Taiwan Trip Part 1 - Taipei

Just got back from Taiwan a couple of weeks ago and i have to say, it's really changed since i was there last. Very metropolitan and yet retains some old traditional charms at the same time. My trip began in Taipei where i proceeded to go south to Kaosiong and stopped at Taichung on the way. Taipei is in many ways a typical big city. Lots of shopping to be done and i was quite impressed with the Taipei 101 building (Pictured left). Weather was approximately 16 to 19 degrees Celsius so it was quite cooling heading towards springtime.

One thing to note about Taiwan is the abundance of night markets spread throughout the city. Stalls selling everything from clothes to toys and various knickknacks. Food stalls also crowd the area with desserts, noodles and the everpungent smelly tofu (which I still did not feign to try :p)

Scenes from the night markets

Mostly spent my time in Taipei going around to the various famous landmarks dotted throughout the city. Also made time for some shopping which is actually quite good here. Lots of places selling new and trendy clothes. I also found the locals very polite and accomodating. The manners of the Taiwanese people are top notch and i really felt at home in the friendly atmosphere.

Scenes from some of the places in Taipei

Life Size Gundams...way cool!