A modern enigma, Taipei is simultaneously a futuristic Asian metropolis and a bucolic island town
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Where To Stay In Taipei
Mandarin Oriental, Taipei
Mandarin Oriental, Taipei is located in the heart of Taiwan’s vibrant capital and feature spacious rooms,...
Amba Taipei Ximending
Planted in the heart of Ximending, a riotous swirl of youth culture and entertainment and shopping establishments, Amba...
Eslite Hotel
Beloved bookseller Eslite’s first foray into hospitality began in mid-2015, and the hotel certainly continues the brand’s...
W Taipei
This flashy offering from W Hotels, sitting tall in the middle of the commercial Xinyi district, is still considered the...
Hotel Proverbs
This intimate boutique hotel sits on a prime section of fashionable Da’an Road and features sumptuous details such as...
Where To Eat In Taipei
Adachi
With its sleek modern decor and ingredient-focused menu, omakase dining at Adachi will be a treat for sushi aficionados....
Raohe Night Market
One of the oldest night markets in Taipei, Raohe is set up in the traditional style – a single lane capped by an opulent...
Du Hsiao Yueh Restaurant
Many Taiwanese consider dan zai noodles, springy noodles topped with soy-braised pork, to be their de facto comfort food....
Tua
In the Taiwanese Hokkien dialect, “tua” refers to a gathering of loved ones over a meal. This unassuming restaurant in the...
Gen Creative
Formerly known as Roots Creative, this Modern American restaurant under the creative watch of chefs Eric Liu, Hansong Cho...
Where To Drink In Taipei
Woo Taipei
Hidden in the labyrinth of alleys behind the main commercial drag of Zhongxiao East Road, Woo Taipei is a much-beloved...
Indulge Experimental Bistro
Ranked third in the 2019 list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars, this dynamic bistro run by Aki Wang is known for giving global bar...
Omni
Filling the void left by Luxy, which closed in 2015, is Omni – a massive club distinguished by a dazzling, kinetic, design...
Frank
Perched atop the glitzy Att 4 Fun entertainment complex, Frank balances the relaxing feel of an upscale lounge with the...
Bar Mood
Tucked into a lane in the city’s bustling east district is an industrial-chic offering from star bartender Nick Wu. A...
What To Do In Taipei
Maokong Gondola
In the 19th century, the lush hillsides of Maokong on the city’s southern end were transformed into a thriving area for...
Huashan 1914 Creative Park
This former winery was built in 1914 and abandoned for decades before a theatre troupe staged performances there in 1997...
Beitou Hot Springs
Soaking in the hot springs is a beloved Taiwanese pastime, and the area around Xinbeitou MRT station is dotted with hotels...
Dihua Street
Situated along the banks of the Tamsui River, the Datong district once flourished as tea exports boomed and foreign...
Nanmen Market
Visiting this wet market has long been part of the domestic routine for many a Taipei denizen. The main floor contains...
Where To Shop In Taipei
Yongle Market
Yongle Market was once a bustling commercial centre for tea and dry-goods merchants seeking their fortunes on the banks of...
Ppaper Shop
Located in the city’s de facto design district of Zhongshan, this store is run by an artistic powerhouse sitting at the...
Fujin Tree 355
The Fujin Tree Group runs a successful empire of chic retail and dining concepts largely centred around the once-sleepy...
Eslite Spectrum
Located in the hip Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, this concept mall celebrates the creativity of Taiwanese creators....
Yuan
A local beauty brand, Yuan makes all-natural skincare products using sustainable practices and ingredients indigenous to...