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    Hidden Joys Of The Pingxi Railway Line

    Attractions Sight-seeing Taipei
    by Laura Tucker

    An unassuming 13 kilometer, single-track mountain railway running through Northern Taiwan, the Pingxi Line is an ideal day trip for anyone with a love of picturesque scenery, slow living or cats.

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    5 Places To Party All Night In Taipei

    Nightlife Taipei
    by Esther Chuang

    Taipei has an active nightlife offering multiple entertainment possibilities across different districts to keep you busy past midnight. Apart from experiencing Taipei’s nights through night markets and karaoke lounges, the city also provides a few great places to enjoy live music and dance through the night.

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    6 Michelin Bib Gourmand Awarded Street Food Stalls In Taipei

    Food & Beverages Taipei
    by Karmen Truong

    Whether vacationing or living in Taipei, it’s easy to forgo the kitchen and dine out every night. Prices are reasonable and the food scene is saturated with delicious offerings. From street vendors to restaurants, fierce competition means standards are high, thus cultivating a natural breeding ground for Michelin worthy bites.

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    5 Themed cafes to see the quirky side in Taipei

    Cafes Taipei Creative
    by Thuha Nguyen

    Taipei is a cool, metropolitan city full of opportunities and fun things to do. It’s impossible to be bored here, you’ll almost feel overwhelmed by everything you can do and see. There’s the hike to the incredible view over Taipei 101, night markets where you can fill your stomach with

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    6 Coastal spots around Taipei that you cannot miss

    Taipei Beaches
    by Danielle Lin

    One of the beauties about traveling in Taiwan is everything is reachable in a snap of fingers. Kenting and the coastline of Hualien are the classics, but if you fancy a quick visit to a beach in a day from the capital of Taiwan, these places are just a train

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    5 Kid-Friendly Attractions in Taipei

    Kid Friendly Taipei
    by Elizabeth Lange

      

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    1 Day Itinerary: How To Explore Taipei Via Bike Trails

    Adventurous Budget Nature & outdoors Sight-seeing Sport Taipei Cycling
    by Elizabeth Lange

    Visitors to Taipei are often shocked by the labyrinth of elevated roadways and hordes of scooters zipping down streets with little regard for speed or passenger limits. Thus, it’s often even more of a shock for tourists to learn that Taipei is actually one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in

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    4 Best Hiking Trails in Taipei

    Adventurous Taiwan Nature & outdoors Sight-seeing Taipei
    by Elizabeth Lange

    Ever wanted to just get away from it all for a bit? Visitors to Taipei are often taken aback by the bustling streets, tightly packed buildings, and dense crowds at popular tourist attractions. The sprawling metropolis of Taipei and New Taipei may feel endless, but the city is actually located

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    Where To Find Secret Hot Springs In Taiwan, Outside Of Beitou

    Attractions Chill Out Nature & outdoors Taipei Taiwan
    by Danielle Lin

    Winter is coming! One of the popular activities in Taiwan during rainy winter is dipping yourself into hot springs. Beitou, in the north of Taiwan, is the classic go-to hot spring area for both tourists and locals in the capital city. One way to avoid the crowd is to get

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    7 Most instagrammable spots in Taipei

    Photography Taipei
    by Melissa Douglas

    Where the scent of incense fills the air, and chanting echoes in the alleyways from ramshackle Taoist temples, where historic Japanese mansions creak under the feet of wanderlusting tourists and where American style Merchant villas almost transport you to another continent altogether, Taipei is a unique blend of cultures. Taipei

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    Local guide to trendy hangouts in Taipei, Taiwan

    Taipei Taiwan Arts & Culture
    by Skye Hsiao

    For the past few years, the hipster way of life has exploded in popularity in Taiwan, especially in Taipei. While hipsters are easily recognizable with their oversized vintage jackets and round metal glasses, it is quite hard to spot them in usual places such as shopping malls and McDonald’s.

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    A local family-friendly guide to Kaohsiung Taiwan

    Arts & Culture Taipei Taiwan
    by Skye Hsiao

    As Taiwan’s second biggest city after Taipei, Kaohsiung is one of the lesser known travel destination that most travelers tend to overlook when visiting the island. Those who have been there would know that it is truly an underrated gem — the unique scenery, thriving art scene and delicious night

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    A family-friendly guide to Taipei, Taiwan

    Adventurous Attractions Family Food & Beverages Taipei Taiwan Travel Kid Friendly
    by Skye Hsiao

    Not many parents think about Taiwan when planning for their next family getaway, but having grown up there myself as a kid, I can promise you that the beautiful island is the perfect destination for a holiday trip with your children.

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    7 Fabulous Night Markets in Taipei

    Attractions Fashion Food & Beverages Taipei Taiwan Night markets Shopping
    by Christopher R

    Taiwan is famous for its night markets and amongst its various cities, it is in the capital Taipei that the most celebrated night markets are to be found.

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    9 Great Day Trips from Taipei

    Adventurous Taipei Taiwan
    by Christopher R

    Taipei is a great place to visit and there is enough there to keep you occupied as a visitor for days on end. Sometimes, however, it can be refreshing to have a change of scenery.

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    10 Great Scenic Places to See in Taipei

    Attractions Taipei Taiwan
    by Christopher R

    Taiwan is a scenic island, fitting a lot of different scenery into its relatively compact area. The capital Taipei alone contains a lot of scenic spots. So whether you are on a transit tour, a weekend break or a longer visit, there is no shortage of interesting, beautiful places to

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    Great Romantic Spots in Taipei

    Attractions Arts & Culture Fashion Food & Beverages Romantic Taipei Taiwan
    by Christopher R

    Great Romantic Spots in Taipei

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    Safe and Sound: Traveling Solo in Taipei

    Attractions Taipei Taiwan
    by thecappywritergirl

    Taiwan, or the Republic of China (ROC), is a country sandwiched by Japan and the Philippines known for its beautiful nature. It is a delicious mix of culture, nature, and contemporary living—a unique experience like no other country has to offer. I am super excited to experience Taiwan, especially after

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