Taipei’s trendiest district and hipster hangout, Zhongshan is the Taipei neighborhood for cool cafes, boutique shops and second-hand stores. Every side-street in Zhongshan is packed with hole in the wall bars and a treasure trove of thrift stores. At the weekends, thousands of trendsetters and ‘cool kids’ visit the flea markets or pop-up festivals along […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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Whether you’re leaving Taipei on an early flight or arriving late, there are lots of Taoyuan Airport Hotels and Accommodation to suit all budgets, including some in the airport itself. From transit trips to long stopovers at Taoyuan Airport, an array of airport accommodation is within easy distance of Terminals 1 and 2. You might […]
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Beitou is Taipei’s hot spring capital! Hop on the MRT from Taipei and in less than 20 minutes, you’ll arrive in Beitou, known for its lush greenery, geothermal springs and public baths. Hot spring bathing in this area dates back to the Japanese era, which is why the district is so full of character and […]
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Apr
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As regular travellers to Taiwan, we stay in a lot of hotels and post about our experience and accommodation reviews in our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group. On our latest 2026 trip to Taiwan, we booked over 30 hotels and have curated our favourite and best Taipei luxury hotels that we’ve personally stayed in. […]
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Which neighborhood or area should you stay in when visiting Taipei? Taiwan’s biggest city Taipei is popular with tourists and is often the arrival point for most first-timers in Taiwan. With late night entertainment centers like Ximending, historic districts like Dadaocheng and Dihua Street plus riverside accommodation in Tamsui, there are many Taipei neighborhoods to […]
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Visiting Taiwan in May 2026? From the Taichung Mazu International Festival to the Taiwan Festival of Arts and Asia Pride Games 2026, there is lots to do and many Taiwan events in May to enjoy; plus Taitung hosts the big beach party that is East Wave Music Festival 2026. Taiwan’s biggest firework festival – 2026 […]
CONVENIENCE STORES, SHOPPING, TAIWAN ESSENTIAL
Taiwan Supermarkets and Taiwan Convenience Stores Guide
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Taiwan’s supermarket scene and collection of convenience stores is massive – from huge supermarkets like PX Mart and Carrefour to smaller convenience stores like 7-Eleven, FamilyMart and HiLife, you will never go short on snacks, drinks and Taiwan souvenirs. The biggest Taiwan supermarket chain is PX Mart with around 1,250 PX Mart stores across Taiwan […]
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A luxury Taoyuan hotel perfect for families and near to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, a stay at COZZI Blu Taoyuan is the perfect way to start or end your Taiwan trip – in fact, it has so many cool features and nearby attractions, you could easily base yourself here for a longer trip. Handily located […]
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Taipei’s financial district and business hub, Xinyi isn’t just about sleek skyscrapers and shiny shopping malls (although yes, there is a LOT of that). From cultural parks and cool cafes, temples to themed 7-Elevens, Taipei’s Xinyi has many things to do – you can also take a step back in time at 44 South Military […]
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Keelung Night Market is one of Taiwan’s top night markets, with hundreds of superb street food stalls and open 7 nights a week. As visited by such famous food shows such as Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix and the late, great Anthony Bourdain’s The Layover, Keelung Night Market is a fine foodie foray so make sure […]