Taiwan
10 Best Landmarks in Taiwan
Taipei 101 leads, and the rest of Taiwan's best landmarks follow, ranked by real visits.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers in Taiwan. Refreshed monthly.
Taipei 101
Landmark · TaipeiTaipei 101 is a 508-meter, 101-story skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan. It houses offices, restaurants, shops, and indoor and outdoor observatories.
Read our full guide →Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Landmark · TaipeiFree entryThe Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a national monument in Taipei, built in memory of former President Chiang Kai-shek.
Read our full guide →85 Sky Tower
Landmark · Kaohsiung85 Sky Tower, also known as the Tuntex Sky Tower, is a 378-meter skyscraper dominating Kaohsiung's skyline.
Read our full guide →Bitan Scenic Area
Landmark · XindianFree entryBitan Scenic Area is a picturesque waterfront destination in Xindian District, New Taipei City, centered around the Bitan Lake section of the Xindian River.
Read our full guide →Liberty Square (Taipei)
Landmark · TaipeiLiberty Square is a large public plaza in Taipei's Zhongzheng District, covering over 240,000 square metres.
Read our full guide →Donglong Temple
Landmark · DonggangFree entryDonglong Temple stands as a spiritual and cultural heart of Donggang, a fishing town in Pingtung County, Taiwan.
Read our full guide →Banqiao Station
Landmark · BanqiaoBanqiao Station serves as a central transit nexus for New Taipei City, connecting travelers to the Taiwan High Speed Rail, Taiwan Railways, and Taipei Metro.
Read our full guide →Aozidi Forest Park
Landmark · FengshanFree entryAozidi Forest Park, located in the Gushan District of Fengshan, Kaohsiung, is a lush green space that provides a tranquil retreat from the city's hustle.
Read our full guide →Bitan Suspension Bridge
Landmark · XindianFree entryThe Bitan Suspension Bridge is a picturesque landmark in Xindian District, New Taipei City. This pedestrian-only bridge stretches across the Bitan River, connecting the bustling Bitan waterfront area to the quieter eastern shore.
Read our full guide →Bopiliao Historic Block
Landmark · TaipeiFree entryNestled in Taipei's historic Wanhua District, Bopiliao Historic Block is a beautifully preserved enclave of Qing Dynasty-era buildings that offers a vivid glimpse into the city's past.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the landmarks in Taiwan?
Taipei 101 in Taipei is the most reviewed, with 12,366 traveler reviews and a 4.1 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Taiwan's landmarks is worth going out of your way for?
Donglong Temple in Donggang rates highest at 4.5 out of 5 across 76 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Taiwan has the most landmarks?
Taipei, with 4 on this list, ahead of Xindian on 2. The list spans 6 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these landmarks free to visit?
Yes, 6: Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Bitan Scenic Area, Donglong Temple and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of landmarks ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 417 tracked places in Taiwan. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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