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 […]
Category Archives: TAIPEI
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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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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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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 – […]
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Mar
Mar
Ximending at night is one of Taipei’s best neighbourhoods for evening entertainment – from late night bites to bars, Korean photo booths to karaoke, Ximending welcomes tourists and locals from dusk ‘till dawn. Ximending at night has something to suit all tastes, from the geek chic of gashapon toys and claw machines to the LGBTQ+ […]
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Mar
Mar
Time for Taipei soon? Lucky you! Getting from Taoyuan Taipei Airport to Taipei city by MRT train is a very easy and inexpensive trip, especially if you purchase an EasyCard at the airport or in advance. There are several ways to get from Taipei Airport to Taipei including taxi and bus. However, the most common […]
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Mar
Mar
Taiwan’s Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall is one of the most popular tourist sites in Taipei. Opened in 1980 to commemorate the passing of former president Chiang Kai-shek, many tourists flock here to explore the grounds and watch the daily ‘Changing of the Guard” ceremony. Formerly taking place in the Memorial Hall itself beneath the […]
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Mar
Mar
Taiwan’s first cat cafe Kitten Coffee Garden is one of the most ‘purr-fect’ things to do in Taipei – ‘fur’ real. It also holds the distinction of being the world’s oldest / first cat cafe that is still open today. Opened in 1998 and currently located in Shilin, Taipei’s Kitten Coffee Garden is a cute […]
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Jan
Jan
One of the best Taipei cherry blossom spots has to be Lohas Park in Taipei’s Neihu District – each year, there is a Lohas Cherry Blossom Festival and we were lucky enough to visit this year’s best known Taipei cherry blossom festival in January 2025. Just a 10 minute walk from the nearest station, Lohas […]
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Jan
Jan
A ‘simple’ (Kaffa) way to get Taipei 101 views without paying the full admission price, Simple Kaffa Sola is the newest Taipei 101 cafe and coffee shop located on the 88th floor of the Taipei 101 tower. Opened in January 2023, Simple Kaffa Sola is also the highest / tallest cafe in Taipei, Taiwan (even […]