TAIPEI
n many ways, Taipei is a quintessential East Asian metropolis — a bombastic mix of old and new, raucous night markets, excellent public transport and a personality big enough to match its towering, sparkling skyscrapers. Compared to some of its neighbours, Taipei — and Taiwan itself — is one of the region’s more affordable destinations, with a wide range of impressive, great-value hotels, many with central locations and skyline views. If you’re keen on staying in the city, the buzzing Da’an District charms with quaint tea shops and restaurants, Xinyi District is the nightlife hotspot and historic Dadaocheng offers a slice of traditional, 19th-century Taipei. There’s no shortage of places to splurge on, either:
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