Visiting this “Dark Street” in a former gold mining town on a mountain is like stepping back in time and … into the movie set of the anime movie Spirited Away.

Leave the city streets behind to admire the unique rock formations and lighthouse in this rugged coastal area of northeastern Taipei.

Trains trundle along the middle of this lively street, where restaurants serve tasty street food, shops sell souvenirs and lanterns are released into the sky.

Escape the city to see this “Little Niagara, ” a tiered waterfall in the Keelung River. It’s the widest in Taiwan and a wonderful sight.

Watch the sunset, have dinner with harbor views and stroll over the Lover’s Bridge by night in this scenic spot in Taipei’s Tamsui district.

Xiaochi food, talented street performers and carnival games bring this riverside boardwalk to life, while the viewing platform is great for enjoying a romantic sunset.