Guidebook for Taipei
Food Scene
The quintessential, Michelin-star Din Tai Fung for your soup dumpling pilgrimage. In my opinion it is overpriced and touristy - avoid peak lunch/dinner hours, or be prepared to wait in line for over 1hr.
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Din Tai Fung Xinyi Restaurant
194號 Section 2, Xinyi RdThe quintessential, Michelin-star Din Tai Fung for your soup dumpling pilgrimage. In my opinion it is overpriced and touristy - avoid peak lunch/dinner hours, or be prepared to wait in line for over 1hr.
Old school, traditional Taiwanese cuisine that will spark your nostalgia. Comfort food prepared the way my Grandma used to make them, try the pickled chili oysters, stir fry garlic vegetable and bamboo shoots with pork.
16 místní doporučují
James Kitchen
65號 Yongkang StOld school, traditional Taiwanese cuisine that will spark your nostalgia. Comfort food prepared the way my Grandma used to make them, try the pickled chili oysters, stir fry garlic vegetable and bamboo shoots with pork.
Serving up Yilan-style Taiwanese cuisine, lots of fresh vegetables & fish options.
Lu Sang Restaurant
12-5號 Yongkang StServing up Yilan-style Taiwanese cuisine, lots of fresh vegetables & fish options.
MUST TRY: Banquet style Chinese restaurant, the flaky BBQ porky pastry is THE BEST you will ever taste.
14 místní doporučují
Kao Chi
167號 Section 1, Xinsheng South RoadMUST TRY: Banquet style Chinese restaurant, the flaky BBQ porky pastry is THE BEST you will ever taste.
Yong Kang Sliced Noodles
5號 Lane 10, Yongkang St Great BEEF noodle shop, budget-friendly
一品蘭敘-詩茗畫意
150 Jinhua St BEST Bubble tea shop in the area! Try the "White pearl" bubbles
Coffee & cats? Yaboo has 2 house cats - popular with students for study breaks.
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YABOO Cafe
26 Lane 41, Yongkang StCoffee & cats? Yaboo has 2 house cats - popular with students for study breaks.
Ma Zui Fang
37-2 Yongkang StTHE PLACE to get spicy noodles - becareful, the chili is intense!
FAMOUS Taiwanese noodle with a great selection of local snacks!
22 místní doporučují
Du Xiao Yue Danzi Noodle
9-1 Yongkang StFAMOUS Taiwanese noodle with a great selection of local snacks!
Authentic GERMAN restaurant & bakery, love the schnitzel!
7 místní doporučují
Oma Ursel's German Bakery
221號 Jinhua St Authentic GERMAN restaurant & bakery, love the schnitzel!
永康肥鰻屋
12-2 Yongkang St BEST Unagi (eel) bento rice box and sashimi in Yongkang area!
Great Japanese Izikaya (BBQ), we always order the Fried Octopus, Kimchi Pork, Chicken & Leek skewers!
Akatombo Restaurant
35之1號 Yongkang StGreat Japanese Izikaya (BBQ), we always order the Fried Octopus, Kimchi Pork, Chicken & Leek skewers!
SECRET SPOT: getMore is near Da-An Park, a quiet cafe tucked away in the alleyway with GREAT coffee!
getmore lab 精品咖啡 Specialty Coffee
18號 Lane 165, Section 1, Xinsheng South RoadSECRET SPOT: getMore is near Da-An Park, a quiet cafe tucked away in the alleyway with GREAT coffee!
LOCAL FAVORITE: Spacious & roomy cafe, great WIFI connection. Try the Sicilian coffee!
羊毛與花 youmoutoohana Coffee
12號 Lane 37, Yongkang St LOCAL FAVORITE: Spacious & roomy cafe, great WIFI connection. Try the Sicilian coffee!
Smoothie Dům
15號 Yongkang St Most popular mango ice dessert store in YongKang ;)
Roaster Family Coffee
7 Lane 243, Jinhua Street EARLY SPOT: Opens around 8:30am , AWESOME coffee!
Forgood Cafe
12號 Lane 41, Yongkang StLOCAL FAV: Cafe to chill and work in with great selection of craft beers!
Another cute cafe for work/ afternoon tea - this is also a bakery with fresh Quiches & cakes!
