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 […]
Category Archives: TAIPEI
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
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 […]
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Jun
Jun
Where to shop in Taipei? From underground shopping malls to supersized shopping centers, there are many Taipei shopping streets and malls to explore all over the city. From the famous Miramar Taipei mall complete with a ferris wheel on the roof to several supersize shopping centers in Xinyi, Taipei is retail heaven – there are […]
06
Jun
Jun
‘Ganbei’ to the Taipei craft beer scene and Taiwan brewery bars. From beautiful beer taprooms like Taihu Brewing to independent Taipei craft beer bars like Floating Taipei and BeerGeek, there is much to enjoy whilst exploring Taipei’s best bars and pubs. Taipei has loads to offer craft beer connoisseurs and Taiwan brewery enthusiasts from booze […]
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Apr
Apr
Whether you’re leaving Taipei on an early flight or arriving late, there are lots of Taoyuan Airport Hotels and Accommodation to suit all budgets, including some in the airport itself. From transit trips to long stopovers at Taoyuan Airport, an array of airport accommodation is within easy distance of Terminals 1 and 2. You might […]
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Apr
Apr
For a unique Taiwan experience, make sure your next Taipei trip involves a hotel with your own hot spring bath. One of the best known hot spring resorts in Taiwan is Beitou in north Taipei. Whilst popular with day-trippers, treat yourself to a stay at The Gaia, one of Beitou’s best known hot spring hotels […]
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Apr
Apr
You might know Costco already but how about Costco Taiwan? When a foreign traveller recently asked about the differences between Costco Taiwan and their home USA branch, it elicited a huge and positive response in our Taiwan Travel Tips TTT Facebook group. People love Costco Taiwan, from the low prices to the numerous free samples […]