The best time to visit Taiwan is in November or April. Both of these shoulder season months fall outside of Taiwan’s hot, humid, and wet summer months. On average, these spring and fall months also see fewer tourists than the summer tourism high season and during the Chinese New Year. Although summer is the most … Read more
Planning a trip through East Asia? Digging into all the best things to do in Taipei is a must! Although lesser-known than other Asian cities, Taiwan’s capital is filled with exciting tourist attractions, from night markets to ornate temples. First-time visitor? Start with the basics. Zip atop Taipei 101, one of the world’s tallest buildings. … Read more
Planning 10 days in Taiwan? When the Portuguese first laid eyes on Taiwan, they dubbed it Ilha Formosa (Beautiful Island). Take on your own Taiwan itinerary, and you’ll soon agree. No place on earth has a better size-to-awesomeness ratio than Taiwan. Don’t let its tiny stature fool you: Taiwan is a heavy-hitter. It’s everything you’d … Read more
Even for uninitiated travellers to Asia, Taipei has become synonymous with one thing: night markets. Strewn throughout the city, Taipei night markets have become popular haunts for locals and tourists alike to gulp down unforgettable authentic Taiwanese food and regional fixings. Though fast-paced and rowdy, there is perhaps no better place to feel the pulse of Taiwan’s capital and glimpse into Taiwanese culture than in one of the Taipei’s plentiful night markets.
If you’ve ignored Taipei every time you’ve slapped together Asian travel plans, you’re not alone. With high-profile tourism centres like Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Seoul popping out in every direction, poor ol’ Taipei never gets the attention it deserves from travellers. It’s a shame because Taipei, in many ways, rolls the best of these popular East Asian destinations into one.