Taiwan’s most colourful village and port, Zhengbin Fishing Harbor in Keelung is a kaleidoscope of rainbow and pastel colors, reminiscent of Burano in Italy. A popular Keelung tourist attraction and less than one hour away from Taipei, the colorful houses of Zhengbin Fishing Harbor (AKA Zhengbin Port Color Houses – 正濱漁港) are a popular Keelung […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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Jun
Jun
Sumikko Gurashi goes to 7-Eleven! Located in Taipei’s Datong District near Dihua Street, this cute, themed 7-Eleven Taiwan store is full of fun Sumikko Gurashi characters and merchandise. Featuring Shirokuma, Penguin, Tonkatsu and friends, this super Sumikko Gurashi 7-Eleven store even has a themed seating area complete with character chairs, cool display cabinets (shaped like […]
03
Jun
Jun
Mofusand, the cutest cartoon cat now has their own Mofusand 7-Eleven themed store in Taipei – time to head to Taiwan right ‘miaow’! One of the newest themed 7-Eleven stores in Taiwan, Mofusand the cat Chiikawa and Koupen Chan the penguin (and their adorable sushi / onigiri hats) are all brought to life in-store with […]
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Jun
Jun
Hungry and looking for a hidden gem of a hawker stall in Taipei? Then try Tian Jin Scallion Flaky Pancakes (map) on Taipei’s famous Yongkang Street, one of Taiwan’s top food destinations. Also known as green onion pancakes, we love Taiwan scallion pancakes but found them a little hit and miss, especially in tourist areas […]
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May
May
Snoopy 7-Eleven in Taiwan is full of ‘bone’ appetit foods and Peanuts merchandise. One of the most cute Taiwan 7-Elevens, Snoopy, Peanuts and friends have been brought to life in store, from Snoopy shop graphics through to a 7-Eleven Peanuts cafe and basement eating area in the heart of Taipei. 7-Eleven Taiwan has over 100 […]
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May
May
Using an EasyCard in Taiwan is so simple, as the name suggests. A travel essential for anyone visiting Taiwan, EasyCards are so ‘easy’ to buy and top up. They can be used on public transport, convenience stores, taxis and more. Plus there are so many cute EasyCard designs in Taiwan. EasyCards can be used pretty […]
CONVENIENCE STORES, TAIPEI, XIMENDING
Hello Kitty Sanrio 7-Eleven Store In Taipei, Taiwan Guide + Photos
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May
May
Well, Hello Kitty! Sanrio’s cutest cat now has its own themed Hello Kitty 7-Eleven stores in Taipei, Taiwan. One of the most charming Taiwan 7-Elevens, Hello Kitty and their colourful Sanrio character friends have been brought to life in store, from gorgeous shop graphics to themed 7-11 coffee cups and in-store Sanrio merchandise. 7-Eleven Taiwan […]
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May
May
Heping Island GeoPark in Keelung is perhaps not as well known as Yehliu GeoPark (a simple day trip from Taipei) but it is one of Taiwan’s best natural attractions – and much easier and quicker to access by public transport too. Heping Island GeoPark (written locally as 和平島地質公園官方網站) comprises of incredible geo-formations, shaped rocks and […]
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May
May
The Rainbow Village in Taiwan (Taichung) – 彩虹眷村 – is a popular tourist attraction and Instagram hotspot but is it worth visiting? After a recent spate of vandalism at the Rainbow Village Taiwan (ironically by those who were paid to look after it), many of the original features and walls have now been painted over […]
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Apr
Apr
Opened in Taichung in December 2023, the National Taiwan Museum of Comics is one of Taiwan’s newest tourist attractions, with many more sections to open in 2024. Chock full of comic-book attractions, archives and exhibitions, the entire site will continue to expand until it fully opens in 2029. We visited the National Taiwan Museum of […]