Guidebook for Jhongshan District

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Guidebook for Jhongshan District

Food Scene
1 hour wait. It's the best in town & a 15 min walk. Closed Mondays & open 5:30am - 12:30p. Go back another day if there are less than 10 people in line. order hot soy milk & ho bing gia dan.
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Fuhang Soy Milk
108 Section 1, Zhongxiao East Road
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1 hour wait. It's the best in town & a 15 min walk. Closed Mondays & open 5:30am - 12:30p. Go back another day if there are less than 10 people in line. order hot soy milk & ho bing gia dan.
This is a great place to have some tea, coffee, waffles, sandwiches, etc. It's in the street behind McDonald's. PS: they're known for their waffles. tel: 02 2567 3787
Melange Café
23 Lane 16, Section 2, Zhongshan N Rd
This is a great place to have some tea, coffee, waffles, sandwiches, etc. It's in the street behind McDonald's. PS: they're known for their waffles. tel: 02 2567 3787
Great place to eat late. Usually only locals frequent this area (林下夜市 - Ling Sha Night Market). The savory oyster pancakes and their shrimp fried rice really hits the spot. tel: 02-2558-0198
圓環邊蚵仔煎
46號 寧夏路
Great place to eat late. Usually only locals frequent this area (林下夜市 - Ling Sha Night Market). The savory oyster pancakes and their shrimp fried rice really hits the spot. tel: 02-2558-0198
Locals love these thin noodles. They provide stools and no tables. Be prepared to stand up and slurp down this delicious snack. tel: 02-2620-9989
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Ay-Chung Flour-Rice Noodle
8-1號 Emei Street
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Locals love these thin noodles. They provide stools and no tables. Be prepared to stand up and slurp down this delicious snack. tel: 02-2620-9989
I think it's pretty tough to find good coffee in Taiwan. I default to Quincy's Dunkin Donuts. Love that carmel & slightly burnt coffee taste. tel: 02-2552-7498
Dunkin' Donuts
1號 承德路一段
I think it's pretty tough to find good coffee in Taiwan. I default to Quincy's Dunkin Donuts. Love that carmel & slightly burnt coffee taste. tel: 02-2552-7498
This restaurant has been here for a long time. It's a great place for a slow bite. tel: 02-2511-2326
漢城
2 Lane 33, Section 1, Zhongshan North Road
This restaurant has been here for a long time. It's a great place for a slow bite. tel: 02-2511-2326
A must visit if you love unagi! They did a great job of creating a Japanese ambience. Food is good and in huge portions. tel: 02-2541-9803
Eel dishes Kyoto House
41 Tianjin Street
A must visit if you love unagi! They did a great job of creating a Japanese ambience. Food is good and in huge portions. tel: 02-2541-9803
Enjoy fresh seafood & veggies here. Really crowded on weekend evenings. It's a short walk & frequented by locals. Go early to avoid drunkards or go late to get hammered. tel: 02-2523-2017
Central Market Stir-Fries
Enjoy fresh seafood & veggies here. Really crowded on weekend evenings. It's a short walk & frequented by locals. Go early to avoid drunkards or go late to get hammered. tel: 02-2523-2017
Great place to grab a papaya milk, sit on the second floor and relax. A lot of shopping nearby. tel: 02-2559-6363
Nanjing West Road
Great place to grab a papaya milk, sit on the second floor and relax. A lot of shopping nearby. tel: 02-2559-6363
Single serving hot pots are really fun. Not to mention unlimited self serving drinks & rice! Prices range from 69-159nt. This meal is a steal. tel: 02-2521-2543
Lane 140, Section 1, Zhongshan North Road
Single serving hot pots are really fun. Not to mention unlimited self serving drinks & rice! Prices range from 69-159nt. This meal is a steal. tel: 02-2521-2543
These are the famous steamed dumplings. Even though they're a big chain, I'm still impressed with the quality. Must try the dandan mein as well. tel: 02-8772-0528
Din Tai Fung
194 信義路二段
These are the famous steamed dumplings. Even though they're a big chain, I'm still impressed with the quality. Must try the dandan mein as well. tel: 02-8772-0528
Might have to wait a while during rush hour. I find the restaurants in this lane is authentically Taiwanese. The English version of their menu is on my desktop. tel: 02-2541-3195
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福大山東蒸餃大王
11號 Lane 140, Section 1, Zhongshan North Road
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Might have to wait a while during rush hour. I find the restaurants in this lane is authentically Taiwanese. The English version of their menu is on my desktop. tel: 02-2541-3195
Best noodles in Taiwan for a 1-3am snack. This is the floozy district & I avoid the lewd by taking a brisk walk through LinSen Park. You'll see locals walking their puppies even at 2am!
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Gaojiazhuang Mi Taimu
279 Linsen North Road
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Best noodles in Taiwan for a 1-3am snack. This is the floozy district & I avoid the lewd by taking a brisk walk through LinSen Park. You'll see locals walking their puppies even at 2am!
