The Atlas Obscura Guide To Taoyuan

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Taoyuan, Taiwan

Updated September 27, 2024

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Unusual Attractions in Taoyuan

A crowd of statues

Taoyuan, Taiwan

Garden of the Generalissimos

A Taiwanese garden teems with the retired statues of the island's former dictator.

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Taoyuan, Taiwan

Mausoleum of Chiang Kai-shek

The final resting place of the dictator of Taiwan.

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Taiwan

Teresa Teng Statue

A statue of the global pop legend in a residential metro plaza.

12 miles from Taoyuan

A view from the temple.

Taipei, Taiwan

Hunglodei Nanshan Fude Temple

A temple featuring a giant Tudigong statue, quirky roadside dinosaurs, and stunning Taipei panoramas.

12 miles from Taoyuan

Wanhua District, Taiwan

Iûnn Tshing-khe Plane Crash Memorial

A tiny airplane-shaped monument marks the story of Taiwan’s first civilian pilot and his fatal crash in 1934.

13 miles from Taoyuan

The key to ‘fool’s noodles’ is striking the right balance with your toppings.

Taipei, Taiwan

Xiaonanmen Fuzhou Fool’s Noodles

Diners have been slurping 'fool's noodles' at this shop for more than 70 years.

13 miles from Taoyuan

Toilet hot pot. Appetizing!

Taipei, Taiwan

Modern Toilet Restaurant

Looking for a crappy restaurant? Pull up a porcelain bowl and enjoy your meal.

13 miles from Taoyuan

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