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 Before you go
Here are some suggested stays for every wallet size. These are conveniently
located near Taipei Central Station, so it’s easy for you to get around! Check
out other budget boutique hotels to spend the night at!

Budget Hotel

USD 50/night and below ● Hotel 73 Taipei

● Via Hotel
● Horizon Inn Taipei City

USD 100/ night and below ● Caesar Park Hotel Taipei

● Look Hotel
● Finders Hotel

USD 200/night and below ● Palais de Chine Hotel

● Cosmos Hotel Taipei

Before leaving the airport, be sure to pick up the following items.

Item Location

4G Portable WiFi Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) : Terminal 1

or Terminal 2, Unite Traveler service counter #3
(opening hours: 5:30am-1:00am)

Taoyuan Airport ticket +

Easycard

Taipei Unlimited Fun Pass

 DAY 1 OVERVIEW

Time Activity How To Get There

Arrive in Taipei and pick up your essentials!

1000-1100 Have a Fu Hang Soy Milk breakfast delivered to your

hotel!

1100-1130 Travel to Beitou Take the MRT to Beitou or

Xinbeitou station and hop on
the free resort shuttle bus to
the spa.

1130-1330 Soak in the Spring City Resort Beitou Hot Spring

Spa

1330-1400 Visit the Beitou Thermal Valley It is an 8 minute walk to Beitou

Thermal Valley.

1400-1450 Travel to Danshui Take the MRT from Beitou to

Tamsui station.

1450-1545 Lunch at Original Ah-Gei

1545-1745 Stroll along the Danshui old street It is a 7 minute walk from
Tamsui station.

1745-1845 Catch the sunset at Fisherman’s Wharf Bus Red-26, 836, or 837 (from
Tamsui train station) or a ferry
(pier behind the train station) to
Fisherman’s Wharf

1845-1945 Travel to Shilin Night market Take the MRT to Jiantan Station

1945- Eat and shop away at Shilin Night Market

Return to hotel
 DAY 1 | Beitou, Danshui, Shilin

Upon arrival: Have Fu Hang Dou

Jiang breakfast delivered to
your hotel

The best way to start off your Taiwan trip is

with some traditional Taiwanese breakfast,
Dou Jiang (Soy Milk) and You Tiao ( Dough
fritters) from Fu Hang Dou Jiang.

These are crunchy on the outside and soft

and fluffy on the inside and paired with a
cup of refreshing light soy milk makes for
the perfect breakfast!

2
1130-1330: Soak in the hot springs
at Spring City Resort

After a long tiring flight, soak off that jet lag in

the hot spring pools of Spring City Resort! If
you’re not comfortable in a public hot spring,
the private rooms offer complete privacy for
you to rejuvenate away from the crowds.

Getting there:
Take the MRT to Beitou or Xinbeitou station
and hop on the free resort shuttle bus to the
spa.

Address: No. 18, Youya Road, Beitou District, Taipei City

Nearest Station: Beitou/Xinbeitou
Opening Hours: Public Spa: 9:00am-10:00pm
Individual Spa: 24 hrs
Royal Individual Spa: 24 hrs
 DAY 1 | Beitou, Danshui, Shilin

1330-1400: Visit the Beitou Hell

Valley

The Thermal Valley, also known as Hell

Valley is one of Beitou’s highlights! As you
walk towards the thermal valley, you’ll be
greeted with a slightly unpleasant sulfuric
smell. The heat from the steam of the pool
can get pretty warm so you might not want
to stay for long.

The waters are said to contain healing

elements hence these are used in nearby
hot springs!

Getting there:
It is a 7 minute walk away.

4
1450-1545: Lunch at Original
Ah-Gei (老店阿給)

For the uninitiated, Ah-Gei is a speciality dish

of the Tamsui district that consists of fried tofu
skin stuffed with green bean noodles.

