Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei (No.39, ChangAn West Rd. Taipei) — since its inauguration in 2001, the museum (known locally as “MOCA Taipei”) has combined its historical architecture with contemporary art, entwining yesterday’s memories with today’s culture and introducing the most innovative and avant-garde visual aesthetics, media technologies, architectural design, and fashion from Taiwan and […]
Kaohsiung Museum of History (No. 272, Zhongzheng 4th Rd, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City) – this museum is conveniently located on the Love River near the Kaohsiung Film Archives and Wufu 4th Road. The watch tower-shaped building, built during the Japanese occupation era, is a glimpse into the architectural style of the Japanese Empire at its […]
Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts (No. 80, Meishuguan Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City) — located nearly four hours (354 km) south of Taipei (in Kaohsiung City), this is the third fine arts museum to be established in Taiwan, following the Taipei Fine Arts Museum and the Taiwan Museum of Art. It first opened its doors […]
Fort Zeelandia (No. 82, Guosheng Rd, Anping District, Tainan City) – a.k.a. Fort Anping, this site (located 3 ½ hours, or 317 km south of Taipei) was built by the Dutch in 1627, as a stronghold for the Dutch army and navy. At that time, the Dutch (represented there by the Dutch East India Company) […]
Fort San Domingo (Tamsui District, New Taipei City, Danshui) – located in the outskirts of Taipei, the Spanish built this fort during the beginning of the 17th century. In 1641, the Dutch, who had colonized Southern Taiwan, advanced north, drove out the Spanish and built a new fortress, which is the one you can see […]
Fort Provintia (No.212, Sec.2, Minzu Rd., Tainan City) – a.k.a. Chihkan Tower, this fort was built in 1653 by the Dutch to help administer its colony in Taiwan. The walls were once 453 feet around and 36 feet in height. The walls of this stronghold were made of bricks imported from Java, while the walls […]
Sky Lounge (InterContinental Seoul COEX, 524 Bongeunsa-ro, Samseong 1(il)-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul) – this trendy bar & restaurant, located on the 30th floor of InterContinental Seoul COEX, serves modern Italian cuisine and cocktails in an aviation-inspired setting. The lounge has a minimal décor, white furnishing, and windows overlooking the Han River and downtown Seoul. Patrons can […]
Shiva Pub (42-24 Yonsei-ro, Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul) – Shiva Pub is a unique, hipster bar and pub that serves cocktails, beers, and even does hookah pipe! The bar’s interior is fully decked outf with bohemian and religious icons, legendary musicians and people of all races from different parts of the world. A laid-back and chill […]
Pistil (130-5 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) — Pistil is a lounge and bar well-known for its superb DJ lineups. Though Pistil is at its busiest on the weekend, the club offers free entry on their so-called “Thursday Magazine” nights, catered towards partier who aren’t afraid of getting Friday morning hangovers. People who usually party at “Cakeshop” […]
Pierre’s Bar (Lotte Hotel Seoul, 81 Namdaemun-ro, Sogong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul) – located on the 35th floor of Lotte Hotel Seoul, Pierre’s Bar serves around 28 types of vodkas, signature cocktails, and premium champagnes. This bar’s atmosphere get livelier during the evening, when resident DJs show up to spin electronic, hip-hop and house tunes. Catering to […]