W Taipei

Location Summary
In the heart of the dynamic Xinyi District, Taipei’s commercial and business center, W Taipei taps into the city’s intoxicating 24/7 energy. As the capital of the Republic of China, Taipei’s days are defined by international business meetings at nearby corporate headquarters and retail therapy at surrounding shops. But as the sun goes down, the city’s signature neon lights illuminate destination bars, clubs, and nocturnal hotspots.

Keeping watch over the chaos, the 89th floor observatory of Taipei 101—the world’s second-tallest skyscraper---offers an iconic perspective of the electric metropolis, surrounding mountains, and entire Taipei Basin. Back on land, the Longshan Temple provides a grounding refuge of Buddhist reflection while the Museum of Contemporary Art and National Palace Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of Chinese artifacts, reveal the capital’s culture. For an escape from the hustle and bustle, visit the tranquil Taipei Botanical Gardens or Yanmingshan National Park, where soothing hot springs meet emerald vistas.

Day in and day out, shopping options abound, among them the Holiday Jade Market, one of Asia’s largest markets for jade and semi-precious stones, and the Shilin Night Market, where spicy native tastes mingle with exotic goods. In the old city, narrow streets divulge local specialties and unbeatable bargains. On the eastside, a bevy of malls satisfy every obsession. Stop by Ximeding for the latest in avant-garde fashion or discover a different type of cutting-edge style at Core Pacific City, a golf ball-shaped shopping center.