It's a really trendy & hip cafe. A fun place to grab coffee & goodies.
LA CAFÉ
18號 Sōngshòu Road
It's a really trendy & hip cafe. A fun place to grab coffee & goodies.
Everything Else
It's a great small gym to get a quick workout. The equipment might not be the newest, but it's only 50nt to sweat for an hour. They also have belly dancing lessons. tel: 02 2567 0106
Deerlash 美睫
21之2號 中山北路二段44巷
It's a great small gym to get a quick workout. The equipment might not be the newest, but it's only 50nt to sweat for an hour. They also have belly dancing lessons. tel: 02 2567 0106
It's at Ximen MRT exit #6. Locals love the iced star fruit cup. Refreshing on hot days. tel: 02-2381-0309
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Chengdu Star Fruit Ice
3 Chengdu Road
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It's at Ximen MRT exit #6. Locals love the iced star fruit cup. Refreshing on hot days. tel: 02-2381-0309
This dessert store has been around for decades. Warning: it's really filling and I recommend sharing. tel: 02-2777-2057
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Eastern Ice Store
38 Lane 216, Section 4, Zhōngxiào East Road
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This dessert store has been around for decades. Warning: it's really filling and I recommend sharing. tel: 02-2777-2057
This is a traditional Taiwanese dessert! The cold tofu soup is really tasty. You can add other goodies as well (green bean, rice balls, etc). tel: 02-2558-1800
冰霖古早味豆花
210號 民生西路
This is a traditional Taiwanese dessert! The cold tofu soup is really tasty. You can add other goodies as well (green bean, rice balls, etc). tel: 02-2558-1800
It's only 860nt to clean your teeth and a block away. tel: 02-2571-7127 www.pkdental.com.tw‎
白光牙醫診所
58號 中山北路一段
It's only 860nt to clean your teeth and a block away. tel: 02-2571-7127 www.pkdental.com.tw‎
For any emergencies, this is the closest hospital and only 1km away. It's arguably the best hospital in Taiwan. tel: 02-2312-3456
NTU Hospital Station
For any emergencies, this is the closest hospital and only 1km away. It's arguably the best hospital in Taiwan. tel: 02-2312-3456
Go here to fix your immigration conundrum. M-F 8-5pm
National Immigration Agency
15 Guangzhou Street
Go here to fix your immigration conundrum. M-F 8-5pm
Shopping
It's a pretty cool place to see the latest electronics. Only 1.2km walk and should take about 15mins. Locals like to get their laptops/iPhones wrapped in clear coat to protect from scratches.
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Guanghua Digital Plaza
8號 Section 3, Civic Blvd
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It's a pretty cool place to see the latest electronics. Only 1.2km walk and should take about 15mins. Locals like to get their laptops/iPhones wrapped in clear coat to protect from scratches.
Locals love this store. They use high qualify material for a pretty low cost. Address: 12 Guǎnqián Road, B1-3F, Jhongjheng District, Taiwan tel: 02-2331-5806
Guanqian Road
Locals love this store. They use high qualify material for a pretty low cost. Address: 12 Guǎnqián Road, B1-3F, Jhongjheng District, Taiwan tel: 02-2331-5806
Shopping area & fun place to have tea.
Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store
Shopping area & fun place to have tea.
Travel 1.4km north on Zhongshan North Road and you'll see this area for wedding photos. Apparently Taiwan is known for great quality photos at low cost.
Love wedding wedding photography
Travel 1.4km north on Zhongshan North Road and you'll see this area for wedding photos. Apparently Taiwan is known for great quality photos at low cost.
Where all the girls shop. The street north of ZhongXiao is very busy at night. Locals call this area tea street as it's a popular place to sober up after drinking.
Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road
Where all the girls shop. The street north of ZhongXiao is very busy at night. Locals call this area tea street as it's a popular place to sober up after drinking.
Arts & Culture
Nice place to hide out and watch a movie during rainy days. It's in the Q Square Plaza. Their movie & snack packages are really tempting. I love the assigned seating! tel: 02-2552-5511
Vie Show Cinemas Taipei Qsquare
209 Section 1, Shìmín Blvd
Nice place to hide out and watch a movie during rainy days. It's in the Q Square Plaza. Their movie & snack packages are really tempting. I love the assigned seating! tel: 02-2552-5511
Locals love to karaoke and this place is buzzing with energy. You reserve a private room, order drinks/snacks and sing your favorite tunes. tel: 02-2371-5588
PARTYWORLD ZhongHua Branch
55 Section 1, Zhonghua Road
Locals love to karaoke and this place is buzzing with energy. You reserve a private room, order drinks/snacks and sing your favorite tunes. tel: 02-2371-5588
Sightseeing
They have a pretty neat collection and it's worth a visit. Beautiful building & garden. tel 02-2382-2566
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National Taiwan Museum
2 Xiangyang Road
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They have a pretty neat collection and it's worth a visit. Beautiful building & garden. tel 02-2382-2566
Take the local train (TRA) from Taipei Train Station and you'll get off at the Songshan Station (one stop away). Make sure to take the correct train. Black pepper bun is the thing to eat.