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Duke Rabbit Caf'e
6 Lane 37, Yongkang StAnother cute cafe for work/ afternoon tea - this is also a bakery with fresh Quiches & cakes!
Yongkang Stairs
27號 Lane 243, Jinhua St Another cute cafe for work/ afternoon tea.
LOCAL FAVORITE: Walk straight pass the kitchen and take the stairs upstairs to the dining area! Great soup dumplings, flaky pastries & soups.
Jin Ji Yuan
28-1 Yongkang StLOCAL FAVORITE: Walk straight pass the kitchen and take the stairs upstairs to the dining area! Great soup dumplings, flaky pastries & soups.
MUST TRY- DELICIOUS Cantonese restaurant - there's always a long line out the door, so arrive early at 6pm! Order the "San Sau Fan" with Crispy Duck, Grilled pork belly & BBQ pork!
永康街燒臘店
377號 Liancheng RoadMUST TRY- DELICIOUS Cantonese restaurant - there's always a long line out the door, so arrive early at 6pm! Order the "San Sau Fan" with Crispy Duck, Grilled pork belly & BBQ pork!
椿Tsubaki
46-1號 Yongkang St Popular Japanese Izakaya (BBQ) - it's like a gastropub with sake!
Nom Nom
137 Chaozhou St Hipster cafe with great handmade desserts ;)
Rolling Map Cafe & Brunch
133 Chaozhou St Cute cafe with great range of brunch options!
Greek Go!
10號 Lane 7, Lishui StAuthentic Greek restaurant - though the meals are quite pricy (avg NT450-600/pp)
A night market outside of Shida University - vibey and budget friendly for students.
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Noční trh Šida
Lane 39, Shida RoadA night market outside of Shida University - vibey and budget friendly for students.
Noční trh Š'-lin
101 Jihe Rd Must-visit night market in Taipei!
Drinks & Nightlife
侶人x【bar】亂調
21號 Lane 173, Tonghua St Excellent bartender, a local's hangout on weekday evenings.
Great decor and always interesting for people-watching, knowledgeable bartender mixing up great cocktails!
Truss Bar
Great decor and always interesting for people-watching, knowledgeable bartender mixing up great cocktails!
Parks & Nature
Daan Forest Park is just 10min walk from the studio - great place to walk, jog and get some fresh air :)
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Daan Forest Park
1號 Section 2, Xinsheng S RdDaan Forest Park is just 10min walk from the studio - great place to walk, jog and get some fresh air :)
This is a easy hiking trail with a great view over the city and Taipei 101! Use TripAdvisor to find a suitable route based on your fitness :)
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Xiangshan Station
This is a easy hiking trail with a great view over the city and Taipei 101! Use TripAdvisor to find a suitable route based on your fitness :)
Yangmingshan has more challenging hiking trails, spectacular views on top! Pack an extra rain jacket, as the weather changes quickly on top of the mountain. Use TripAdvisor to find a suitable route based on your fitness :)
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Yangmingshan National Park Visitor Center
1-20號 Yangming Creek WalkwayYangmingshan has more challenging hiking trails, spectacular views on top! Pack an extra rain jacket, as the weather changes quickly on top of the mountain. Use TripAdvisor to find a suitable route based on your fitness :)
Sightseeing
Highly recommended - just NT200 for a 25min ride on the gondola overlooking Taipei city, visit the tea paddy at the top station - great lunch spots too!
57 místní doporučují
Taipei Zoo Station
8 Section 2, Xinguang RdHighly recommended - just NT200 for a 25min ride on the gondola overlooking Taipei city, visit the tea paddy at the top station - great lunch spots too!
The temple was built in Taipei in 1738 by settlers from Fujian , iconic for architecture / culture lovers ;)
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Longshan Temple
211 Guangzhou StThe temple was built in Taipei in 1738 by settlers from Fujian , iconic for architecture / culture lovers ;)
Anational monument and tourist attraction erected in memory of Chiang Kai-shek (a former President), free outdoor concerts hosted on the plaza throughout the summer!
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Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
Anational monument and tourist attraction erected in memory of Chiang Kai-shek (a former President), free outdoor concerts hosted on the plaza throughout the summer!
Iconic Taipei landmark, if you are planning to visit the Observatory, consider getting the Taipei Metro Pass for discounted entry.
