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Things to do and places to visit in Taipei
ATTRACTIONS
May 17, 2026
Three well-known Taipei landmarks to visit
Easy stops for first-time visitors exploring the city
TEA
May 7, 2026
Pearls for pennies: Great value bubble tea brands
Save money with these highly affordable and widely available teas
NIGHT MARKET
May 2, 2026
Night market nervousness? Three easy snacks to order
What to try first when the crowds and choices feel overwhelming
TEA
April 16, 2026
Classic bubble tea stores you can try all over Taipei
Get started on your milk tea explorations with these long-established beverage brands
OUTDOORS
April 16, 2026
Beyond Daan: Three parks in Taipei to hang out in
Green escapes other than Daan Forest Park
FOOD
April 15, 2026
Beyond beef noodles: Three Taiwanese basics for everyday eating
Alternatives to beef soup noodles that can be found practically anywhere
CULTURE
April 14, 2026
Grand temples for business, love, and exam success
Explore temples where Taiwanese pray for different reasons
COFFEE
May 21, 2026
Coffee shops on and around Dihua Street
Three good stops for when the market gets busy
OUTDOORS
April 14, 2026
Spots to chill while biking from Rainbow Bridge to Dadaocheng
A riverside ride for slow days and sunny weather
ALCOHOL
April 15, 2026
Dive bars across the city popular with foreigners
Reliable spots for when you want to drink until the early hours
COFFEE
April 14, 2026
Where to get your caffeine fix near Xingtian Temple
Three solid spots to grab a cuppa near the popular place of worship
COFFEE
April 14, 2026
Coffee shops worth a try in Nangang District
A slower caffeine scene in a less crowded district
COFFEE
April 30, 2026
Trendy coffee spots near Zhongshan MRT Station
Get a caffeine hit among the cool kids in one of Taipei's trendiest areas
CULTURE
April 14, 2026
Cultural and creative spots to explore around Taipei
Where old buildings have found a second life
ALCOHOL
April 14, 2026
British pubs worth a visit
Spots for pints, football and a taste of home for Brits
ALCOHOL
April 15, 2026
Where to drink Taihu beer in Taipei
Inventive ales and unmistakable tiger branding from Taiwan’s innovative brewery
FOOD
April 27, 2026
Izakayas in Zhongshan District worth a visit
A Japanese colonial legacy that continues to shape Taipei's late-night food scene
FOOD
April 23, 2026
Three Daan brunch restaurants worth checking out
Slow mornings in the trendy upscale neighborhood
FOOD
April 21, 2026
Flavorful Malaysian restaurants worth seeking out
Sit down to Southeast Asian curries and rice noodles at these select locations
SHOPPING
May 14, 2026
English-language bookshops near NTU
Chain stores and second-hand shelves around Taiwan's top university
COFFEE
January 2, 2026
Great cafes for studying near NTNU
Strong coffee and comfy spaces to learn Chinese near the home of the Mandarin Training Center
FOOD
April 18, 2026
Satisfying Western-style restaurants around Yongkang Park
For when you're in the mood for a bite of something different
FOOD
May 11, 2026
Yummy Japanese ramen spots in Ximending area
Check out these these noodle places in the trendy shopping zone
FOOD
April 25, 2026
Southern European flavors in Taipei's eastern district
Mediterranean comforts just a few minutes' walk from Zhongxiao Dunhua MRT Station
COFFEE
April 14, 2026
Forget Starbucks: Try these Taiwanese coffee chains instead
Starbucks dominates Taipei’s coffee scene, but local alternatives serve a good cuppa joe across the city at a lower price point
FOOD
April 14, 2026
Skip Din Tai Fung: Head to these local favorites instead
Three local steamed dumpling spots serving up great food without the queues and tourist prices
ALCOHOL
April 15, 2026
Great spots under the stars for a beer
Three outdoor bar areas that give Taipei’s drinking culture a breath of fresh air
COFFEE
April 17, 2026
Trendy cafes near Daan Forest Park
Avoid the chains... these three independent cafes all serve great coffee
FOOD
April 14, 2026
Three Taiwanese pizza brands worth a bite
Forget the international pizza behemoths: Grab a slice at one of these budget-friendly local chains instead
ATTRACTIONS
May 17, 2026
Three well-known Taipei landmarks to visit
Easy stops for first-time visitors exploring the city
TEA
May 7, 2026
Pearls for pennies: Great value bubble tea brands
Save money with these highly affordable and widely available teas
NIGHT MARKET
May 2, 2026
Night market nervousness? Three easy snacks to order
What to try first when the crowds and choices feel overwhelming
TEA
April 16, 2026
Classic bubble tea stores you can try all over Taipei
Get started on your milk tea explorations with these long-established beverage brands
OUTDOORS
April 16, 2026
