Eslite is epic! If you are shopping in Taiwan or looking for unique Taiwanese souvenirs, one of your best bets is the Eslite Taiwan chain of bookshops, stationery stores and department malls. Some of the most beautiful bookshops you’ll find in Taiwan (and across Asia), Eslite (誠品) is one your one stop shop for unique […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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Aug
Aug
One of Taipei’s best cultural hubs, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park in Xinyi is a chock full of cool coffee shops, craft shops and pop-up exhibitions as well as the permanent home of the Taiwan Design Museum. A former Taipei tobacco factory transformed into one of the capital’s most liveliest lifestyle centers and cool shopping […]
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Jul
Jul
Famous for its hot-springs and beautiful countryside setting, Wulai District and Wulai Old Town is an easy day trip from Taipei, less than 45 minutes by bus from Xindian Station. From hillside temples to wonderful Wulai Falls, there is lots of natural beauty and things to do in Wulai. Explore the trails, grab the Wulai […]
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Jul
Jul
Kaohsiung’s waterside cultural hub which bustles at the weekend with flea markets, craft stores and food stalls, Pier 2 Art Center is a must-do when in Taiwan’s third largest city. Pier 2 Art Center is free entry and a huge outdoor park full of old industrial warehouses that were once used to store imports and […]
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Jul
Jul
Welcome to the ‘House of Mouse’ – yes, the world’s only official Disney themed 7-Eleven store can be found in Taipei, full of Mickey Mouse merchandise and Disney theming. From cabinet displays of Disney merchandise to Mickey Mouse 7-Eleven cups, this is certainly one of the more wacky, weird and wonderful themed 7-Elevens in Taiwan. […]
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Jul
Jul
Time to ‘check in’ at the airport and airplane STARLUX themed 7-Eleven store in Taipei! To celebrate the launch of direct STARLUX flights from Taipei to destinations such as the USA and Japan, 7-Eleven collaborated with the Taiwan based airline. They created a fun airplane themed 7-Eleven store complete with an indoor airport runway and […]
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Jul
Jul
As of early 2025, the Coca-Cola Themed 7-Eleven in Taipei, Taiwan is permanently closed. There really is a Coca-Cola themed 7-Eleven in Taipei – you can’t beat the ‘Real Thing’! Most 7-Eleven stores are coloured red, green and white, but this particular themed 7-Eleven places the emphasis on red and white, Coca-Cola’s trademark colors. From […]
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Jul
Jul
Kaohsiung in Taiwan has lots of things to do but the Dome of Light at Kaohsiung Formosa Boulevard Station is pretty unique, often described as the “world’s most beautiful station”. Like no other Taiwan attraction we’ve seen before or since, Kaohsiung’s Dome of Light (水仙大師) is free and the world’s largest indoor installation made of […]
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Jul
Jul
Ningxia Night Market is one of Taipei’s top night markets and a short walk from Dihua Street. Open 7 nights a week with dozens of Taiwan street food stalls, carnival style games and long-established restaurants on either side, you are in for a fun, foodie night at Ningxia. One of the best things to do […]
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Jul
Jul
Longshan Temple (also known as Bangka Lungshan) is Taipei’s most famous temple, renowned for its (en)chanting ceremonies. Whilst not always serene (it attracts huge crowds of tourists and worshippers), it is certainly one of the most beautiful temples in the city. With the original Longshan temple site dating back to the Qing Dynasty in the […]