6 Must-See Attractions in Taipei for Every Muslim Traveler

By Halal Trip | 01, Feb, 2017
6 Must-See Attractions in Taipei for Every Muslim Traveler
There are many top attractions in Taipei - Taiwan's vibrant capital city. Rich with history and natural beauty, there are so many must-visit attractions in Taipei for Muslim travelers, which makes it one of the best places to visit for your next holiday. The following are some of the most popular tourist attractions in Taipei together with mosques and Halal eateries located nearby so that you can plan out the most enjoyable holiday. 
 
 

1) Yangmingshan National Park

The Yangmingshan National Park is one of the best sightseeing spots in Taipei to witness the wonders of nature. A visit to this location takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the busy technology driven city and treats you to the calm and serene atmosphere of beautiful garden landscapes with exquisite mountain ranges and meadows in the background. This park is amazing especially in the spring when cherry blossoms bloom making the entire area explode in a beautiful array of color. 

 

2) Daan Forest Park or Da'an Park

Another one of the top attractions in Taipei is the Daan Forest Park or Da'an Park which covers nearly 26 hectares of land. This is a fine example of nature’s best and acts as a purification point for all the effluents released to the environment from human activity. If you are looking for a place where you can have a fun filled family outing, this is definitely a must-visit attractions in Taipei for Muslim travelers. As the Taipei Grand Mosque is also a major mosque near Da'an Park, you would find it very convenient for religious observances.  

 

3) The National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

This marvelous piece of architecture is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Taipei due to its historical significance. As you visit this site you will be able to learn much about the history behind Taiwan’s democracy. Owing to the rich history behind the establishment of this site, it is chosen as a venue to celebrate many important National events.

 

4) Fort San Domingo

Built by the Spanish, way back in the 16th century, the Fort San Domingo is one of the main tourist attractions in Taiwan. Due to the high volumes of tourists which are attracted to the sites there are large number of street food vendors and Halal food eateries in the vicinity which allow you to try out local cuisine. Also located in Zhongzheng is the Taipei Cultural Mosque, established in 1950, which is the closest mosque near Fort San Domingo.

 

5) National Palace Museum 

The National Palace Museum located is one the top attractions in Taipei which features over 700,000 prices of ancient Chinese artifacts. These artifacts represent a history which dates back as far as 10000 years making it one of the most famous museums in the world. 

 

6) Taipei Zoo

A trip to the Taipei Zoo is one of the top attractions in Taipei which can be enjoyed by young and old, alike. Also referred to as the Muzha Zoo this site is located in the Wenshan district of Taipei. Not only is this one of the main tourist attractions in Taiwan, it is the largest of its kind in Asia. Within the premises you would definitely have lots of fun visiting lovely exhibitions like the Giant Panda House, Fern Garden, Insect Valley, Koala House, Penguin House, Desert Animal Area and Asian Tropical Rainforest Area among many others. 

 
 
 
 

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