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 the southern part of the large Zhongshan district 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 […]
Category Archives: TAIPEI
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For a luxury Taipei stay in the vibrant Zhongshan neighbourhood, reward yourself with a relaxing stay at the Regent Taipei. One of the best luxury 5 star hotels in Taiwan (and with 8 restaurants to choose from), we recently had a wonderful stay at Regent Taipei with Tai Pan Lounge access, incredible food and a […]
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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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First time in Taiwan? There are many things to do in and near Taipei Main Station – the surrounding area is a great place to base yourself if you want to use the trains to do various Taipei day trips, or to use the Taiwan High Speed Rail to get to cities like Taichung, Tainan […]
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Ximending is one of the best Taipei neighborhoods to stay for first time Taiwan travellers and return visitors. The area has great transport links, tons of tasty Taiwan food spots, a great night-life plus lots of Ximending hotels big and small to suit all budgets. We love to stay in Ximending and have compiled this […]
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For a stylish stay in the heart of Ximending, time to stay at the SOTETSU GRAND FRESA Taipei, currently Taiwan’s only SOTETSU hotel. One of the best hotels in Ximending, we recently had a fantastic four night stay at SOTETSU GRAND FRESA Taipei, overlooking the streets of Ximending in a huge and homely room (Deluxe […]
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You will never go hungry in Taiwan, especially with so many Taipei buffet restaurants to suit all budgets – from high-end buffets like A Joy (literally ‘high-end as it is the top of Taipei 101) to dedicated vegetarian buffets, there are so many places to fill up in Formosa. Below are several Taipei buffets that […]
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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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Welcome to Wanhua District in Taipei, once known as Bangka. One of the oldest neighborhoods in Taipei, a walk around Wanhua is a wonderful way to spend half a day exploring traditional buildings and temples big and small such as Longshan and Bangka Qingshan. Learn more about the rich history of Wenhua at the Bopiliao […]
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Taiwan Lucky Land 2026 / 2027 is back! Now titled “Return to Taiwan, Double Your Luck”, Lucky Land 2026 reopened on 1 October 2026 for returning eligible Taiwan travellers who are visiting Taiwan between 10 October 2026 to 31 March 2027 – best of all, Lucky Land Taiwan is free to enter! Organized by the […]