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Explore Taipei
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items I had dreamed of visiting Taiwan for years, and when I finally made it happen, I was completely swept away. The food melted my soul, the culture pulled me in deeper than I expected, and Taipei left a mark on my heart I'll never forget.
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Attractions
This was the best decision I made for the whole trip! The three-day unlimited FunPASS gave me access to the Taipei MRT and 30+ attractions — I honestly felt like I was getting away with something. We hit the Maokong Gondola, did a Tie Guanyin Tea Bag...
Taipei Unlimited FunPASS
Standing at the top of Taipei 101 was one of those moments where you just stop and take it all in. The city stretches out endlessly beneath you and you realize just how alive and vast Taipei really is. Whether you go during the day or at night, the v...
Taipei 101 Observatory
I did not expect to be this enchanted by an aquarium, but Xpark completely won me over! The exhibits are stunning, the marine life is mesmerizing, and the whole experience felt more like art than a typical aquarium visit. A wonderful escape from the ...
Xpark Aquarium
Elephant Mountain is a must for anyone who wants that iconic Taipei 101 shot — but honestly, the whole hike is worth it even beyond the photo op. It's a short but steep climb up stone steps through lush greenery, and the payoff at the top is absolute...
Elephant Mountain
This day trip was one of the highlights of my entire Taiwan experience. Shifen is magical — you release sky lanterns over the old railway tracks and it feels like a dream. Jiufen's winding hillside alleyways and tea houses are straight out of a Studi...
Shifen, Jiufen, and Yehliu Guided Day Trip
Food / Restaurants
Raohe Night Market was everything I imagined Taiwanese street food culture to be — and then some! The smells, the sounds, the endless rows of food stalls had me completely overwhelmed in the best way. I tried black pepper buns, stinky tofu, and the m...
Raohe Night Market
highly recommended! Must try their Lu Rou Fan!
Wang's Broth
Xing Fu Tang is where I had what might be the best bubble tea of my life — their signature brown sugar boba is made fresh right in front of you, still warm and caramelized to perfection. We also grabbed their Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings and honestly...
幸福堂 Xing Fu Tang - bubble tea & Xiao Long Bao soup dumplings
Hotel
If you have an early flight or a long layover, staying at the Hyatt Regency right at Taoyuan Airport is such a smart move. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and knowing the airport is steps away took so much stress out of our travel day. It is ...
Hyatt Regency Hotel - Taoyuan International Airport
Green World Taipei Station is perfectly located right in the heart of the city — everything felt walkable and accessible from here. The king size bed was an absolute dream after long days of exploring, and the overall vibe of the hotel felt warm and ...
Green World Taipei Station
Inhouse Hotel was such a pleasant surprise — stylish, modern, and incredibly well-located for getting around the city. The design is clean and minimalist in a way that just makes you feel calm after a packed day of sightseeing. The staff were warm an...
Inhouse Hotel @ Ximending District
Others
Getting an eSIM before my trip was one of the smartest things I did — no hunting for a SIM card at the airport, no swapping anything out, just instant connectivity the moment I landed. I had fast data throughout Taipei and even on the day trips outsi...
eSIM
A compact tripod selfie stick was honestly one of the most-used things in my bag the entire trip. Elephant Mountain, Jiufen, the lantern release at Shifen — there are so many moments where you want a proper photo without asking a stranger. This one f...
Tripod Selfie Stick
The Easy Card is essential for getting around Taipei — think of it like a prepaid transit card you tap for the MRT, buses, and even some convenience store purchases. Pick one up at the airport the moment you arrive and load it with a few hundred TWD....
Easy Card for Public Transportation
Airplane Mode Zip Hoodie - Thirteen hours in the air is no joke, and this hoodie made it so much more bearable. The fabric is incredibly soft and weighted in a way that just melts stress — I basically lived in it from takeoff to landing. The zip desi...
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