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Practical, design-forward guides to planning a Taipei trip: transport, seasons, neighborhoods, and food culture.

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These guides are built for real trips: fewer transfers, better pacing, and more time for the Taipei moments you’ll actually remember.

First Time in Taipei: a smart, low-stress starter guide
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First Time in Taipei: a smart, low-stress starter guide

A first-timer-friendly overview of Taipei’s neighborhoods, iconic sights, food culture, and how to get around—plus a simple plan you can actually follow.

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Old Taipei City Gates Walk: a low-stress historic-core loop
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Old Taipei City Gates Walk: a low-stress historic-core loop

A walking-first guide to Taipei’s city-gate landmarks—link North Gate, East Gate, South Gate, and Xiaonanmen into a single loop with museum and café add-ons.

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Nanhai Road museums + Botanical Garden: a calm Zhongzheng culture day
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Nanhai Road museums + Botanical Garden: a calm Zhongzheng culture day

A practical guide to Taipei’s easiest museum cluster—build a slow day around South Gate, Nanhai Road museums, the botanical garden, and one excellent tea break.

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Arts & design in Taipei: creative parks, museums, and modern culture
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Arts & design in Taipei: creative parks, museums, and modern culture

A design-forward guide to Taipei’s contemporary side—MOCA, creative parks, modern museums, and the neighborhoods that make an art day feel effortless.

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Taipei with kids: low-stress planning, parks, and rainy-day backups
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Taipei with kids: low-stress planning, parks, and rainy-day backups

A family-focused Taipei guide with simple pacing rules, kid-friendly attractions, and realistic night-market strategies—built for smooth days, not perfect days.

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Best time to visit Taipei: seasons, festivals, and comfort
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Best time to visit Taipei: seasons, festivals, and comfort

Taipei is a year-round city—this guide helps you choose dates based on weather, crowds, and the kind of trip you want (food, hiking, culture, or shopping).

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Taipei MRT basics: how to ride like a local
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Taipei MRT basics: how to ride like a local

A practical guide to using the Taipei Metro (MRT): EasyCard tips, transfers, station etiquette, and how to plan routes without stress.

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Night markets 101: how to eat your way through Taipei
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Night markets 101: how to eat your way through Taipei

A practical night-market playbook: what to expect, how to order, crowd strategy, and which markets fit your vibe.

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Temples in Taipei: etiquette, timing, and what to notice
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Temples in Taipei: etiquette, timing, and what to notice

A respectful, beginner-friendly guide to visiting Taipei’s temples—what to wear, how to move, and how to appreciate the details without feeling awkward.

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Tea culture & bubble tea in Taipei: drink beyond the hype
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Tea culture & bubble tea in Taipei: drink beyond the hype

Taiwan is a tea place first. Learn how to order bubble tea with intention—and where to slow down for real tea in Taipei.

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Best day trips from Taipei (with a simple decision framework)
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Best day trips from Taipei (with a simple decision framework)

Taipei is an ideal base for easy day trips—choose between old towns, coastlines, hikes, hot springs, and lantern villages with minimal planning friction.

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Rainy day Taipei: museums, markets, tea, and cozy food
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Rainy day Taipei: museums, markets, tea, and cozy food

A rainy day in Taipei can be perfect—here’s how to plan a full, satisfying day without getting soaked or stuck in transit.

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Taipei on a budget: eat well, see a lot, spend less
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Taipei on a budget: eat well, see a lot, spend less

Taipei can be surprisingly affordable if you lean into the city’s strengths: public transit, neighborhood food, parks, and free views.

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Where to stay in Taipei: pick the right neighborhood
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Where to stay in Taipei: pick the right neighborhood

Choose a Taipei base that matches your trip: modern skyline, leafy cafés, late-night street culture, hot springs, or design-forward city living.

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Coffee culture in Taipei: cafés, slow mornings, and espresso breaks
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Coffee culture in Taipei: cafés, slow mornings, and espresso breaks

Taipei’s café scene is one of the best ways to feel the city’s pace. Use coffee stops as itinerary ‘buffers’—and discover neighborhoods through their daily rituals.

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Shopping in Taipei: from night markets to design streets
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Shopping in Taipei: from night markets to design streets

A practical shopping guide to Taipei: what to buy, where to browse, and how to plan a ‘shopping day’ that still feels like travel—not errands.

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Taipei nightlife: bars, late-night eats, and where to go after dark
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Taipei nightlife: bars, late-night eats, and where to go after dark

A neighborhood-first nightlife guide: where to spend your evening, how to keep it low-stress, and how to balance bars with Taipei’s best late-night food culture.

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Best views in Taipei: skyline, riversides, and easy viewpoints
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Best views in Taipei: skyline, riversides, and easy viewpoints

Where to get high-payoff views in Taipei—without turning your trip into a hiking marathon. Includes sunset strategy and weather-friendly alternatives.

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A self-guided Taipei temple day: culture without awkwardness
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A self-guided Taipei temple day: culture without awkwardness

A respectful, beginner-friendly temple day plan: how to move, what to notice, and how to pair temples with food streets and cafés for a complete Taipei day.

