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    Zhongshan and Chifeng Street
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    Zhongshan and Chifeng Street

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    Zhongshan is Taipei's district for a stroll: Around Zhongshan MRT Station, a green strip of park stretches, lined with boutiques, department stores, and cafés.

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    Zhongshan is Taipei's district for a stroll: Around Zhongshan MRT Station, a green strip of park stretches, lined with boutiques, department stores, and cafés. In the alleys west of it lies Chifeng Street, where old car repair shops and hardware stores now stand alongside vintage shops and small cafés.Further north, things get cultural: The Municipal Art Museum and the Expo Park are located on Zhongshan North Road, and at Xingtian Temple, you'll experience one of the city's most vibrant religious centers.
    Zhongshan is located north of the main station and is well-connected by MRT stations Zhongshan, Shuanglian, and Yuanshan. The Linear Park area is perfect for a relaxed afternoon of shopping and coffee, while Chifeng Street is great for photos and small boutiques. The Art Museum, Expo Park, and Xingtian Temple are also major attractions. Easily combined with Dadaocheng, which is only a few minutes' walk west.

    Sights in Zhongshan and Chifeng Street

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    Xinzhongshan Linear Park
    Park

    1Xinzhongshan Linear Park

    The narrow green strip above the underground mall, between Zhongshan and Shuanglian MRT stations, forms the backbone of the district. Flanking it are boutiques, small design shops, and cafés; further back in the alleys lie the converted workshops of Chifeng Street.
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    Taipei City Art Museum
    Museum

    2Taipei City Art Museum

    The Taipei Fine Arts Museum, on the edge of Expo Park, was Taiwan's first modern and contemporary art museum in 1983. Its structure of interlocking concrete blocks is an eye-catcher itself, inside it features rotating exhibitions by Taiwanese and international artists; the Taipei Biennial is held here biennially.
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    Xinsheng Park in Taipei Expo Park
    Park

    3Xinsheng Park in Taipei Expo Park

    Part of Expo Park, established in 2010 for the International Horticultural Exhibition. The Xinsheng Area features a large Rose Garden, plus meadows and paths, right by the Art Museum – ideal for a break between the museum and temple.
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    Xingtian Temple
    Place of Worship

    4Xingtian Temple

    One of Taipei's most visited temples, dedicated to Guan Gong, god of war and merchants. Notably, there is no ceremonial burning of offerings or donation boxes here; instead, you'll see volunteers in blue robes blessing devotees with incense rituals.
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    City walks in Zhongshan and Chifeng Street

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    Zhongshan: From Linear Park to Expo Park

    From the shopping district to art and greenery, about 3 kilometers or significantly shorter with an MRT ride to Yuanshan; with a museum visit, three to four hours. If you have more time, afterwards take the Orange Line to Xingtian Temple.

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    Restaurants in Zhongshan and Chifeng Street

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    Chin Huajiao Zhongshan North

    Spicy Sichuan hotpot on Zhongshan North Road, rated 4.7 stars on Google from over 22,000 reviews, making it one of the city's most popular hotpot restaurants. Reservations recommended.
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    A Cheng Goose

    Traditional spot for Taiwanese goose, cooked or smoked, served with rice and noodle side dishes. On Google, 4.4 stars from around 8,000 reviews – simple, quick, and affordable.
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    Traveling in Zhongshan

    Between Zhongshan and Shuanglian stations (red line), the best way is to walk through Linear Park. For the Art Museum and Expo Park, head to Yuanshan. For Xingtian Temple, take the orange line to Xingtian Temple station.

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    Dadaocheng

    Dadaocheng

    Dadaocheng on the Tamsui River was Taipei's wealthiest commercial district from the 1850s. In the old shophouses of Dihua Street, merchants still sell dried goods, herbs, and tea, interspersed with cafés, bookstores, and design shops.The Xiahai City God Temple from 1859 is the district's focal point; in the evenings, people gather at Dadaocheng Pier on the river or at the Ningxia Night Market.
    Zhongzheng

    Zhongzheng

    Zhongzheng is Taipei's political and historical heart. On Liberty Square are the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the National Theater and the Concert Hall; here, 1990 student protests paved the way for democracy. The Taipei Main Station area forms the city's main transport hub.In the district's east, the former 1914 distillery has become the Huashan 1914 Creative Park, a cultural complex with exhibitions, cafes, a cinema, and pop-up shops.
    Wanhua and Ximending

    Wanhua and Ximending

    Wanhua, formerly Bangka, is Taipei's oldest commercial district. Its heart is the Longshan Temple (1738), and shops in the surrounding alleys sell incense, herbs, and traditional remedies.Just north is Ximending, the youth entertainment district: pedestrian zones offer fashion, street food, and cinemas, and evenings at the Red House feature open-air bars.
    Da'an and Yongkang Street

    Da'an and Yongkang Street

    Da'an District is Taipei's green, well-kept residential and university neighborhood. Right by Dongmen metro station begins Yongkang Street, not a night market alley, but a street full of good restaurants, tea shops, and small stores, known for mango shaved ice and beef noodle soup.A few minutes' walk away is Da'an Forest Park, the city's green lung, and further south, National Taiwan University.
    Shilin

    Shilin

    Shilin in northern Taipei combines three reasons for a visit: the Shilin Night Market, the city's most famous; the National Palace Museum with its imperial treasures; and the Shilin Residence, the former home of Chiang Kai-shek with a large garden.From Shilin, one can also ascend to Yangmingshan National Park with its extinct volcanoes.