1/14Two Ideal Days in Taipei, TaiwanTaipei, Taiwan attracts visitors with its mixture of funky, modern sites and traditional attractions, such as the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall. // © 2014 Mindy PoderPreviousNext2/14Two Ideal Days in Taipei, TaiwanOriginal artifacts inside the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall // © 2014 Mindy PoderPreviousNext3/14Two Ideal Days in Taipei, TaiwanFounded in 1738, Longshan Temple is dedicated to the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy but includes Taoist deities as well. // © 2014 Mindy PoderPreviousNext4/14Two Ideal Days in Taipei, TaiwanThe world’s tallest building until 2010, the LEED-certified Taipei 101 was designed to look like a stalk of bamboo. // © 2014 Mindy PoderPreviousNext5/14Two Ideal Days in Taipei, TaiwanDin Tai Fung’s xiaolongbao (small steamed buns) are popular, so be sure to make reservations in advance. // © 2014 Mindy PoderPreviousNext6/14Two Ideal Days in Taipei, TaiwanDin Tai Fung is the only Taiwanese restaurant to have earned a Michelin star (for its Hong Kong branch). // © 2014 Mindy PoderPreviousNext7/14Two Ideal Days in Taipei, TaiwanFeared by some, stinky tofu is often served deep fried and with vegetables. // © 2014 Mindy PoderPreviousNext8/14Two Ideal Days in Taipei, TaiwanMainland Chinese tourists make their order at the Shilin Night Market. // © 2014 Mindy PoderPreviousNext9/14Two Ideal Days in Taipei, TaiwanThe Shilin Night Market includes restaurants, outdoor stalls, a food court, shops and more. // © 2014 Mindy PoderPreviousNext10/14Two Ideal Days in Taipei, TaiwanSince 1949, Lao Shan Dong has been serving homemade beef noodle soup, a Taiwanese staple. // © 2014 Mindy PoderPreviousNext11/14Two Ideal Days in Taipei, TaiwanFor a more youthful vibe, visit the energetic Ximending neighborhood and explore its side streets for street art. // © 2014 Mindy PoderPreviousNext12/14Two Ideal Days in Taipei, TaiwanXimending is also the location of one of Taipei’s most famous themed restaurants, Modern Toilet. // © 2014 Mindy PoderPreviousNext13/14Two Ideal Days in Taipei, TaiwanServed in a squat toilet, shave ice is topped with streams of syrup, a variety of candies and dollops of ice cream at Modern Toilet. // © 2014 Mindy PoderPreviousNext14/14Two Ideal Days in Taipei, TaiwanA city for night owls, Taipei is known for its night markets, as well as its 24-hour bookstore and karaoke. // © 2014 Mindy PoderPreviousNext
