Being in Taipei, I couldn't miss going to the zoo. The place is really huge, and the hot weather makes it difficult to walk around. It took over 2 hours to see everything at the zoo, and many of the animals we couldn't see because they were hiding from the heat.
The zoo has been in existence since 1914, but in the beginning, it was a private zoological garden owned by a Japanese citizen. Now, the total area is 165 hectares, with 90 hectares open to the public, making this zoo one of the largest in Asia. In 1914, the zoo was funded by Japanese citizens and called Maruyama Zoo. After World War II, the ownership of the zoo was passed to Taipei City.
Taipei Zoo displays animals from Taiwan, Australia, Africa, Asian tropical rainforests, deserts, temperate zones, and even domestic animals in the Children's Zoo. There is also an aviary with over 12,000 birds of over 130 species. Other exhibitions include the insectarium, amphibian and reptile house, penguin habitat, koala habitat, nocturnal animal display, and panda exhibition.
In 2008, the zoo received two pandas from China, and the Giant Panda House attracts a lot of visitors. The pandas are the most famous animals here. In 2013, the first panda cub in Taiwan was born.
When visiting Taipei, you will definitely want to see Taipei 101, the tallest building in Taiwan. From 2004 to 2010, it was also the tallest building in the world. Inside, you will find a shopping mall with hundreds of fashionable stores, restaurants, and clubs. The building is also home to the fastest elevator in the world. On the 88th and 89th floors, you can observe the world's heaviest and largest wind damper.
The first day I came to Taiwan, I had the chance to see Taipei 101 at night from a restaurant nearby. Luckily, the weather wasn't cloudy or rainy. However, during the few weeks that we have stayed in Taipei, I have rarely seen a clear blue sky. I'm not a fan of the summer weather here with the heat and constant rain. Staying home has become quite boring.
We also climbed a hill to see the night view of Taipei. After the climb, I felt exhausted, but the view was worth it. There were a lot of people walking to those viewing spots. Personally, I wouldn't climb there a second time just to watch the city for a while, but it's a popular place for young people.
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