road, Zhongshan South Road, Aiguo East Road, and Xinyi Road. The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is the main attraction, and other public buildings include Zhongzheng Park, the Liberty Square Archway, the Avenue of Remembrance, the National Theater, and the National Concert Hall.
The rainy Taipei city finally stopped on Sunday afternoon after days of rain. I quickly went out to find food and take a walk, and admired the beautiful cherry blossoms in full bloom in the garden of Liberty Square. part 2
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Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence
4.8
/5
1173 reviews
5.7
From IDR 51210
Based on 124 reviews
Taipei National Palace Museum | >100 km from downtown
Phone +886228836340
Address: No. 60, Fulin Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City 111005 , Taiwan
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Former residence of Chiang Kai-shek
360-Degree Taipei Skyline Viewing Deck
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Shilin Residence is a large park with a Chiang and Song Dynasty Former Residence Exhibition Hall.
The former residence shows the stories of Chiang and Song Dynasty's daily living space.
The park is open all year round, and the former residence has a one and a half hour break at noon every day.
The staff are super enthusiastic and strongly recommend us to rent a free audio guide, stamp the special small seal, and take photos for us.
It is more cost-effective to buy tickets on Ctrip! It is more cost-effective to buy a joint ticket for the Forbidden City.
The 2024 Shilin Official Residence Chrysanthemum Exhibition will open on November 29. During the exhibition setup period before the official opening, come and see the various special varieties and ingenious garden arrangements that will be exhibited in this year's chrysanthemum exhibition. part 2
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