Hsimentin, sometimes spelled Hsimenting or Ximentin, is a popular walking mall with good food and interesting shops. From fashionable boutiques to street vendors selling grilled squid, the throngs of people and visual interest of Hsimentin makes it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.
Hua Shi Street, also known as Snake Alley, is an interesting historical artifact. This covered market was once the center of Taipei's brothels. Snakes and snake produces were, and still are, served. Although the prostitution is almost gone, the market offers a number of traditional Chinese snake dishes.
One of the most crowded and dynamic night markets in Taipei, Shilin's night market is a combination of discount clothing vendors and traditional street food vendors. Located next to an indoor walking mall, Shilin is not to be missed by people looking for good shopping in Taipei.
The National Palace Museum is Taiwan's premier Chinese art museum. With the vast majority of its collection in storage, the displays in the Palace Museum change frequently.
Taipei 101 was, for a brief time, the tallest building in the world. The attached mall offers Taipei's highest end shopping, along with its largest English language bookstore and a number of excellent restaurants.
