Red House Ximending
Buildings

Fine Crafts and Gifts at The Red House

Located right next to the Ximending Shopping district, The Red House is a striking building that contains numerous gift shops, a tea shop and music venue. Constructed in 1908 by the Japanese, it’s name comes […]

Twinkeyz Tacos
Eat

Mexican Goodness at Twinkeyz Tacos

Twinkeyz Tacos is a small Mexican restaurant that serves tacos along with other popular Mexican dishes. Most of their tacos are soft-shell, with many authentic Mexican flavours such as Chipotle, Guacamole and various pulled meat […]

Huaxi Street Night Market
Markets

See the Snakes at Huaxi Street Night Market

Located right next to Longshan Temple, the Huaxi Street Night Market has the usual night market fare, with loads of food and drinks choices. It also has dozens of massages and nail treatment stands . […]

Longshan Temple
Buildings

Visit the Magnificent Longshan Temple

One of the oldest temples in Taiwan, Longshan Temple was built during the Qing Dynasty in 1738. Parts of it have been rebuild many times, due to earthquakes and a bombing by the US air […]

Yolos Cafe
Cafes

Cheap Drinks and Snacks at Yolo’s Cafe

Yolo’s Cafe is a Taiwanese chain that has a good selection of food and beverages with very reasonable pricing. The cafes are well decked out, with cool and funky styling, and are a good place […]

Lin Family Mansion
Buildings

Travel Back in Time at the Lin Family Mansion

Often overlooked by visitors to Taipei, the Ben-Yuan Lin Family Mansion is a beautiful and tranquil property with stunning gardens. Formerly owned by a wealthy Taiwanese businessman, this is one of the few (and probably […]

Kuangs Bistro
Eat

Trendy and Tasty Brunches at Kuang’s Bistro

Kuang’s Bistro is located in Banqiao near a cluster of brunch and breakfast places. Although it’s a 15 minute MRT ride from Taipei Main, it’s worth the journey as they provide one of the best […]

Ay Chung Flour Rice Noodles
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Find the Surprise in Ay Chung Flour Rice Noodles

Found within the Ximending (Ximen) district, Ay Chung is a famous and extremely popular stall that serves only one thing – Flour Rice Noodles. It’s tucked away down one of the alleys in Ximending, but […]

Taipei Story House
Buildings

See the History of the Taipei Story House

The Taipei Story House is a small faux English Tudor style house and museum located right next door to the Fine Arts Museum. With two fireplaces and art nouveau tiles featuring natural and floral patterns, […]