Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan, Province of China

Taipei in Brief

Breathtaking Monuments to History and Progress Uncover Taipei’s curious blend of Chinese, Japanese and Western influences on a visit to the Taiwanese capital. You will meet your guide and drive to the cosmopolitan city, steeped in tradition. Stop in Liberty Square to see the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, surrounded by a green park. The hall is dedicated to the leader who led nationalists from mainland China during the 1949 Communist takeover. You can also admire the pagoda-like design of the National Theater and National Concert Hall’s twin venues, also on the square. Stop at the National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine, set in the mountains overlooking the Keelung River. This brightly decorated yet solemn place is a reminder of the 330,000 people who lost their lives fighting for the Republic of China. You will also stop for photos of the famed Taipei 101 skyscraper, a breathtaking structure that was the world’s tallest from 2004 to 2009. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.