Boasting a blend of Chinese architecture and Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, the memorial hall was designed by Yang Cho-cheng. It is made from concrete and marble, a base of four walls stands 70 m above the ground, covered with an octagonal roof of blue glazed tiles. There is a pair of staircases leading to the main hall where a large bronze statue of Chiang Kai-shek in traditional costume and sitting posture is the highlight. Aside from the iconic statue of Chiang Kai-shek, the ground of the memorial hall also serves a library and a museum, showcasing the history of Chiang's life, his career and development of the republic.

Taipei 101 is a landmark skyscraper located in Xinyi District. The building ranked officially as the World's tallest from 2004 until the opening of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai in 2010. The tower has served as an icon of modern Taiwan ever since its opening and received the 2004 Emporis Skyscraper Award. Fireworks launched from Taipei 101 features prominently in international New Year's Eve broadcasts and the structure appears frequently in travel literature and international media.

Ximending is a famous area for shopping and entertainment since the 1930s. Historic structures include a concert hall, a historic cinema, and the Red House Theater. Modern structures house karaoke businesses, art film cinemas, wide-release movie cinemas, electronic stores, and a wide variety of restaurants and fashion clothing stores. The pedestrian area is especially popular with teens and has been called the "Harajuku" of Taipei.

The newly developed Xinyi District is popular with tourists and locals alike for its many entertainment and shopping venues. Malls in the area include the sprawling Shin Kong Mitsukoshi complex, Taipei 101 mall, Eslite Bookstore's flagship store (which includes a boutique mall), The Living Mall, New York New York shopping mall, and the Vieshow Cinemas (formerly known as Warner Village). The Xinyi district also serves as the center of Taipei's active nightlife, with several popular nightclubs concentrated in a relatively small area around the Neo19 and Taipei 101 buildings.

The Taipei Jianguo Jade Market starts just south of the intersection at Zhongxiao East Road and Jianguo South Road. It is one of the biggest jade markets in all of Asia and many great deals can be found. Jade comes in many styles and colours. From hundred dollar trinkets to multi-thousand dollar sculptures, just about any kind of semi-precious stone art can be found here.

Shilin Night Market is the largest and most well-known night market in Taiwan, especially with regards to food, and is a favorite focal point for Taipei's night life among residents and visitors alike. It is located between Yangming Theater and Cicheng Temple. Goods are sold at less expensive prices as compared to regular stores. There are special areas for furniture, clothing, photo shops or pet shops. Visitors also come to Shilin Night Market to enjoy the delicious foods, such as large pancake enfolding small pancake, hot pot on stone or Shilin sausage.

Longshan is Taipei's oldest temple and is located in Taipei's Wanhua District, the oldest part of Taipei city. It was built in 1738 by settlers from Fujian, China. It served as a place of worship and a gathering place for the Chinese settlers. Like most temples in Taiwan, the Temple caters to a mixture of Buddhist, Taoist, and folk gods such as Matsu. There are more than 165 Chinese gods that are enshrined here. The Main Hall holds the Chinese Goddess of Mercy-Guanyin. This statue is said to have survived earthquakes, civil war, fires and even the USA bombings and actually makes the temple famous for these reasons.

The Taipei Grand Mosque is the largest and most famous mosque in Taiwan with a total area of 2,747 square meters. Located in the Daan district of Taipei City, it is Taiwan's most important Islamic structure and was registered as a historic landmark on June 26, 1999 by the Taipei City Government. Facilities include a reception hall, prayer hall, offices, a library, ablution hall. Muslims both foreign and local gather at the mosque on Fridays between 1:00-3:00 pm.

Din Tai Fung can be found at Xinyi Road, Taipei. It serves the best xiao-long-bao (steamed dumplings) in town, some patrons say even in the whole world. Must-try items include xiao long bao and tsai rou jeng jiao, which are similar kinds of steamed dumplings.

Creative Taiwanese cuisine meets rustic tranquility at Shi Yang Culture Restaurant located at XiWan Rd, XiZhi City, a mountainside property on Yangmingshan.The restaurant, which first opened as a modest teahouse in Sindian in 1996, offers one of Taipei’s most unique dining experiences; "Shi-Yang" is about slowing down, soaking in the sights and savoring every morsel; it takes three hours to serve this artfully presented 10-course meal. There is no a la carte selection — the prix fixe menu is determined by whatever fresh and local ingredients are available; the meals are a healthier take on the traditional Taiwanese fair; Seafood shows up in many dishes, but fresh vegetables receive a lot of emphasis.

The Taipei Metro, more commonly known as the MRT is a rapid transit system serving metropolitan Taipei. The Taipei Metro is Taiwan's first metro system. Since it first began operations in 1996, the system has been effective in relieving some of Taipei's traffic congestion problems. The system has also proved effective as a catalyst for urban renewal, as well as increasing tourist traffic to outlying cities such as Tamsui. The Taipei Main Station is probably the busiest among all stops of the MRT.

Taipei Railway Station or Taipei Main Station, refers to the old downtown region in Taipei, Taiwan. It is where different modes of public transport systems converge; the station is at the center of this region. The station is located in the Zhongzheng District in downtown Taipei. The area south of the station is known as "station front" because the original train station's main entrance faced south. Accordingly, the area just north of the station is known as "station rear." The station rear area is actually located in the Datong District.