Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan is quite busy and always keeps buzzing with some kind of activities. Being an industrial city, the lives of Taipei people have no wonder become a lot mechanical. Like any other big cities of the world, life is very hectic in Taipei for travelers as well as the locals. So if you are fed up of this hustle bustle of life then why not try some outskirts of Taipei. The article presents you with some nearby areas of Taipei where you can love to visit.

Danshu
Located in the northwest of Taipei Danshu is old port town. What makes it more fascinating is that Danshu was used as the main scene of the Taiwanese movie – Secret by Jay Chou. Quite popular among tourists, Danshu makes a good option to unwind the routine stress.

Fulong
Situated at the eastern coast of Taipei County Fulong is a coastal town with an excellent beach. Three-day long Ho-hai-yan Rock Festival is the main attraction here if you visit Fulong during July. Don’t miss the fun at this rock festival!

Hsinchu
A city with an old heritage and modern science park, Hsinchu is quite popular among visitors. Closely located is Shei-pa National Park, with its great hiking trails. Mountains and rivers just add to the scenic beauty of this park.

Jiufen
The area was once a gold mining town and it makes an exciting tourist destination. Who knows you too may come across some hidden gold mine at Jiufen, located on the northeast coast of Taipei.

Sun Moon Lake
Embedded into lush mountains, this lake in Nantou County is better known for its crystal clear water. Sitting besides lake and watching the clear water of lake is itself a refreshing experience.

Taroko Gorge
Taroko Gorge is the place where the Liwu River cuts through 3,000-foot marble cliffs. The area around the gorge is identified as Taroko Gorge National Park and it is good place to take a stroll.

Yingge
Visit Yingge if you wish to see a large range in pottery as this place is known for its high concentration of potters and ceramic makers.

So when it becomes tiring for you and you can not take more of the hectic city life, especially Taipei then heading towards some outskirts of the city is always a welcome idea. It not only offers you new destinations to explore but it also refreshes you all anew to face the upcoming challenges in the city.