A historic village juxtaposed against the modem metropolis that is Taipei’s Xinyi District, the 44 South Military Village ( 四四南村) is like taking a step back in time – almost a world away from the nearby gleaming skyscrapers and CBD cityscape. Akin to a central city cultural hub (although not on the scale of say […]
Category Archives: TAIPEI
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Taipei’s tastiest neighborhood, Yongkang Street is one of the yummiest things to do in Taiwan, packed full of cool cafes, decadent desserts and oodles of noodle shops and delicious dumplings. From the terrific Tian Jin Scallion Flaky Pancakes to xiao long bao and beef noodles, there is something to suit all tastes (and budgets) along […]
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Taipei’s Ximending is famous for its bright lights, evening bites and late nights – Ximending is the heart and soul of Taipei’s Wanhua District, home to sublime street art, cool shops like Pop Mart and night-time entertainment. And there are lots of Ximending hotels to suit all budgets making it an affordable place to stay. […]
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The historic district of Dihua Street and Dadaocheng in Taipei is perhaps most famous for its amazing architecture, traditional Chinese medicine shops and Lunar New Year celebrations – however, in recent years, the area has welcomed an influx of coffee shops, fashions stores and craft beer bars. A marvellous mix of new and traditional Taipei, […]
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Celebrating the most weird and wonderful attractions Taipei has to offer, there are so many unique and unusual things to do in Taipei, Taiwan’s capital. From a ‘crap’ restaurant to a cat village, rude pineapple cakes to wonky post boxes, Taipei is utterly unique in the unusual tourism sector. With something to suit all tastes […]
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Jul
If you have a layover at Taipei Airport (Taoyuan International Airport), take advantage of the free Taipei tour (half day) available to transit and transfer passengers. The free half day tour from Taoyuan International Taipei Airport departs twice daily and lasts around four hours – and until 31 October 2026, transit passengers to Taiwan who […]
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Jul
Traveling to Taipei (Taiwan) for the first time? You are in for a treat as Taipei for first timers is an easy entry point to explore Taiwan and an excellent place to base yourself. From city transport to Taipei day trips, we’ve got you covered – and Taiwan is relatively inexpensive especially if you plan […]
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Jul
Jul
Get your geek on in Taipei – from Pop Mart to Pokemon, anime to gachapon, Taipei has geek chic galore. Cute cartoon characters in Taiwan are very common and Taipei has a plethora of pop-ups, cool stores and shopping malls (like Syntrend Creative Park) – oh, and there are tonnes of themed 7-Elevens in Taipei and […]
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Time for some DIY, Taiwanese style. From cooking classes to candle making, gemstones to glassblowing, there are some top Taipei workshops to choose from. And getting crafty doesn’t have to be expensive, with workshops starting from NT$800. We love Taipei workshops and in 2026, we’ve already cooked up a storm in the kitchen, made xiaolongbao […]
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If you’re looking to escape Taipei for the day, there are numerous day trips from Taipei, many of which can be done independently using the Metro or Taiwan Railway / High Speed Rail. From the popular Taipei day trips like Jiufen and the Pingxi Line to the hot springs of Wulai and Jiaoxi, Taiwan’s natural […]