The Best and Most Unique Travel Guide of Taipei, China

Tired of the typical boring guides? This guide tries to do the same as the “ask a local”, but it is (maybe!) better organized and more complete. In all our guides, we hire a “local” writer, and then we edit to be sure that the guide is complete, unique, fun and interesting. Typically we won’t add too many maps or photos (just a few), since you can have all that on the internet, and we like to give you only unique and original content that you won’t find easily.

Here is a brief description of the guide:
Why tour Taipei? I’d say “Why not?” Not a lot of foreigners know much of what Taipei has to offer and this is a sad reality. Just because our city cannot match with our neighbor’s pristine beaches doesn’t mean it cannot compete in terms of legitimate tourist spots.

Here in Taipei the city’s unique sites will definitely take away the doubts from any tourist who decide to drop by. Travel from the inside of the city to its outskirts in less than two hours by train and you will find lively night markets, glorious mountains, ravishing waterfalls, and sumptuous meals. And all these can be found within a day of touring Taipei. Where else can you find such a variety?

Start your tour in our city’s pride, Taipei 101. Go up the observation deck to see wonderful panoramic images of the city. Learn more about the genius architecture as well as engineering that makes Taipei 101 invincible against natural calamities. Lastly, send yourself a postcard from the highest postal office in Taiwan.

After rummaging through the city’s night market, make your way to the outskirts and explore the preserved old streets found in New Taipei City. Visit the Shifen Old Street and learn more about the place’s history and the locals’ livelihood. Buy yourself a paper lantern and write your own wishes before lighting it and letting it fly to the sky. Explore the old gold mining capital of Taipei, Jui Fen. Walk along its narrow alleyways which used to be old mining caves converted into a pedestrian market. Try local food such as the tradition fish ball soup or the sweet taro balls.

After seeing the present and past of Taipei, it is time to get acquainted with its natural gifts. With just one bus ride away, you can take yourself to Yehliu Geopark. This surreal natural park will make you feel you are walking on the moon or on Mars. The rock formations in this part of Taipei was crafted by the waters crashing against the cape.
Before going back to your hometown, do not forget to try Taipei’s tasty and sometimes funky-smelling cuisine. Some of the must-eat here are stinky tofu, which is made from fermented tofu steamed with minced garlic. You also must try the best dim sum in town, Xiao Long Bao, served by the famous Din Tai Fung Restaurant. Finally, do not go home without ever trying our famous cold milk tea which can be bought from any street corner in Taipei. However if you wish to taste the best, go to Gongguan Night Market.

There are so many places to explore here in Taipei. The ones suggested in this book is just scratching the surface from a shelf of other tourist spots found within and just outside the capital. Going to Taipei once will definitely make you long for more. And we do encourage you to come back and try to go even farther than Taipei. So where else can you find a place that offers everything from nature to man-made all in one day? Only here in Taipei.

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