Zhongshan District Walking Tour (Self Guided), Taipei

Covering a swathe of central Taipei, Zhongshan is the city's most fascinating district. It takes the name from Sun Yat-sen, aka Sun Zhongshan, who was a Chinese statesman and went down in history as the provisional first president of the Republic of China in 1912. Caught in the crosshatch of the area's main streets and secret alleyways is a wonderful mish-mash of attractions: museums and galleries, handsome brick buildings, quirky boutiques and corner temples, cool bistros and funky restaurants.

Zhongshan is generally renowned for its vast assortment of cheap street food that largely appeals to the young crowd. Distinctive in this respect is MAJI Square – an indoor market populated by vendors selling all sorts of fresh food, as well as live plants, gifts, and clothing. If you care for homemade stuff and things that are just plain fun and quirky, MAJI Square is your place!

On a more historical note, Zhongshan is a home to the landmark Grand Hotel that was once frequented by Chiang Kai-shek and many other political and military leaders. The tea rooms on the first floor are a good place to relax and absorb the grandeur of dynastic China.

The National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine located in the district is dedicated to those who sacrificed their lives for the Republic of China (ROC) during its tenure on mainland China and its later existence on Taiwan.

Another major local attraction is the Xingtian Temple. Built in 1967, it honors a famous ancient general who lived during the Three Kingdoms period (AD 162-219) and was deified for his Loyalty and Righteousness.

If you intend to venture on your own into Taipei’s hip and trendy Zhongshan district, whether to explore its colorful nightlife and to check out the favorite snacks of the locals, take this self-guided walking tour of Zhongshan and enjoy yourself to the fullest!

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Bernard Gagnon.

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Guide Name: Zhongshan District Walking Tour
Guide Location: Taiwan » Taipei (See other walking tours in Taipei)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.0 Km or 3.1 Miles

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I access my walking tour in Taipei?
Save your walking tour on the website. Then download the GPSmyCity app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign in to your GPSmyCity account. Next, download “Taipei Map and Walking Tours” within the app. Your walk will appear on the Walks screen.

2. How do I view other attractions in Taipei?
At the upper-right corner of the map above, click the “Nearby Sights” button to show or hide other sights in the city. Click a map pin to view details about a sight. To add a sight to your walk, find it in the right column of the WalkBuilder tool above and click the “+” button next to it.

3. How do I re-arrange the sight order?
In the left column of the WalkBuilder tool, drag a sight to move it up or down the list. Then click “Click here to view route map”. Repeat this process until the route meets your needs.

4. Can I add my hotel to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add your hotel as the starting point, the ending point, or both (creating a loop route). This feature is currently available only in the GPSmyCity app.

5. Can I add my own sights to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add sightss that are not in our database and include them in your walk. To do so, sign in to your GPSmyCity account on the website or use the GPSmyCity app.

6. How many sights can be included in a walking tour?
For technical reasons, the number of sights in a walking tour is currently capped at 20. This limit may be increased over time.

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