The Original Ah Gei store has been around for

the last 50 years and you can expect to find
authentic Ah Gei here. The balance of the
savory sauce and the soft tofu will definitely
leave you wanting more.

Getting there: Take the MRT from Beitou

or Xinbeitou station the old street is a 7
minute walk away.

Address: No.4, Ln. 11, Zhongzheng Rd., Tamsui Dist.,

New Taipei City 251, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Opening Hours : Daily 8am-10.30pm
 DAY 1 | Beitou, Danshui, Shilin

1545-1745: Stroll along the old

streets of Tamsui

If that lunch wasn’t enough, don’t worry!

The Tamsui old street is lined with some of
the most delicious street food.

The signature Iron eggs, and tower ice

cream are just some of the stuff you have
to try on your trip.

1745-1845: Catch the sunset at

Fisherman’s Wharf

Well known for its beautiful sunsets, your first

day in Taiwan should definitely be spent
admiring the views here.

At night, the bridge even illuminates with

color!

Getting there:
Take bus Red-26, 836, or 837 (from Tamsui
train station) or a ferry (pier behind the train
station) to Fisherman’s Wharf
 DAY 1 | Beitou, Danshui, Shilin

1945: Eat, shop and eat some more at Shilin Night Market

Of course, you can’t end your first day without heading to one of Taipei’s famous night
markets!

The Shilin Night market has everything you could possibly want to buy, from apparel
to trinkets and souvenirs and even electronics, you’ll find it here.

Grab your street snacks and stroll the bustling streets and get shopping! Check out
our guide to Taipei’s best shopping spots.

Getting there:
Take the MRT from Tamshui to JIantan
station
 DAY 2 OVERVIEW

Time Activity How To Get There

0815 Meet at Shuttle bus pick up point Exit for Ximen MRT Station Exit
4 and walk ahead for 10-15m
and you will find a minibus with
the orange Klook logo at the
front

0830-093 Shuttle bus to Yehliu Geopark

0

0930-1040 Explore the unique rock formations at Yehliu

Geopark

1040-1125 Depart for the Ying Yang Sea Klook shuttle bus

1125-1140 Marvel at the Ying Yang Sea

1140-1150 Depart for Golden Waterfall

1150-1200 Explore the Golden Waterfall

1200-1210 Depark to Jiufen

1210-1410 Explore the streets of Jiufen

1410-1450 Depart to Shifen Waterfall

1450-1540 Explore the Shifen Waterfall

1540-1550 Depart to Shifen Old Street

1550-1700 Explore Shifen old street

1700-1800 Depart for Ximen

1800- Explore the Ximending Streets!

 DAY 2 | Shifen, Jiufen

0930-1040: Explore the unique rock

formations at Yehliu Geopark

The Yehliu Geopark is home to some of the

strangest and most unique geological
formations. Stroll along the picturesque cape
stretching over 1700 metres and you’ll be trying
to guess what each rock resembles along the
way.

Getting there: Some of the most popular ones include the

Exit Ximen MRT Station Exit 4 and walk ahead for Queen’s head, Fairy shoe and Sea candles. Try to
10-15m and you will find a minibus with the see if you can spot these!
orange Klook logo at the front
Klook your Yehliu, Shifen and Jiufen shuttle bus
and let the bus driver take you to all the must
visit spots!

1125-1140: Marvel at the Ying Yang

Sea

The Yin Yang Sea is a bay where the sea has a

mixture of blue and yellow waters. Surrounded by
lush green mountains and landscapes, these
provide a striking contrast to the blue and yellow
waters.

P.S. for all you chemistry fans, the yellow in the

water is said to be caused by Pyrite( fool’s gold)
which results in the formation of iron particles
which can’t be dissolved in water.
 DAY 2 | Shifen, Jiufen

1150-1200: Explore the Golden

Waterfall

While we all wished that it was real liquid gold

flowing down these waterfalls, this is actually not
the case. The water takes on a beautiful shade of
gold because of the heavy metal deposits in the
riverbed, giving rise to the name the Golden
Waterfall.

