taipei, taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan

In Taiwan’s capital city, modern skyscrapers stand alongside traditional temples, street markets, and an amalgamation of ancient Indigenous, Chinese and Japanese cultures. Besides preserving its living cultural heritage, Taipei is looking to electrify its public bus system, create green roofs, and build a circular economy. Stunning mountains, forests and seas are an extension of the bustling metropolis – where you’re never too far from nature in all its glory.

hiking heritage day trip from taipei

Taipei’s Route of History, Community and Nature

By Wendy Kung When I first moved back to Taipei, my initial impression of this city, like most travelers,…