Beitou (北投區) This district is famous for hot springs and the Yangmingshan National Park. |
Shilin (士林區) A traditional area of the city that is known for its excellent museums, including the world famous National Palace Museum. Shilin is also home to one of Taipei's largest nightmarket and the expat enclave of Tianmu. |
Neihu (內湖區) Located in the north-east of the city, Neihu is a hub of IT industry in Taipei, home to many large shopping centers, and a great place for hiking and 'templing'. A mouth-watering juxtaposition of local Taiwanese culture and modern shopping malls and restraunts. A definite must-visit, Neihu is largely a secret to the tourist world, unfortunately. |
Nangang (南港區) Neighboring Neihu, this district is known for its IT industrial complexes and is also home to one of Taiwan's leading academic institution - Academia Sinica. |
Wenshan (文山區) This district comprises of the two traditional districts of Muzha and Jingmei. It is in the south of the city and associated with its many tea plantations and also for being the location of Taipei Zoo. |
Taipei is surrounded by New Taipei (新北市), the largest city of Taiwan by population and surface area. Taipei, New Taipei and Keelung (基隆市), are basically one metropolitan area, but are run by three different government authorities.