Author Archives: Taiwanderers

Taipei’s Best Buffet Restaurants Guide with 2026 Prices

You will never go hungry in Taiwan, especially with so many Taipei buffet restaurants to suit all budgets – from high-end buffets like A Joy (literally ‘high-end as it is the top of Taipei 101) to dedicated vegetarian buffets, there are so many places to fill up in Formosa. Below are several Taipei buffets that […]

Taipei Workshops and Cooking Classes – Top 10+ Taipei DIY Experiences

Time for some DIY, Taiwanese style. From cooking classes to candle making, gemstones to glassblowing, there are some top Taipei workshops to choose from. And getting crafty doesn’t have to be expensive, with workshops starting from NT$800. We love Taipei workshops and in 2026, we’ve already cooked up a storm in the kitchen, made xiaolongbao […]

Taiwan Beer, brewery tours, craft beer bars and distilleries

Cheers / ‘ganbae’ to the Taiwan beer scene – the drinking culture in Taiwan can be fun for foreigners, from a beer tasting tour in Taiwan’s oldest brewery to cool craft beers and ‘sweet as’ fruit beers in convenience stores. Most Taiwan cities have independent craft beer bars and breweries and we’ve noticed craft beer […]

Taiwan Foodie Things To Do – Best Food and Drink Experiences

From Taiwan night markets featuring Michelin Bib Gourmand food stalls to dainty dining delights like train bento boxes (bian dang), Taiwan’s foodie scene is a top tasty time – and it doesn’t have to be expensive either. Whether you like bubble tea or beef noodles, vegetarian food or very good whiskey, you are in for […]

Taiwan October 2026 Festivals / Taipei Events + National Day

Visiting Taiwan in October 2026? You are in for a treat as there are lots of Taiwan festivals in October 2026, from the Taichung Jazz Festival to the 2026 Taipei Pride / Color Taipei parade. National Day in Taiwan is 10 October which sees celebrations including the 2026 Taiwan National Day Taipei 101 fireworks – […]

Taiwan 1 Week / 7 Day Itinerary – Taipei, Chiayi, Alishan & Kaohsiung

How to spend one week in Taiwan? There is so much to see in Taiwan that 7 days isn’t really enough – but if you’re short on time, this 7 day Taiwan itinerary includes cities, culture, forests and fun night markets plus some suggested options for day trips. Starting in Taipei (or Kaohsiung), our Taiwanderers […]

Taipei City Mall – Taipei Main Station’s Underground Mall

Taiwan’s largest underground street located directly beneath Taipei Main Station, Taipei City Mall is Taipei’s top underground mall and a sublime place for subterranean shopping (perfect when it is raining in Taipei). This huge Taipei shopping mall is the longest underground street in Taipei (and Taiwan) with nearly 200 stores across almost 1km underground – […]

Best Sun Moon Lake Hotels Guide (Taiwan) For All Budgets

Sun Moon Lake ‘shines’ as one of Taiwan’s top tourist destinations – and waking up to wonderful waterside views is always a pleasant way to start the day. Most of Sun Moon Lake’s accommodation options are clustered around its two main lakeside towns – Ita Thao and Shuishe, where you can find many mid-range guesthouses […]