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Temples, Tea, and Tired Legs: Climbing Maokong's Zhinan Temple Trail
Wenshan District's Maokong area is frequently on lists of recommended Taipei day trips — and for good reason. It's basically a greatest-hits tour of the city squeezed into a single, easily accessible mountainous neighborhood. Between the tea-covered hills, gondola rides, grand temples, hiking trails, and plentiful refreshment options, it has everything necessary for an effortlessly rewarding day out.
Shilin-Yuanshan One-Day Tour: Charms North & South of the Keelung River
The Shilin and Yuanshan areas are visually dramatic. The districts are situated on opposite sides of the Keelung River, where low mountain spurs spill out onto the Taipei Basin floor. In this article, you will be introduced to a set of key representative tourist draws: the gardens of a former Chiang Kai-shek spread, the Forest Ark observation platform where the stunning view awaits, a long-pedigree night market, and the legendary "Combat Zone" pub/bar quarter.
A Walk Through Old Wanhua District: Heritage Sugar Refinery, Nature Park, Iconic Night Market
Come with us now to the proud and vibrant community where it all started in Taipei – heritage-rich, timeless Wanhua, founded as a riverport in the 1700s and the first settlement in today's big city. Located where the Xindian River flows into the Tamsui, the Taipei Metro whisks you to its Longshan Temple Station, from whence you can start this walk.
Echoes of Taipei's Military Past: Two Former Dependents' Villages Find New Purpose as Living Heritage Sites
The Taipei area was once dotted with nearly 200 military dependents' villages, mostly built after 1949 to house military personnel and their families. These compact communities were known for narrow lanes and evocative architecture. Most were torn down during the 1990s, but a handful of these retro-architecture treasures have been preserved, some transformed into art and cultural spaces with trendy boutique shops.
Railway, Waterworks, and Postal Service: Exploring Restored Historic Sites and Learning About the Capital's Modernization
Taipei's rise during the late 19th century as a bustling trade hub and Taiwan's provincial, colonial, and later national capital shaped a distinct historic landscape. Japanese-era (1895~1945) buildings and infrastructure remain most prominent, alongside post-war monuments and facilities, offering a layered view into the city's commercial and political past.
Eat Like a Star: Local Eateries That Have Gained Attention After Celebrity Visits
In Taipei, restaurants and street stalls that look humble can still attract serious star power. Restaurants visited by Jensen Huang, the CEO of NVIDIA, regularly make the news. K-pop idols also constantly create buzz when they eat out in Taipei. Sometimes it's a night-market stall with sizzling oyster omelets, a beef noodle restaurant that is open well past midnight, or a local favorite for pork trotters – all of these spots gain a bit more fame when celebrities pull up a seat.
Baking Up a Storm: Making Traditional Taiwanese Pastries with the Help of a Century-Old Bakery Brand
The Jiu Zhen Nan's branch in Taipei's Zhongshan District, you can take a han pastry baking class and forge your own flaky han pastry — from national-icon pineapple cakes to mung bean pastry, they'll guide you from dough to delight. With the Mid- Autumn Festival approaching, a time for exchanging traditional pastries like moon cakes, it's the perfect occasion to visit the bakery!
Old Ways and New Ways in Cultural Fusion: Exploring the Yuanshan and Dalongdong Area on Foot
The Yuanshan and Dalongdong area is spread out parallel to the south of the Keelung River in the city core's northwest, centered on the Taipei Metro's Yuanshan Station. Here you'll find a delightful mosaic of heritage religious centers of worship, a time-honored night market, traditional Taiwanese and international-cuisine eateries, and a sprawling leisure-plus-entertainment park with outdoor food court and shops, a weekend farmers' market, and a leading fine-arts museum.
Let's Go Play a Day in Beitou: Heritage Architecture, Hot Springs & Museums, Sulfur Pits, Mountain Beauty
The Beitou hot-spring resort area, developed by the Japanese starting back in the 1890s when they ruled Taiwan, sits at the Yangmingshan massif's base in the city's northwest. Start your day tour at MRT Xinbeitou Station, hopping on a S39 bus, which whisks you to all the attractions rolled out below. The buses run Fri-Sun, coming every 30min or so.
