City: Taipei
Top Things to do in Taipei
Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Taipei, Taiwan
You can eat very well—and very cheaply—in Taipei. The restaurants may not look posh, but the quality of the food is superlative. And there’s a huge variety of restaurants—in addition to local Taiwanese specialties, you’ll find regional cuisines from all over China, as well as great Indian, Japanese and even Italian options. Just make sure to leave some room for snacks—street-vendor food here is addictive.
Restaurants in Taipei
1. MyTaiwanTour Travel Services
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5.0 based on 996 reviews
MyTaiwanTour exists to share Taiwan with the world, facilitating travel to and around our beautiful island and taking care of our customer's needs from start to finish. Our user-friendly website allows you to see everything we offer and craft a full itinerary online. Our dedicated office staff will have every aspect of your journey planned out before you've even left home, from booking your hotel to arranging transportation and meals. And our guides are local experts who love connecting visitors with the tradition, cuisine, culture, and people of Taiwan through single-day tours to all of Taiwan's must-visit spots, and multi-day tours around the island. MyTaiwanTour also curates private tours for individuals and groups of all sizes. Travel is about personal interaction, and for our team of passionate, multi-lingual professionals, introducing guests to the wonders of Taiwan is a personal calling.
2. Taipei Eats
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5.0 based on 406 reviews
Our culinary walking tour will lead you on a journey to discover the authentic taste of traditional Taiwanese cuisines. Our tours include food and drink tastings, combined with cultural knowledge of these off-the-beaten-path streets. You’ll experience delicious tastings from renowned local restaurants, while receiving an insider's view into the culture, history, and architecture that defines Taipei.
3. Taiwan Pockets Day Tours
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
Taiwan Pockets is for people looking for fun and convenience with a personal touch when travelling to Taiwan. We want to be that "Friend in Taiwan" where you can trust to be in good hands while planning and travelling. There is only one thing at the core of our business and service offerings that we focus on. That will be YOU! We will cater and fine tune the trip to your preferences so that you can get the most out of your time in Taiwan. Look no further, Let's have some fun with Taiwan Pockets today!
4. Taipei Bike Tours
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5.0 based on 196 reviews
Explore Taipei the way the locals do, by bike. Our family-friendly rides are all centered in downtown Taipei and take you through the sprawling city and scenic surrounding areas. We offer half-day and full-day tours that begin in the morning, every day of the week. We have timed our tours carefully to correspond with sunsets, cool morning breezes, temple ceremonies, local performances, and more! We take great strides to ensure you experience the very best of Taipei. Our tours are a great way to orient yourself on your first day in the city, or see the key sights if you only have a short time to visit.
5. TaiwanDay
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5.0 based on 474 reviews
Expert Travel Agent | Taiwan Day will make you enjoy a tour in Taiwan or traveling around the world, we are your first choice! Comprehensive services include group tour, private tour, and customized tour, giving you in-depth travel experience in Hualien, Taitung, Alishan, Wulin, Wutai, and much more. We learn more about aboriginal culture and world history, indulge in exciting activities, savor delicacies, and relax in luxurious accommodations. Such a dreamy vacation must make your unforgettable!
6. Lin An Tai Historical House & Museum
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4.5 based on 111 reviews
One of the few remaining old Taipei homes, this charming building was meticulously dismantled and rebuilt on new land in 1984.
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Lin An-tai House is in Binjiang Park, it is quite easy to find and worth the walk from Yuanshan MRT Station on the Red (Tamshui-Xinyi) Line. This house is one of the oldest traditional houses in the Taipei area. It has been beautifully restored and gives a good idea of an ideal farming family house from days gone by. The house has an auspicious layout and good fengshui. It's cool in summer and warm in winter. The house, which is some 200 years old, is built in Fujian style, with red bricks and terra cotta tiles. It's well worth a visit.
7. Linhuatai Tea Shop
8. BeerGeek MicroPub Taipei
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By pastelcolette - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nicely decorated, pub atmosphere Great beers on tap from Sambar. Wonderful dining and snacks options such as Taiwanese chive dumplings, great tasty sausage plate, sandwiches. Definitely worth it.
9. Miniatures Museum of Taiwan
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4.0 based on 331 reviews
The Miniatures Museum contains first-rate artwork produced by renowned artists from around the world. World-class in scale, the museum contains approximately 200 hundred assembled and ornamented works of art, including delightfully creative pieces such as architecturally-accurate dollhouses with full interior and exterior décor along with a diverse set of dreamy, exquisitely designed roomboxes.
Reviewed By KhinChong - Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
It's a must for collectors or miniatures lover. The details of these miniatures being displayed at the museum definitely worth your time and ticket fees. This museum is located on the basement of a commercial building, upon arriving to this building you will see a pillar with advertisement of this museum, surely you can see that walking towards the building using your google map or other apps. Once you read the entrance, you need to go downstairs and get your ticket, then the entrance is just next to the counter. This place will take 1hour to finish the tour depending on your speed and interest on these. I must say the details on these miniatures are just amazing, some are collected long ago and some are new, they also have a My Comic Era which you can enjoy collector's item of Ultraman and others.
10. Treasure Hill
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4.0 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By dcdrake - Las Vegas, United States
This hidden gem is a fascinating little village with an active artist community and is my absolute favorite location in all of Taipei. The odd shapes and arrangements of the buildings, an artifact of its origins as an illegal settlement, makes it fun to explore and lends the place a somewhat surreal atmosphere (respect the signs indicating where the permanent residents' private spaces begin, however). There are usually several indoor and outdoor art exhibits on display, often in an informal way, sometimes including videos and, more rarely, performance art at scheduled times. Cafes and shops may also be open: I highly recommend Tadpole Point. All in all, I recommend going with an open mind and heart and a desire to simply relax and take in whatever the experience provides (which will vary day to day, month to month, etc., based on what's going on and which artists are in residence). You can also walk down to the riverbank and go for a jog or bike ride along the river, or, in the other direction and under the overpass, discover fascinating street art.
