Taipei is the city center of Taiwan. Situated on the northern tip of Taiwan, it holds the largest population in the country. It has over 2.7 million people based on the 2015 statistics. Taipei ranks as the second richest city in Asia. It has become the hub for the political, economic and cultural sectors of Taiwan over the years. This city is covered with many high rise buildings and cultural landmarks. It is also known for its beautiful temples and cultural heritage. Besides that, Taipei is famous for its street food and markets. The visitors can enjoy tasting the local dishes in every corner of the street.

Best time to fly from Dumaguete to Taipei

Taipei has two peak seasons. The first peak season happens during the summer season, from May to September while the second one will fall every festive season. This city receives loads of visitors during both seasons. It is because the weather is nice and it happens during the holiday season. The visitors can comfortably visit outdoor places without worrying about the weather. As the winter season enters, it will be the off-peak season of the city. The visitors are unable to cover most of their outdoor trips due to bad weather. Besides that, the Taiwanese choose not to go to Taipei during the Ghost Month because that period considered unlucky for them. Hence, the best time to have a vacation in Taipei is during the autumn season.

Main airports available in Dumaguete and Taipei

Sibulan Airport - Sibulan Airport is the primary airport that operates for the city of Dumaguete. This airport only serving for domestic airlines. There are a few airlines that operate at this airport such as Cebu Pacific, Cebu Pacific by Cebgo, Philippine Airlines by PAL Express and Royhle Air Way. Sibulan Airport is situated about 3.1 kilometers from Dumaguete City. For visitors who take a taxi, the taxi fare will be around PHP 165.87.

Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) - Taoyuan International Airport is one of the international airports operating for Taipei and the northern area of Taiwan. It is recognized as the best size airport in the Asia-Pacific region. It is the hub of Uni Air and LCC Tigerair Taiwan. This airport provides two passenger terminals. This airport has served many international and domestic flights which include Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, Air China, China Airlines, EVA Air, Jeju Air, Philippines Airlines and Scoot. Other than that, it also manages for cargo airlines. Among them are Cathay Pacific Cargo, EVA Air Cargo, FedEx Express and UPS Airlines. The location of Taoyuan International Airport is about 47.8 kilometers from the capital city. By getting in a taxi, it will cost around TWD 1200 which is about PHP 1999.23.

Climate pattern in Dumaguete and Taipei

Dumaguete is a tropical climate city. Whereas, Taipei is having a humid subtropical climate. The average annual temperature in Taipei is 22.1 degrees Celsius. The visitors should avoid visiting this city during the summer season because rainfall occurs most of the days. Besides that, the winter season is also not a perfect time to visit the city. It is because the weather is extremely cold. Therefore, the best time to enjoy exploring the city of Taipei is during the autumn season. The weather is mild and windy which makes the visitors feel more comfortable doing their sightseeing activities.

Highlights in Taipei

• Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall - Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is one of the famous historical landmarks in Taipei. It has an octagon-shaped. It covers an area of 250,000 square meters. It was constructed in remembrance of the First President of the Republic of China, Chiang Kai-shek. The memorial hall has a style of Tian Tan design. It is decorated with red accents and blue tiles. The visitors will discover the statue of Chiang and the inscriptions on it. The visitors can learn more about the history of Taiwan, pan- Chinese culture and the life journey of Chiang by visiting a museum that is located within the area.
• Taipei 101 - Taipei 101 is one of the tallest buildings in the world. With a height of 508 meters, it consists of 101 stories. This building is specially constructed to hold the earthquakes and typhoons that usually happen in Taiwan. To reach to the indoor observatory deck, the visitors will experience the famous high-speed elevator. Once the visitors have arrived at the deck, the visitors can enjoy the stunning view of the city in all directions. The visitors can also see the city view from the outdoor observatory. There is also a museum where visitors can learn about the design and the construction process of this tower. There are other highlights of this tower such as a shopping mall, restaurants, and a few stores.
• Yangmingshan National Park - Yangmingshan National Park is a perfect destination to visit for those who love hiking. It is also famous for a cherry blossom viewing spot. The visitors will find hiking trails to Mount Qixing from Xiaoyoukeng. The visitors can experience hiking the highest peak of Taipei city, the Mount Qixing. The trails continue to Qixing Park, Menghuan Pond, and Lengshuikeng. Throughout the journey, the visitors can see the beautiful scenery of its surrounding areas.