One of Taiwan’s best known hot-spring and spa towns, Jiaoxi 礁溪鄉 in Yilan County is an easy day trip from Taipei – better still, Jiaoxi has lots of affordable hotels with their own private hot-spring baths (and often has cheaper accommodation than other hot spring areas like Beitou). From the region’s natural hot springs to […]
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FOOD AND DRINK, TAIPEI
Best Taipei Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants – Voted By Facebook Group Members
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What are the top Taipei vegetarian restaurants and vegan eateries? We put it out to our 190,000+ Taiwan Travel Tips (TTT) Facebook members and there were lots of great Taiwanese vegetarian suggestions. From famous Taipei vegetarian restaurants and Taiwanese veggie buffet chains to less well known vegan and vegetarian places, this is a crowdsourced culinary […]
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Although not as well loved by locals as some Taipei night markets, Shilin Night Market is still worthy of your time if you have a few evenings in Taipei. Yes, it is popular with tourists but hey, so are other night markets and as well as some fine food stalls, it has lots of fun […]
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Jun
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Taipei’s trendiest district and hipster hangout, Zhongshan is the Taipei neighborhood for cool cafes, boutique shops and second-hand stores. Every side-street in Zhongshan is packed with hole in the wall bars and a treasure trove of thrift stores. At the weekends, thousands of trendsetters and ‘cool kids’ visit the flea markets or pop-up festivals along […]
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Jun
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Beitou is Taipei’s hot spring capital! Hop on the MRT from Taipei and in less than 20 minutes, you’ll arrive in Beitou, known for its lush greenery, geothermal springs and public baths. Hot spring bathing in this area dates back to the Japanese era, which is why the district is so full of character and […]
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Jun
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Widely available in most shops and a nostalgic taste for many, Taiwan’s famous caramel egg dessert is a tasty treat enjoyed by millions every day. A popular pudding, no trip to Taiwan is complete without trying a Taiwanese caramel egg pudding dessert (Tong Yi Pudding) straight from the fridge. Also known as ‘Taiwan Uni President […]
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Jun
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Taipei’s financial district and business hub, Xinyi isn’t just about sleek skyscrapers and shiny shopping malls (although yes, there is a LOT of that). From cultural parks and cool cafes, temples to themed 7-Elevens, Taipei’s Xinyi has many things to do – you can also take a step back in time at 44 South Military […]
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Kenting 墾丁in Taiwan is known for its blissful beaches, sublime surfing and night-life, not to mention its National Park. The Kenting Express buses from Kaohsiung / Zuoying HSR station depart regularly (every 15 to 30 minutes) and it is less than a 3 hour drive to this tropical paradise. Given its location in southern Taiwan, […]
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The streets of Taiwan (and in particular Taipei) are adorned with colorful Taiwanese manhole covers. From cherry blossom manholes in Shilin to classic Taipei 101 manhole cover designs, no trip to Taiwan is complete without spotting some of these sublime sewer covers. Turning a practical item into something so colourful and cool is nothing new […]
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Taiwan’s Online Arrival Card (twac.immigration.gov.tw) will need to be completed by most international visitors to Taiwan – it is easy to fill in online before you arrive or at the airport itself before Immigration. We last visited Taiwan in Spring 2026 and completed the form online before-hand. On previous visits, we used our phones at […]