Taiwan’s capital city, full of food and city sights to see.
I wasn’t here for long and didn’t see much of any touristy things. I simply hung out with locals, went where they went and ate where they ate.
Great city that deserves a solid 5-7 days to explore.
Where to stay:
- Old town – this makes the most sense since that’s where you’ll want to spend your time. Hanging around the vibrant old town and visiting historical sites.
Hostels:
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Neighborhoods & Walking areas:
- New Taipei
Activities to do:
- Buildings & architecture –
- Parks, gardens, green spaces –
- Beaches, bridges, water-points –
- Arts & museums – National Palace Museum is the thing to do.
- Sunset views –
- Shopping:
- 2nd Street – great secondhand clothing store. My friends loved going here everyday to find some amazing deals.
- Boxing Gyms –
Restaurants & Cafes:
- Modern Toilet Theme Restaurant – poop themed restaurant aka “toilet cafe”. Big tourist attraction IMO.
- Thai Love Thai – omg, freaken amazing restaurant! I especially loved the shrimp cakes, crab stuff. Honestly, everything here was amazing. You can’t go wrong. Just order everything.
Bars & Clubs:
Miscellaneous tips:
- General travel tips for Taiwan.
- Mobile data – you can buy prepaid SIM plan right from the booth at the airport. Doesn’t cost much and comes with unlimited data.
Nearby towns:
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