The toxicity of the water makes it unsafe for

human touch, so hands off!

1210-1420: Explore the streets of

Jiufen

One of the most iconic sights of Jiufen is

definitely A Mei’s teahouse. Resembling the
teahouse in Miyazaki’s Spirited Away, Ghibli fans
will definitely want to visit!

Apart from that, there are many delicious food

stalls serving up delicious street snacks. Some of
the must trys include taro balls from Lai Ah Po Yu
Yuan and A Zhu Peanut ice cream roll.
 DAY 2 | Shifen, Jiufen

1450-1540: Explore the Shifen

Waterfall

The Shifen Waterfall is a 40 metre waterfall that

creates a rainbow as it splashes into the lake.
Nestled within a beautiful mountain setting, this
waterfall is definitely a must visit.

1550-1700: Release a paper lantern at

Shifen

You can’t miss out on releasing a paper lantern

on your visit to the old streets of Shifen. Write
down your wishes and aspirations for the year on
the lanterns and watch them take to the sky. This
scene reminds us of the Disney movie Tangled!

The old railway still functions so be sure to avoid

traffic if you’re standing on the rail tracks for your
photos! If you’re feeling peckish, be sure to try
one of the stuffed chicken wings!
 DAY 2 | Shifen, Jiufen

1800: Explore Ximending!

Helmed the Harajuku of Taipei, you can find a variety of the trendiest apparel,
eclectic restaurants, street snacks and even clubs and bars. Fill your bellies with Lu
Rou Fan (Braised meat rice) or street food like grilled beef cubes or potatoes topped
with cheese.

For the fashion forward, you’ll be spoilt for choice with local boutiques lining the
streets and even high street brands.
 DAY 3 OVERVIEW
Time Activity How To Get There

0800 Hotel pick up for Taipei City Tour Hotel Pick up

0900-1200 Explore Taipei City Tour

1200-1300 Lunch at Taiwan Beef Noodles . Chicken Take Exit 4 from Zhongxiao
Soup Fuxing MRT Station and
walk 8 minutes to Taiwan
Beef Noodles

Travel to Taipei 101 Take the Wenhu Line to

Daan and transfer to the
Tamsui line to Taipei 101
Station

1330-1530 Taipei 101

1530-1540 Travel to Si Si Nan Chun Take the Red Line 2

(Xiangshan) to Taipei 101
station (台北101). After
leaving Exit 2, continue
walking straight, then turn
left onto Zhuangjing Rd (莊
敬路). The complex will be
ahead on the left side.

1540- 1640 Visit the old military village Si Si Nan Chun

1640-1700 Travel to Elephant Mountain It is a 20 minute walk from

the village to the start of the
hiking trail.

1700-1730 Hike up Elephant Mountain

1730-1830 Enjoy the sunset from the peak of Elephant

Mountain

1830-1900 Descend from Elephant Mountain

1900-1930 Travel to Raohe Night Market Take the Chengde Main line
to Songshou Road and
transfer to bus 611 to
Songshan Station

1930 Explore Raohe Night Market

 DAY 3 | Taipei 101, Xiangshan

1
0900-1200: See Taipei City’s main
attractions!

Visit Taipei’s most iconic landmarks in a day! Head to

the famous Chiang Kai Shek memorial hall and
witness the changing of guards ceremony. After
which, head to the National Palace Museum and
take a look at the world’s largest collection of
Chinese art!

Itinerary:

● Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

● National Palace Museum
● Presidential Office Building
● Martyrs' Shrine
● Traditional Taiwanese Temple
● Handicraft Center
Getting there:
Your Klook guide will pick you up from
your hotel!

2
1200-1300: Have a bowl of Taiwan
beef noodles for lunch

After all that exploring, slurp up a hearty bowl of

savory Taiwanese beef noodles! These springy
noodles soak up the delicious broth and for
those who can take the heat, there is even a
spicy broth option!

