Many of Taipei’s patisseries and cafés now offer fusion dessert options designed to intrigue both Eastern and Western palates alike, and for the foreign visitor, it’s a chance to taste signature local flavors in otherwise familiar packages.
Winter in Taiwan is strawberry season. Beginning in December, the farms nestled in the hills of the northeast part of Taipei City blush crimson with the year’s harvest, attracting families eager to pick their own fruit.
After a slow start, the eco-conscious, plant-based food trend has finally taken firm root in Taiwan. The past two years in particular have seen a diverse scene blossom, with options to suit everyone.
If you want to explore the street food scene of Taiwan, head to a night market. If you want to immerse yourself in the daily practical food-related routines of the local people, visit a traditional day market.
For a country seemingly obsessed with tea-drinking, it’s surprising to learn that until the 1970s most of the tea produced in Taiwan was exported. Coffee shops tend to be trendier than artisanal teahouses these days, but local tea aficionados have been trying to change that by opening more relaxed yet stylish establishments.
With an almost endless parade of kaleidoscopic temples and folk festivals, it’s a safe bet to say that every visitor to Taiwan has at least one religious experience on his or her bucket list. But for love-seeking sightseers, there’s a single place that deserves top billing: Taipei Xiahai City God Temple in the capital’s Dadaocheng neighborhood.
Shimen Reservoir is one of the most popular day-trip destinations in Taoyuan. The reservoir, surrounded by verdant mountains, is a great place to go on relaxed bicycle rides.
Michelin’s famed Red Guide, listing the best places to dine in a systematically reviewed locality, is the recognized culinary bible for globe-trekking foodies. Here we introduce three of the best Michelin-starred restaurants in Taipei.
If you are interested in Hakka culture, the small towns and villages of Hsinchu are perfect for exploration. Visit Zhudong and Beipu to immerse yourself in the Hakka way of life!
There are many smaller tourist attractions in Taoyuan City’s Daxi and Logntan districts making this part of Taiwan great for day trips from Taipei.
