The city sits in a basin between the Central and Yangming Mountains, and is surrounded by the larger, but quite distinct, New Taipei City.

台北市座落於中央山脈與陽明山之間的盆地，四周圍繞著面積較大但風情卻截然不同的新北市。

In recent decades, Taipei has busily transformed itself into one of the region's most livable cities and into one of Asia's premier travel destinations.

近幾十年來，台北致力於轉型為鄰近區域中最適合居住的城市，並躋身為首選的亞洲熱門旅遊地點之一。

Today, Taipei has one foot striding towards a futuristic utopia and the other respectfully rooted in ancient Chinese traditions.

今日的台北已一腳朝著未來烏托邦的理想邁進，而另一腳則崇敬地駐足於根深柢固的古老中國傳統。

It's easy to fall in love with this friendly city.

情不自禁就會愛上這座友善的城市。

The aroma of Chinese street food fills the air.

空氣中瀰漫著中式街頭小吃的香味。

Scooters and bicycles roll the streets.

滿街充斥著機車和腳踏車。

And surrounded by nature, tranquility is never more than a bus ride or hike away.

四周受大自然環繞，只要搭乘公車或甚至步行就能享受靜謐氛圍。

Start your day with a slice of classic Taipei.

美好的一天就從體驗經典的台北景點開始。

Situated in the city's oldest neighborhood, Wanhua, the Longshan Temple is the spiritual heart of Taipei.

龍山寺位於台北最古老地區——萬華區，是台北人的信仰中心。

It's a place where generations of locals have come to seek good fortune, health, and even guidance on who to marry.

一代又一代的當地居民前來祈求好運和健康，甚至是尋求結婚對象的指引。

Taiwan's political heart is the district of Zhongshan.

中山區是台灣的政治中心。

The Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall honors the memory of former president of the Republic of China.

中正紀念堂旨在紀念中華民國的前任總統。

Memorial Square is also home to one of the city's most important cultural sites, the National Concert Hall, a stunning example of neoclassical Chinese architecture.

自由廣場也是市內一個最重要文化場所的所在地之一，美輪美奐的國家音樂廳是新古典中式建築的代表作。

Just a short stroll away is 228 Peace Park, a tranquil memorial to the 1949 uprisings that sowed the seeds of Taiwan's independence.

從這裡散步一小段路，會到達二二八和平公園，那裡安靜地紀念著 1949 年那起為台灣播下獨立種子的動亂事件。

Step even further back into Taiwan's past at the National Taiwan Museum and discover the country's rich, natural, cultural and political history.

到國立台灣博物館探究更早之前的台灣景況，挖掘這個國家豐富的自然、文化和政治歷史。

Hop on Taipei's excellent MRT and head to the National Palace Museum, home to the world's greatest collections of Chinese art and antiquities.

搭乘台北優質的捷運，前往國立故宮博物院，這裡收藏著全世界品質最精良的中國藝術品和古文物。

There are plenty of riches to be found on Taipei's streets too.

在台北的街頭也可以發現許多樂趣。

Enjoy the blooms and haggle for jewelry at the flower and jade markets.

到花市欣賞美麗花朵，或到玉市享受殺價買寶石的樂趣。

Hunt down bargains in giant department stores like SOGO, or cruise the smaller boutiques and restaurants in Yongkang Street.

前往 SOGO 等大型百貨公司挖掘特價品，或逛逛永康街的精品小店和美食餐廳。

Once you've explored Taipei's streets, rocket to the heavens aboard the high-speed elevators of Taipei 101, one of the world's tallest skyscrapers.

如果逛夠了台北街頭，搭乘台北 101 的高速電梯一路通往天堂，登上世界最高的摩天大樓之一。

While some have suggested that the design resembles a stack of noodle boxes, the tower is widely regarded as a stunning example of oriental revivalist architecture.

雖然有人覺得它的外觀設計就像是一疊堆高的炒麵盒，但還是有許多人認為這是一棟代表東方復興建築的優秀傑作。

There are plenty of natural vantage points around the city too.

在台北周圍也有許多天然的制高景點。

Just a 15-minute walk from Taipei 101 is Elephant Mountain, the most accessible of the cities peaks.

從台北 101 步行約 15 分鐘即可抵達台北四周最容易到達的山峰——象山。

There are no high-speed lifts here, but the 20 minute climb to the top is worth it, especially at sunset.

這裡沒有高速電梯可以搭乘，但花 20 分鐘登上山頂絕對讓您不虛此行，而日落時的美景尤其美麗。

For more great views, head to Maokong Mountain.

如果還想欣賞更多美景，可以前往貓空。

The mountain's gondola service starts at the Taipei Zoo, the largest zoological collection in Asia.

貓空纜車的起點為台北動物園，這座動物園是全亞洲動物數量最多的動物園。

This zoo holds a special place in the hearts of locals, and the animals are treated like members of Taipei's extended family.

對當地人來說，台北動物園是無可取代的存在，園內的動物就像是台北大家族的一員。

From the zoo, step aboard a gondola and glide over the forest canopy to Maokong Mountain.

從動物園搭乘纜車，滑過森林上方的樹冠，來到貓空。

With villages and temples to explore, Maokong makes a fabulous day trip.

您可以盡情探索小鎮和寺廟，貓空是安排一日遊行程的最佳選擇。

As an important tea growing area, it's also the place to learn the finer points of tea tasting and appreciation.

貓空更是重要的產茶區，你可以在此學習品茗的奧秘之處。

You'll have to walk to get to Taipei's highest peak, Mount Qixing, which lies just to the north of the city in the Yangmingshan National Park.

只能靠步行抵達的台北最高峰——七星山，位在市區北部的陽明山國家公園內。

Climb the 1000 steps, up through the subtropical forest and into the grassy highlands that gave the area its original name, Grass Mountain.

攀爬一千階台階，向上通往亞熱帶森林，再進入草原高地，這片草原高地正是此地名的由來：草山。

All that hiking and mountain air can build up an appetite.

登山健行和高山的空氣應該讓您飢腸轆轆了吧？

So when it's time to return to the city, head to the Shilin Night Market.

回到市區後，不妨直奔士林夜市大快朵頤一番。

At times, it seems half the population is here, doing what Taipei locals do best, enjoying great food, hunting down bargains and simply enjoying their incredible city.

有時候，彷彿台北一半的人口都聚集在這裡，享受台北人最樂此不疲的活動，享用美食、盡情殺價，以及純粹享受著這座無與倫比的城市。