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 […]
Author Archives: Taiwanderers
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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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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 […]
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Jun
Jun
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]