Taiwan Action & adventure, Art + Beach pictures

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See some of the island\'s most daring modern and contemporary artwork, listen to debates about art and discover the research that is influencing artists today.

Superb views of the Pacific Ocean, coastal walks and bike rides are the big draws of a day out at this beach.

The National Palace Museum stands iconically amid tropical mountains overlooking a district of museums, parks and a vast night market. 

Learn about local culture at the preserved city wall near the gateway to a vast national park, where you can scuba dive and see monkeys.

Superb views of the Pacific Ocean, coastal walks and bike rides are the big draws of a day out at this beach.

Peruse fascinating works to learn about Taiwan’s edgy art scene in the dystopian setting of abandoned warehouses by the sea.

Take a stroll through this beautiful garden, which has been used as a nursery for academic research for more than a century.

This former Japanese whaling site gradually became a quaint fishing village and now a popular beach area with water activities.

Peruse fascinating works to learn about Taiwan’s edgy art scene in the dystopian setting of abandoned warehouses by the sea.

Meander along the path of palm trees in this attractive park area, sunbathe on the beach and take the kids to the play area.

Rocket to the top of one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers for incredible views of Taipei and beyond.

Peruse fascinating works to learn about Taiwan’s edgy art scene in the dystopian setting of abandoned warehouses by the sea.

Watch skilled artisans at work and make your own glass object at a museum dedicated to one of Hsinchu’s most important industries.

Rocket to the top of one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers for incredible views of Taipei and beyond.