Taipei
People say Taipei is a travel destination popular for food, but last time I was there, my umbrella became a noodle strainer during a sudden rain, which tells you something about the weather and the snacks. You can wander through night markets, lose your socks in a foot massage place, and bump elbows with old ladies who walk faster than high-speed trains. Locals will tell you the best hotel in Taipei sits near an MRT stop, though which stop depends on who you ask and how recently they found a good dumpling spot. Bring extra coins for claw machines, but don’t expect to win, unless your luck is stronger than stinky tofu.
Local weather in Taiwan
SPRING
mild & temperate
SUMMER
warm & sunny
AUTUMN
mild & temperate
WINTER
cool
Accommodations in Taipei
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Travel destination popular things to do or visit in Taipei
Finding the best hotel in Taipei feels like a treasure hunt where the map is written on steamed buns. You might start by riding the gondola over tea fields, only to end up in a cat café when the rain comes down sideways. Popular things to do or visit include climbing stairs at Elephant Mountain, where you will sweat enough to water an orchid, and then realizing you left your water bottle in the taxi. Museums here close early, but bubble tea shops seem to multiply when you're not looking.
Some travelers swear by the city’s hot springs, though I once sat in the wrong pool and startled a group of pensioners—who, by the way, gave me tips on where to eat shaved ice. In Taipei, you can spot a temple on every corner, unless you’re looking for one, in which case you’ll find a 7-Eleven instead. Don't be surprised if the best meal comes from a basement food court. It's a city where every escalator has its own rules and jaywalking is practically a sport. Oh, and the WiFi is faster underground. Go figure.
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