Taipei is famous for many things, food, clothing, the strong Japanese influenced culture, the clubbing scene for the happening, and the tallest building Taipei 101.
Spent the night before at the hotel room planning out how to get around the city to catch the most out of the remaining 1.5 days here in Taipei. It was good that the hotel is strategically located towards some iconic landmark. The first thing to check out in the morning was taking a stroll down the road to the President’s official administration building.
I’ve read about this interesting building some time ago before planning this trip. Seeing it in front of my real eyes was amazing! This building was built during the Japanese occupation period, and remains till this day. Got into the queue to take a guided tour inside the building. The guide was very dedicated and very informative. Some of his explanation was too out-there for me to understand. But it’s a nice tour to get to know how Taiwan came about till this day.
Next, it was just another short walk to the late Chiang Kai Shek memorial. The whole square where the memorial hall situated was astonishing enough. There’s a grand gate over looking the memorial hall, with 2 theatres at both side. It was grand as!
Once enter the memorial building, you’ll see the monument made of the image of the late Chiang Kai Shek, the former president of the ROC. There’re 2 soldiers standing at both side guarding the monument, with the changing of guard take place every hour.
The few floors below are actually a dedicated exhibition hall that exhibits his life processions and stories. The thing fascinated me the most is his 2 rides, the Cadillac cars.
Looks like the late Chiang Kai Shek had got a good taste in choosing his ride.
After that, took their metro and went to check out the famous must-go museum in Taipei. The grand palace museum, where once can check out all the national treasure out from the main land China.
Next, it’s the moment, to get a close look at the famed tallest building in Taipei, the Taipei 101. Couldn’t explain more, I’ll just let the pictures do the story telling.
Didn’t manage to go up to the observation deck, as the weather wasn’t that clear to allow me to see far, therefore it didn’t justify well for paying to much and see nothing from the top.
That night, went out to check out some of its night life. Party starts by 11pm. It was wednesday night, so the party went pretty wild into the night for most clubs. I went to check out this small club in the city centre, as I couldn’t find the better known Luxy club :(
Nevertheless, the deal was so good in Taipei. I only needed to pay NT$500, which is about RM50, and I get to enjoy free flow of bear, wine, cocktails and shooters. Whatever’s on their drinks menu. Definitely can’t get this back in Malaysia.
The party went on to 5am for most clubs, but I only manage to stay till about 3.30am, and I’m felt too exhausted to party on! Will definitely hunt down the more happening clubs to check out on the next trip to Taipei.
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