Taipei

Five thousand years of Chinese art await you at the National Palace Museum. — Michelin Guide

Bao'an Temple, built in 1804 in the face of a series of setbacks, is dedicated to a god of medicine. — Michelin Guide

...[I]f you want to get to grips with the nation's countryside, this is by far the most accessible, just 10 miles north of downtown Taipei. — Fodor's

This market is indoors, so it's do-able in all weather, and its huge. But really, you can make a terrific meal at just about any night market in the city, so ask a local what’s nearby and go nosh. — Frommer's

Constructed by the famous Fujian craftsman Wang Yi-shun in the late 1920s, this temple is a beautiful example of Minnan (southern) style architecture and of Taiwan's delightful local decorative arts. — Lonely Planet

There are currently 14 recognised indigenous tribes in Taiwan, and the exhibits at this museum cover the belief systems, festivals... and art of them all. — Lonely Planet

Established in 1908 as Taiwan's first public museum; the present location in 2-28 Park hails from 1915. — Lonely Planet

Built in 1913 as the Beitou Public Baths, this handsome building is a copy of the bathhouses in Shizuokaken Idouyama in Japan. — Lonely Planet

Very bright, very modern, and often fun and very experimental art is showcased here. — Lonely Planet

Built by the Japanese in 1908, the red-brick octagonal building was recently renovated, like many old structures in Taipei. — Travel + Leisure

The station at the top offers panoramic views back down over the city, as well as plentiful chances to eat and drink tea—the latter is a particularly popular pastime among locals on weekends. — Fodor's