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Love Taipei

A design-forward guide to Taipei: neighborhoods, food missions, skyline views, and low-stress day plans.

Photo by Mark Huang on Unsplash

Taipei, in three moods

Modern: Taipei 101, clean sidewalks in Xinyi, city lights at blue hour.•Historic: temples, old streets, tea shops, and slow browsing in Dadaocheng.•Green: hillside tea houses, easy hikes, and hot springs when you need a reset.

This site is built to help you plan without overplanning: choose a few anchors, then wander for texture—food stalls, cafés, side streets, and the small moments that make Taipei unforgettable.

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First time in Taipei

First time in Taipei

A first-timer-friendly overview of Taipei’s neighborhoods, iconic sights, food culture, and how to get around—plus a simple plan you can actually follow.

1-day classics itinerary

1-day classics itinerary

A high-impact day plan that balances iconic sights with neighborhood texture—designed to feel full but not frantic.

Night markets 101

Night markets 101

A practical night-market playbook: what to expect, how to order, crowd strategy, and which markets fit your vibe.

Neighborhoods by vibe

Neighborhoods by vibe

Pick one district per day and wander slowly—Taipei rewards pacing.

Interactive Taipei map

Interactive Taipei map

See attractions, neighborhoods, and day trips on one map—then plan your day with fewer transfers.

Beitou geothermal walk

Beitou geothermal walk

A beginner-friendly Beitou route that combines geothermal scenery, hot springs, and a quiet design stop—perfect for rainy days and slower travel.

Beitou hot springs day plan

Beitou hot springs day plan

A comfort-first plan for Beitou: historic hot-springs culture, a steam-valley walk, one quiet museum, and (optionally) a soak—designed for zero rush and maximum calm.

Taipei 101 + skyline viewpoints

Taipei 101 + skyline viewpoints

Taipei’s most recognizable landmark—part engineering icon, part neighborhood anchor, and the perfect start to a modern Taipei day in Xinyi.

Dadaocheng afternoon

Dadaocheng afternoon

A low-stress half-day plan for Taipei’s historic heart: browse Dihua Street, snack and sip tea, then slow-walk to Dadaocheng Wharf for golden hour.

North coast day trip planner

North coast day trip planner

A practical north-coast planner—choose one scenery anchor (geopark or coastal walk), then finish with Keelung night-market dinner for a complete day.

Tamsui sunset day trip

Tamsui sunset day trip

A classic Taipei-area day trip with an easy narrative: riverfront strolling, a quick heritage stop, then sunset at Fisherman’s Wharf and the Lover’s Bridge.

Nanhai museums + botanical garden day

Nanhai museums + botanical garden day

A practical guide to Taipei’s easiest museum cluster—build a slow day around South Gate, Nanhai Road museums, the botanical garden, and one excellent tea break.

Riverside cycling guide

Riverside cycling guide

Taipei’s riverside bike paths are flat, scenic, and ridiculously easy to enjoy—rent a YouBike, cruise between parks, and finish with a sunset picnic.

Art & design in Taipei

Art & design in Taipei

A design-forward guide to Taipei’s contemporary side—MOCA, creative parks, modern museums, and the neighborhoods that make an art day feel effortless.

Taipei with kids

Taipei with kids

A family-focused Taipei guide with simple pacing rules, kid-friendly attractions, and realistic night-market strategies—built for smooth days, not perfect days.

Tea culture (beyond bubble tea)

Tea culture (beyond bubble tea)

Taiwan is a tea place first. Learn how to order bubble tea with intention—and where to slow down for real tea in Taipei.

Pinglin tea day trip

Pinglin tea day trip

A calm day trip for tea lovers: learn context at Pinglin Tea Museum, add one scenic tea-area stop, then return to Taipei for a comfort dinner.

Build a trip that feels effortless

The Love Taipei method is simple: pick one neighborhood to wander, one icon to anchor the day, and one food mission at night. Everything else becomes a bonus.

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