Information for: Taipei
Taipei, the political and financial centre of Taiwan, is the island’s most populous city, with a population of almost three million. Now a sprawling metropolis, Taipei is an ideal place to visit for those who love the hustle and bustle of the big city. And the western-leaning attractions, activities and shopping are terrific.
Hotels located in: Taipei
Gran Melia Caracas Hotel
The Gran Meliá Caracas is a5-star deluxe hotel.Located in Sabana Grande one of the city’s most exclusive locations.Serving Mediterranean Spanish Italian and Japanese cuisine.One of only two 5-star hotels in Caracas well worth the money.
Avenida Casanova C C ElURB. Bellomonte
CaracasTel No: +58 212 762 8111
Raquel Hotel
A recent addition to the Havana hotel scene the Raquel Hotel is flamboyant and eclectic in look yet still elegant. Your first impression of the interior is likely to be jaw-dropping. However the story doesn’t end there. Look out for The lobby bar that get pretty lively and a very very coolrooftop bar with outstanding [...]
Calle Amargura 103 y San IgnacioHavana
Tel No: +53 7 860 8280
Sheraton Taipei Hotel
The Sheraton in Taipei is located in the city’s centre. And as a winner ofWorld Travel Awards in both 2007 & 2008 you know you’ll be onto a good thing here! Providing award-winningChinese Japanese and Western cuisine options the hotel also has great rooms and world-class leisure facilities. This is Taiwan’s leading business hotel and [...]
12 Chung Hsiao East RdSection 1
TaipeiTel No: +886 2 2321 5511
The Landis Taipei Hotel
Located within the business and entertainment districts The Landis is a premier five-star business hotel (All rooms have internet connectivity and unlimited internet access). And once you’ve switched off they serve bothtraditional French cuisineand authentic Chinese delicacies. as well as looking after you in The Landis SPA.
41 min Chuan E Rd Section 2Taipei
Tel No: +886 2 2597 1234
The Westin Taipei
Located in the heart of the central business and financial districtThe Westin Taipei is one of the smartest hotels in the city. Simply take your pick from the great in-house options including thefinest Chinese Western Italian& Japanese cuisine an on-site cinema where guests can watch the latest Hollywood movies great pool or a much-neededmassage.
133 Nanking East Rd Section 3Taipei
Tel No: +886 2 8770 6565
The Sherwood Taipei
Located in Taipei’s financial district The Sherwood offers five-star elegance and luxurious surrondings. Within the sophisicated business diningand leisure facilities you’ll find the comfortable Henry’s Bar the delightful Sherwood Spa and greatfitness options.
111 min Sheng East Rd Section 3Taipei
Tel No: +886 2 2718 1188
Grand Hyatt Taipei
The Grand Hyatt islocated right inside the Taipei World Trade Center. The health recreation and business facilities are outstanding the rooms are well-appointed and have every modern convenience the leisure facilities are good and the cuisine is fantastic. A genuine five-star luxury urban oasis!
No 2 Song Shou RdTaipei
Tel No: +886 2 2720 1234
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Taipei
The Hsiaoling Pub
The Hsiaoling Pub is quite possibly the most famous bar in Taipei. A regular haunt for locals and foreigners alike it’s low-cost high-energy and gets very very lively indeed. Worth checking out for a drink or two – early in the evening to avoid the hoards if possible!
2nd Fl 20 Shuang Cheng StreetTaipei
Tel No: +886 2 2591 8995
Brown Sugar
Brown Sugar caters to a sophisticated and upmarket clientele. Offering live music from Tuesday through to Sunday evenings most would say this isthe best Jazz and Blues in Taiwan. But it’s a great night out if you love this kind of music although it does get very busy.
1F 218 Chun Shan South Road Section 2Taipei
Tel No: +886 2 2322 4677
Opus Bar
Terrific wine terrific bar. This is where the paparazzi mill to snap Taipei’s A-listers drawn by thismodern and sophisticated bar. It’s very high on hype but Opus delivers. You can expect great service outstanding drinks and a super-cool venue to see and be seen in!