The Artful Heart of Taipei: Exploring the Capital's Happening Gallery, Music, and Film Scenes
Art and creativity are interwoven into Taipei's urban fabric. A casual stroll might lead visitors to public installations, vibrant craft markets, independent bookstores, and much discovery beyond. Many heritage sites have been converted into cultural hubs, and the city also offers museums and exhibitions aplenty.
Cool Creations: Silky Gelato and Innovative Shaved Ice
Whether you prefer the silky richness of artisanal gelato or the fluffy sweetness of traditional shaved ice, Taipei's vast array of frozen desserts is becoming ever more creative. Shaved-ice shops celebrate the seasons with fresh ingredients like mango and watermelon, and artisanal gelaterias focus on responsibly sourced materials, creating refreshing treats with a unique local character.In this article, we introduce three representative options.
Mt. Jinmian and Beyond: A Pick-Your-Own-Ending Adventure in the Hills North of Central Taipei
Just north of where the Keelung River cuts through Taipei, a probing finger of mountainous green juts into the city, cleaving a wedge between Neihu District's shiny office buildings and the older district of Shilin. Among the peaks jostling for space here, Mt. Jinmian is one of the best-known, and a walk based around scaling its rocky flanks presents a multitude of options for hikers seeking somewhere to stretch their legs.
Discoveries Around Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station: A Heady Mix of Early 20th Century Old and 21st Century New
The busy crossroads under which the MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station sits is the precise point where Taipei's modern East District began to take shape in the 1960s. Here's an on-foot dive into the area's marvelous blend of cutting-edge new and imperial-age old.
Gett to Know Shilin: Edu-tainment, Rides and Games, Food, and Mother Nature Outings
Shilin District, in Taipei's north, runs from the high mountain slopes of the Yangmingshan massif down to and across a densely developed flatlands area where the Shuang River (Shuangxi) runs into the Keelung River and then the Keelung enters the Tamsui River. Here we're visiting key tourist attractions within easy walking distance of Taipei Metro's Red Line.
Touring Taipei's Universities: The City's Verdant Campuses Have Much in Store for Casual Visitors
Beyond their vital role in education and research, the universities in Taipei City offer a unique and often overlooked appeal to tourists. Step onto their green campuses and discover unexpected havens of tranquility, with park-like settings, interesting museums, and architecturally intriguing buildings.
Waterfalls and Wisteria: A Varied and Meandering Wander on Yangmingshan's South Side
The Yangmingshan massif on Taipei's north side, home to Yangmingshan National Park, is one of Taipei's greatest natural and scenic assets. Its wild corners and manicured gardens offer hikers a playground, nature enthusiasts a classroom, photographers a muse, and fitness fans a gym. What's more, acce
South of the Old City Walls: A Tour of the Local History and Culinary Delights
Although Taipei's city walls, erected in the late 19th century and torn down in the early 20th century, only existed for a very short time due to regime change, even today, the surrounding place names and neighborhood boundaries still largely follow the divisions of those city walls and their gates, a testament to their enduring legacy.
Ambling Through Dadaocheng: Cultural Discoveries Awaiting You in Taipei's Famous Historic District
The Dadaocheng neighborhood, located in Datong District, not far north of Taipei's main railway station, is an intriguing destination for an afternoon walk. Here you can enjoy educational experiences at heritage sites, shop for unique gifts, and sample a diverse array of foods, including traditional pastry and tea.
Places to Push Your Limits: City Venues for Extreme Sports
In recent years, Taipei City has significantly invested in infrastructure for extreme-sports enthusiasts, including dedicated gyms, skateboarding parks, and skating rinks. Most of these facilities are both easily accessible and affordable. The city is rapidly becoming a hub for adventure and athleticism, allowing residents to hone their extreme-sports skills, such as rock climbing, skating, skateboarding, rollerblading, and BMXing.
Taipei's Baseball Passion + You: Where to See a Pro Game, Where to Enjoy Your Own Training/Practice
Over the past two-plus decades the Taipei City Government has actively encouraged Taipei folk to get out there and engage in healthy exercise, and has systematically built up easy-access sporting facilities, both indoor and outdoor. Private enterprises have also gotten into the game with alacrity. Whichever sport tickles your fancy, you'll find it easy to get started. But everyone agrees, throughout Taipei and all of Taiwan – BASEBALL IS KING!