Beyond Daan: Three parks in Taipei to hang out in
Green escapes other than Daan Forest Park
FOOD
April 15, 2026
Beyond beef noodles: Three Taiwanese basics for everyday eating
Alternatives to beef soup noodles that can be found practically anywhere
CULTURE
April 14, 2026
Grand temples for business, love, and exam success
Explore temples where Taiwanese pray for different reasons
COFFEE
May 21, 2026
Coffee shops on and around Dihua Street
Three good stops for when the market gets busy
OUTDOORS
April 14, 2026
Spots to chill while biking from Rainbow Bridge to Dadaocheng
A riverside ride for slow days and sunny weather
ALCOHOL
April 15, 2026
Dive bars across the city popular with foreigners
Reliable spots for when you want to drink until the early hours
COFFEE
April 14, 2026
Where to get your caffeine fix near Xingtian Temple
Three solid spots to grab a cuppa near the popular place of worship
COFFEE
April 14, 2026
Coffee shops worth a try in Nangang District
A slower caffeine scene in a less crowded district
COFFEE
April 30, 2026
Trendy coffee spots near Zhongshan MRT Station
Get a caffeine hit among the cool kids in one of Taipei's trendiest areas
CULTURE
April 14, 2026
Cultural and creative spots to explore around Taipei
Where old buildings have found a second life
ALCOHOL
April 14, 2026
British pubs worth a visit
Spots for pints, football and a taste of home for Brits
ALCOHOL
April 15, 2026
Where to drink Taihu beer in Taipei
Inventive ales and unmistakable tiger branding from Taiwan’s innovative brewery
FOOD
April 27, 2026
Izakayas in Zhongshan District worth a visit
A Japanese colonial legacy that continues to shape Taipei's late-night food scene
FOOD
April 23, 2026
Three Daan brunch restaurants worth checking out
Slow mornings in the trendy upscale neighborhood
FOOD
April 21, 2026
Flavorful Malaysian restaurants worth seeking out
Sit down to Southeast Asian curries and rice noodles at these select locations
SHOPPING
May 14, 2026
English-language bookshops near NTU
Chain stores and second-hand shelves around Taiwan's top university
COFFEE
January 2, 2026
Great cafes for studying near NTNU
Strong coffee and comfy spaces to learn Chinese near the home of the Mandarin Training Center
FOOD
April 18, 2026
Satisfying Western-style restaurants around Yongkang Park
For when you're in the mood for a bite of something different
FOOD
May 11, 2026
Yummy Japanese ramen spots in Ximending area
Check out these these noodle places in the trendy shopping zone
FOOD
April 25, 2026
Southern European flavors in Taipei's eastern district
Mediterranean comforts just a few minutes' walk from Zhongxiao Dunhua MRT Station
COFFEE
April 14, 2026
Forget Starbucks: Try these Taiwanese coffee chains instead
Starbucks dominates Taipei’s coffee scene, but local alternatives serve a good cuppa joe across the city at a lower price point
FOOD
April 14, 2026
Skip Din Tai Fung: Head to these local favorites instead
Three local steamed dumpling spots serving up great food without the queues and tourist prices
ALCOHOL
April 15, 2026
Great spots under the stars for a beer
Three outdoor bar areas that give Taipei’s drinking culture a breath of fresh air
COFFEE
April 17, 2026
Trendy cafes near Daan Forest Park
Avoid the chains... these three independent cafes all serve great coffee
FOOD
April 14, 2026
Three Taiwanese pizza brands worth a bite
Forget the international pizza behemoths: Grab a slice at one of these budget-friendly local chains instead
FOOD
May 11, 2026
Yummy Japanese ramen spots in Ximending area
May 2, 2026
Night market nervousness? Three easy snacks to order
April 27, 2026
Izakayas in Zhongshan District worth a visit
April 25, 2026
Southern European flavors in Taipei's eastern district
COFFEE
May 21, 2026
Coffee shops on and around Dihua Street
Three good stops for when the market gets busy
ATTRACTIONS
May 17, 2026
Three well-known Taipei landmarks to visit
Easy stops for first-time visitors exploring the city
SHOPPING
May 14, 2026
English-language bookshops near NTU
Chain stores and second-hand shelves around Taiwan's top university
FOOD
May 11, 2026
Yummy Japanese ramen spots in Ximending area
Check out these these noodle places in the trendy shopping zone
TEA
May 7, 2026
Pearls for pennies: Great value bubble tea brands
Save money with these highly affordable and widely available teas
NIGHT MARKET
May 2, 2026
Night market nervousness? Three easy snacks to order
What to try first when the crowds and choices feel overwhelming
COFFEE
April 30, 2026
Trendy coffee spots near Zhongshan MRT Station
Get a caffeine hit among the cool kids in one of Taipei's trendiest areas
FOOD
April 27, 2026
Izakayas in Zhongshan District worth a visit
A Japanese colonial legacy that continues to shape Taipei's late-night food scene