Eternal Spring Shrine Taiwan Situated not very far from Taroko Gorge, Eternal Spring Shrine was built in the memory of 250 workers who lost their lives while constructing a highway through Taroko Gorge joining the east and west coasts of Taiwan. Eternal Spring Shrine is a Zen monastery and has been built close to the waterfall. A solemn bell in Eternal Spring Shrine marks the approach of morning and also announces the closing of the day.   Click here for more information

Taipei 101 Taiwan Taipei 101 is a landmark skyscraper located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Republic of China (ROC). The building, designed by C.Y. Lee & Partners and constructed primarily by KTRT Joint Ventureand Samsung Engineering & Construction, is the world's tallest completed skyscraper according to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, the arbiter of tall building height. Taipei 101 received the Emporis Skyscraper Award in 2004. It has been hailed as one of the Seven New Wonders of the World (Newsweek magazine, 2006) and Seven Wonders of Engineering (Discovery Channel, 2005).   Click here for more information

Sanhsia Old Street Taiwan Sanhsia Old Street is located on the south part of Minchuan Road in Sansia in Taipei. The Street is ribbon of history and culture extending over 200 meters long. Sanhsia Old Street is dotted with in excess of hundred old street houses. The street houses exemplify the traditional Taiwanese architecture, with a right touch of Baroque and Japanese styles. The architecture is a throwback to the days when the Republic of China was still in its formative stage. Located in close proximity to Sanhsia Old Street is the Tsushih Temple which is famous for its intricate wood carving. Tsushih Temple was built in 1769 and received lot of damage towards the end of WWII. The scale of the destruction received may be assessed by the fact that even after 40 years, the restoration work lies incomplete.   Click here for more information

Sun Moon Lake Sun Moon Lake is the largest lake in Taiwan as well as a popular tourist attraction. Situated in Yuchih, Nantou, the area around the Sun Moon Lake is home to the Thao tribe, one of aboriginal tribes in Taiwan. Sun Moon Lake is located 748 meters above sea level. It is 27 meters deep and has a surface area of approximately 7.93 km²   Click here for more information

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Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza
Shangri-La's Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei's premier luxury hotel, occupies an ideal location in the heart of the city's flourishing business district on fashionable Tun Hwa South Road, just five minutes away from the Taipei World Trade Convention and Exhibition Centre. The hotel comprises 420 exquisitely appointed luxury guest rooms, including 53 suites. The décor throughout the hotel exudes a perfect blend of the East and West, including artworks inspired by classical Sung dynasty pieces. Taking advantage of the unique curved shape and soaring height of our signature building, which is the tallest hotel in the city, all rooms and suites have engaging and varied views of the Taipei skyline and the surrounding mountains.
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Grand Hyatt Taipei
Located in heart of the Taipei in a burgeoning business, shopping and entertainment district, the Grand Hyatt Taipei Hotel is well located in the magnificent World Trade Centre, 45 minutes drive from the Taoyuan International Airport. The local attractions include National Palace Museum, Shihlin Night Market, Yangmingshan National Park, Lungshan Temple, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.
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