Getting there:
Take Exit 4 from Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT Station
and walk 8 minutes to Taiwan Beef Noodles

Address: No. 85, Sec. 4, Civic Blvd., Songshan Dist., Taipei

City 106, Taiwan
 DAY 3 | Taipei 101, Xiangshan
3

1330-1530: Visit the iconic Taipei 101!

Head to the top of what once was the world’s

tallest structure, the Taipei 101! If it’s your first time
in the Taiwanese capital, you’ll definitely need to
head up to the observation decks. Enjoy stunning
views of the city and even all the way down to the
straits.

P.S. the elevator will get you up to the top is a

mere 37 seconds!

Getting there:
Take the MRT Tamsui–Xinyi line (Red line) to
Taipei 101 / World Trade Center station Exit No.
4
Address: No.7, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City 110,
Taiwan

1540-1640: Visit the old military village

Si Si Nan Chun

What once was a housing complex for soldiers, this

old military village - Si Si Nan Chun is now home to
a museum detailing the history and culture of the
village.

Head into one of the many cafes for an afternoon

cup of tea or head to the stores and pick up some
handmade souvenirs to take home.

Getting there:
Take Exit 2 from Taipei 101 station, turn left
onto Zhuangjing Rd (莊敬路). The complex will
be ahead on the left side.
 DAY 3 | Taipei 101, Xiangshan

1700-1900: Enjoy the sunset up

Elephant Mountain

For another perspective of the Taipei 101, take a

short and easy 20 minute hike up Elephant
Mountain and enjoy the views from there!
Complete with a beautiful gradient sky backdrop,
the stunning views will make the walk worth it.

Getting there:
After arriving at Xiangshan station (象山), the
terminus of Red Line 2, leave from Exit 2 and
continue walking alongside the edge of the park.
At the end of this road, take a left and follow until
the entrance for Xiangshan Hiking Trail (象山登山步
道)

6
1930: Explore the Raohe
Night Market

The Raohe Night Market is one of

Taipei’s oldest night markets. Buzzing
with street food, quaint stores and
even carnival games, stroll along the
bustling streets and get ready to fill
those bellies.

Getting there:
Take the MRT to Songshan MRT exit 5 and the night
market will be on the right.
 DAY 4 OVERVIEW

Time Activity How To Get There

Leave for Taichung Take the THSR from Taipei

Main Station to Taichung
Station

1030 Arrive at Taichung Get picked up by your Klook

car charter

1030-1100 Have an ice cream at Miyahara

1100-1125 Head to the Rainbow Village Klook Car Charter

1130-1300 Explore the colorful village homes

1300-1335 Head to the Zhongshe Flower Fields

1340-1500 Roam around the fields of flowers

1500-1600 Travel to Lavender Cottage

1600-1730 Explore the charming Lavender Village

1730-1830 Travel to CMP Block Museum of Arts

1830-1930 Get your fill of Instaworthy shots!

1930-1945 Travel to Feng Chia Night Market

1945 Explore the biggest night market in Taichung!

Return to hotel
 DAY 4 | Taichung

1
1030-1100: Have ice cream at
Miyahara!

Miyahara is one of the best places to get your

ice cream fix in Taiwan! Upon stepping in, you
would never have guessed this ice cream store
used to be an ophthalmology clinic.

The high ceilings, glossy floors and luxurious

wooden furniture make it almost seem
magical.

Since you only have 1 day in Taichung, make

the most of your time here with the Klook car
charter! Let the driver take you to all these
beautiful scenic spots, saving you the hassle of
navigating and waiting for public transport.!

Address: No.20, Zhongshan Rd., Central Dist.,

2 Taichung City 400, Taiwan
Opening Hours: Daily 10am-10pm

1130-1300: Stroll along the

colorful streets of the Rainbow
Village

This rainbow village was single handedly

created by a former soldier, Grandpa
Rainbow in an effort to keep the village
alive!

