When planning a trip to Taiwan, budget flights often mean late-night arrivals. Have you ever found yourself landing at Taoyuan International Airport late at night, wondering what to do next? During these hours, regular tourist attractions are closed, and even Taiwan’s famous night markets have shut down. Public transportation is also limited, reducing your mobility […]
Using bicycles will make your mobility much easier during your Taiwan trip! In the past, affordable taxis were a great ally for tourists in Taiwan, but with recent inflation, frequent use has become more challenging. Amid this situation, the public bike-sharing system “YouBike (UBike)” is gaining renewed attention. Taiwan is actually a bicycle-advanced country, home
When you think of Taiwan, you might think of famous delicacies like xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), beef noodle soup, braised pork rice, or bubble milk tea. But there’s actually a much deeper food culture to explore. A prime example is Taiwan’s “exotic cuisine.” This time, I took on the challenge of trying “snake cuisine,” a particularly
Getting a haircut while traveling abroad can be one of the most memorable travel experiences – but it also comes with the risk of ending up with an unexpected hairstyle. It’s truly a thrilling adventure that feels almost like a dare. I recently took on the challenge of getting styled at one of Taiwan’s most
One of the most unique activities you can experience in Taiwan is indoor shrimp fishing at a “fishing pond” (釣蝦場). These venues allow you to catch fresh shrimp and cook them right on the spot. It’s a beloved part of Taiwan’s local culture that both residents and tourists can enjoy. In Part 1, we introduced
When you think of traveling to Taiwan, you might imagine delicious night markets or the nostalgic streets of Jiufen. However, if you arrive on a late-night flight, you might find yourself with time to spare until morning. That’s where “shrimp fishing” at a “fishing shrimp field” (釣蝦場) comes in handy. These venues are scattered throughout
A Summer in Taipei I was on a whirlwind two-night, three-day foodie trip with my friends. On that particular day, we were savoring a slightly late breakfast of lu rou fan in the shade of the towering banyan tree at Dadaocheng Cisheng Temple. Enjoying lu rou fan under the fresh dappled sunlight in front of
Today, I’d like to introduce Taiwan’s representative gourmet food, “滷肉飯” (also called “魯肉飯 (Lu Rou Fan)”), in the form of a ranking of the most delicious restaurants in Taipei City, based on my own judgment. To be fair, we received hundreds of comments from local Taiwanese people on the Facebook Taiwanese community forum in advance,