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Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan

The capital of this fascinating island, once known as Formosa ("beautiful island" in Portuguese), has a rich aboriginal, colonial and political history. Snap a selfie at the ornate, dragon-adorned Mengjia Longshang Temple or photograph the changing of the guard at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, a must-see site. Experience 360-degree views of the city from the 91st floor observation deck of Taipei 101. Selfies and panaromic pics done, head off to shop for Taiwanese lacquerware, silk and fine art.

What you NEED TO KNOW

  • Port Name & Location
    Port of Keelung
    Ship will DOCK at this port.
  • Time Zone
    China Standard Time CST
    UTC/GMT +8 hours
  • Language
    The native language is Chinese, but some locals may speak English.
  • Currency & Shopping
    New Taiwan Dollar (NTD or TWD) ATMs are widely available. Bargaining is common in small stores. Buy lacquerware, silk, pearls, jewellery, electronics, fine art and local crafts.
    • Famous For
      Known for its historic sites and the stunning natural beauty of the rock formations at Yeliu Park.
    • Fun Fact #1
      Though most temples worldwide are devoted to one religion or deity, Longshan Temple blends Buddhist, Taoism and Confucian faiths.
    • Fun Fact: Foodies
      Popular entrees at the Miaokou Night Market include Crab Thick Soup, glutinous oil rice, one-bite sausage and rice pot sticker soup—a dish highlighted by Anthony Bourdain.
    • Fun Fact: Landmarks
      The vast collection housed in the National Palace Museum embodies an impressive 8,000 years of history of Chinese art that dates back to the Neolithic age.

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