Taipei.
While Taiwan's capital city may have once been a less than desirable destination for the worldly globetrotter, the 1980s introduced a renewed urban focus, transforming Taipei into one of the region's most interesting and liveable metropolises. It's subtropical climate makes it ideal for exploring, not to mention the perfect mini-break city, with hidden bars, eclectic art hubs, soothing hot tubs and bustling markets waiting to be explored.