Sample night markets, hike marble gorges, and coastlines of Taiwan
Visit Taipei, the capital of Taiwan. Explore the National Palace Museum (home to one of the largest collections of Chinese imperial artifacts), ascend Taipei 101 (once the world's tallest building with a 508-meter height and a tuned mass damper), stroll through the historic Dihua Street (known for traditional shops and Lunar New Year markets), and sample local street food like beef noodle soup and stinky tofu at Shilin Night Market.
Visit Kaohsiung, Taiwan's largest port city. Explore the Lotus Pond (home to the iconic Dragon and Tiger Pagodas and Spring and Autumn Pavilions), ride the Kaohsiung Eye Ferris Wheel at Dream Mall for panoramic views, stroll through the Pier-2 Art Center (a creative hub in repurposed warehouses with murals and exhibitions), and sample local street food like danzai noodles at Liuhe Night Market.
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