Guidebook for Taipei City

Claire
Guidebook for Taipei City

Parks & Nature

Life in the city is always busy. In addition to enjoying good food and experiencing our cultures, slow down and have your moment here. Grab a cup of coffee or a book Sitting on the bench, and relax.
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Da An Forest Park station
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Life in the city is always busy. In addition to enjoying good food and experiencing our cultures, slow down and have your moment here. Grab a cup of coffee or a book Sitting on the bench, and relax.
We love climbing mountains and watching the sea. This is one of our highly recommended one-day tours. You could take a taxi from Zhongxiao Fuxing Station to Teapot Mountain. It will take approximately 30-45 minutes to get there. When you reach Teapot Mountain, follow up the mountain trail, or walk down and go through the Golden Waterfall, 13 layer remains, and Ying Yang Sea. You can take a cab from the taxi stop next to the coastal highway, and return to Ruifang station.
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Teapot Mountain Trail
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We love climbing mountains and watching the sea. This is one of our highly recommended one-day tours. You could take a taxi from Zhongxiao Fuxing Station to Teapot Mountain. It will take approximately 30-45 minutes to get there. When you reach Teapot Mountain, follow up the mountain trail, or walk down and go through the Golden Waterfall, 13 layer remains, and Ying Yang Sea. You can take a cab from the taxi stop next to the coastal highway, and return to Ruifang station.

Entertainment & Activities

The Taipei Jianguo Holiday Flower Market is a large weekend flower market located under the Jian Guo Road overpass at the intersection of Xinyi Road. The flower market connects to the weekend Jade Market at one end which makes it a very long Taiwan style market for visitors and locals alike. Even if you are not in the market for flowers, the Taipei Flower Market is a nice place to browse through to admire all the colorful varieties and arrangements of Asian flowers.
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Jian Guo Weekend Flower Market
Section 1, Jianguo South Road
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The Taipei Jianguo Holiday Flower Market is a large weekend flower market located under the Jian Guo Road overpass at the intersection of Xinyi Road. The flower market connects to the weekend Jade Market at one end which makes it a very long Taiwan style market for visitors and locals alike. Even if you are not in the market for flowers, the Taipei Flower Market is a nice place to browse through to admire all the colorful varieties and arrangements of Asian flowers.
One of my favorite art scenes in Taipei. Enter through what looks like a plain building lobby but go up to 7th floor, the entire space might not quite big for a gallery, but good atmosphere. They often show some good work there.
Mind Set Art Center
20號 Section 1, Heping E Rd
One of my favorite art scenes in Taipei. Enter through what looks like a plain building lobby but go up to 7th floor, the entire space might not quite big for a gallery, but good atmosphere. They often show some good work there.
Absolutely a priceless gem to the art fans in Taipei. Taipei fine art museum offers a spectacular space for all of the visitors to immerse their emotion, sensibilities and imagination with the artistic works here.
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Taipei Fine Arts Museum
181 Section 3, Zhongshan N Rd
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Absolutely a priceless gem to the art fans in Taipei. Taipei fine art museum offers a spectacular space for all of the visitors to immerse their emotion, sensibilities and imagination with the artistic works here.

