Enjoy traditional Chinese food in Taiwan

There are various kinds of cuisine that you can enjoy in Taiwan. Taiwanese cuisine itself has the influences from mid to southern provinces of China, most remarkably from the province of Fujian. Taiwan cuisine has also the impacts of Japanese style of cooking. Tourists can enjoy traditional Chinese food in Taiwan, alongside Fujian and Hakka-style as well as native Taiwanese dishes.

Pork, rice, soy are the most common ingredients found in Taiwanese cuisines. Beef is far less common. Seafood too forms an important portion of Taiwanese food which comprises of different things varying from large fish such as tuna and grouper, to sardines and even smaller fish such as anchovies. Seafood in Taiwan also comprises of crustaceans, squid, and cuttlefish are also eaten.

Taipei places of interest

Earlier the streets of Taipei were chaotic and were the city was known as the ugly duckling of Asia. Today, Taipei is a dynamic capital city of Taiwan. Tourists will surely figure out the striking balance maintained by Taipei as business city and tourist destination. Shrines, temples and old colonial buildings have been featuring since the ancient times.

People visiting Taipei can make visit to Bao-An Temple, Botanical Garden, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Confucius Temple, Longshan Temple and more.

Taipei - Where Modernity Blends with the Tradition

Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is the bustling commercial, political and cultural centre of the country. Taipei was founded in the early 18th century and by 19th century it had developed into an important trade centre. The area where Taipei was located was once covered of swamps and grassy lowlands. Settlement in Taipei was concentrated around the rivers - bordered by the Xindian River and Danshui River. The settlement developed with time to become an important administrative, cultural and economic centre of Taiwan.

Taipei is an amazing city where modernity blends well with traditionality. The rich heritage culture of Taipei can be seen in its food and lifestyle. Taipei offers some of the best Chinese food to taste. As the city has transformed itself into a cosmopolitan city, you can also enjoy Western and non-Chinese cuisine. Taipei is also a shopper’s paradise. The renowned Taipei 101 has a huge shopping mall. The night markets of Taipei are also busy with people.

With some impressive temples to visit and museums to admire, discover more of Taipei by visiting this place.