The walls of the old houses now dorn bright

cherry motifs in a multitude of colors. These
serve perfectly as the backdrop to your next
Instagram picture!
 DAY 4 | Taichung

3
1340-1500 Roam around the
Zhongshe Flower Fields

The Zhongshe Flower Market is the perfect

place for you if you love all things floral.
Depending on the season you visit, you can
expect a field of tulips, strawberries or even
sunflowers!

Stand in the midst of these flower fields and

Address: No. 333號, Section 5, Sanfeng Road, Houli experience your fairytale moment!
District, Taichung City, Taiwan 421

1600-1730: Be charmed by the

picturesque Lavender Cottage

This cosy little Lavender Cottage is great if

you’re looking for a quick escape to relax and
just take in beautiful sights.

Dotted with purple flowers all around, sit

outdoors under a parasol and enjoy the views
while sipping on a cup of tea. Don’t forget to
pick up some lavender scented souvenirs to
take home for your loved ones!

Address: No. 20, Zhongxing Street, Xinshe District,

Taichung City, Taiwan 426
 DAY 4 | Taichung

5
1730-1830: Get your Insta-worthy
shots at the CMP Block Museum of
Arts!

The CMP Block Museum of Arts is slowly

becoming a hotspot and for good reason!
Home to some of the quirkiest art displays, this
wall-less museum allows visitors to be a part of
this interactive art experience.

Address: No. 71, Guanqian Road, West District, Taichung

City, Taiwan 404

1945: Fill your bellies at

Taichung’s largest night market
Many people flock to Taichung just to visit
the Feng Chia night market! Once helmed
as Taiwan’s BIGGEST night market, you can
look forward to a huge variety of street
snacks, carnival game booths and
shopping!

If you’re looking to get some shopping

done, you can definitely expect to find Address: Wenhua Road, Xitun District, Taichung City, Taiwan
cheap and trendy apparel. Don’t forget to 407
Opening Hours: Daily 2pm-2am
bargain before purchasing!
 DAY 5 OVERVIEW

Time Activity How To Get There

0530-0830 Stand up paddleboarding sunrise paddle Klook transfer

0830-0900 Wash up and get ready to head to Cingjing

0900-1100 Depart for Cingjing

1100-1300 Befriend a sheep at Cingjing Green Green

Grassland

1330-1500 Head to Old England Manor for lunch

1500-1600 Visit the Small Swiss Garden

1600-1800 Visit Carton King

1900 Return to the Minsu and prepare for stargazing

 DAY 5 | Cingjing

0530-0830: Catch the sunrise on

a stand-up paddle board

There’s no better way to catch the sunrise

than on a paddleboard in the middle of Sun
Moon Lake! As one of Taiwan’s largest
freshwater lake, the calm waters make it
perfect for SUP.

As the sun rises, catch it’s reflection on the

lake and get your cameras ready for the
golden shot.

Similarly, with only 1 day in Cingjing, you’ll be

needing the Klook car charter to maximize
your day! In addition, the hilly and winding
roads are definitely not ideal for walking.

1100-1300: Befriend a sheep at

Cingjing Farm

Head to the land where sheep roam free on

the hilly grasslands! Buy a packet of feed and
watch these furry friends flock to you for
food.

Be sure to check out the sheep shearing

show or the horse riding show while you’re
there!

Address: No. 170, Renhe Road, Ren’ai Township, Nantou

County, Taiwan 546
Opening Hours: Daily 8am-5pm
 DAY 5 | Cingjing

1330-1500: Have lunch at Old

England

As you step into the Old England Manor, feel

as if you’ve been transported into a whole
new city. The white marble facade and giant
clock tower are just some of the motifs that
make this hotel so eye catching!

Since it can cost quite a bit living in this hotel

for a night, you can instead choose to have a
meal here instead. This gives you the
freedom to explore the inside without
burning a hole in your pockets!

