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Taipei,TaiwanwasneveronmybucketlistdespiteitsproximitytothePhilippines. Butbecause applyingforaTaiwantouristvisais more relaxedthesedays,Idecidedtotraveltothiscity,whichisroughlyanhourandahalfawaybyair. LittledidIknow,thatinmyshortvisitinTaipei,itwillwinmeover,reasonwhyIwasexcitedtoblogthisTaipeiTravelGuide.[1] TaipeiisthethrivingcapitalofTaiwan,standingonabasinsurroundedbymountainsandtheNewTaipeiCity. Interestingly,justlikeourcountry,itisdeeplyreligious–largelydominatedbyBuddhism,Confuciani...
Taipei, Taiwan was never on my bucketlist despite its proximity to the Philippines. But because applying for a Taiwan tourist visa is more relaxed these days, I decided to travel to this city, which is roughly an hour and a half away by air. Little did I know, that in my short visit in Taipei, it will win me over, reason why I was excited to blog this Taipei Travel Guide. [1]
Taipei is the thriving capital of Taiwan, standing on a basin surrounded by mountains and the New Taipei City. Interestingly, just like our country, it is deeply religious – largely dominated by Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism, among others. Upon arrival in downtown Taipei, I was greeted by neon lights with Mandarin characters, towering buildings, upscale shopping malls, electronic centers, intricate temples, purring scooters and the mouthwatering smell of Taiwanese food sold at a busy night market.
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