Food Scene

The inaugural MICHELIN Guide Taipei recently announced its first ever list of Bib Gourmand Restaurants in the city. Out of the 36 establishments in the list, eight joints specialise in beef noodles, a piece of the city's living history that keeps evolving. The list also shines a spotlight on the Taiwanese mainstay of beef noodles with a total of eight eateries specializing in this dish including: Yong Kang Beef Noodle, Niu DIan Beef Noodles, Liu Shandong Beef Noodles, Lin Dong Fang Beef Noodles, Liao Beef Noodles, Lao Shandong Homemade Noodles, Jian Hong Beef Noodles. AND ITS DOWNSTAIR!
Liao Jia Beef Noodle Restaurant
98 Jinhua Street
The inaugural MICHELIN Guide Taipei recently announced its first ever list of Bib Gourmand Restaurants in the city. Out of the 36 establishments in the list, eight joints specialise in beef noodles, a piece of the city's living history that keeps evolving. The list also shines a spotlight on the Taiwanese mainstay of beef noodles with a total of eight eateries specializing in this dish including: Yong Kang Beef Noodle, Niu DIan Beef Noodles, Liu Shandong Beef Noodles, Lin Dong Fang Beef Noodles, Liao Beef Noodles, Lao Shandong Homemade Noodles, Jian Hong Beef Noodles. AND ITS DOWNSTAIR!
If you like delicious food like me, this is one of the traditional Taiwanese street food. It's located around Shida neighborhood. Must try their Taiwanese sticky rice with Taiwanese sweet sauce! But be careful! You might only want to order a small size, the amount of one serving rice is exaggerated!
阿月子油飯,米粉湯,黑白切
4號 Taishun St
If you like delicious food like me, this is one of the traditional Taiwanese street food. It's located around Shida neighborhood. Must try their Taiwanese sticky rice with Taiwanese sweet sauce! But be careful! You might only want to order a small size, the amount of one serving rice is exaggerated!
You might think all Taiwanese braised pork rice taste the same. Well, why not give this a try! I recommend braised pork rice, braised tofu and thickened soup. Our trick to make thickened soup more delicious is adding a bit of black vinegar and white pepper, it's also very Taiwanese style. And yes, there is always a long line waiting for you. :P
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Lin Dong Fang Beef Noodle
322號 Section 2, Bade Road
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You might think all Taiwanese braised pork rice taste the same. Well, why not give this a try! I recommend braised pork rice, braised tofu and thickened soup. Our trick to make thickened soup more delicious is adding a bit of black vinegar and white pepper, it's also very Taiwanese style. And yes, there is always a long line waiting for you. :P
When you think of a coffee shop, are you expecting a fancy one? The coffee culture is gradually deepening into our lives. Sugar man cafe is more like a place you could enjoy your time quietly, people reading or doing their work here, you don't have to worry about being disturbed.
Sugar man cafe
87-1 Section 1, Heping E Rd
When you think of a coffee shop, are you expecting a fancy one? The coffee culture is gradually deepening into our lives. Sugar man cafe is more like a place you could enjoy your time quietly, people reading or doing their work here, you don't have to worry about being disturbed.
A really stylish cafe on second floor. They provide many kinds of coffee beverage, including the typical espresso beverages, pour over coffee with different types of beans they picked. They also serve some desserts and dishes. There is also a antique shop on the first floor.
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Congrats Café
49號 Wenchang St
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A really stylish cafe on second floor. They provide many kinds of coffee beverage, including the typical espresso beverages, pour over coffee with different types of beans they picked. They also serve some desserts and dishes. There is also a antique shop on the first floor.
One of the greatest pizza restaurant in Taipei. Their crust has the perfect amount of bite and they use high quality ingredients. Simple and authentic, all in all a great slice. Highly recommended the Margherita with extra cheese flavor. Side note: has several vegetarian and vegan options
Gusto Pizza
74之1號 Lianyun St
One of the greatest pizza restaurant in Taipei. Their crust has the perfect amount of bite and they use high quality ingredients. Simple and authentic, all in all a great slice. Highly recommended the Margherita with extra cheese flavor. Side note: has several vegetarian and vegan options
Good atmosphere, a good combination of Japanese style and local ingredients. From time to time, they'll play some movies or band performances in the basement.
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台北月見ル君想フ
102號 Chaozhou St
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Good atmosphere, a good combination of Japanese style and local ingredients. From time to time, they'll play some movies or band performances in the basement.
To be a vegetarian while traveling is always a pain in the ass to find some food. Here is a good option for you! The old couple owner are very friendly and nice neighbors, they just start to their street booth this year. They don't speak English, but we made them a English menu. Very affordable price and old school street food stand style. Enjoy our local living style and have some delicious vegetarian food!
金華水果食品行
To be a vegetarian while traveling is always a pain in the ass to find some food. Here is a good option for you! The old couple owner are very friendly and nice neighbors, they just start to their street booth this year. They don't speak English, but we made them a English menu. Very affordable price and old school street food stand style. Enjoy our local living style and have some delicious vegetarian food!
If you're a digital nomad looking for a chill hipster coffee shop, with comfy seating, and an outdoor smoking area you found it. Also they roast their own coffee
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YABOO Cafe
26 Lane 41, Yongkang St
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If you're a digital nomad looking for a chill hipster coffee shop, with comfy seating, and an outdoor smoking area you found it. Also they roast their own coffee
Fun atmosphere and a quirky owner with a good sense of humor. No English menu, but there are pictures of the different options so you could figure it out.
誇張古懂咖啡店
40之5號 Linyi St
Fun atmosphere and a quirky owner with a good sense of humor. No English menu, but there are pictures of the different options so you could figure it out.
What a Laid back Taiwanese restaurant/deli with a cafe vibe! So hipster with the decor and how it's hidden. Most people will not find this gem. The menu are variations of the iconic Taiwanese bao. They are however huge in size, one will fill you up and leave you very satisfied. Can easily spend a few hours chatting here!
客坐 Ke zuo
8號 Lane 74, Lianyun St
What a Laid back Taiwanese restaurant/deli with a cafe vibe! So hipster with the decor and how it's hidden. Most people will not find this gem. The menu are variations of the iconic Taiwanese bao. They are however huge in size, one will fill you up and leave you very satisfied. Can easily spend a few hours chatting here!
Good atmosphere, a very nice place to read or work. Options for working desk and chilling couch, each seat has reachable outlet. And plus it opens till 1am, perfect for late nighters!
Weiyang Coffee
10 Lane 208, Siwei Rd
Good atmosphere, a very nice place to read or work. Options for working desk and chilling couch, each seat has reachable outlet. And plus it opens till 1am, perfect for late nighters!
Nice independent hipster-ish café for reading or working. You can relax here, lots of books is available for free. Their fried dumplings is a must try.
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Cafe Macho
10號 Jinjiang St
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Nice independent hipster-ish café for reading or working. You can relax here, lots of books is available for free. Their fried dumplings is a must try.
Great place to grab a drink and chill. Not as noisy as other cafes in Taipei. The food is nice and the tables are spacious for you to use your laptop while doing some paperwork as well. They open till late night, so it really works out for the night owls who want to find a corner and loose themselves in their work or gatherings with friends in this city.
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Dawn Surf & Co. Cafe
76 Lane 419, Guangfu S Rd
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Great place to grab a drink and chill. Not as noisy as other cafes in Taipei. The food is nice and the tables are spacious for you to use your laptop while doing some paperwork as well. They open till late night, so it really works out for the night owls who want to find a corner and loose themselves in their work or gatherings with friends in this city.
Really good Taiwanese style fried chicken (and a variety of other foods), tastes much cleaner and less oily than what you'd find in the night markets. Being able to choose and add condiments such as raw garlic, peanuts and pineapple is a great touch. Chicken with soft bones and squid were both excellent. Definitely worth a try.
鹹酥李
211號 Section 2, Jinshan S Rd
Really good Taiwanese style fried chicken (and a variety of other foods), tastes much cleaner and less oily than what you'd find in the night markets. Being able to choose and add condiments such as raw garlic, peanuts and pineapple is a great touch. Chicken with soft bones and squid were both excellent. Definitely worth a try.

