Taipei

    1. Moom bookstore

    Art-bookstore specialising in photography books, located at 16 Aly 8, Lane 251, Sec 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd, Taipei 10654.

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    2. Par Store

    Independent record/mag store on Chifeng Street, Datong District.

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    3. Wild Flower Bookstore

    Independent illustration-bookstore in Taipei.

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    4. Taipei Fine Arts Museum (Taipei Biennale)

    Modern art museum in Zhongshan District.

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    5. Taipei Botanical Garden

    Urban botanical garden in central Taipei.

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    6. 台電金水基地

    Art exhibition venue at a former mining site in Jinguashi/​Ruifang.

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    7. Jade / Flower Market

    Weekend jade & flower market near Da’an and Guanghua.

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    8. Taipei 101

    Iconic 101-storey skyscraper in the Xinyi District of Taipei. Noteable: tuned damper

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    9. Road Sign

    Independent multi-brand retailer founded in 2017, rebranded in 2022, located in Da’an District, Taipei – ships worldwide.

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    10. Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei

    Contemporary art museum at No. 39 Chang’an W. Rd, Datong District.

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    11. National Palace Museum

    Major museum housing Chinese imperial artefacts.

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    12. Da Dao Cheng Braised Pork on Rice

    Braised-pork rice place near Lane 220 Chang’an W. Rd.

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    13. Din Tai Fung

    Famous dumpling chain restaurant.

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    14. Final Taipei

    Underground club at B1, No. 249 Section 1 Fuxing S. Rd, Da’an District.

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    15. Jiufen

    Historic hillside town outside Taipei.

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    16. 春水堂

    Teahouse where bubble-tea originated.

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    17. 台電金水基地 (Taiwan Power Gold Water Base)

    Art exhibition venue located in the historic gold-mining area of Jinguashi/Ruifang, New Taipei City; a bit of a mission to get to, with contemporary art exhibitions in a repurposed mining-era facility (English in brackets).

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    18. 三芝飛碟屋 (Sanzhi Pod City)

    Abandoned pod-shaped resort buildings in Sanzhi District, New Taipei City.

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    19. 萬里飛碟屋 (Wanli UFO Village)

    Abandoned collection of Futuro & Venturo houses along the coast of Wanli District, New Taipei City.

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    20. Tian Tian Li (天天利美食坊)

    Known for tofu pudding (豆花) and Taiwanese breakfast foods; located at No.1, Lane 32, Hanzhong St, Wanhua District, Taipei. Mentioned by Yuyi in W Magazine’s ‘Insider’s Guide to Taipei’ (https://www.wmagazine.com/life/taipei-taiwan-travel-guide-where-to-eat-drink-shop-art-culture).

    (Taiwanese breakfast) (tofu pudding) (Wanhua District)

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    21. Ming Quan Black Tea (明泉紅茶)

    Beitou tea shop known for its signature black tea; Yuyi’s pick for takeaway tea. Located at No.174-2, Guangming Rd, Beitou District, Taipei. Source: W Magazine ‘Insider’s Guide to Taipei’ (https://www.wmagazine.com/life/taipei-taiwan-travel-guide-where-to-eat-drink-shop-art-culture).

    (black tea) (beverage) (Beitou)

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    22. Ting’s Soybean Milk & Breakfast

    Neighborhood breakfast shop in Beitou favored over Fuhang Soy Milk for rice balls and rice-peanut milk (‘mi jiang’). Mentioned in W Magazine’s ‘Insider’s Guide to Taipei’ (https://www.wmagazine.com/life/taipei-taiwan-travel-guide-where-to-eat-drink-shop-art-culture).

    (Taiwanese breakfast) (soy milk) (Beitou)

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    23. 民樂旗魚米粉湯 (Minle Swordfish Rice Noodle Soup)

    Hyper-local breakfast stop just off Dihua Street in Dadaocheng, Taipei (台北市大同區民樂街3號); recommended for swordfish rice-noodle soup in the W Magazine guide (https://www.wmagazine.com/life/taipei-taiwan-travel-guide-where-to-eat-drink-shop-art-culture).

    (breakfast) (local) (Dadaocheng) (Taiwanese noodle soup)

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    24. 小王煮瓜 (Hsiao Wang Zhu Gua)

    Comfort-food spot in Huaxi St Night Market, Wanhua District, Taipei (台北市萬華區華西街17之4號). Recommended for its braised pork rice in the W Magazine guide (https://www.wmagazine.com/life/taipei-taiwan-travel-guide-where-to-eat-drink-shop-art-culture).

    (braised pork rice) (local favourite) (Wanhua District)

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    25. 柳家涼麵 (Liu Jia Cold Noodles)

    Late-night sesame-sauce cold noodle spot, located at 台北市松山區光復南路21之1號. Mentioned in the W Magazine guide for hot-day indulgence (https://www.wmagazine.com/life/taipei-taiwan-travel-guide-where-to-eat-drink-shop-art-culture).

    (cold noodles) (late-night) (Songshan District)

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    26. Treasure Hill Artist Village (寶藏巖國際藝術村)

    A 1940s squatter settlement transformed into a grassroots art residency enclave in Taipei — perfect for wandering galleries and street-side installations. Mentioned in the W Magazine guide (https://www.wmagazine.com/life/taipei-taiwan-travel-guide-where-to-eat-drink-shop-art-culture).

