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.
42
polecane przez mieszkańcówDin Tai Fung Xinyi Restaurant
194號 Section 2, Xinyi Road42
polecane przez mieszkańcówThe 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.
6
polecane przez mieszkańcówJames Kitchen
6
polecane przez mieszkańcówOld 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 Yongkang StreetServing 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.
Kao Chi
150號 Section 1, Fùxīng South RoadMUST TRY: Banquet style Chinese restaurant, the flaky BBQ porky pastry is THE BEST you will ever taste.
Yong Kang Sliced Noodles
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
YABOO Cafe
26 Lane 41, Yongkang StreetCoffee & 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!
Du Xiao Yue Danzi Noodle
9-1 Yongkang StreetFAMOUS Taiwanese noodle with a great selection of local snacks!
Oma Ursel's German Bakery
8 Lane 10, Yongkang Street 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!
LOCAL FAVORITE: Spacious & roomy cafe, great WIFI connection. Try the Sicilian coffee!
羊毛與花 youmoutoohana Coffee
LOCAL FAVORITE: Spacious & roomy cafe, great WIFI connection. Try the Sicilian coffee!
Smoothie House
15 永康街9
polecane przez mieszkańców 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 StreetLOCAL 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!
Duke Rabbit Caf'e
Another cute cafe for work/ afternoon tea - this is also a bakery with fresh Quiches & cakes!
Yongkang Stairs
27 Lane 243, Jinhua Street 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
LOCAL 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
51 Yongkang StMUST 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 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!
1 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.
51
polecane przez mieszkańcówShida Night Market
51
polecane przez mieszkańcówA night market outside of Shida University - vibey and budget friendly for students.
Shilin Night Market
101號 Jihe Road96
polecane przez mieszkańców Must-visit night market in Taipei!
Drinks & Nightlife
侶人x【bar】亂調
21號 Lane 173, Tonghua Street 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 :)
78
polecane przez mieszkańcówDaan Forest Park
1號 Section 2, Xinsheng South Road78
polecane przez mieszkańcówDaan 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 :)
86
polecane przez mieszkańcówXiangshan Trail
86
polecane przez mieszkańcówThis 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 :)
6
polecane przez mieszkańców陽明山國家公園遊客中心
1-20 竹子湖路6
polecane przez mieszkańcówYangmingshan 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!
10
polecane przez mieszkańcówMaokonglanchedongwuyuannei Station
10
polecane przez mieszkańcówHighly 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 ;)
64
polecane przez mieszkańcówLungshan Temple
211 Guangzhou Street64
polecane przez mieszkańcówThe 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!
9
polecane przez mieszkańcówChiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
9
polecane przez mieszkańcówAnational 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.
19
polecane przez mieszkańcówTaipei 101/World Trade Center Station
20 Section 5, Xinyi Road19
polecane przez mieszkańcówIconic 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.
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.
11
polecane przez mieszkańcówTaipei Confucius Temple
275號 Dàlóng St11
polecane przez mieszkańcówTaipei 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.
63
polecane przez mieszkańcówNational Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
505 Section 4, Ren'ai Road63
polecane przez mieszkańcówA 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.
9
polecane przez mieszkańców2/28 Peace Park
9
polecane przez mieszkańcówTranquil 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...
82
polecane przez mieszkańcówNational Palace Museum
221 Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd82
polecane przez mieszkańcówMUST 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 Zhōngshān Road32
polecane przez mieszkańcówA museum about all things Hot Springs related!
Taiwan's top university, a sprawling campus with many shops & restaurants nearby.
36
polecane przez mieszkańcówNational Taiwan University
1 Section 4, Roosevelt Rd36
polecane przez mieszkańcówTaiwan'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 :)
12
polecane przez mieszkańcówSongshan Cultural and Creative Park
12
polecane przez mieszkańcówA 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 :)
8
polecane przez mieszkańcówNational Concert Hall
21-1號 Zhongshan South Road8
polecane przez mieszkańcówThere'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!
20
polecane przez mieszkańcówTaipei Zoo
30 新光路二段20
polecane przez mieszkańców 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/
Vie Show Cinemas Taipei Qsquare
209 Section 1, Shìmín 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/
19
polecane przez mieszkańców威秀影城
16號 Sōngshòu Road19
polecane przez mieszkańcówVie 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!
109
polecane przez mieszkańcówXimending
109
polecane przez mieszkańcówThe "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.
99
polecane przez mieszkańcówHuashan 1914 Creative Park
1 Section 1, Bade Road99
polecane przez mieszkańcówA cultural hub featuring local artists & crafts - regular events and live outdoor concerts. Worth checking out if you plan a longer stay in Taipei.