Guidebook for Taipei

Michael
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.
248 yerel halk öneriyor
Din Tai Fung Xinyi Restaurant
194號 Section 2, Xinyi Rd
248 yerel halk öneriyor
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.
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 yerel halk öneriyor
James Kitchen
65號 Yongkang St
16 yerel halk öneriyor
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.
Serving up Yilan-style Taiwanese cuisine, lots of fresh vegetables & fish options.
Lu Sang Restaurant
12-5號 Yongkang St
Serving 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 yerel halk öneriyor
Kao Chi
167號 Section 1, Xinsheng South Road
14 yerel halk öneriyor
MUST TRY: Banquet style Chinese restaurant, the flaky BBQ porky pastry is THE BEST you will ever taste.
Great BEEF noodle shop, budget-friendly
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Yong Kang Sliced Noodles
5號 Lane 10, Yongkang St
17 yerel halk öneriyor
Great BEEF noodle shop, budget-friendly
BEST Bubble tea shop in the area! Try the "White pearl" bubbles
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.
49 yerel halk öneriyor
YABOO Cafe
26 Lane 41, Yongkang St
49 yerel halk öneriyor
Coffee & cats? Yaboo has 2 house cats - popular with students for study breaks.
THE PLACE to get spicy noodles - becareful, the chili is intense!
Ma Zui Fang
37-2 Yongkang St
THE PLACE to get spicy noodles - becareful, the chili is intense!
FAMOUS Taiwanese noodle with a great selection of local snacks!
22 yerel halk öneriyor
Du Xiao Yue Danzi Noodle
9-1 Yongkang St
22 yerel halk öneriyor
FAMOUS Taiwanese noodle with a great selection of local snacks!
Authentic GERMAN restaurant & bakery, love the schnitzel!
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Oma Ursel's German Bakery
221號 Jinhua St
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Authentic GERMAN restaurant & bakery, love the schnitzel!
BEST Unagi (eel) bento rice box and sashimi in Yongkang area!
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 St
Great 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 Road
SECRET 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!
Most popular mango ice dessert store in YongKang ;)
47 yerel halk öneriyor
Smoothie Evi
15號 Yongkang St
47 yerel halk öneriyor
Most popular mango ice dessert store in YongKang ;)
EARLY SPOT: Opens around 8:30am , AWESOME coffee!
Roaster Family Coffee
7 Lane 243, Jinhua Street
EARLY SPOT: Opens around 8:30am , AWESOME coffee!
LOCAL FAV: Cafe to chill and work in with great selection of craft beers!
Forgood Cafe
12號 Lane 41, Yongkang St
LOCAL 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!
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Duke Rabbit Caf'e
6 Lane 37, Yongkang St
19 yerel halk öneriyor
Another cute cafe for work/ afternoon tea - this is also a bakery with fresh Quiches & cakes!
Another cute cafe for work/ afternoon tea.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Yongkang Stairs
27號 Lane 243, Jinhua St
7 yerel halk öneriyor
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 St
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
377號 Liancheng Road
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!
Popular Japanese Izakaya (BBQ) - it's like a gastropub with sake!
椿Tsubaki
46-1號 Yongkang St
Popular Japanese Izakaya (BBQ) - it's like a gastropub with sake!
Hipster cafe with great handmade desserts ;)
Nom Nom
137 Chaozhou St
Hipster cafe with great handmade desserts ;)
Cute cafe with great range of brunch options!
Rolling Map Cafe & Brunch
133 Chaozhou St
Cute cafe with great range of brunch options!
Authentic Greek restaurant - though the meals are quite pricy (avg NT450-600/pp)
Greek Go!
10號 Lane 7, Lishui St
Authentic 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.
244 yerel halk öneriyor
Shida Gece Pazarı
Lane 39, Shida Road
244 yerel halk öneriyor
A night market outside of Shida University - vibey and budget friendly for students.
Must-visit night market in Taipei!
439 yerel halk öneriyor
Shi Lin Gece Pazarı
101 Jihe Rd
439 yerel halk öneriyor
Must-visit night market in Taipei!

Drinks & Nightlife

Excellent bartender, a local's hangout on weekday evenings.
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 :)
274 yerel halk öneriyor
Daan Orman Parkı
1號 Section 2, Xinsheng S Rd
274 yerel halk öneriyor
Daan 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 :)
310 yerel halk öneriyor
Xiangshan Trail
310 yerel halk öneriyor
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 :)
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Yangmingshan National Park Visitor Center
1-20號 Yangming Creek Walkway
6 yerel halk öneriyor
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 :)

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 yerel halk öneriyor
Taipei Zoo Station
8 Section 2, Xinguang Rd
57 yerel halk öneriyor
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!
The temple was built in Taipei in 1738 by settlers from Fujian , iconic for architecture / culture lovers ;)
295 yerel halk öneriyor
Longshan Tapınağı
211 Guangzhou St
295 yerel halk öneriyor
The 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!
60 yerel halk öneriyor
Herdenkingshal van Chiang Kai-shek
60 yerel halk öneriyor
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!
If you are visiting Taipei between Oct - March, hop on the Metro (Tamsui LINE) to New Beitou Station and relax in hotspring.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Beitou District
16 yerel halk öneriyor
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.
63 yerel halk öneriyor
Taipei Konfüçyus Tapınağı
275 Dalong St
63 yerel halk öneriyor
Taipei 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.
409 yerel halk öneriyor
National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
505號 Section 4, Ren'ai Rd
409 yerel halk öneriyor
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.
Tranquil park with paths & pavilions, plus monuments & a museum dedicated to the 228 Massacre. This is en route to the President's Office.
105 yerel halk öneriyor
2/28 Barış Parkı
105 yerel halk öneriyor
Tranquil 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...
391 yerel halk öneriyor
Nationaal Paleismuseum
221 Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd
391 yerel halk öneriyor
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...
A museum about all things Hot Springs related!
149 yerel halk öneriyor
Beitou Sıcak Su Kaynakları Müzesi
2 Zhongshan Rd
149 yerel halk öneriyor
A museum about all things Hot Springs related!
Taiwan's top university, a sprawling campus with many shops & restaurants nearby.
151 yerel halk öneriyor
Ulusal Tayvan Üniversitesi
1 Section 4, Roosevelt Road
151 yerel halk öneriyor
Taiwan'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 :)
29 yerel halk öneriyor
Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
29 yerel halk öneriyor
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 :)
28 yerel halk öneriyor
National Concert Hall
21-1 Zhongshan S Rd
28 yerel halk öneriyor
There'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 yerel halk öneriyor
Taipei Hayvanat Bahçesi
30號 Section 2, Xinguang Rd
143 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Vieshow Cinemas Q square
209 Section 1, Shimin Blvd
30 yerel halk öneriyor
Vie 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 yerel halk öneriyor
威秀影城股份有限公司
20號 Songshou Rd
123 yerel halk öneriyor
Vie 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!
530 yerel halk öneriyor
Shi-men Ting
530 yerel halk öneriyor
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 yerel halk öneriyor
Huashan 1914 Yaratıcı Parkı
1 Section 1, Bade Rd
528 yerel halk öneriyor
A cultural hub featuring local artists & crafts - regular events and live outdoor concerts. Worth checking out if you plan a longer stay in Taipei.