    (art-village) (grassroots) (Zhongzheng District)

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    27. Villa 32 (北投麗之湯溫泉酒店)

    "Luxury hot-springs hotel in Beitou, about a 30-minute drive from central Taipei. Offers day passes and overnight stays; recommended by Cheng Smith and Yuyi for mind-body wellness in W

    (luxury hotel) (hot springs) (Beitou) (wellness)

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    28. Fulong Beach (福隆海水浴場)

    Golden-sand beach near Fulong Station, known for swimming, surfing, and the annual summer sand sculpture festival. Cafés and rentals nearby.

    (beach) (swimming) (surfing) (New Taipei)

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    29. Baishawan Beach (白沙灣)

    White-sand beach with clear water and scenic cliffs, easily reachable by bus from MRT Tamsui. Great for swimming and picnics.

    (beach) (scenic) (Tamsui) (New Taipei)

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    30. Waiao Beach (外澳沙灘)

    Dark volcanic-sand beach on the Pacific coast, popular for surfing, sunrise views, and relaxed beach cafés.

    (beach) (surfing) (Yilan)

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    31. Longdong Bay (龍洞灣)

    Rocky bay with crystal-clear water, a top destination for snorkeling, diving, and cliff jumping along Taiwan’s northeast coast.

    (diving) (snorkeling) (cliff-jumping) (New Taipei)

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    32. 迪化街 (Dihua Street)

    Historic street in Dadaocheng lined with heritage shops selling tea, fabric, and traditional Taiwanese goods. Known as a hub for Lunar New Year markets and local crafts. Source: Wikipedia, Taipei Travel, Smile Taiwan.

    (historic street) (traditional goods) (Dadaocheng) (Taipei)

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    33. 高建桶店 (Gao Jian Bucket Shop)

    Old family-run shop on Dihua Street known for selling the classic red-green-blue striped ‘gaji bags’ (茄芷袋), a Taiwanese cultural icon. Mentioned by Fabula Formosa and Taiwanderers travel guides.

    (traditional crafts) (Dihua Street) (gaji bag)

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    34. tamen.

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    35. Everydayware & co

    Concept select shop located at 2F, No.25, Lane 20, Section 2 → Zhongshan North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei (104). Source: store official ‘About’ page. (https://www.everydayware.co/about)

    (select-shop) (homeware) (Zhongshan District)

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    36. Chiahung Su (高雄蘇)

    Boutique of the Taiwan-based designer Chiahung Su at No. 221, Sec. 1, Dihua St., Datong District, Taipei. Source: official website (https://www.chiahungsu-store.com/) and SCMP profile. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

    (fashion boutique) (designer brand) (Datong District)

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    37. 枋square (Fang Square)

    Stylish café and art-lifestyle space near the Chifeng Street area of Datong District, Taipei — known for its minimalist design, coffee, and creative atmosphere.

    (café) (creative space) (Datong District)

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    38. Pon Ding

    Multi-story art bookstore and café housed in a converted building in Zhongshan District, Taipei. Features exhibitions, design books, and a relaxed reading space popular among artists and students.

    (art bookstore) (café) (creative space) (Zhongshan District)

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    39. Local Local 中山

    Curated lifestyle and fashion select shop in the Zhongshan area of Taipei featuring independent Taiwanese and Japanese brands, art objects, and minimal interiors.

    (select shop) (lifestyle) (Zhongshan District)

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    40. Instil Coffee 中山店

    Minimalist specialty coffee shop near Zhongshan MRT, known for its calm atmosphere, light interiors, and expertly brewed pour-over and espresso drinks.

    (coffee) (cafe) (Zhongshan) (Datong District)

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    41. 永昌傳統豆花店 (Yongchang Traditional Douhua Shop)

    Classic Taiwanese douhua (tofu pudding) shop in Datong District, serving traditional soft tofu desserts with toppings like peanuts, red beans, and sweet syrup in a nostalgic local setting.

    (dessert) (douhua) (traditional) (Datong District)

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    42. 老劉胡椒餅 (Lao Liu Pepper Bun)

    Local favorite for traditional Taiwanese pepper buns (胡椒餅), baked in clay ovens with crispy outer shells and juicy pork filling seasoned with black pepper and scallions.

    (street food) (pepper bun) (Datong District)

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    43. 東一排骨總店 (Dong Yi Pork Chop Restaurant — Main Branch)

    Iconic retro-style Taiwanese diner famous for its crispy deep-fried pork chop set meals served on silver trays. Features vintage 1970s decor, chandeliers, and red carpets reminiscent of an old banquet hall.

    (restaurant) (pork chop) (retro) (Zhongzheng District)

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    44. 頂好紫琳 Ding Hao Zi Lin

    ^ awesome dumpling place in the basement of a early 2000s mall, also some shops around that area

    (restaurant) (dumplings) (noodle shop) (Da’an District)

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    45. 地衣荒物 Earthing Way

    Curated lifestyle and craft store featuring handmade ceramics, textiles, and homeware by Taiwanese artisans. Emphasizes natural materials, simplicity, and a wabi-sabi aesthetic in both products and interior design.

    (select shop) (craft) (lifestyle) (Zhongshan District)

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