By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network, Reported and Compiled by Chen Guanxin
Founded in 1972, the highly influential and authoritative international market research firm Euromonitor recently released the “Top 100 City Destinations Ranking,” in which Taipei ranked 18th—ahead of well-known cities such as Tokyo, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Las Vegas, and Beijing. This marks an improvement of three places from last year’s 21st position.
Taipei City was ranked 18th in the “Top 100 Global Travel Destination Cities.” (Photo provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
Euromonitor annually publishes the “Top 100 City Destinations Ranking” and analyzes the tourism status and competitiveness of cities around the world. A “tourist destination” refers to a location with specific tourism resources, including tourism activities, ground facilities, transportation, and market demand. A higher ranking indicates stronger tourism appeal and the ability to attract repeat visits.
Taipei boasts unique tourism resources. In terms of nature, visitors can enjoy mountain scenery, hot springs, and river views in a short time—attractions such as Yangmingshan, Maokong, Beitou Hot Springs, and the Blue Highway are popular spots that draw repeated visits. The city’s rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality also leave a deep impression on tourists. Innovative thinking and development have even earned Taipei the title of “2016 World Design Capital.” Moreover, Taipei frequently captures the attention of international media in terms of food and transportation. For example, international media outlet CNN once featured an article online about Taiwanese street food, highlighting stinky tofu and pepper buns from Raohe Night Market, while the globally renowned travel magazine Global Traveler has also praised the convenience of YouBike.
Additionally, Taipei offers advantages such as “great food,” “convenience,” and “high safety.” Its extensive transportation network and accessible Wi-Fi provide residents and tourists with a comfortable living and travel environment. Coupled with the Taipei City Government’s ongoing promotion of various tourism initiatives and events, Taipei has not only earned international accolades such as “Top 10 Global Food Destinations,” “Top 10 Affordable Travel Destinations,” and “13th Best Asian Travel Destination,” but has also become a top choice for many international travelers. In the future, the Tourism Bureau will continue to promote and market Taipei’s tourism resources globally, attracting visitors from around the world to experience the city’s diverse charm—and to return again and again.
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