Taiwan
What's happening in Taipei this weekend
Night market feasts, hot spring soaks, and hikes above the city. Taipei is friendly, food-obsessed, and endlessly explorable.
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Night market crawl at Shilin
Stinky tofu, bubble tea, and fried chicken. The full experience.
Run at Daan Forest Park
Easy loop through the urban forest. Great morning spot.
Coffee at Simple Kaffa
World Barista Champion. Worth the pilgrimage.
Coming up this week
Hike up Elephant Mountain
Short but steep. Taipei 101 views at the top.
Hot spring soak at Beitou
Public hot springs in the mountains. Deeply relaxing.
Photography at Longshan Temple
Incense and ornate carvings. Beautiful any time of day.
Basketball at Daan Sports Center
Indoor courts. Pickup games all evening.
Dumpling making class in Yongkang
Xiao long bao from scratch. Fold and steam.
Craft beer in Zhongshan
Taiwanese microbreweries. Lychee sour is the move.
Your guide to Taipei
Don't miss
Eat your way through Raohe Street Night Market starting with the pepper buns
Hike Elephant Mountain at sunset for the classic Taipei 101 photo
Soak in a public hot spring pool in Beitou surrounded by steam and mountains
Explore the vintage tea houses and indie cafes of Yongkang Street
Local tips
Get an EasyCard for MRT, buses, convenience stores, and even some restaurants
No eating or drinking on the MRT — you will be fined
Night markets are best visited after 7pm when all stalls are open and cooking
Neighbourhoods
Good to know
- Language
- Mandarin
- Currency
- New Taiwan Dollar (TWD)
- Best time to visit
- Oct-May
- Getting around
- MRT and buses
- Cost level
- Low to moderate
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