Tag Archives: Things to do in Taipei

TF Flashback: Heritage Buildings, Tasty Treats, An Awe-Inspiring Mountain, Tea Country, Snorkelling & Long Dong in & Around Taipei

Posted on May 13, 2026 by tokyofox

My solo trip to Hong Kong a few months prior to this one reignited my interest in travelling to other countries. Back in 2006 the two cheapest places to travel outside of Japan were Seoul and Taipei. Having done the … Continue reading →

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Taiwan 2016 Pt IV: Longshan Temple & Ximending

Posted on July 16, 2016 by tokyofox

The capital of Taiwan is a very nice place and one that we really like but it’s certainly not the most beautiful of cities appearance-wise. Whilst there are some great sightseeing spots in and around the city we didn’t really do them … Continue reading →

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Taiwan 2016 Pt III: Jiufen

Posted on July 13, 2016 by tokyofox

  You’d think that getting out of a busy city and going to the mountains would result in a quiet break but that’s certainly not true of this place on the north east coast of Taiwan. Jiufen is an old town decorated … Continue reading →

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Taiwan 2016 Pt II: Modern Toilet Restaurant

Posted on July 10, 2016 by tokyofox

Who on earth would want to eat their food from a toilet bowl?! There are many people out there who would turn up their nose at the notion of this very quirky themed restaurant located on a backstreet of young persons … Continue reading →

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Taiwan 2016 Pt I: Dining Out In Taipei

Posted on July 7, 2016 by tokyofox

In the early days of our relationship, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed watching a food travel programme about Taipei and vowed to one day go there together to enjoy the many culinary delights which the Taiwanese capital city has to … Continue reading →

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