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Taipei 101 station
20 Section 5, Xinyi RdIconic Taipei landmark, if you are planning to visit the Observatory, consider getting the Taipei Metro Pass for discounted entry.
If you are visiting Taipei between Oct - March, hop on the Metro (Tamsui LINE) to New Beitou Station and relax in hotspring.
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Beitou District
If you are visiting Taipei between Oct - March, hop on the Metro (Tamsui LINE) to New Beitou Station and relax in hotspring.
Taipei Confucius Temple was established in 1875. The temple holds ceremony on September 28, the birthday of Confucius, to commemorate Teachers’ Day.
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Taipei Confucius Temple
275 Dalong StTaipei Confucius Temple was established in 1875. The temple holds ceremony on September 28, the birthday of Confucius, to commemorate Teachers’ Day.
A memorial to the Republic of China's National Father, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and was completed on 1972 , there is a formal changing of the guards every hour.
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National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
505號 Section 4, Ren'ai RdA memorial to the Republic of China's National Father, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and was completed on 1972 , there is a formal changing of the guards every hour.
Tranquil park with paths & pavilions, plus monuments & a museum dedicated to the 228 Massacre. This is en route to the President's Office.
105 místní doporučují
Park míru 28/2
3號 Ketagalan BoulevardTranquil park with paths & pavilions, plus monuments & a museum dedicated to the 228 Massacre. This is en route to the President's Office.
Arts & Culture
MUST VISIT: NPM features one of the largest collections of Chinese art & artifacts in the world! You can get to the museum via metro + bus, but it will be around 1hr journey...
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Národní muzeum
221 Sec 2, Zhi Shan RdMUST VISIT: NPM features one of the largest collections of Chinese art & artifacts in the world! You can get to the museum via metro + bus, but it will be around 1hr journey...
Beitou Hot Spring Museum
2 Zhongshan RdA museum about all things Hot Springs related!
Taiwan's top university, a sprawling campus with many shops & restaurants nearby.
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Národní tchajwanská univerzita
1 Section 4, Roosevelt RoadTaiwan's top university, a sprawling campus with many shops & restaurants nearby.
A great place to find unique, creative gifts/products, many of the stalls feature local artists. You can find many hand made and innovative products :)
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Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
A great place to find unique, creative gifts/products, many of the stalls feature local artists. You can find many hand made and innovative products :)
There's always something on at the concert hall! Check out their online schedule, you could be in for a treat :)
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National Concert Hall
21-1 Zhongshan S RdThere's always something on at the concert hall! Check out their online schedule, you could be in for a treat :)
Entertainment & Activities
At just NT50/pp, the Zoo is fantastic and a great place to spend the afternoon! Don't miss the PANDAS!
143 místní doporučují
Tchaj-pejská zoo
30號 Section 2, Xinguang Rd At just NT50/pp, the Zoo is fantastic and a great place to spend the afternoon! Don't miss the PANDAS!
Vie Show cinema in Taipei QSquare mall (with 3D theater), located near Taipei Main Station: http://www.vscinemas.com.tw/
30 místní doporučují
Vieshow Cinemas Q square
209 Section 1, Shimin BlvdVie Show cinema in Taipei QSquare mall (with 3D theater), located near Taipei Main Station: http://www.vscinemas.com.tw/
Vie Show cinema with 3D & 4D theater near Taipei 101: http://www.vscinemas.com.tw/
123 místní doporučují
威秀影城股份有限公司
20號 Songshou RdVie Show cinema with 3D & 4D theater near Taipei 101: http://www.vscinemas.com.tw/
Shopping
The "Time Square" of Taipei with massive billboards & endless stores. Ximending is a neighborhood and the first pedestrian zone in Taiwan!
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Shi-men Ting
The "Time Square" of Taipei with massive billboards & endless stores. Ximending is a neighborhood and the first pedestrian zone in Taiwan!
A cultural hub featuring local artists & crafts - regular events and live outdoor concerts. Worth checking out if you plan a longer stay in Taipei.
528 místní doporučují
Kreativní park Huashan 1914
1 Section 1, Bade RdA cultural hub featuring local artists & crafts - regular events and live outdoor concerts. Worth checking out if you plan a longer stay in Taipei.