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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Taoyuan

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Taoyuan, Taiwan

Updated September 27, 2024

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Taoyuan, Taiwan

Garden of the Generalissimos

A Taiwanese garden teems with the retired statues of the island's former dictator.
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Taoyuan, Taiwan

Mausoleum of Chiang Kai-shek

The final resting place of the dictator of Taiwan.
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A view from the temple.

Taipei, Taiwan

Hunglodei Nanshan Fude Temple

A temple featuring a giant Tudigong statue, quirky roadside dinosaurs, and stunning Taipei panoramas.
12 miles from Taoyuan
The key to ‘fool’s noodles’ is striking the right balance with your toppings.

Taipei, Taiwan

Xiaonanmen Fuzhou Fool’s Noodles

Diners have been slurping 'fool's noodles' at this shop for more than 70 years.
13 miles from Taoyuan
Toilet hot pot. Appetizing!

Taipei, Taiwan

Modern Toilet Restaurant

Looking for a crappy restaurant? Pull up a porcelain bowl and enjoy your meal.
13 miles from Taoyuan

Taipei, Taiwan

National Taiwan Museum Bronze Oxen

These two 90-year-old statues were once part of a Japanese Shinto shrine.
13 miles from Taoyuan
Roasted and smoked Hakka meats to make you smile.

Taipei, Taiwan

Jinjiang Tea Room

Dine on Hakka dishes at a dreamy cottage nestled in the heart of Taipei.
14 miles from Taoyuan
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