Xiaoye (midnight snacks 宵夜), Taiwanese unofficial fourth meal of the day, is deserving of a book — if not a book series. In a country that lives to eat before anything else, there is no shortage of things to eat after regular restaurants call last order and the night markets close up shop: Tainanese-style beef noodles, fast-fried seafood dishes, crispy…

If you’ve spent any time in Taiwan, chances are you know that Elephant Mountain is one of the best hiking trails in Taipei for views of 101. Rising 183 meters above the city, the “mountain” is covered by a well-developed, fully paved, and highly walkable trail network, making it a choice hike for photographers, family visits, and anyone that doesn’t…

Hiking in Taiwan really needs no introduction. With an endless network of trails crossing the island’s thousands of mountains, you could hit the trails every day from tomorrow until your knees gave out and still leave numerous footpaths, pathways, and scrabbly ascents untouched. Unfortunately, reaching many of these wildly beautiful escapes from Taipei takes time, planning, and the hope that…

Taipei is the capital of Taiwan and the most frequently visited city by foreigners. below is the must-see attractions in Taipei, delicious Taipei food, and unique local activities in Taiwan. Let’s explore Taipei’s temples, history, and natural landscapes, from fine-dining food to night market snacks! National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Surrounded by a park, stands at the east end of…

22 things to eat and do around Taiwan’s Presidential Office [email protected] Scene Taiwan’s Presidential Office Building is opening its doors to the world like never before from this October, inviting 20 groups of overseas guests to spend the night at the historic location. Not sure what there is to do in the surrounding area? Here’s Taiwan Scene’s guide of what to…

Shilin Night Market (aka Shihlin Night Market) is the largest night market in Taipei and also one of the most popular. Full of delicious street food, small hole in the wall restaurants, souvenirs, and clothes, it is a great destination to experience Taiwan’s night market culture. Background: Shihlin Night market lies next to Jiantan MRT station, surrounded by Wenlin Road…

Drink up a bit of Taipei’s past at this museum housed in a historic pumping station. The station is located by the Xindian River off Siyuan Street near one of the city’s water sources. The Baroque-style facility was built in 1908 and some of the original equipment remains on display inside. The station was designated as a national grade-three historic…

The Presidential Office Building is located on Chongqing S. Road and facing Ketagalan Boulevard. On the back it is Bo’ai Road, on the left it is Baoqing Road, and on the right it is Guiyang Street. The Presidential Building is close to Taipei Main Station and Ximending. The building was built during Japanese colonization period. It was the governor’s mansion…

The oldest of its kind in Taiwan, the National Taiwan Museum can be traced back to a showroom for the Bureau of Productive Industries (Shokusankyoku) erected by the colonial-era Taiwan Viceroy’s Office in 1899. The showroom’s displayed items were relocated to the Lottery Bureau behind the present-day Presidential Office, and gave rise to the 1908 opening of Taiwan Viceroy’s Office…

This museum opened in 2008 in a Japanese-style building constructed in 1921 as a high-class hotel. The 1st floor features exhibits of various folk arts, such as cochin (koji) pottery, wood and stone carving, and puppetry. The 2nd floor preserves the look of the original tatami-floored banquet and performance hall. The museum exhibits include a permanent display on the history of the…