Itinerary Intro

【Photographer Day Tour】10 Hours Taipei City Photographing Tour

Itinenary: Longshan Temple > Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall > Taipei 101 > Elephant Mountain (Xiangshang)Trail to captures Taipei City View > Yongkang Night Market

- Taipei City Tour.
- Completing most of the attractions in Taipei.
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall - Longshan Temple - Taipei 101 - Elephant Mountain Xiangshan Trail to captures Taipei City View.

< Longshan (lungshan) Temple >
Longshan (lungshan) Temple is facing the South. Its architecture is a three-section design in shape. There are the front hall, the rear hall and the right/left dragons protecting the middle hall. The layout is square and serene. The temple was built in Qianlong 5th year in Qing Dynasty. Due to natural disaster and damages caused by men, the temple was restored for several times. The doors, beams, and poles are beautifully decorated. There is a pair of bronze dragon poles in the front hall, four pairs of dragon poles in the middle hall. The sculptures are delicate. There are also exquisite wood sculptures. Among them, the well and Budda setting in the main hall are highly appreciated. The temple has many Chinese poems, verses and lyrics on signs. These add a touch of literature in addition to the religious and sightseeing value.

< Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall >
The architecture of Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is inspired by Tiantan in Beijing. The four sides of the structure are similar to those of the pyramids in Egypt. The material is white marble; the deep-blue glass tiles from the roofs; the garden is planted with red flowers just reflect of the blue sky and bright sun. As a whole, the colours of blue, white and red express the National Flag and the spirit of freedom, equality and brotherhood. The main hall bronze statue of Mr Chiang Kai-shek. The basement has an exhibition room and a screening room to displays the cultural relics and the life of the great national honor of Mr Mr Chiang Kai-shek. The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall separates the National Theater and National Concert Hall for international art performances.

Outside of the memorial hall where you can relax with the greenary hedges and walk through the traditional Chinese gardens and over the ornamental bridges to enjoy the traditional elegant chinese art. On the weekends enjoy outdoor art exhibitions and musical performances or book a ticket at the Concert Hall to see musicians, dance, theatre and other cultural events.

< Taipei 101 >
The signature landmark in Taipei.

< Elephant Mountain (Xiangshang) 101 Photo Shooting >
Xiangshan Hiking Trail (Nangang District Hiking Trail ) is located close to Xinyi Shopping District, the best view of Taipei 101 where is one of the famous attraction.

< Yongkang Street >
Yongkang Street is adjacent to Da'an Forest Park and MRT Dongmen Station. It was the dormitory area of ​​various universities and government in the early days. Therefore, the residents from all provinces of China brought their hometown cuisine here and it is one of the popular spot to visit in Taipei now ! The famous Ding Taifeng, beef noodles, onion cakes, mango ice and more can be found here!