My favourite photo of the big city.

At dusk, many photographers were taking advantage of rain water puddles. I quickly joined them.

Sandra had given me a detailed itinerary for my 2 weeks in Taiwan. My default plan.

Most fly into and out of Taipei city, the capital of Taiwan.

Even at the airport, my feeling was that Taiwan is much more like China than Hong Kong or Singapore.

Recovering from a summer cold I picked up in Singapore, I first headed to the Beitou, the hot-spring area.

The public baths were closed for renovation, so I never got a soak — BUT heritage buildings and history information made it a worthwhile visit. Tourism is very well organized here.

The library is impressive. An eco-friendly green building.

I used the GPSMyCity app for a self-guided walking tour.

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is huge and impressive.

Here’s the founder himself.

Chiang Kai-shek looks over massive Liberty Square, flanked by the National Theater and National Concert Hall.

All in all, a very impressive tourist attraction.

Longshan Temple is stunning, as well. Quite welcoming of visitors.

Of course, every visitor rides the high speed elevator to the top of Tapei 101. It dominates the skyline.

Finally, if you LOVE SHOPPING, this is the city for you. It’s one of the most important pastimes of locals. Along with FOOD. 😀

My first visit to Taiwan.