The Nanxi shopping district, centered around Zhongshan Station and Shuanglian Station of the MRT, boasts Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store and Eslite Bookstore Nanxi Store to satisfy the shopping pleasures of various customer groups. Alternatively, one can stroll along the tree-lined Zhongshan North Road, explore the cafes and dessert shops hidden in the alleys, and experience the strong cultural atmosphere. It is a popular shopping and leisure destination for Taipei residents.

Ningxia Road Night Market, also known as Ningxia Night Market for short, is a night market attraction located on Ningxia Road in Datong District, Taipei City. In 2015, the Taipei City Government held an online vote for the "Best Night Market in Taipei". Ningxia Night Market won the titles of "Best Night Market to Visit", "Most Delicious Night Market", "Most Charming Night Market", "Most Environmentally Friendly Night Market" and "Most Friendly Night Market" in the night market theme.

The National Palace Museum, also known as the National Palace Museum in Taiwan or the Taipei Palace Museum, is also known as the Zhongshan Museum. It is the largest museum in Taiwan and one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Taiwan. It is also an institution for the study of ancient Chinese art history and Sinology. The main building is located in Shilin District, Taipei City, and there is a southern branch in Taibao City, Chiayi County. It receives more than 6.14 million visitors a year and was ranked the sixth most visited art museum in the world in 2015.

The National Palace Museum has a collection of nearly 700,000 cultural relics and works of art, most of which were originally collected by the National Peking Palace Museum, the National Central Museum Preparatory Office, and the National Peking Library from the Forbidden City, Shengjing Palace, the Mountain Resort, the Summer Palace, the Jingyi Garden, and the Imperial College. Others were purchased with budgets, received from some cultural relics returned by Japan after the end of World War II, and donated and collected from all walks of life. The collection spans 8,000 years from the Neolithic Age to the present. The various collections are managed by three curatorial departments: the Artifacts Department, the Painting and Calligraphy Department, and the Southern Branch Department. Among them, the most influential collections are bronzes with long inscriptions, paintings and calligraphy by famous artists in the early ancient times, rare books, and official kiln porcelain. The exhibition hall displays 7,000 exhibits in a systematic chronological order according to the types of cultural relics. The artifacts are rotated every six months to two years, while the paintings, calligraphy, books and documents are replaced regularly every three months.

Xingtian Temple, also known as Enzhugong Temple, is located in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan. It is also called Taipei Guandi Temple (as indicated by its temple divination slips). Its main deity is Guan Sheng Di Jun (Enzhugong), with attendant deities Guan Ping (Guan Sheng Tai Zi Ping), Zhou Cang (Zhou Enshi Cang), Lü Enzhu Dongbin, Zhang Enzhu Shan, Wang Enzhu Shan, and Yue Enzhu Fei—the Five Saints of Enzhu. It is a well-known Guandi temple in Taiwan, built by the successful coal mining businessman, Master Huang Xuankong. The main temple also has two branch temples, located in Zhongyi Mountain, Beitou District, Taipei City, and Baiji Mountain, Sanxia District, New Taipei City, collectively known as the "Xingtian (Palace) Three Temples." The Beitou branch temple was the first to be completed, followed by the Sanxia Xingxiu Temple. The main temple in Taipei City was the last of the Xingtian Three Temples to be completed. The temple gate uses 108 door studs to represent the 108 deities, symbolizing the 36 Heavenly Stars and 72 Earthly Fiends.

Located between Taipei Main Station and Shuanglian Station, Zhongshan Underground Mall connects the Taipei Main Station shopping district, Nanxi shopping district, and Chifeng Street shopping district. It integrates the characteristics of the surrounding shopping districts to create a distinctive street with humanistic, commercial, artistic and lifestyle styles, providing diverse shopping options. It is a unique art and cultural corridor in Taipei.

