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 recommandé par les habitants
Din Tai Fung Xinyi Restaurant
194號 Section 2, Xinyi Rd
248 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
James Kitchen
65號 Yongkang St
16 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Kao Chi
167號 Section 1, Xinsheng South Road
14 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Yong Kang Sliced Noodles
5號 Lane 10, Yongkang St
17 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
YABOO Cafe
26 Lane 41, Yongkang St
49 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Du Xiao Yue Danzi Noodle
9-1 Yongkang St
22 recommandé par les habitants
FAMOUS Taiwanese noodle with a great selection of local snacks!
Authentic GERMAN restaurant & bakery, love the schnitzel!
7 recommandé par les habitants
Oma Ursel's German Bakery
221號 Jinhua St
7 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Smoothie House
15號 Yongkang St
47 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Duke Rabbit Caf'e
6 Lane 37, Yongkang St
19 recommandé par les habitants
Another cute cafe for work/ afternoon tea - this is also a bakery with fresh Quiches & cakes!
Another cute cafe for work/ afternoon tea.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Yongkang Stairs
27號 Lane 243, Jinhua St
7 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Shida Night Market
Lane 39, Shida Road
244 recommandé par les habitants
A night market outside of Shida University - vibey and budget friendly for students.
Must-visit night market in Taipei!
439 recommandé par les habitants
Shi Lin Night Market
101 Jihe Rd
439 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Daan Forest Park
1號 Section 2, Xinsheng S Rd
274 recommandé par les habitants
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 :)
352 recommandé par les habitants
Xiangshan Station
352 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Yangmingshan National Park Visitor Center
1-20號 Yangming Creek Walkway
6 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Taipei Zoo Station
8 Section 2, Xinguang Rd
57 recommandé par les habitants
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 ;)
294 recommandé par les habitants
Longshan Temple
211 Guangzhou St
294 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
60 recommandé par les habitants
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.
299 recommandé par les habitants
Taipei 101 station
20 Section 5, Xinyi Rd
299 recommandé par les habitants
Iconic 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.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Beitou District
16 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Taipei Confucius Temple
275 Dalong St
63 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
505號 Section 4, Ren'ai Rd
409 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
2/28 Peace Park
3號 Ketagalan Boulevard
105 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
National Palace Museum
221 Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd
391 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Beitou Hot Spring Museum
2 Zhongshan Rd
149 recommandé par les habitants
A museum about all things Hot Springs related!
Taiwan's top university, a sprawling campus with many shops & restaurants nearby.
151 recommandé par les habitants
National Taiwan University
1 Section 4, Roosevelt Road
151 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
29 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
National Concert Hall
21-1 Zhongshan S Rd
28 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Taipei Zoo
30號 Section 2, Xinguang Rd
143 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Vieshow Cinemas Q square
209 Section 1, Shimin Blvd
30 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
威秀影城股份有限公司
20號 Songshou Rd
123 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Shi-men Ting
530 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Huashan 1914 Creative Park
1 Section 1, Bade Rd
528 recommandé par les habitants
A cultural hub featuring local artists & crafts - regular events and live outdoor concerts. Worth checking out if you plan a longer stay in Taipei.