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 […]
Category Archives: TAIPEI
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Jul
Jul
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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Jul
Jul
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 […]
FOOD AND DRINK, TAIPEI
Best Taipei Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants – Voted By Facebook Group Members
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Jun
Jun
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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Jun
Jun
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
Jun
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
Jun
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 […]
22
Jun
Jun
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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Jun
Jun
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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Jun
Jun
Taiwan baseball is a ‘big-hitter’ and one of the country’s most popular sports. The 2026 Taiwan baseball season officially started in late March 2026, across two seasons (with the second season starting in July 2026) – we were lucky enough to go to this season’s opening baseball game at Taipei Dome and it was such […]