Address: No.20-2, Shouting Lane, Ren’ai Township, Nantou

County 546, Taiwan

1500-1600: Visit the Small Swiss

Gardens

The Small Swiss Gardens has been coined

Taiwan’s very own little Switzerland. The
beautiful sunflowers, maple leaves,
fountains and windmills make this spot
perfect for photos!.

Address: No. 170, Renhe Road, Ren’ai Township,

Nantou County, 546 Photo Credit: Cingjing.gov.tw
DAY 5 | Cingjing

1600-1800: Visit this mini

cardboard village at Carton King!

This themed restaurant has all its furnishing

made entirely out of cardboard!! Prepare to
sit on cardboard chairs and tables as you
tuck into your meals.

After dinner, head out into the garden for a

stroll. With windmills, sheeps and even an
Eiffel tower, be sure to stop for pictures!

Address: No. 171號, Renhe Road, Ren’ai Township,

Nantou County, Taiwan 546
Opening Hours: Daily 9am-9pm
 DAY 6 OVERVIEW

Time Activity How To Get There

0430 Head off for Hehuanshan to catch the sunrise! Klook Car Charter

0530-0730 Head to the top of Hehuanshan and catch the

sunrise!

0800-1630 Hualien Day Tour

● Qingshui Cliff
● Swallow Grotto
● Lyushuei-Heliou Trail
● Tianxiang Bridge
● Changchun Shrine
● Qixingtan

1630-1930 Drive back to Taipei

2000-2100 Dinner at the first ever Din Tai Fung

2100- Dessert at Smoothie House! Smoothie house is a 5 minute

walk away!
 DAY 6 | Hualien

0430-0730: Hehuanshan Sunrise

Waking up in the wee hours of the morning might sound insane

but trust us when we say the views are definitely worth it! Plus,
with your trusty Klook car charter picking you up, you can even
take a nap on the way.

From the top of Hehuanshan, get ready to take in the golden

rays of sun as it rises from behind the fluffy clouds. Be sure to
pack a jacket because it can get pretty chilly up top!
DAY 6 | Hualien

0800-1630: Explore Hualien’s natural

highlights

Hualien is home to some of the most beautiful

natural landforms! The best way to explore these
beautiful sights is with a car charter. Since the roads
can get pretty windy, we definitely do not
recommend driving on your own. Plus, the driver
can take you to the best photo spots of each sight!

Here is our recommended itinerary:

● Qingshui Cliff
● Swallow Grotto
● Lyushuei-Heliou Trail
● Tianxiang Bridge
● Changchun (Eternal Spring) Shrine
● Qixingtan

The Taroko Gorge is one of the most beautiful

canyons in Taiwan! The gradient grey marble cliffs
with clear blue waters flowing through them is
definitely a sight to behold.

Don’t forget to take a photo of the Eternal Spring

Shrine! This was built to commemorate the workers
who died during the construction of the central
cross island highway. With natural spring water
flowing through the front of the shrine, it definitely
looks very surreal!

P.S. The Taroko Tianxiang Bridge makes for great

OOTDs, even on a rainy day!
 DAY 6 | Hualien

3
2000-2100: Dinner at the first ever Din
Tai Fung!

Din Tai Fung is definitely no stranger to most of us.

This chain is famous for its soup dumplings (xiao
long bao) as well as stewed beef noodles, a
Taiwanese staple.

The outlet located at Xin Yi is the first ever Din Tai

Fung! Did we also mention that this chain is one of
the cheapest michelin starred restaurants in the
Address: No. 194, Section 2, Xinyi Road, Da’an District, world?
Taipei City, Taiwan 106
Opening Hours: Weekdays 10am-9pm | Weekends
9am-9pm Here’s what we recommend you should order:

● Soup dumplings (xiao long bao)

● Pork Chop Fried Rice
● Braised Beef Noodles Soup

2100-2200: Have a mango dessert at

Smoothie House

We all know no meal is complete without dessert!

