Taipei

Taipei is often rainy and a bit mysterious. It has a special atmosphere that’s hard to explain, but easy to feel. This area is home to about 45% of Taiwan’s population, packed into just 10% of the island’s land.

To help you imagine that — Taiwan is about the same size as continental Croatia. Now picture 10 million people living in the city of Zagreb and Zagreb County. That’s what Taipei feels like.

This shows the city’s incredible economic, cultural, and political power. Taipei is the center of gravity for almost everything that happens on the island. It’s where trends are born, important decisions are made, and where tradition meets modern life every single day.

Taipei isn’t always easy to love at first sight — it’s crowded, fast, and always changing. But if you take the time to explore, you’ll discover small wonders: a quiet temple hidden between tall buildings, a steaming bowl of beef noodles on a rainy evening, or a piece of street art that makes you stop and smile.