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.
Though an extremely busy tourist town, Lukang is not a place of big, or many, hotels. We take you on visits to two of its most popular places to overnight and recommend some of Lukang’s best-known traditional hot-snack treats and the places to find them.
The core of Lukang, located just off Taiwan’s central-west coast, is perhaps Taiwan’s best imperial-days living museum, a repository of heritage architecture even more concentrated than that found in the acclaimed core of Tainan City to the south.
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 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!
Taiwan is a Foodie Paradise with myriad food options for every palate from 5-star cuisine to night market street food.
There are countless options for budgets travelers to find cheap and good accommodation in Taipei. Here are three of Taipei’s top hostels.
There are many beef noodle restaurants in Taipei, but only one run by a chef from Iran. After more than a decade in business, the restaurant is going as strong a ever.
Penghu is a great travel destination for the summer season. Lots of options for activities, accommodation, dining, and souvenir shopping!
There is no shortage of wheat-based food creations in Taipei, among the top choice being beef noodles, steamed dumplings, and Taiwanese hamburgers.
