Encompassing some of Taipei’s most famous landmarks, the Xinyi District sprawls on the eastern edge of the city at the base of Tiger Mountain. It’s home to the Taipei 101 building and the National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, as well as several high-end department stores and shopping malls.

Things to do

Once the tallest building in the world, Taipei 101 rises over 509 metres in the heart of Xinyi District. Get your retail fix in the international designer stores that occupy the Taipei 101 Mall before riding one of the world’s fastest elevators to the 89th-floor observatory to soak up the sweeping city views.

One of Xinyi District’s most famous architectural landmarks is the Taipei City Hall, a monumental building that overlooks Citizen’s Square. It’s regularly used as a venue for exhibitions and concerts, including the city’s annual New Year’s Eve celebrations. The building is also home to the Discovery Center of Taipei, which chronicles Taiwan’s natural history, cultural heritage and future developments.

Xinyi District encompasses several coal mines dating back to the Japanese colonial period that have been renovated for the public to explore. Step into the “Time Tunnel” of the Hexing Mine to experience what it would have been like to walk along the minecart tracks. You can admire the ceramic “Life of Coal” murals and climb the “Spiral Staircase” while keeping your eyes peeled for the bats that have made this abandoned mine home.

Getting around

Xinyi District is a 20-minute drive from the centre of New Taipei City and 40 minutes from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. It’s served by several metro lines that connect to the Elephant Mountain and Taipei 101/World Trade Center stations and is home to the Taipei City Hall Bus Station.