National Taiwan University – the ideal place for joggers

The National Taiwan University is a well-established and historical university, which was called Taihoku (Taipei) Imperial University in the Japanese colonial period. The palm avenue with bushes of azalea, the Drunken Moon Pond and historical Baroque buildings make the university a central park in the city and the ideal place for jog lovers.

For more information, please visit: www.ntu.edu.tw/

Kong Kuan – shopping area

Kong Kuan, next to The National Taiwan University, is a shopping paradise for young people. You can easily find exotic food stands and gourmet restaurants with attractable prices. After dinner, you can visit nearby bookstores and indulge yourself in academic and cultural atmosphere. Kong Kuan is the cultural landmark in the southern part of Taipei City.

The Taipei Water Park

The Museum of Drinking Water, an ancient Greek and Roman architecture combining with neoclassical and baroque styles, is only a 5-minute walk from Leader Hotel Taipei. Including the museum, the Taipei Water Park is as big as 17 hectares and also provides various areas worth visiting, such as Water Distribution Materials, Pipe sculpture Area, Mist Garden, and Hiking Area, etc.

For more information, please visit waterpark.twd.gov.tw/.

Be-Tan

Be-Tan is located in Shin-Tien City and one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Taiwan. Jasper-like water, beautiful cliffs and the rainbow bridge, etc., provide you with romantic and unforgettable scenery.

Wu Lai

Wu Lai, located right beside Be-Tan, is famous for the good quality hot springs and attracted numerous tourists to visit.

Mou–Kung Tea Garden

Mou-kung is located in Mu-Chan district, which is about 20 minutes away from Leader Hotel by car. If you visit Mou-Kung, you can easily savor the beauty of Chinese tea and overlook the splendid night seeing of Taipei city. Furthermore, if you are interested in learning the skill of making tea, please don't hesitate to try it!   

Taipei City Zoo

Taipei City Zoo, the biggest  zoo in Taiwan, is a place with 182 hectares for you and your families to discover. There are different theme areas designed for animals from all around the world. For more information, please visit www.zoo.gov.tw/

Zhi Nan Temple

Zhi Nan Temple is a place for people to worship and spend their leisure time with families. The architectures represent the traditional Chinese temple and the 3 philosophies of the Confucian, Taoism and Shi. If you want to know more about Taiwanese culture, this is the place you can't miss.

Taipei 101

The Taipei 101 is the highest building in south-east Asia and has become the most popular sightseeing spot for international visitors. In the shopping mall, you can find series of world-famous brands of fine works, fashionable goods, gourmet restaurants, etc., to keep up yourself with the latest fashion trend.

Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

Located in the center of Taipei City, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is one of the sightseeing spots for international visitors. The construction site occupies an area of 250,000 square meters. In addition to the CKS Memorial Hall, the National Opera House, and the National Concert Hall were built on the same site.
For more information, please visit its website: www.cksmh.gov.tw

Shihlin Night Market

Shihlin Night Market, built in 1899, is the of the largest night markets in Taipei. The market is centered on Yangmin Theater and Tsicheng Temple. The night maket is famous for various snacks and eatery. Many visitors have come here to enjoy the delicious foods, such as large pancake enfolding small pancake, hot pot on stone or sausage. Shihlin night market has become a renowned place for great foods.

Tam Shui

Tam Shui, a place where you can enjoy seeing the breathtaking sunset, is also famous for various Chinese snacks, like A-Gei, fish ball soup, and fried fish sticks. Tam Shui has become a hot spot for visiting due to the completion of MRT and well-estabilished infrastructure by the local government.

Wikipedia

Wikipedia was built in 1629 by Spanish and was named as "San Domingo". Now it is protected by the R.O.C. government as the first-class protected historical site.

Fishman's Wharf – Tam Shui

Fishman's Warf is the best place for lovers to see the beauty of sunset and enjoy the freshest seafood. The romantic atmosphere attracts thousands of people around the world to indulge them in the heavenly place. You can get there by taking bus from Tai Shi MRT station or by small cruise from Tam Shui port. This is the place you must visit in Summer.


Guandu Nature Park

“Guandu Nature Park” is a low-lying land area located in the southwest of the Kuandu Plain in Taipei Basin, where the Keelung River joins the Tamshui River. The main environments of the park are fresh water ponds, brackish ponds, swamps, rice paddies and mounds. Because of the diverse ecological environment, the area is home to numerous varieties of animals and plants. The Guandu Park was established to help preserve the precious natural resources of this land. The area of the park is about 57 hectares, including the main facility area, core reserved area, and the outdoor observation area. With the aid of wooden trails, bird-watching cabins and tour guides, Guandu Nature Park will open the gateway to nature and allow you to experience the natural world close up.
For more information, please go on the website: www.gd-park.org.tw

Taipei Fine Arts Museum

Taipei Fine Arts Museum is located on Zhong Shan N. Road and is built in 1983.
The museum building is magnificent and unique. It creates an environment composed of both artistic architecture and a natural courtyard, corresponding to the aim and feature of the building project. The architecture is infused with elements borrowed from traditional Chinese architecture, presented through the structure of piled brackets and the form of suspended corridors, altogether assembled under the tube-shape composition. The tube-shape is identical to the Chinese character which means 'fountain'; hence the museum's analogue to a live source of culture. Symmetrical and suspended gallery spaces spread on each floor to form a new space for viewing art. The museum's location is easily accessible and can be reached by way of Metro or bus.

Museum Hours
Tuesday-Sunday 09:30 to 17:30.
Open on national holidays.
Closed Mondays.
Saturday 09:30 to 21:30.