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Taipei Insider

By Leslie Liu

Insider Recommendations
Must See
Fall in love with nature at Yangmingshan National Park
It’s a potentially hot and steamy affair that’s not to be missed.
Must See
Contemplate life amid contemporary art at Taipei Fine Arts Museum
Be inspired by the best works from local and international artists.
Must Eat
The Plants are here to change the way you feel about the veggie life
Pack light with the options here before you hit the streets to explore.
Must Do
The night’s always young at Tonghua Night Market
Start early so you have enough room for all the delicacies on offer.
Must Do
The East District is where you get the best of the East and the West
You know it’s the place to be when the young flock here to meet.
Must See
The wall at Untitled Workshop is the pine-apple of everyone’s eye
Come for the pineapple wall; stay for the avocado toast.
Must Eat
The Antipodean brings a bit of life Down Under up to Taipei
Everything about this café will put you in an upbeat mood for the day.
Must Stay
Folio Hotel Da-An is definitely one to file away for future stays
Arts and architecture buffs will love their time here.
Must See
Arts and culture take centrestage at Huashan Creative Park
There’s never a dull moment here with the evolving creative landscape.
Must Do
Be spirited away to a charming old world in the town of Jiufen
Look out for the Japanese influence in this old gold mining town.
Must Eat
The only thing RAW about this place is its name
Get a taste of the freshest produce Taipei has to offer here.
Must Eat
Tradition gets a modern update at Tua
Discover what reimagined traditional Taiwanese food tastes like.
Must Stay
Home Hotel Da-An will give you much to write home about
Though decked out in designer brands, this place will feel like home.
Must See
Creativity has no walls at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
Level up your photo game as you soak in the culture.
Must Do
Time to raise the bar for cocktails when you bar-hop in Taipei
If customised drinks are your thing, these bars speak your language.
Must Eat
If you seek a good cuppa, Fika Fika is your best bet
A beautiful space always makes the coffee taste even better.
Must Do
Gather at Commune A7 for good food and great vibes
Head outside for Western grub from the outposts of popular eateries.
Must Eat
East meats west in the most beautiful way at MUME
Taste the magic of an international lineup working with local produce.

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