Attractions
Shilin Night Market
Address: Along Dadong Rd., Danan Rd., Wenlin Rd., and Jihe Rd. .Shilin Night Market is the one of the largest night markets in Taipei. The market is centered on Yangming Theater and Cicheng Temple. The night market is formed by many prosperous shops on Wenlin Road, Dadong Road and Danan Road, etc. Among them, Shilin Market was built as early as in 1899 and the market is famous for various snacks and eatery. Many visitors have come to Shilin Night Market to enjoy the delicious foods, such as large pancake enfolding small pancake, hot pot on stone or Shilin sausage. Shilin Night Market has become a renowned place for great foods.
Because the night market is close to many schools, students are the main customer group. Goods are sold at less expensive prices as compared to regular stores. There are special areas for furniture, clothing, photo shops or pet shops. The finery shops and cold dessert shops in "lover's lane" attract most student customers.
Shilin Night Market covers a large area. When one walks in the turning lanes and alleys, he (she) would often find something unexpected. The night market is packed with many people during holidays. We can often see families carrying many things from shopping and enjoying good meals. Their satisfaction is fully shown from their happy expressions.
Travel Information
TEL：
+886-2-2882-0340
Address：
In the neighborhood of Dadong Rd., Danan Rd., Wenlin Rd. and Jihe Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City 111, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Longitude/Latitude：
121.5244037/25.0886283
Web：
Transportation：
Nat'l Hwy 1 → Exit at Taipei Interchange → Sec. 4, Chongqing N. Rd. → BaiLing Bridge → Sec. 4, Chengde Rd. → Ln. 292, Sec. 4, Chengde Rd. → Danan Rd. → Jihe Rd.
Public：
- Take the THSR or TRA to Taipei Station, transfer Taipei MRT to Jiantan Station.
- Take the Taipei Double Decker Bus to the MRT Jiantan Staion Stop.
Open Hours：
Daily 17:00 - 24:00
Yangmingshan National Park
Address: No.1-20, Zhuzihu Rd., Beitou District, Taipei City (Yangmingshan) .Yangmingshan National Park is located in the north of Beitou. Yangmingshan was called Caoshan (Grass Mountain) during Japanese occupation of Taiwan, because it was covered with grass and seldom visited. After World War II, the KMT government renamed the mountain Yangmingshan and built a park here. Yangmingshan National Park is the only park in Taiwan that has volcanic geography and hot springs. It is next to Shamao Mountain and Qixing Mountain with Datun Mountain on the right and Guanyin Mountain in front. The magnificent mountainous scenery and comfortable weather have made Yangmingshan National Park a perfect summer resort. Total area of the park is 125 hectares, designed in traditional Chinese style. The natural beauty of the part has won it the reputation as urban forest and the Taipei garden.
The park is characterized by a large clock made of flowers with a diameter of 22 feet. Water runs around the flower clock and music is played every hour. The clock is the characteristic of Yangming Park. Opposite the clock is a statue of late president Chiang Kai-Shek; on both sides of the statue are the cypresses planted by president Chiang himself. The Xinhai Guangfu Building was completed in 1971, right in the center of the park. In addition, there is a statue of Wang Yang Ming, the famous Chinese scholar in the 17th century.
National Palace Museum
Address: No.221, Sec. 2, Zhishan Rd., Shilin District, Taipei City .he National Palace Museum houses the world's largest collection of priceless Chinese art treasures, one which spans China's nearly 5,000-year history. Most of the museum's over 600,000 art objects were part of the Chinese imperial collection, which began over 1,000 years ago in the early Song dynasty.
Travel Information
TEL：
+886-2-2881-2021
Address：
No.221, Sec. 2, Zhishan Rd., Shilin District, Taipei City
Longitude/Latitude：
121.5498705/25.0999176
Web：
Transportation：
Nat'l Hwy 1 → Yuanshan Interchange → Binjiang Street → Dazhi Bridge → Beian Rd. → Ziqiang Tunnel → Gugong Road → Sec. 2, Zhishan Rd.
Public：
- Take THSR or train to Taipei Station, transfer Taipei MRT to Shilin Station, transfer Taipei City Bus(No. Red 30) to National Palace Museum stop.
- Take the Taipei Double Decker Bus to the National Palace Museum Stop.
