Things to Do in Xinyi District

Top Things to Do in Xinyi District

Things to Do in Xinyi District


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Top Attractions in Xinyi District

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What travelers are saying

  • Michael K
    London, UK544 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Elephant Mountain is part of the hills surrounding the city. We didn't find out how it got that name. It is a very steep climb to the summit, by a series of steps of varying height and depth, fortunately under the shade of trees. I had to rest frequently on the way up (I am a reasonably fit 70-ear-old). It must have taken 30-40 minutes to ascend, and my Fitbit showed a height of 177m. There are a couple of viewpoints, the main feature of which being Taipei 101. We saw one man climbing the mountain on his hands and feet, backwards!
    It must be a hard slog on hot days! Refreshments are available at the top.
    Written March 8, 2024
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  • WorldTravellerSoon
    Canada375 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took metro to the XianShen Station to see the world famous 101. We took pictures of 101 from afar and walked about 7 mins to the building. There is a shopping mall in 101. The top 2 level of the malls are for luxury brands. The second and ground level are stores of popular brands. Food court is at the basement level. You can walk to the metro station from the basement level.

    We didn't go to the observation deck this time as we went there 15 years ago.
    Written March 18, 2024
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  • Josephine Lee
    Singapore, Singapore64 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stop at the songshan station last stop on the green line and exit following the signs in the train station .
    Must try the pepper buns - First stall near the entrance to the night market - you cannot miss it - long queue always .
    A good market to try the street food
    Written February 28, 2024
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  • Darren L
    Queenstown, MD817 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Always neat to get the bird’s eye view and this didn’t disappoint. The 89th floor has 360 degree viewing through windows. Cameras are much better at taking pictures through glass, so this was great. Lots of room to move around and not hard to approach windows. We were there early.

    Up the stairs to 91st floor for open viewing, though frankly it wasn’t a much better view. If the weather not cooperating, stay on 89 and you’ll really not miss anything.

    Staff very friendly and helpful - a well run operation.
    Written March 9, 2024
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  • serenescene1818
    Boston, MA24 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing man. There are some displays about his life and achievements. But why is his memorial smaller than Chiang Kai Shek's?
    Written February 5, 2024
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  • Charlie S
    Victoria, Australia945 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not open on Mondays, but we were still able to walk around the beautifully re-purposed factory buildings which are set in lovely gardens.
    Written May 8, 2023
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  • Jeffry b
    Essendon, Australia14,153 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Taipei 101 New Year's Eve show lights up the sky. Taipei 101 is one of the world's tallest buildings. The New Year's Eve fireworks show is one of the world's most spectacular firework displays. It's televised around the world. The whole building erupts in colorful displays. If you can't be there, watch it on television.
    Written December 13, 2022
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  • dyhx
    Singapore3,494 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Discovery Centre of Taipei, at Taipei City Hall. 

    Free to visit and it's pretty enlightening. The centre spreads over 3 levels and I suggest starting from Level 4 and work your way down. Level 4 is a display of Taiwan's history and culture. You will find the Discovery Theatre here where they play different themed videos on different days at every hour. I was there just in time to catch the last show at 4pm. The video took about 20 mins, leaving me just 40 mins to cover the rest of the centre before they close. 

    Level 3 was a display of what Taipei has to offer, the nature (the flora and fauna) , the city, the music. Level 2 is a special exhibition area where the theme changes regularly. When I was there, it was about the Taipei Police Department. For its educational value, this should be made a permanent display. 

    I like that they've incorporated interactive bits throughout the exhibition that makes it more interesting. Which also makes it more enjoyable for young children than adults like myself. 1 hr was sufficient for me but I imagine families with children will spend more time here. 
    Written June 18, 2023
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  • Dev_SG_2018
    Singapore, Singapore98 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A nice peaceful place to visit if you’re staying in the central Xinyi district. The architecture is characteristic Chinese and while the construction is relatively new, the maintenance and cleanliness is superb. People will be busy praying and minding their own business so you can easily roam around and check out the place at your own pace.
    Written January 7, 2024
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  • Rick c
    Taipei, Taiwan19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is one of the best location to see Taipei 101 and the whole city from eagle eye. If you do not want to spend on ticket to go to Taipei 101 top, visit here and enjoy the fresh air.
    Written January 31, 2023
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  • mgadanho
    Lisbon, Portugal304 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Many buildins in the financial district. Including the Taipei World trade center. One of the newest parts of Taipei. Convenient for conferences
    Written November 5, 2017
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  • TaiwanCritique
    26 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    TIBE provides the worst service for international publishers. Its not a surprise that the international section is getting smaller every year. It almost doesn't exist. During the fair most international booths are closed because they only open for appointments so the public only go to the local areas. If you're an international company and want to expose your products to the Taiwanese public, TIBE is not for you. They have rules about closing your booth but they don't enforce these rules making it a waste of money for companies who are open for the entire fair. If you have any problems, they are ignored by the TIBE foundation.
    Written October 18, 2018
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