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A Japanese-era Shinto shrine next to Taipei's most famous night market.

When Ghibli came to a Taiwanese village.

This old shop has been selling plum juice in central Taipei for over 60 years.

The cascade created by Taipei’s rush-hour traffic has become one of the city’s quirkiest photo spots.

Vibrant tribute to Taiwan’s tea culture, blending tradition and innovation to create an unforgettable experience.

This third-generation shop has been doling out bowls of tilapia soup since 1977.

The first Confucian temple in Taiwan, founded by the son of a pirate lord, doubled as the island's first state-sponsored school.

This hike brings visitors closer to Taipei 101, once the world’s tallest building, than any other trail.

Housed in a Japanese colonial-era bank, this cafe pours next-level cold brew.

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

A 100-year-old Japanese command center is now a unique underground university walkway with periodic exhibits.

Dine on Hakka dishes at a dreamy cottage nestled in the heart of Taipei.

A monument to placate the spirits of an ancient forest.

A festival where people vie to be bombarded by exploding clusters of fireworks.

The longest skywalk in Taiwan.

Hakka-style teahouse where everybody grinds their own tea.

The wartime boat shelter now doubles as an underground concert hall where musicians play on rafts along the waterway.

Taiwan’s iconic dish is in peak form here.

Visit this church that's shaped like a giant glass pump either to cater to women or to reference a tragic local tale. Or both.

This collection of lakeside pagodas and temples are flanked by giant lions, tigers, and dragons as well as their welcoming maws.

A Buddhist temple covered in intricate designs and carvings made out of seashells and pieces of coral.

This Taiwanese promontory is covered in otherworldly hoodoo formations.

A nostalgic restaurant evokes life in Taiwan from the 1940s to the 1970s.

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