Taipei Travel Tips

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neilray
Adventurer
Sep 9, 2008
Armchair Bus Service 4 stars
Travel Tip: Taipei

Like most of the major Asian cities, Taipei has a new airport way out of the city and miles away from the previous place. In the Taipei case the older Songshan airport was almost in the middle of... [more]

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yiwen
Explorer
Jul 31, 2008
Dumplings to die for 5 stars
Restaurant Review: Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Feng outlets in Taipei are invariably filled to the brim with Japanese tourists during peak hours. Buses stop in front of the restaurant at regular intervals and just discharge a pack of... [more]
neilray
Adventurer
Jul 17, 2008
The Betel Nut ladies of Taipei 4 stars
Travel Tip: Taipei

This is one of the oddest things I've seen in Asia. Many people, myself included, misinterpret the scene. The ladies who sell the betel nuts at the side of the road, usually in small kiosks, look... [more]
neilray
Adventurer
Jul 17, 2008
The Fast Train to Kaoshiung 5 stars
Travel Tip: Taipei

There was a time when the only way from Taiwan’s capital Taipei to the second city on the south east coast Kaohsiung was either by car or plane. There a slow train but it was a long journey.... [more]
neilray
Adventurer
Jul 17, 2008
Unspoilt Coastline 4 stars
Travel Tip: Taipei

Taiwan is not on too many travelers destination list or routes, but it has a lot to offer. With the recent changes in direct flights from mainland China it is longer necessary to go to Hong Kong... [more]

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Christina H.
Discoverer
Mar 17, 2008
COR is all you can drink 4 stars (4 comments)
Travel Tip: Taipei
Part of Topic Formosa Island aka Taiwan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
COR is a very new club in Taipei City. If you want to drink until you die but you only have very less amount of budget. Fee entrance is 8-12 Euro (depends on the days) and you can drink all the... [more]

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anja78
Globetrotter
Mar 9, 2008
Getting around in Taipei 4 stars
Travel Tip: Taipei
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you are in Taipei for a few days, the easiest way to get around is by subway. After an initial period of confusion due to similar-sounding names and indistinguishable Chinese characters you will easily and comfortably find your way around the city. It is recommendable to get a day pass for the... [more]

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anja78
Globetrotter
Mar 9, 2008
Underground walkway 4 stars
Travel Tip: Taipei
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Taipei has a large underground mall connecting some of the major subway stations in the city. This came in pretty handy when I visited, as a typhoon was approaching at the time and it didn’t stop raining. Apart from supplying an underground walkway between the stations, the mall has several... [more]

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anja78
Globetrotter
Mar 9, 2008
From a bird's eyes perspective 4 stars
Travel Tip: Taipei 101

Taipei 101 may not be the world’s tallest building anymore, that is now in Dubai (although it has not been finished yet), but it is impressive nonetheless. I went up there on a cloudy day and... [more]

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Christina H.
Discoverer
Feb 8, 2008
Ruby Tuesday at Warner Village 5 stars (2 comments)
Restaurant Review: Ruby Tuesday
Part of Topic Formosa Island aka Taiwan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Besides Chili’s, I also love Ruby Tuesday. Ruby Tuesday is an American franchise restaurant founded in 1972. But of course they came to Taiwan a little later. I like the atmosphere there, because... [more]

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Christina H.
Discoverer
Feb 8, 2008
Roxy Vibe 4 stars (1 comment)
Club Review: Roxy Vibe
Part of Topic Formosa Island aka Taiwan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Roxy Vibe is another branch of Roxy (Roxy 99, Roxy Vibe and the other one that I forget the name). Roxy Vibe gets more crowded mostly after 3 am, because people go to Roxy 99 first until they get... [more]

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Christina H.
Discoverer
Feb 8, 2008
Pub 45 has the best quiche Lorraine 5 stars (2 comments)
Travel Tip: Taipei
Part of Topic Formosa Island aka Taiwan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
45 was named after the number of the building. Located on 2F, #45, Hoping East Road, Taipei City makes 45 easy to reach. You can reach it by MRT (subway) green line on Kuting Station or by bus. My... [more]

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Christina H.
Discoverer
Feb 8, 2008
T.U (Taipei Underground) 4 stars (1 comment)
Club Review: Taipei Underground
Part of Topic Formosa Island aka Taiwan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
For you the real hip hop and R&B fans, TU is your best friend! I was introduced TU by a girl friend of my best friend. She is a big fan of TU. TU is located on B1 #249, FuXing South Road, Section... [more]

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Christina H.
Discoverer
Feb 8, 2008
Chili’s Taipei (in the Warner Village) 4 stars (1 comment)
Restaurant Review: Chili’s Grill and Bar
Part of Topic Formosa Island aka Taiwan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Chili’s Grill and Bar is one of my restaurant in Taipei City. Chili’s is an American franchise selling salad, burgers, sandwiches, fajitas and grills. I heard that a lot of people complain... [more]

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Christina H.
Discoverer
Feb 8, 2008