Hello Kitty in Taiwan is big business! Sanrio’s cutest cat and cartoon character, Hello Kitty in Taiwan is everywhere – and we aren’t just talking about merchandise or shops. As Hello Kitty celebrated their 50th anniversary recently (“Happy Birthday”), there are a heck of a lot of Hello Kitty Taiwan things to do. From Hello […]
Category Archives: TAIPEI
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Jun
Jun
Make some Modern Toilet time in Taiwan. Taipei has many unusual things to do including several bizarre, gimmicky and quirky themed restaurants that are popular with young locals and tourists – but one of the most fun places to eat has to the Taipei toilet restaurant! This article was originally published on cktravels.com in 2019. A […]
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Jun
Jun
An easy day trip from Taipei, one of Beitou’s ‘hottest’ spots to visit is Sulfur Valley Geothermal Recreation Area (also known as Liuhuanngu). A short bus ride from Xinbeitou Station and located in the foothills of Yangmingshan National Park, Sulfur Valley is an active geothermal recreational area easily accessible by boardwalks plus several natural foot […]
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Apr
Apr
Taipei Main Station hotels and nearby Ximending are a good place to stay for first time Taiwan travellers, return visitors and those with just a few days in Taipei. The area obviously has great transport links, tons of tasty Taiwan food spots, is walkable to Ximending plus there are lots of Taipei Main Station hotels […]
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30 Instagrammable and Colorful Taiwan Locations
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Apr
Apr
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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Apr
Apr
Tamsui near Taipei is a historic port and riverside city located at the end of the Xinyi – Tamsui Metro line. Its scenic setting, numerous food stalls and restaurants plus easy MRT access make it a popular day trip from Taipei for local families and couples. Easily combined with a boat over to the water […]
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Apr
Apr
Planning a quick trip to Taipei as part of a Taiwan tour? We’d always recommend spending as much time as possible in Taipei but you can see a LOT of the city and surrounding areas with our 3 day Taipei itinerary. Featuring several Taipei night markets, sublime hot springs and possibly some shopping, we also […]
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Apr
Apr
We love Taipei! From themed 7-Elevens to Taipei 101 and its cafes with altitude, there are so many things to do in Taipei. You can shop ‘til you drop in dozens of malls and Taipei shopping districts or visit beautiful temples like Longshan – the Taipei night market scene is also truly tasty, best rounded […]
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Mar
Mar
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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Mar
Mar
An easy day trip from Taipei city, half the fun of getting to Maokong in the hills is getting there – soar up into the sky on the Maokong Gondola and look back towards Taipei. Famous for its tea plantations, hillside temples and trails, Maokong is a fun place to explore for all ages – […]