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 […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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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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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 […]
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Jul
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Raohe Night Market is one of Taipei’s top night markets, with hundreds of superb street food stalls and is open 7 nights a week. Located in the shadow of Songshan Ciyou Temple, Raohe Night Market (饒河街觀光夜市) is one of the biggest and best night markets in Taipei. From the famous pork pepper buns and musical […]
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Jul
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A green oasis in a very busy city, Daan Forest Park in Taipei is a sprawling open space popular with families and walkers. Given its inner city location, you’d be surprised by the sheer number of wildlife and birds that live in Daan Forest Park (大安森林公園). Sprawling over 60 acres, it has an outdoor auditorium, […]
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Jul
Jul
A ‘gem’ of a Taipei weekend market, Jianguo Jade Market and Holiday Flower Market (建國玉市) takes place every Saturday and Sunday in Taipei’s Da’an District. Located beneath an overpass below one of Taipei’s busiest roads, Jianguo Jade Market and flower market is full of colour, from beautiful flowers to gorgeous jewelry like green jade necklaces. […]
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Jul
Jul
One of Taipei’s most iconic buildings located in Ximending, the Red House is a beautiful old building that has served many purposes over the years since it opened in 1908. From awesome artisan crafts to pop-up shops and cute cafes, there are many things to do at the Red House. Whilst shopping heaven in the […]
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Jul
Jul
The historic streets and traditional markets of Kaohsiung’s Yancheng District are fast becoming a hipster hot-spot and one of Kaohsiung’s coolest and most creative neighbourhoods to explore. Whilst family-run restaurants and tea shops are still commonplace, many of the Yancheng alleys and laneways are now home to happening hole-in-the wall bars, artisan bakeries or fusion […]