Taipei

    1. Moom bookstore

    Art‑bookstore specialising in photography books, located at 16 Aly 8, Lane 251, Sec 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd, Taipei 10654.

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    2. Par Store

    Independent record/mag store on Chifeng Street, Datong District.

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    3. Wild Flower Bookstore

    Independent illustration-bookstore in Taipei.

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    4. Taipei Fine Arts Museum (Taipei Biennale)

    Modern art museum in Zhongshan District.

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    5. Taipei Botanical Garden

    Urban botanical garden in central Taipei.

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    6. 台電金水基地

    Art exhibition venue at a former mining site in Jinguashi/​Ruifang.

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    7. Jade / Flower Market

    Weekend jade & flower market near Da’an and Guanghua.

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    8. Taipei 101

    Iconic 101-storey skyscraper in the Xinyi District of Taipei.

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    9. Road Sign

    Independent multi-brand retailer founded in 2017, rebranded in 2022, located in Da’an District, Taipei – ships worldwide.

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    10. Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei

    Contemporary art museum at No. 39 Chang’an W. Rd, Datong District.

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    11. National Palace Museum

    Major museum housing Chinese imperial artefacts.

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    12. Da Dao Cheng Braised Pork on Rice

    Braised-pork rice place near Lane 220 Chang’an W. Rd.

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    13. Din Tai Fung

    Famous dumpling chain restaurant.

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    14. Final Taipei

    Underground club at B1, No. 249 Section 1 Fuxing S. Rd, Da’an District.

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    15. Jiufen

    Historic hillside town outside Taipei.

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    16. 春水堂

    Teahouse where bubble-tea originated.

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    17. 台電金水基地 (Taiwan Power Gold Water Base)

    Art exhibition venue located in the historic gold-mining area of Jinguashi/Ruifang, New Taipei City; a bit of a mission to get to, with contemporary art exhibitions in a repurposed mining-era facility (English in brackets).

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    18. 三芝飛碟屋 (Sanzhi Pod City)

    Abandoned pod-shaped resort buildings in Sanzhi District, New Taipei City.

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    19. 萬里飛碟屋 (Wanli UFO Village)

    Abandoned collection of Futuro & Venturo houses along the coast of Wanli District, New Taipei City.

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    20. Tian Tian Li (天天利美食坊)

    Known for tofu pudding (豆花) and Taiwanese breakfast foods; located at No.1, Lane 32, Hanzhong St, Wanhua District, Taipei. Mentioned by Yuyi in W Magazine’s ‘Insider’s Guide to Taipei’ (https://www.wmagazine.com/life/taipei-taiwan-travel-guide-where-to-eat-drink-shop-art-culture).

    (Taiwanese breakfast) (tofu pudding) (Wanhua District)

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    21. Ming Quan Black Tea (明泉紅茶)

    Beitou tea shop known for its signature black tea; Yuyi’s pick for takeaway tea. Located at No.174-2, Guangming Rd, Beitou District, Taipei. Source: W Magazine ‘Insider’s Guide to Taipei’ (https://www.wmagazine.com/life/taipei-taiwan-travel-guide-where-to-eat-drink-shop-art-culture).

    (black tea) (beverage) (Beitou)

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    22. Ting’s Soybean Milk & Breakfast

    Neighborhood breakfast shop in Beitou favored over Fuhang Soy Milk for rice balls and rice-peanut milk (‘mi jiang’). Mentioned in W Magazine’s ‘Insider’s Guide to Taipei’ (https://www.wmagazine.com/life/taipei-taiwan-travel-guide-where-to-eat-drink-shop-art-culture).

    (Taiwanese breakfast) (soy milk) (Beitou)

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    23. 民樂旗魚米粉湯 (Minle Swordfish Rice Noodle Soup)

    Hyper-local breakfast stop just off Dihua Street in Dadaocheng, Taipei (台北市大同區民樂街3號); recommended for swordfish rice-noodle soup in the W Magazine guide (https://www.wmagazine.com/life/taipei-taiwan-travel-guide-where-to-eat-drink-shop-art-culture).

    (breakfast) (local) (Dadaocheng) (Taiwanese noodle soup)

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    24. 小王煮瓜 (Hsiao Wang Zhu Gua)

    Comfort-food spot in Huaxi St Night Market, Wanhua District, Taipei (台北市萬華區華西街17之4號). Recommended for its braised pork rice in the W Magazine guide (https://www.wmagazine.com/life/taipei-taiwan-travel-guide-where-to-eat-drink-shop-art-culture).

    (braised pork rice) (local favourite) (Wanhua District)

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    25. 柳家涼麵 (Liu Jia Cold Noodles)

    Late-night sesame-sauce cold noodle spot, located at 台北市松山區光復南路21之1號. Mentioned in the W Magazine guide for hot-day indulgence (https://www.wmagazine.com/life/taipei-taiwan-travel-guide-where-to-eat-drink-shop-art-culture).

    (cold noodles) (late-night) (Songshan District)

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    26. Treasure Hill Artist Village (寶藏巖國際藝術村)

    A 1940s squatter settlement transformed into a grassroots art residency enclave in Taipei — perfect for wandering galleries and street-side installations. Mentioned in the W Magazine guide (https://www.wmagazine.com/life/taipei-taiwan-travel-guide-where-to-eat-drink-shop-art-culture).

    (art-village) (grassroots) (Zhongzheng District)

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    27. Villa 32 (北投麗之湯溫泉酒店)

    "Luxury hot-springs hotel in Beitou, about a 30-minute drive from central Taipei. Offers day passes and overnight stays; recommended by Cheng Smith and Yuyi for mind-body wellness in W

    (luxury hotel) (hot springs) (Beitou) (wellness)

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    28. Fulong Beach (福隆海水浴場)

    Golden-sand beach near Fulong Station, known for swimming, surfing, and the annual summer sand sculpture festival. Cafés and rentals nearby.

    (beach) (swimming) (surfing) (New Taipei)

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    29. Baishawan Beach (白沙灣)

    White-sand beach with clear water and scenic cliffs, easily reachable by bus from MRT Tamsui. Great for swimming and picnics.

    (beach) (scenic) (Tamsui) (New Taipei)

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    30. Waiao Beach (外澳沙灘)

    Dark volcanic-sand beach on the Pacific coast, popular for surfing, sunrise views, and relaxed beach cafés.

    (beach) (surfing) (Yilan)

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    31. Longdong Bay (龍洞灣)

    Rocky bay with crystal-clear water, a top destination for snorkeling, diving, and cliff jumping along Taiwan’s northeast coast.

    (diving) (snorkeling) (cliff-jumping) (New Taipei)

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    32. 迪化街 (Dihua Street)

    Historic street in Dadaocheng lined with heritage shops selling tea, fabric, and traditional Taiwanese goods. Known as a hub for Lunar New Year markets and local crafts. Source: Wikipedia, Taipei Travel, Smile Taiwan.

    (historic street) (traditional goods) (Dadaocheng) (Taipei)

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    33. 高建桶店 (Gao Jian Bucket Shop)

    Old family-run shop on Dihua Street known for selling the classic red-green-blue striped ‘gaji bags’ (茄芷袋), a Taiwanese cultural icon. Mentioned by Fabula Formosa and Taiwanderers travel guides.

    (traditional crafts) (Dihua Street) (gaji bag)

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