Essentials

Considering we don't have a dryer, for those guests who will stay over a week, here is a 24hrs self-service laundry place close to our apartment.
Dexter Coin Laundry
66 Section 2, Hangzhou S Rd
Considering we don't have a dryer, for those guests who will stay over a week, here is a 24hrs self-service laundry place close to our apartment.

Shopping

Amazing subtle select shop with local delicate attitude. Not like the other ordinary superficial WC shop.
wearPractice : Lab.
22 Lane 26, Section 2, Zhongshan N Rd
Amazing subtle select shop with local delicate attitude. Not like the other ordinary superficial WC shop.
Hard to describe. But if you like some music-related clothing, merchandise, publications, and vintage stuff, go for it!
LIBERATED RHYTHMS 解放之聲
250號 Guangfu S Rd
Hard to describe. But if you like some music-related clothing, merchandise, publications, and vintage stuff, go for it!

Drinks & Nightlife

Nice small environment you can really get comfy in. Energetic bar staffs with interesting mixed crowd. If you are looking for a place to go and chat for the whole night with friends or on a date, this is the place!
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Digout Bar & Cafe
307 信義路四段
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Nice small environment you can really get comfy in. Energetic bar staffs with interesting mixed crowd. If you are looking for a place to go and chat for the whole night with friends or on a date, this is the place!
Speakeasy hidden behind a small entrance with a Nintendo Mario cart game. No menu, just describe what kind of drink you want. The waiters and bartenders knows how to cater to your specific taste. Definitely a must try. The atmosphere is very good too. Getting to the place is an adventure in itself.
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Ounce Taipei
309號 信義路四段
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Speakeasy hidden behind a small entrance with a Nintendo Mario cart game. No menu, just describe what kind of drink you want. The waiters and bartenders knows how to cater to your specific taste. Definitely a must try. The atmosphere is very good too. Getting to the place is an adventure in itself.
Cool multilevel bar that serves up some tasty cocktails, near the popular Yong Kang Street. Enter through what looks like a plain building lobby but go up the stairs to a modern, industrial looking bar setting. Their menu wasn’t that extensive but their signature cocktails were delicious and well crafted.
Bar After Nine Whisky & Cocktail Bistro
152號 Section 2, Xinyi Rd
Cool multilevel bar that serves up some tasty cocktails, near the popular Yong Kang Street. Enter through what looks like a plain building lobby but go up the stairs to a modern, industrial looking bar setting. Their menu wasn’t that extensive but their signature cocktails were delicious and well crafted.