Taiwan Travel Guides & Tips

Fast Wifi, good coffee, and zero fluff. The definitive list of where to get deep work done in Taipei.

Warning: This guide contains caloric density not suitable for the faint of heart. Beef soup for breakfast is mandatory.

A counter-clockwise circumnavigation. No Sun Moon Lake. No Alishan. Just pure driving pleasure and coastal serenity.

Drinking in Taipei has grown up. We are trading all-you-can-drink beer for Oolong-infused Gin Tonics.

How to not look like a tourist. EasyCard hacks, HSR booking secrets, and how to hand over money properly.

Navigating Taipei is easy. Mastering it requires knowing the unwritten rules of the MRT and how to hack the YouBike system.

It is a bank, a post office, a restaurant, and a cafe. How to survive entirely out of a Taiwanese 7-11.

How to survive a business dinner or a night at a heat-fry (Re Chao) restaurant without offending anyone.

Every purchase in Taiwan is a lottery ticket. Yes, even that 7-11 water bottle. You could be throwing away 10 million NTD.

Don’t just point and grunt. Learn the 5 magic phrases that will earn you the respect of every auntie in the restaurant.

We ranked them all. Which are the tourist traps? Where do the locals actually go? The results might upset some YouTubers.

Taiwan makes the best Oolong in the world. Period. Here is how to buy it without getting ripped off.

Elephant Mountain is for tourists. These trails are where the locals go to burn off the bubble tea.

What are those neon glass boxes on the highway? Why do drivers chew red stuff? The controversial and fading culture of Betel Nut Beauties.

Loud noises, small glasses of 18-Day Beer, and heavy flavors. This is the ultimate male bonding spot.

Your legs will hurt after walking Taipei. Here is how to fix them. From blind masters to meat cleavers.

Why is tropical aging superior? Kavalan vs. Omar. And where to drink the good stuff in Taipei.

How to make premium cocktails using only ingredients from a Taiwanese 7-11. The "Suntory Lemon" hack and more.

It is fishing, but indoors, with beer, and you eat what you catch. The quintessential Taiwanese male pastime.

Forget the hotel buffet. You need soy milk, fried dough, and a rice ball the size of your head.

From Raohe to Ningxia, explore the top Bib Gourmand night market stalls you cannot miss in Taipei.

Discover ancient temples, traditional beef soup, and historic alleys in Taiwan’s oldest capital.

The complete beginner guide to navigating from Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to central Taipei. MRT vs Bus vs Taxi compared.

Everything you need to know about getting fast internet in Taiwan. Chunghwa Telecom vs FarEasTone vs Taiwan Mobile.

Which IC card should you buy in Taiwan? Metro, bus, train, convenience store, and YouBike rental instructions.

A comprehensive guide exploring 2026 台北米其林必比登牛肉麵推薦名單 with local insider recommendations.

Why Japanese travelers adore Taiwan: Historic tea traditions, Jiufen alleyways, and curated gourmet gifts.

From Secret film spots in Tamsui to Ximending mango shaved ice and 24hr Carrefour shopping.

How international tourists can win NT$5,000 (US$160) travel vouchers upon landing in Taiwan. Step-by-step registration and eligibility.

Do not throw away your Taiwan receipts! Foreign tourists are fully eligible to win up to NT$10,000,000. How to check numbers and claim cash.

The complete step-by-step guide to YouBike 2.0 Single Rental using international credit cards, pricing, and scenic routes.

Do not arrive to a closed market! The definitive weekly operating calendar for Taipei, Tainan, Taichung, and Kaohsiung night markets.

When is the best time for Irwin mangoes? Complete seasonal guide to exploring the Fruit Kingdom and farm-picking tours.

Spend NT$2,000+ in a single day to qualify for a 5% VAT refund in Taiwan. How to get on-site cash refunds at Taipei 101 and department stores.

Lost on your first Taiwan trip? Fly into Songshan: soup dumplings, Palace Museum, Longshan, Jiufen and Taipei 101 with zero detours.

The beginner-proof greatest hits: Yongkang Street, 101 nights, Longshan, Palace Museum, Chifeng goods, Jiufen/Shifen, Dihua souvenirs + foot massage finale.

No-rush edition: teahouses, zakka goods, night markets and massages slowly. MRT + short taxis, cafe breaks whenever tired.

Done Taipei? Try the sunny south: Dragon-Tiger Pagodas, Pier2, Cijin cycling, Formosa Boulevard, Love River nights + two night markets. Best Oct–Feb.

Even from Taipei: HSR + city buses cover Anping, Chihkan and West Market food streets. Beef soup, shrimp rolls and 400 years in one flash day.

Best use of a half day in Taipei: MRT to Beitou for museum + Hell Valley + bathhouse, then Shilin Night Market downhill. Not Mondays!