Elephant Mountain (also known as “Xiangshan” in Mandarin) is one of the best free things to do in Taipei, with several incredible viewpoints within walking distance of a metro station. Although steep, these several short Elephant Mountain viewpoints all offer stunning views of Taipei and its cityscape, including Taipei 101 and the Xinyi District. If […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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Nov
Nov
Beitou’s ‘mist see’ attraction, Thermal Valley is a spectacular geothermal park and bubbling hot spring that locals often refer to as ‘Hell Valley’. Free to visit and easily accessible via boardwalks around the steamy pool, Beitou’s Thermal Valley (“地熱谷”) is a short walk from Beitou Park and the Hot Spring Museum – just follow your […]
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Oct
Oct
Taipei’s first capybara cafe, Capybara Knight (水豚騎士) is a cute Taiwan animal cafe that takes its cuteness to another level. Hidden away in the back-streets of Tucheng District, Capybara Knight is home to Ba La the female capybara and Ga Bi (plus several rabbits, ducks and a cat – it is quite the menagerie!) We […]
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Oct
Oct
All aboard the Disney Train in Taiwan! Celebrating Disney’s 100th anniversary, the first Disney themed train in Taiwan runs daily between Taipei, Hualien, Taichung, Kaohsiung and Chiayi plus many other stops. With 8 themed carriages (including a karaoke car!) plus drinks, activities and food included, this is one of the best value ways to get […]
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Oct
Oct
New for 2024, a Taiwan Bugcat Capoo Foam Cat Cafe and gift shop has opened at the Old Taichung Station – so whether you are in search of a cat-puccino or some of the cutest kitty gifts in Taichung is the place to be. Taichung is Taiwan’s Bugcat Capoo capital with the new Taichung Station […]
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Oct
Oct
One of Taiwan’s most famous dishes, there are many fine beef noodle soup shops in Taiwan and Taipei – but which are the best beef noodles? Hidden away in a back alley of Zhongzheng District near Taipei Main Station, Liu Shandong Beef Noodles 劉山東牛肉麵 is surely a contender. It has been around since the 1950s […]
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Oct
Oct
‘Capybara Rock’ is a newly crowned natural attraction in Taiwan in Shen’ao (near Keelung) – it was renamed after the former Elephant Trunk Rock sadly collapsed and fell into the sea in December 2023. One of the most stunning coastal areas in Northern Taiwan, after the original rock arch crumbled many locals and visitors noticed […]
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Oct
Oct
Syntrend Creative Park in Taipei has to be Taiwan’s trendiest shopping center – specializing in technology, gaming, photography and electronics, Syntrend is a digital paradise and even has several e-sports and VR center located across its 13 floors of shopping and services. Better yet, Syntrend is Taipei’s leading anime and Manga center, with two whole […]
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Oct
Oct
Ximending is excellent for rainy days in Taipei – from souvenir shopping to Korean style photo booths, there are lots of rainy day activities in Ximending to suit all ages and budgets. Featuring the anime and sneaker shops of the Wannian Building to the artisan gifts found in the historic Red House, Ximending is shopping […]
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Aug
Aug
Taiwan’s most famous falls, Shifen Waterfall is an incredible sight, cascading down a 20 metre drop, surrounded by forests and accessed by trails and free to visit viewing platforms. An easy day trip from Taipei and easily combined with the Pingxi Line, Shifen Waterfall (十分大瀑布) is simply stunning and often referred to as Taiwan’s answer […]