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Shilin Walking/Cycling Route
Walking/cycling through 3 beautiful gardens, the National Palace Museum and ending at the night market […]
Walking
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Gongguan Walking Route
A walk through the NTU Campus, Taipei Water Park, Treasure Hill, and the night market […]
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The Best Day (and Half Day) Trips Within 90 Mins of Taipei
Taiwan is blessed with many beautiful scenic locations, some of which are located just an hour or two away by coach. These include volcanic parks, waterfalls, tea plantations and some picturesque townships. […]
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The Best Guided Tours in Taipei – On Coach, Foot or Bike
Visit many of Taipei’s famous attractions and learn about the history of each, while enjoying some authentic Taiwanese cuisine. […]
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If You Don’t Fancy Hiking, Try These Walking Areas Instead
Although Taipei can sometimes feel very overcrowded, there are some great areas to enjoy a stroll. […]
Culture
Tiger Mountain Ramble – A Festival for Music Lovers
Tiger Mountain Ramble is an small but fantastic annual music festival setup and run by expats who have a real love for music. Normally held in December, and located about half-way up Tiger Mountain, it […]
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Songshan/Xinyi Walking Route
A walk best taken at the weekend, although during the week is fine too. You’ll start off at the impressive Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, see the changing of the guard there, then make your way […]
Buildings
See Fort San Domingo and Other Historical Buildings
Located at the end of the red line in Tamsui, Fort San Domingo is just one of a cluster of buildings you can visit in this area. A single entrance fee of only NT$80 will […]
Buildings
See the Drinking Water Museum at Taipei Water Park
Until recently, I had little intention of going to the Taipei Water Park, as it’s described on Google Maps as an amusement arcade. While this is true in part, it’s largely a great area to […]
Buildings
Take a Walk Through the Bopiliao Historical Block
Known today as Kangding Road, the Bopiliao Historical Block is a well-preserved Qing Dynasty street which served as a great passage from here to the Guting District during the late 1800s. This made it one […]