Head over to Smoothie House and have yourself a
nice refreshing cold mango dessert.

Each bowl combines finely shaved ice, condensed

milk, fresh mangoes and a choice of mango sorbet
or panna cotta!

Getting there:
Smoothie House is a short walk away!

Address: No.15, Yongkang St., Da’an District, Taipei

Opening Hours: Daily 9:30am-11:00pm
 DAY 7 OVERVIEW

Time Activity How To Get There

Travel to Maokong Take the brown line to Taipei

Zoo and transfer to the
Maokong Gondola

1000-1045 Take a ride on the Maokong Gondola

1045-1145 Sample various teas at the teahouses

1145-1245 Travel to Emperor Foods for lunch Take the brown line from Taipei
Zoo to Daan and transfer to the
red line and alight at NTU
Hospital station

1300-1400 Have Taiwanese Pork Chop Rice for lunch!

1400-1430 Travel to Huashan 1914 Creative Park Take bus 22 or 232 and alight at
Shandao Temple station. It is a
12 minute walk from the station.

1430-1630 Check out quirky installations at Huashan 1914

Creative Park!

1630-1700 Travel to Songshan Cultural Park Take MRT Blue Line to the Sun
Yat-sen Memorial Hall
Memorial Hall Station, take Exit
5.

1700-1830 Visit the Songshan Cultural park

1830-1900 Travel to Shida Market Take bus 278 and alight at the
National Taiwan Normal
University

1900 Eat and shop for last minute gifts at Shida Night
Market!
 DAY 7 | Maokong, Songshan

1000-1145: Enjoy the views on the Maokong Gondola and have tea!

Head up on a crystal bottomed gondola to the Maokong tea plantations and take in the
stunning views along the way! This is probably one of the most scenic spots to drink tea in
Taipei. The high elevation coupled with cool weather and moisture rich soil make it ideal for
tea to grow. Thus, it’s no surprise that Maokong supplies most of the tea in the entire Taipei
region.

Don’t forget to pick up a pack of tea or two to take home for the family!

Getting there:
Take the brown line to Taipei Zoo and transfer to the Maokong Gondola
 DAY 7 | Maokong, Songshan

1300-1400: Dig into delicious

Taiwanese Pork Chop Rice

Coined one of the best pork chop places in Taipei,

Emperor Foods will not disappoint. The dish
comes served with rice, bean sprouts, pickled
vegetables and of course, the star of the show the
pork chop.

Marinated with five spice powder, the pork chop

was thick and juicy and perfectly moist.

Getting there:
Take the brown line from Taipei Zoo to Daan
and transfer to the red line and alight at NTU
Hospital station

1430-1630: Discover Taipei’s creative

side

The Huashan 1914 Creative Park is home to some

of Taipei’s most unique exhibits. What once was
a winery during the Japanese occupation is now
a space filled with beautiful cafes and exhibits.

You’ll definitely get your Instagram shot here,

Getting there:
Take bus 22 or 232 and alight at Shandao
Temple station. It is a 12 minute walk from the
station.
 DAY 7 | Maokong, Songshan

1700-1830: Visit an old tobacco factory,

Songshan Cultural Park

What once was a tobacco factory now turned into

this huge creative park, the Songshan Cultural and
Creative Park! With a huge range of interesting
products, be sure to take some home to
immortalize your visit.

Getting there: Photo Credit: SCCP Taipei Facebook

Take the Blue Line to the Sun Yat-sen
Memorial Hall Memorial Hall Station, take Exit
5.

1900: Eat and shop at Shida Night

Market

There’s no better way to spend your last night in

Taiwan than at a night market. The Shida Night
Market is one of the trendiest markets in Taipei so
you can definitely expect to find trendy clothes
here.

Get your shopping game on without breaking the

bank because this student district has a large
selection of cheap clothes from stylish boutiques!

Getting there:
Take bus 278 and alight at the National Taiwan
Normal University