Taipei Deputy Mayor Tsai Ping-kun (center) is all smiles alongside representatives of six tourist attractions displaying their Muslim-friendly environment certificates Oct. 21 in Taipei. (Courtesy of TCG)
 

Taipei City Government announced Oct. 21 that six popular tourist spots in the capital have earned certification as Muslim-friendly environments, highlighting efforts to cement Taiwan as a destination for visitors from the Islamic world.
 
The six spots are Discovery Center of Taipei, National Palace Museum, National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei 101, Taipei Children’s Amusement Park and Zhishan Cultural and Ecological Garden.
 
According to the Department of Information and Tourism under TCG, a survey of foreign tourists’ revealed that one of the locations, Taipei 101, is among the most popular sightseeing locations for Muslim visitors.
 
At a ceremony presenting the certificates, Taipei Deputy Mayor Tsai Ping-kun said Taiwan continues to grow in popularity among Muslim tourists, ranking equal third with Japan and the U.K. among non-Organisation of Islamic Cooperation members in MasterCard’s 2019 Global Muslim Travel Index.
 
Taiwan’s freedom, diversity and openness are the main features that make Taipei an attractive destination for visitors, Tsai said, adding that the city will continue to refine its services to improve tourist satisfaction.
 
Issued by Taipei-based Chinese Muslim Association, Muslim-friendly Environment certification verifies that a location or institution offers a variety of Halal eating options and comfortable areas for Muslims to pray. (RAY-E)