National Taiwan Science Education Center
Address: No.189, Shishang Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City 111, Taiwan (R.O.C.) .The National Taiwan Science Education Center takes science out of the laboratory and into everyday life, enabling you to discover the enjoyment of science in the world around you. The center not only responds to the curious and inquisitive nature of children by answering the question, "Why?" It also opens up the unlimited world of science, employing simple language to enable you to understand the profound mysteries of the world.
From the life science and natural science exhibition areas on the third and fourth floors, one can come to understand the process of evolution of mankind and the mysteries of genetic inheritance. And on the fifth and sixth floors one finds many different installations for experiencing "force and exercise" in the world of science play. On other floors there are many kinds of fun and stimulating exhibitions and installations. Here you will discover that science is not one bit difficult, and that it certainly can be a lot of fun!
Travel Information
TEL：
+886-2-6610-1234
Address：
No.189, Shishang Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City 111, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Longitude/Latitude：
121.5158483/25.0958852
Web：
National Taiwan Science Education Center Links
Transportation：
Nat'l Hwy 1 →Exit at Taipei Interchange → Sec. 4, Chongqing N. Rd. → Bailing Bridge → Zhongzheng Rd. → Shisheng Rd.
Public：
Take THSR or train to Taipei Station, transfer Taipei MRT to Jiantan Station, take Taipei City Bus (No. Red 3, Red 30, 41) to National Taiwan Science Education Center Station.
Chiang Kai-shek Shilin Residence
Address: No.60, Fulin Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City 111, Taiwan (R.O.C.) .Located on Zhongshan North Road, the Chiang Kai-shek Shilin Residence was the former home of the late President Chiang Kai-shek. In 1996, it was placed under the care of the city government and partially opened to the public, lifting the veil of mystery that had hung over the estate for nearly half a century. The expansive and elegant garden has a romantic European feel, with rose beds and tree-lined paths, making it a popular place for taking wedding photographs. A long flight of steps offers a panoramic view of Qixing Mountain and is a favorite spot for couples.
Travel Information
TEL：
+886-2-2883-6340
Address：
No.60, Fulin Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City 111, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Web：
Chiang Kai-shek Shilin Residence Links
Transportation：
Nat'l Hwy 1 → Taipei Interchange → Sec. 4, Chongqing N. Rd. → BaiLing Bridge → Zhongzheng Rd. → Fulin Rd.
Public：
- Take the THSR or train to Taipei Station, transfer Taipei MRT to Shilin Station.
- Take the Taipei Double Decker Bus to the MRT Jiantan Station Stop.
Taipei Children's Amusement Park
Address: No. 55, Section 5, Chengde Road, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan .The Taipei Children's Amusement Park (hereinafter the Park), began life as the Taipei Children's Recreation Center in Yuanshan. The entire area was categorized as a national archeological site on April 11, 2006. In addition to national cultural heritage laws, the location was also bound by height restrictions as it is located on a flight path, as well as irrigation management laws, due to its proximity to a waterway. As a result, management and development of the site were greatly impacted and limited.
To overcome these restrictions, in October 2007, the Taipei City government developed plans to build a new children's park in the Shilin District (spanning about 5 hectares), in close proximity to the Taipei Astronomic Museum, the National Taiwan Science Education Center, Meilun Park and the Shuangxi waterways. The plan consolidated all these different units and consisted a key priority of the municipal Whitepaper, aiming to create an area that incorporates education, leisure and cultural properties.
After completion of the Park in 2014, the Taipei Rapid Transit Corporation was commissioned for its management and maintenance.Citizens may extend their visits beyond the facilities of the Park, diversifying available activities to education and the natural environment surrounding the Taipei Children's Amusement Park.
Opening Hours
Considering the operation of the Taipei Children's Recreation Center, Taipei Zoo, and major private entertainment parks, as well as the daily routines of children and infants, the business hours of the Park are as follows:
★ Monday to Friday: 09:00-17:00
★ Saturday, summer/winter vacation and consecutive holidays (except the last day): 09:00-20:00
★ Sunday and the last day of consecutive holidays: 09:00-18:00
★ Closed on Lunar New Year's Eve
★ Please refer to notices issued by the Park for any adjustment of opening hours
