Taiwan 19 Nov to 1st Dec

Yangming Shan is a major tourist attraction in Taipei. Apart from offering spectacular views of the surrounding area, the mountain also features the Yangming Park, which contains a famous flower clock that plays music on the hour. Visit during the spring and summer months to catch the beautiful flowers on the mountain all in bloom. read more »

Rated as 'most charismatic' night market in Taiwan, it is also the largest night market in Taipei. It is a favorite among the locals as well as tourists. Widely famous for it's wide variety of snacks, ranging from local delights such as the Sausage Wrapped in Glutinous Rice to Shilin Super Size Huge Chicken Cutlet and Shilin Sausage. read more »

The National Palace Museum is the world's 5th largest museum of history and culture, together with its finest collection of Chinese art within the museum as well. The National Palace Museum exhibits the most precious and important historical documentations, calligraphy, paintings, statues, ceramic and jade. There is also an amazing collection of Buddhist artifacts that were inherited from the Forbidden City. read more »

A popular spot for the younger crowd with a lot of entertainment avenues like movie theatres, Karaoke lounges, hair salons, shopping malls and street performances. Touted as one of the most popular tourist spots, it is known as a shopping paradise. During holidays and weekends, locals gather here for art and culture events, sports events and music performances. read more »

As the largest zoo in Asia, the Taipei Zoo is a leader in conservation, research and education. It is also a great place for recreation, with numerous animal exhibits including Formosan Black Bears, Giant Pandas and King Penguins. A visit here is guaranteed to be both enjoyable and educational for the whole family. read more »

White, fluffy sheep peacefully grazing on rolling green hills make the Cingjing Recreational Farm in Datong Village one of the most beautiful spots in all Taiwan. Apart from being an ideal location for wedding photo shoots, it is also one of the most popular spots in the area to enjoy camping outdoors. read more »

Yizhong Street Night Market is located near 中友百貨 (Chungyo Department Store) in northwest of Taichung. In this particular night market, there are a wide variety of food items sold at reasonable prices. You will almost find it impossible to bargain for anything as the items are really inexpensive around here. read more »

Fengjia Night Market has attained the award of having the 'Most Delicious Food' and is the largest and most popular night market in Taichung. Delicacies that you should not miss should be the wrapped pork and rice sausages, squid balls, barbecue shrimps, fried fish with sauces, crab meat burgers, mini oden and more! Other than these mouth-watering food items, you can also spend some time to shop along the shops of the street to grab some of your favourite Taiwan souvenirs for your friends and family. read more »

Jump into a car not for a ride, but for a meal! At PS BUBU Restaurant, diners get to have a meal in different sub-sections of cars, complete with car doors, wheels, windows and even the steering wheel! Even the doorknob of the entrance is a steering wheel. Apart from the innovative design of using car seats as its seats, PS BUBU Restaurant also employs a multitude of other items to contribute to its automobile theme, such as the display of car licenses, a parking taximeter installation and even a mini fuel-filling machine. The main draw would be the pink mini-cooper, the only car that is complete instead of being divided into halves like the others, providing a cosy dining experience entirely inside a car. read more »

Step into Hello Kitty Sweets Restaurant and be amazed by the sheer amount of hello kitty decorations in place, from the bowtie on the pink wallpaper to the luxurious pink seats overlooked by a hello kitty print. The food served here is also creatively displayed, with the hello-kitty bread of their Kitty Sweets Burger being a main highlight, looking just as good as it tastes. Also, delicately crafted hello kitty deserts are available, designed to such perfection by the chefs at Hello Kitty Sweets Restaurant that one can be forgiven for feeling a sense of unwillingness to bite into them. read more »

Taiwan is known for their variety of electronics and of course, everyone there would go for the latest and cheapest electronics when they visit Taiwan. Kuang Hua Shopping Mall is the biggest shopping centre for electronics in Taiwan. Furthermore, you will be able to get bargain deals from local brands such as HTC, Acer, Asus and other international brands too. read more »

Wu Fen Pu is definitely the place that all ladies must visit. It is a well-known place where you can find all kinds of fashionable clothing and accessories at low rates. There are many wholesalers from other countries as well who will have their stocks taken from Wu Fen Pu. read more »

Famous for their shopping district, Taipei has more than half of all the department stores located in Chung Hsiao East Road. The domination of department stores in Chung Hsiao East Road not only has whatever brands you are keen to purchase from, their quality of services will definitely be of satisfactory. It is able to attract different shoppers due to the different categories of goods the entire shopping district provides. read more »

Liufu Village Theme Park is one of Taiwan’s most popular amusement spot. It is divided into 4 theme areas such as 'African Safari', 'Arabian Kingdom', 'South Pacific' and 'Wild West'. There are also many exciting rides like the 'Mighty Mountain Flume Adventure', 'Captain Cook's Swinging Ship' which claim to be the biggest coaster rides in Taiwan found in the 'South Pacific'. read more »

Yehliu Ocean World is a must go for those who love marine animals and the water. The ocean world comprises of mainly three sections; Dolphin and Sea Lion Show, International Water Diving VS Water Ballet and the Sea Life Exhibition Hall. Yehliu Ocean World is the perfect place for families to visit. read more »