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Parks & gardens in Taipei: how to add calm without losing momentum
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Parks & gardens in Taipei: how to add calm without losing momentum

A practical guide to Taipei’s best parks, gardens, and ‘breathing space’ stops—plus pairing ideas so green time actually improves your itinerary.

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Arts & performance in Taipei: culture nights, creative parks, and design energy
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Arts & performance in Taipei: culture nights, creative parks, and design energy

A practical guide to Taipei’s modern culture scene—creative parks, performance venues, and how to plan one ‘special night’ without stressing logistics.

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Beitou geothermal walk: a simple loop for steam, soaking, and calm design
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Beitou geothermal walk: a simple loop for steam, soaking, and calm design

A beginner-friendly Beitou route that combines geothermal scenery, hot springs, and a quiet design stop—perfect for rainy days and slower travel.

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North coast day trip from Taipei: Yehliu, Keelung, and an easy coastal trail
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North coast day trip from Taipei: Yehliu, Keelung, and an easy coastal trail

A practical north-coast planner—choose one scenery anchor (geopark or coastal walk), then finish with Keelung night-market dinner for a complete day.

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Pingxi line day trip: old streets, waterfalls, and a Houtong cat-village detour
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Pingxi line day trip: old streets, waterfalls, and a Houtong cat-village detour

A practical guide to one of Taipei’s easiest ‘small-town’ escapes—pick one rail-line vibe (lantern towns, waterfalls, cats), then keep the day spacious.

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Dadaocheng afternoon: tea shops, old Taipei streets, and river sunset
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Dadaocheng afternoon: tea shops, old Taipei streets, and river sunset

A low-stress half-day plan for Taipei’s historic heart: browse Dihua Street, snack and sip tea, then slow-walk to Dadaocheng Wharf for golden hour.

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Beitou hot springs day: steam, museums, and a real reset inside Taipei
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Beitou hot springs day: steam, museums, and a real reset inside Taipei

A comfort-first plan for Beitou: historic hot-springs culture, a steam-valley walk, one quiet museum, and (optionally) a soak—designed for zero rush and maximum calm.

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Tamsui day trip: old street snacks, fort history, and Fisherman’s Wharf sunset
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Tamsui day trip: old street snacks, fort history, and Fisherman’s Wharf sunset

A classic Taipei-area day trip with an easy narrative: riverfront strolling, a quick heritage stop, then sunset at Fisherman’s Wharf and the Lover’s Bridge.

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Taipei riverside cycling: the easiest ‘big sky’ experience in the city
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Taipei riverside cycling: the easiest ‘big sky’ experience in the city

Taipei’s riverside bike paths are flat, scenic, and ridiculously easy to enjoy—rent a YouBike, cruise between parks, and finish with a sunset picnic.

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Rainy-day Taipei hack: station-area museums + Taipei City Mall underground
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Rainy-day Taipei hack: station-area museums + Taipei City Mall underground

When Taipei turns rainy, don’t fight it—use the station area’s indoor wins: one museum/park loop, then Taipei City Mall for a dry, snack-filled transit stroll.

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Yingge ceramics day trip: pottery culture, museum time, and souvenir hunting
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Yingge ceramics day trip: pottery culture, museum time, and souvenir hunting

A craft-forward escape from Taipei: ride the train to Yingge, visit the ceramics museum, then browse Old Street for a ‘one perfect piece’ souvenir.

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Yuanshan culture day: museums, heritage houses, and MAJI Square snacking
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Yuanshan culture day: museums, heritage houses, and MAJI Square snacking

A surprisingly easy Taipei day in the Yuanshan area: start with a museum, add one charming heritage stop, then browse MAJI Square for snacks and market energy.

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Tech shopping in Taipei: Guanghua + Syntrend (without the overwhelm)
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Tech shopping in Taipei: Guanghua + Syntrend (without the overwhelm)

A practical guide to Taipei’s best electronics-shopping zone—how to browse Guanghua Digital Plaza and Syntrend, what to buy, and how to turn it into a fun half-day.

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Cherry blossoms near Taipei: when to go, where to see them, and how to plan
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Cherry blossoms near Taipei: when to go, where to see them, and how to plan

A spring planning guide: typical bloom windows, the best Taipei-area spots, and a low-stress strategy for enjoying blossoms without crowds and disappointment.

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Halal-friendly Taipei: a practical planning guide for Muslim travelers
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Halal-friendly Taipei: a practical planning guide for Muslim travelers

A calm, city-positive guide to Taipei for Muslim travelers: where to anchor your days, how to find halal-friendly eats, and how to plan without constant stress.

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Yilan day trip from Taipei: Jiaoxi hot springs, waterfalls, and a night-market finish
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Yilan day trip from Taipei: Jiaoxi hot springs, waterfalls, and a night-market finish

A comfort-first day trip east of Taipei: combine a short nature walk (optional), a hot springs soak in Jiaoxi, and an evening snack crawl in Luodong—simple, satisfying, and very different from the city.

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Taoyuan day trip from Taipei: Daxi Old Street, Cihu, and Shimen Reservoir
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Taoyuan day trip from Taipei: Daxi Old Street, Cihu, and Shimen Reservoir

A low-stress ‘close by’ day trip west of Taipei: heritage strolling in Daxi, a unique stop at Cihu, and lakeside breathing room at Shimen Reservoir—perfect when you want space without a long journey.

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