Breeze Center 39 FuSing South Road Section 1Taipei
Tel No: +886 2 2781 2211
Room 18
This venue is home to two great nightclubs Room 18 and 18 Lover. And both clubs are highly-popular idealif you’re looking to dance all night long. A favourite venue for some celebs so don’t be surprised if you see a few in here. And although both clubs are quite expensive if this is your thing [...]
22 SongShou Rd B1Taipei
Tel No: +886 2 2345 2778
Ziga Zaga
The Ziga Zaga Bar is located within the five-star Grand Hyatt Hotel (which is located right inside the Taipei World Trade Center). Providing live musical entertainment from around the world it’s also an ideal venue for cocktails and lovely Italian cuisine. A classy place to spend a couple of hours.
No 2 Song Shou RdTaipei
Tel No: +886 2 2720 1234
Restaurants Located in: Taipei
Shanghai Court Chinese Restaurant
The Shanghai Court is located within the deluxe Grand Hyatt Hotel (inside the Taipei World Trade Centre) and offersasuperb menu ofChinese seafood meat and poultry dishes.Expect delicious specialitieshere such aspork ribs prawns shark’s finand shredded beef.
No 2 Song Shou RdTaipei
Tel No: +886 2 2720 1234
La Bodeguita del Medio
One of the most famous Cuban bars/restaurants in the world whether it’s for food or drinks or both you just have to come to the ‘B del M’! Serving some of the very best traditional Cuban dishes in the whole of the country itsreputation also means that things get very busy and very lively in [...]
Empedrado 207 entre San Ignacio y CubaHavana
Tel No: +53 7 57 1375
D’Giovanni
D’Giovanni is a twenty-year oldrestaurant specialising in Italian cuisine. Located in an old colonial building in the city it has built a solid reputation as one of the best Italian restaurantsin the city. It’s also not too expensive which is quite surprising given the really good range of Italian food and wines here.
El Polinesio
El Polinesio is an Asian/Polynesisan restaurant located within the Hotel Habana Libre Tryp. The hotel is plush and the restaurant’s décor is right out of a 1950s Tiki Bar! Boasting a good reputation for stand-out Asian food and service the menu also inlcudes some international options and plenty of fish & shellfish dishes.
Hotel Habana Libre Tryp23 Calle L E 23 Y 25
VedadoTel No: +53 7 834 6100
Restaurante Cafe del Oriente
For ataste of 1950s pre-revolutionary Havana Restaurante Cafe del Oriente is one of the best in the city.An elegant traditionally laid-out restaurant the atmosphere is upmarket and intimate in here. The menu is ‘Old Europe’-leaning and a little extravagant. This may notbe the most relaxing dining option around but a high-end dining experience it most [...]
Calle Oficios 112esquina Amargura
HavanaTel No: +53 7 860 6686
Caba
Cabaña Las Lilas is a top-quality steakhouse with a far-flung reputation. Located in the recent dockside development of Puerto Madero this is an expensive and popular optionwith both tourists and locals alike. Both the menu and the clienteleare upmarket but theCabana Las Lilas still manages togive out arelaxed ambience. A classy place to dine.
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Taipei
CPCity Living Mall
Core Pacific City also known as the Living Mall is an enormous shopping mall in the Sung-shan District of the city. This L-shaped building climbs to twelve storeys and has a vast range of shops restaurants etc. Prices tend to be pretty keen here due to the level of competition – just make sure you [...]
4 Jhongsiao E. Rd. Da-an DistrictTaipei City
Tel No: -4786
Taipei Underground Market
Located under the Civic Boulevard Taipei Underground Market is one of the most popular underground markets in the city. It’s a major tourist attraction where you can enjoy a total of 187 shops selling absolutely everything. A fun way to spend a couple of hours underground!
TaipeiTel No: n/a
Wellspring Spa
Beautiful hotel beautiful spa and a range of packages to die for. Once you’ve entered the Regent’s Wellspring Spa your only difficulty will be choosing what to go for! We’d recommend….everything! Followed of course by a leisurely swim in the temperature-controlled rooftop pool.