The "Xinzhongshan" linear park between Zhongshan Station and Shuanglian Station is a unique linear park in the neighborhood, suitable for family relaxation, performances, sports and other leisure activities. A cultural and creative market is held on the second weekend of each month, and special light food trucks are set up every weekend to provide the public with diverse services.
Jazz Plaza is divided into a dance area and a garden area. The open space of the dance area provides a street dance practice space for the public, while the garden area is a scenic and leisure activity venue in Taipei City. In addition to providing music events on weekends, it also offers drinks, light meals and specialty restaurants, providing the public with a slow-paced urban environment.

Shin Kong Mitsukoshi (English: Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, abbreviated SKM; Japanese: 新光三越／しんこうみつこしshinkō mitsukoshi */?), referred to as Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, is a chain department store jointly operated by Taiwan's Shin Kong Group and Japan's Mitsukoshi Department Store. Its predecessor was Shin Kong Department Store, which was solely owned by Shin Kong Group in 1974. Shin Kong Mitsukoshi's first store was opened in 1991 in the Nanxi business district of Zhongshan Station on the Taipei MRT Tamsui Xinyi Line Songshan Xindian Line in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan. Currently, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi has a total of 16 branches in Taiwan (Taipei Nanxi Store and Taipei Xinyi New World each count as one store; a total of 20 branches).

Shuangcheng Street Night Market is almost entirely populated by old stalls, and there are many snacks that have been sold for more than 30 years. Because they are so delicious, word of mouth spreads, and even when it is windy or rainy, many old and new friends will come to report automatically. Although the scale of the night market is not large, the uniform orange-red signs are well-organized, making it the first regional demonstration night market in Taipei City. In addition, there are many pubs nearby, so some international friends will also come here. These stalls are doing very well. You don’t know until you go. You must come to try them anyway. The delicious Chiayi chicken rice is delicious and goes well with rice; the authentic boiled goose meat and the fragrant goose meat broth satisfy the picky mouth; the braised pork rice is also well-known. Huangji braised pork rice, like Chiayi chicken rice, won the Taipei City Braised Pork Rice Competition Award. It is naturally delicious. The braised pork with pork trotters and pig feet is more mellow but not greasy. Finally, don’t forget the desserts here, grandma’s traditional rice cakes and aiyu ice, nostalgic Taiwanese snacks, delicious beyond imagination!

Dajia Riverside Park is located between Zhongshan Bridge and Dazhi Bridge in Zhongshan District. It is an urban green park developed and constructed by the municipal government after the Keelung River was straightened. The park covers a vast area, and upon entering, one is greeted by a large, expansive lawn, with a distant view of the Miramar Ferris Wheel, making for a beautiful scene.

The park features five play areas and a bicycle rental area, each with its own unique characteristics. The double-lane zipline area offers both single-point and seated ziplines, allowing children to experience different kinds of fun. The inclusive sandpit area includes slides, climbing structures, a sandpit, and a shaded area for parents to relax. The hillside slide play area has eight terrazzo slides, climbing nets, and ropes, ensuring everyone has a chance to play. The swing and octopus/dolphin area features five unique swings, a large octopus sculpture, a balance beam, a ball-shaped hiding area, and other diverse play equipment. The children's water play area is open from June to September each year and features large circles, cylinders, giant flowers, and other water features that are both cute and fun. There is also a large water feature with a central water jet reaching a height of 75 meters, showcasing a rhythmic effect through variations in water height and intensity.

Shilin Night Market | An international-level night market you can't miss when visiting Taipei

If one place were to represent Taiwan's night market culture, Shilin Night Market would definitely be on the list. As one of Taiwan's most representative night markets, Shilin Night Market is not only a shared memory for Taipei residents, but also a popular tourist attraction that many international visitors must visit when they come to Taiwan.

From the fragrant fried chicken cutlets, oyster omelets, and pepper cakes to bubble tea, sweet potato balls, and various Taiwanese snacks, every alleyway hides a delightful surprise.
Besides food, Shilin Night Market also features clothing, souvenirs, daily necessities, and game stalls, allowing visitors to experience the most authentic Taiwanese night market culture all at once. Whether it's your first time in Taiwan or you want to experience the most lively nighttime atmosphere, Shilin Night Market is a must-visit.