Established in 1986, Formosa Aboriginal Culture Village occupies a total area of 62 hectares. The culture village features aboriginal cultures, amalgamating with tourism, culture and educational purposes. It is located near Sun Moon Lake, making it another top tourist attraction in Nantou. read more »

Shida Night Market is a very populated market in northern Taiwan and popular among the local as well as the international students. In Shida Night Market, you can easily find compact appliances, stationeries, accessories and postal supplies, together with other practical stuff that you will need for your new apartment. Since it is located near a university, there are several bookstores and stores in the vicinity as well. read more »

Located on Jao Ho Street in Taipei 600 meters in length, the Raohe Street used to be a central business district due to its favourable location and highly accessible transportation. Over the years, however, with the improvements in transportation means, Raohe Street has become a secondary road and business therefore went downhill. In response to this, the government set up Raohe Street Night Market in 1987 and it is now ranked the second most popular tourist night market in Taipei. read more »

Cash Box Partyworld is one of the major KTV operators in Taiwan, with a combined total of 1,500 rooms in 15 Partyworld stores in Taiwan’s larger cities. Its spread goes beyond Taiwan, with an additional 19 venues in eight major cities in China. With its renowned state-of-the-art computer systems and quality LCD flat screens, Cash Box Partyworld guarantees a great karaoke experience. read more »

Holiday KTV is perhaps one of the most famous and popular KTV chain in Taiwan, with various outlets across the island. It's iconic bright orange and white signs are hard to miss, although this simple outer design belies the excellent interior, with its comfortable couches and huge plasma screens. Renowned for good service and excellent sound systems, Holiday KTV is the place to go for those looking to sing their hearts out. read more »

A much raved about hotpot restaurant, Ding Wang Spicy Hotpot Restaurant is a restaurant not to be missed for fans of all things spicy. With its hotpots all served in elegant metal pots there are pretty huge in size, it is a good location for a family dinner. Each table in Ding Wang Spicy Hotpot Restaurant has a plate card that explains how to eat the spicy hotpot for maximum enjoyment, including tips like what hotpot ingredients should be put into the pot. read more »

In the past, there were only nine families in Jiufen. All the goods were transported using ships as there were no roads constructed on land. With this, there was a habit that was cultivated that only nine pieces of the same object would be purchased at any one time for reservation. read more »

It is named Seven Star Lake but it is actually a seaside cove. In the past, the fishermen used to do their fishing at this site until there was no much fishes left, leaving the sea pretty much barren. This place is then abandoned by the fishermen and became a really quiet place, but this turns out to attract people who like to view the night sky without being disturbed. read more »

Waters, mountains, clear open skies! Taroko National Park is one of the most raved about national parks in Taiwan! Besides its lush greenery and near-perfect scenery, it is also home to a number of attractions within the park. These include the beloved Swallow Grottos (燕子口) and Wenshan Hot Spring (文山溫泉). Feast your eyes upon the great natural wonders that is the Tunnel of Nine Turns Trail (九曲洞步道), Baiyang Trail (白楊步道), and Shakadang Walkway (砂卡礑步道) to name a few. read more »

This award-winning shop is the perfect place for those with or without sweet tooth!! Nearby Regent Hotel, the bakery offers a wide variety of cakes, biscuits and uniquely crafted pastries. It makes a superb place to hang out with family and friends while savouring tasty delights . Try their giant egg tarts and milk cakes and you will be blown away by the aroma that lingers in your mouth. read more »

The largest lake and the pearl of central Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake is a stunning water body that is surrounded by green mountains. The eastern part of the lake has a shape as round as that of the sun while the western part is curiously shaped like a crescent moon. Hence, the name Sun Moon Lake. read more »

The highly acclaimed Miaokou Night Market has garnered enormous praise, including winning the 'best night market', 'most delicious food' and 'most tourist-friendly' awards in national competitions. Visit to enjoy a wide selection of seafood delicacies as well as a comprehensive spread of local delights. read more »

Wulai Old Street begins at the Wulai Atayal Museum on one end and finishes at Lansheng Bridge on the other end. The entire stretch of street between these two places of attractions are dominated with eateries, restaurants, street vendors and different kinds of traditional Taiwanese handicrafts. Seeking for a cheap clothing and souvenirs to bring back for your loved ones? Wulai Old Street would be an ideal place for you to purchase all of that. read more »

Misty Villa is more than just a quaint little get away. It also stands as the immortalisation of one of China’s greatest artists, Chiang Chia Gui. The artist, better known as Master Misty, devoted his life to teaching and when he retired, he retreated back into the mountains to seek artistic inspiration. read more »

This restaurant is set up by a woman, why do I say that? Because this is covered in the media, featuring the phenomenal success of the lady boss who set up her Five Cent Driftwood Restaurant with a classic tribal feel. She uses different materials to make her sculptures that resembles a woman who is carefree, and placed them in the interiors of the restaurant. But fret not, guys are welcome to enter Five Cent Driftwood Restaurant, her reason for making female sculptures is to reflect her own thoughts. read more »

Jin Feng Braised Pork Rice is highly recommended, very well known and also patronized by many celebrities from Taiwan. The must-try dish would be the braised pork with rice set whereby the pork is tender and juicy, chewy and best eaten with side dishes such as mustard green, white chopped meat, soup with pork meatballs and a couple of other vegetables. read more »

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