You will never go hungry in Ximending, with restaurants, eateries and food stalls to suit all tastes and budgets. Where to eat in Ximending shouldn’t cause you too much of a problem, as there are a whole range of Ximen restaurants including long established eateries like Lao Shan Dong Homemade Noodles, King Pork Wan Nian […]
Category Archives: TAIPEI
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Aug
Aug
What is better than a shop bought Taiwan pineapple cake? Likely the taste of ones you’ve handmade yourself! At the Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry 郭元益糕餅博物館 台北士林館, you can make your own tasty treats and take part in a hands-on pineapple cake making DIY class in Shilin, Taipei. Earlier this year, we […]
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Aug
Aug
Planning a quick stopover and 1 day in Taipei? We’d always recommend spending as much time as possible in Taipei because there is so much to do. However, if you only have limited time in Taiwan on a layover, we have a full one day Taipei itinerary covering all the top sights, night market bites […]
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Aug
Aug
Which neighborhood or area should you stay in when visiting Taipei? Taiwan’s biggest city Taipei is popular with tourists and is often the arrival point for most first-timers in Taiwan. With late night entertainment centers like Ximending, historic districts like Dadaocheng and Dihua Street plus riverside accommodation in Tamsui, there are many Taipei neighborhoods to […]
02
Aug
Aug
Oooooh, a Bugcat Capoo themed 7-Eleven in Taipei is definitely one of the more fun convenience stores in Taiwan to visit. 7-Eleven Taiwan has over 100 themed stores across the country, including cartoon character branded stores such as Snoopy / Peanuts, Hello Kitty, Ultraman, Pokemon and Mofusand. Bugcat Capoo (貓貓蟲咖波) is one of the most […]
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Jul
Jul
Whilst Taiwan is amazing, the Taipei weather can sometimes be a little unpredictable – thankfully there are lots of Taipei rainy day and hot summer indoor attractions to suit all ages and budgets. From photo booths to Pokemon, there are lots of things to do in Taipei on rainy / hot weather days (and not […]
FOOD AND DRINK, NIGHT MARKETS, SHOPPING, TAIPEI
Gongguan Night Market – Taipei’s Local and Student Night Market
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Jul
Jul
One of Taipei’s best night markets and possibly the most authentic, what Gongguan Night Market lacks in size is more than made up for by the amount of amazing food. Located in a popular student area famous for its NTNU-Gongguan Campus, Gongguan Night Market is Taipei’s largest night market in the South District, within a […]
KAOHSIUNG, PINGXI LINE, SUN MOON LAKE, TAICHUNG, TAINAN, TAIPEI
40 Instagrammable and Colorful Taiwan Photo Spots 2026
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Jul
Jul
Taiwan’s rainbow villages, colorful creative parks and vibrant villages make it one of the world’s Instagram hotspots and top TikTok places. From Ximending’s excellent street-art to colorful fishing harbors and even a ‘Rainbow Railway’, Taiwan is tops for dazzling day-trips and epic excursions. Kaohsiung is a kaleidoscope of color with the Dome of Light, Weiwuying […]
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Jul
Jul
Looking to do Taipei on a budget? From historic streets to hiking, the changing of the guard to souvenir ink stamp collecting, there are many free things to do in Taipei. Featuring several free Taipei museums and tranquil temples, we also share several unique free Taipei attractions like Airplane Alley, Beitou’s Thermal Valley and the […]
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Jul
Jul
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 […]