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Raohe Street
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Take the local train (TRA) from Taipei Train Station and you'll get off at the Songshan Station (one stop away). Make sure to take the correct train. Black pepper bun is the thing to eat.
This night market is jam packed at night. Streets are narrow...so leave your pretty shoes at home. It's off the Taipower MRT exit. You must try the "shen chien bao." www.hsu-ji.com
Shida Night Market
This night market is jam packed at night. Streets are narrow...so leave your pretty shoes at home. It's off the Taipower MRT exit. You must try the "shen chien bao." www.hsu-ji.com
Recently remodeled. So you'll see a lot of tourists here. It's the most popular night market.
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Shilin Night Market
101號 Jihe Road
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Recently remodeled. So you'll see a lot of tourists here. It's the most popular night market.
If it's a nice day, bring your swimsuits and take the MRT to Xinbeitou. You can soak yourself in the community hot springs.
Xinbeitou
700 Daye Rd
If it's a nice day, bring your swimsuits and take the MRT to Xinbeitou. You can soak yourself in the community hot springs.
Taipei City Hall MRT is the closest station. Bring your cameras for this awesome building. This is a pretty fancy area. So dress up and strut down the catwalk.
Sony Style
45 Shìfǔ Road
Taipei City Hall MRT is the closest station. Bring your cameras for this awesome building. This is a pretty fancy area. So dress up and strut down the catwalk.
It's relaxing to jog along the water & see the sunset/sunrise.
Diwai Road
It's relaxing to jog along the water & see the sunset/sunrise.
Take the MRT to Danshui...then take bus 26 or rent a bike to get to the wharf. Great place for seafood and sightseeing.
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Fisherman's Wharf
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Take the MRT to Danshui...then take bus 26 or rent a bike to get to the wharf. Great place for seafood and sightseeing.
Take bus 260 from outside Taipei Main Station (exit M1). 40 minute ride & 30nt. Bus wait time <10 minutes. Hike the trails or take a bus around the park. Bring your swimsuit & soak in hot springs!
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Yangmingshan National Park
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Take bus 260 from outside Taipei Main Station (exit M1). 40 minute ride & 30nt. Bus wait time <10 minutes. Hike the trails or take a bus around the park. Bring your swimsuit & soak in hot springs!
I love to come here to clear my head. It's especially calm late at night. I can sit here for hours watching puppies play. Only 700m away via a brisk 10 minute walk through the Japanese District.
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Linsen Park
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I love to come here to clear my head. It's especially calm late at night. I can sit here for hours watching puppies play. Only 700m away via a brisk 10 minute walk through the Japanese District.
People go down the old street to sightsee, but I don't get it. Not much to see. Best to hike around Gold Mountain. English directions in the flat.
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Jiufen Old Street
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People go down the old street to sightsee, but I don't get it. Not much to see. Best to hike around Gold Mountain. English directions in the flat.
A must do in Taiwan. Very beautiful. Take the train there and then rent a scooter.
Taroko National Park
A must do in Taiwan. Very beautiful. Take the train there and then rent a scooter.
Popular tourist destination. A bit out of the way, but it's worth the trip.
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Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area
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Popular tourist destination. A bit out of the way, but it's worth the trip.
Essentials
Fresh fruits and veggies are only a block away. You'll find a handful of seamstresses & shoe repair as well. They do a fantastic job at bargain prices.
Zhongshan Market
3號 Chang'an West Road
Fresh fruits and veggies are only a block away. You'll find a handful of seamstresses & shoe repair as well. They do a fantastic job at bargain prices.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a famous club in Taipei. Very loud inside.
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Luxy
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This is a famous club in Taipei. Very loud inside.
This bar is where foreigners meet locals.
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Carnegie's
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This bar is where foreigners meet locals.
You can pretty much speak English at this bar. There are a couple pool tables and many big screen tvs. Go on Thursdays for ladies nights.
No. 166, Fuxing North Road
166 Fùxīng North Rd
You can pretty much speak English at this bar. There are a couple pool tables and many big screen tvs. Go on Thursdays for ladies nights.
A club where the youngster go. Very smoky inside.
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Room18
22號 松壽路
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A club where the youngster go. Very smoky inside.
This is the best lounge in Taipei albiet a bit loud.
INHOUSE
90 Songren Road
This is the best lounge in Taipei albiet a bit loud.
It's a pretty fun bar on the weekends. You'll see a small percentage of foreigners though.
No. 22, Songshou Road
22 Sōngshòu Rd
It's a pretty fun bar on the weekends. You'll see a small percentage of foreigners though.
This is where the clubbers gather.
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NIKE Neo 19 Store
32號 Songshou Road
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This is where the clubbers gather.