Taipei is the capital of Taiwan, Republic of China. It is a very modern city with many traditional sights. First time visitors may be surprised with some of the grittiness of the streets in the older area of the city. Upon further exploration, there are many jewels within this great city waiting for people to explore. This article, and my journey, focuses on the very rich culture of this interesting city, including superb Southern Chinese temples, a fully restored Taiwanese homestead, excellent museums, great food, and grand Chinese ... (more)