Luxury Taipei, Taiwan Hotel in the Zhongshan District
Conveniently located on Taipei's main boulevard in the Zhongshan District, The Grand Formosa Regent Taipei provides easy access to shopping, entertainment and attractions. Transportation is made easy with the Chung Shan MRT Station located a short five minute walk from the hotel, and nearby airports include the Taipei Songshan Airport (15 minute drive) and the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (45 minutes). Whether you are interested in the city's local history and character or shopping in downtown, our Taipei, Taiwan hotel is the ideal place to stay for a luxurious and memorable getaway.
Attractions near our Taipei, Taiwan hotel:
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall A monument in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China, is located in a park at the east end of Liberty Square. Phone: 886-2-2343-1100
Longshan Temple at Wanhua Built in 1783, this temple was a place of gathering and worship for Chinese settlers and is an example of Taiwanese classical architecture.
National Palace Museum The National Palace Museum contains one of the most magnificent collections of Chinese art and artifacts. Phone: 886-2-2881-2021
National Theater and Concert Hall The National Theater and Concert Hall are located on the north and south sides of Liberty Square. Phone: 886-2-3393-9888
Taipei 101 Also known as the Taipei Financial Center, Taipei 101 was at one time the world's tallest building. Taipei 101 is home to businesses, special events and the Taipei 101 Mall, featuring hundreds of restaurants, shops and clubs.
Yangmingshan National Park One of the country's seven national parks, Yangmingshan is known for its beautiful scenery of cherry blossoms, hot springs and Taiwan's tallest and extinct volcano. Phone: 886-2-2861-3601
Zhongshan Hall Originally constructed in 1936 as Taipei City Hall, Zhongshan Hall now serves as a concert venue in the Wanhua District. Phone: 886-2-2381-3137
Airport Information: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is located in Taoyuan County, approximately 40 kilometers from downtown Taipei. Taipei Songshan Domestic Airport, the nucleus of Taiwan civil aviation, is located in the Songshan District of Taipei. The terminal building offers a variety of convenient services including banking, insurance, post office, telephone-telegraph, shopping and restaurants.
Currency: The unit of currency in Taiwan is the New Taiwan Dollar (TWD). There are notes for $100, $500, $1,000 and $2,000 and coins for $1, $5, $10 and $50. The exchange rate is approximately 1 USD to 32 TWD.
Climate: Taiwan has a subtropical climate with warm and humid weather. The mean temperature is above 25C (77F) between June and September and over 15C (59F) between November and March. There is occasional snowfall on higher mountains in winter. Although typhoons visit Taiwan during summer, they have only a short-term impact on the islands.
Voltage: 220-240 volts AC, 50 cycles per second. Transformers are available for guests who need to convert voltage to 110-120 volts.