Regent Taipei Grand Formosa41 Chung Shan North Road Section 2
TaipeiTel No: +886 2-2523-8000
Taipei 101
The amazing Taipei 101 also features an upmarket shopping mall (on the first five floors of the skyscraper). Here you’ll find the world’s top brands creating a genuinely high-end shopping experience as well as Taipei’s largest indoor cafe and restaurant area. Visitng the building and the shops at the same time – job done!
3/F 45 Shi Fu RoadTaipei
Tel No: +886 2 8101 8777
Marina Hemingway
Marina Hemingway is probably Cuba’s most traditional and well-known marina. Featuring a full accommodation infrastructure including the Cubanacan Hotel it offers fishing enthusiasts especiallyall types of possibilities. The only downside is that it is abit remote from the city centre but a great Hemingway-esque spot all the same.
Calle 248esquina 5ta Avenida
HavanaTel No: +53 7 241 149
Tropicana
Tropicana is an almost obligatory stop-off for anyone who wants a true taste of Havana nightlife with cabaret shows thatoffer an unrivalled spectacle of lights costumes and entertainment. Shows are open air and there’s a cover charge for a table of four (that includes drinks). A small price to pay for these exciting shows that [...]
Calle 72 entre 43 y 45Tel No: +53 7 279 147
Hotel Spa la Pradera
This beautiful hotel spa is the best place to unwind after a hard day of shopping and seeing the sights in Havana. Benefit from the spas excellent range of massage treatments beauty treatments pool and sauna.
Calle 230 entre 15A y 17Siboney
HavanaTel No: +53 7 337473
Pei-Tou Kuo Hua Golf and Country Club
Pei Tou Kuo Hua Golf & Country Club is the closest golf club to Taipei (Located about a twenty-minute) drive from the airport or downtown Taipei. Visitors are most welcome here and this really is a lovely place to play/. The facilities are very good too.
Xiaopingding Pingding DanshuiTaipei
Tel No: +886 2 8626 1281
Entertainment located in: Taipei
Galerie Grand Siecle
Established in 1999 Galerie Grand Siecle is a very forward-thinking and creative new media art gallery inTaipei. Their specilaity is the work of up-and-coming Taiwanese artists. However you’ll also see work here from around the globe. A vibrant and enjoyable gallery to visit.
1F No.6-1 Lane 2Tai-an St. Taipei
Tel No: +886 2 2578 5630
Alexander Nevski Cathedral
The Alexander Nevski Cathedral is an impressive landmark in Sofia.Completed in 1912 it’s a memorial to over 200000 soldiers and one of the largest Eastern Orthodox Cathedrals in the world.An Icon Museum is located in the crypt with around 300 exhibits.
1 Alexander Nevski SquareTel No: +359 2 981 5775
Cultural Center of Philippines
The Cultural Center of Philippines and its associated theatres in the city opened its doors in the late 1960s and since then it has been the premier institution in the country for promoting and preserving Filipino arts and culture. The best artists from all over the world have performed here and when visiting the city [...]
CCP ComplexRoxas Boulevard
Pasay CityTel No: +63 2 832 1125
National Palace Museum
The National Palace Museum is an art museum and the national museum of the Republic of China. It has an amazing permanent collection of over 650,000 pieces of ancient Chinese artifacts and artworks making it one of the largest in the world. Most of the collection are high quality pieces collected by China’s ancient emperors. [...]
2; Shih-linTaipei
Tel No: +886 2 2881 2021
Bao-an Temple
This striking Taoist temple is dedicated to the god of medicine. Built in 1830 it has a fascinating history. After the Japanese discontinued their use of the site at the end of World War Two it was neglected until it was finally refurbished in the early 1900s. Today it is a stunning must-see for your [...]
61 Hami StreetTaipei
Tel No: +886 2 2595 1676
National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall
This memorial is dedicated to the memory of Chiang Kai-Shek the former President – and it remains one of Taipei’s most remarkable monuments. The inside is very tourist-friendly with English explanations under all pictures. And keep an eye out for the changing of the guards. Open 9am-5pm daily.
21 Zhong Shan South RoadTaipei
Tel No: +886 2 2343 1100