Taipei at Christmas comes alive with a feast of festive favorites, classic Christmas lights and events (especially in Taipei mall and Taiwan theme-parks) – Taipei at Christmas 2026 in Taiwan promises to be a treat! There are many Taiwan Christmas lights and events from Xinyi Christmas light displays to huge Christmas trees plus skating rinks, snow-covered […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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Taichung in Taiwan is changing! Once best known as an industrial city, Taichung has undergone a total transformation in recent years and become famous for its food scene, quirky activities and arts scene. Taiwan’s second biggest city, there are so many things to do in Taichung with new attractions opening all the time – for […]
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Some of the lesser explored Taipei neighborhoods, Gongguan and Longquan are under the tourist radar districts in south Taipei near Da’an that you need to visit. Longquan has sublime side streets full of little shops and cafes whilst Gongguan has many things to enjoy (and eat!). As these Taipei South Town areas are close to […]
FOOD AND DRINK, NIGHT MARKETS, SHOPPING, TAIPEI
Gongguan Night Market – Taipei’s Local and Student Night Market
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One of Taipei’s best night markets and possibly the most authentic, what Gongguan Night Market lacks in size is more than made up for by the amount of amazing food. Located in a popular student area famous for its NTU and NTNU campuses, Gongguan Night Market is Taipei’s largest night market in the South District, […]
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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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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 the southern part of the large Zhongshan district 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 […]
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Taiwan’s Disney-esque castle in Chiayi, the Otherworld Fantasy Castle 歐樂沃築夢城堡 is a magical kingdom and cute chocolate factory that opened in summer 2025. One of Taiwan’s most Instagrammable locations, Otherworld Castle is part fantasy world and part fun factory that is very reminiscent of a European village. Admission in 2026 is NT$250 each (NT$200 concessions) […]
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For a luxury Taipei stay in the vibrant Zhongshan neighbourhood, reward yourself with a relaxing stay at the Regent Taipei. One of the best luxury 5 star hotels in Taiwan (and with 8 restaurants to choose from), we recently had a wonderful stay at Regent Taipei with Tai Pan Lounge access, incredible food and a […]
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As regular travellers to Taiwan, we stay in a lot of good hotels and post about our experience and accommodation reviews in our Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook group. From relaxing retreats to themed hotels, stunning views or stargazing from National Park accommodation, these are the most unique Taiwan hotels and memorable stays based on […]