Taipei, Taiwan is a vibrant city full of culture, history, and modern amenities. Located on the northern tip of Taiwan, Taipei is the country's capital and largest city. It is home to a variety of attractions, including the National Palace Museum, Taipei 101, and the
Taipei, officially Taipei City, is the capital and a special municipality of Taiwan. Located in Northern Taiwan, Taipei City is an enclave of the municipality of New Taipei City that sits about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of the northern port city of Keelung. Most of the city rests on the Taipei Basin, an ancient lakebed. The basin is bounded by the relatively narrow valleys of the Keelung and Xindian rivers, which join to form the Tamsui River along the city's western border.