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Although Taipei is a bustling modern city, it has been built around several sites of historical interest. There are also several parks and gardens in the city which offer a little peaceful oasis amidst the chaos of the city.
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Fort San Domingo: was once called Hong Mao Cheng, meaning the fort of the red haired barbarians. This referred to the Portuguese who built the forts in 1628. The Dutch took over the fort in 1642 but were overthrown by the warrior Koxinga and his soldiers. The fort has a history which dates back over 400 years, which can be examined by visiting the museum located in the main building.
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Botanical Garden and Park: offer a pleasant respite from the noise of the city. Although not large, the gardens have an air of tranquillity about them with lotus ponds, flowering plants and shady trees. New Park offers refuge from the urban chaos with pagodas, pavilions, large shady trees and ponds. The Youth Park has swimming pools, tennis courts and a roller skating rink.
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Wanhua Area: is the oldest area in Taipei and is often called ‘Old Taipei.’ Lungshan Temple is the most important historical site here, but the whole area is very interesting with an impressive night market selling clothes, snacks, toys, watches and traditional Chinese paraphernalia.
