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Published: 04/01/11

Visitors in Taiwan

Grant, from Belize, and Eric, from the United States, are both 24 years old. Grant is here for 8 days while Eric is only staying for 4. They have visited Wulai and found their favorite foods to be bubble tea and Cantonese dim sum. They purchased Taiwanese tea as souvenirs. Even though Eric states that he expected Taiwan to be more like Tokyo and Beijing, he likes Taiwan very much and is surprised that it is smaller and much cleaner ...

Published: 04/01/11

Architects to flowers

An interesting area, from many points of view, is along ZhongXiao East Rd. - between Fuxing South Rd., and Dunhua South Rd ...

Published: 04/01/11

Sparkling Shopping

Window shopping is one way of knowing more about a city. A fantastic area to do so is around Zongxia/ Dunhua intersection. The area is full of life and happenings. Make sure not to miss out on the small lanes and alleys, that's were the treasures can be find. The shops normally opens about 11.00am, but for the excitement wait until after lunch and even better early evening, and not to worry they are open until late night ...

Published: 04/01/11

Taipei's Best Bars

CLUB SPACE is one of the newest night- club. Customers can choose a la carte or all you can drink. Ladies night: Wednesdays. Fridays and Saturdays, ladies free admission before 12:00! Elegant lounge bar on Tuesdays and Thursdays with no entry fee, minimum charge or service charges. CLUB SPACE provides dart machines and touch screen games to bring the extra experience ...

Published: 04/01/11

Taipei's Best Restaurant

All the places mentioned here are within less than one hour from the World Trade Center Exhibition Hall (WTC). Around the WTC, Xinyi area, are many local restaurants, shops, a night market and big shopping malls with food courts ...

Published: 04/01/11

Taipei City Museums

There are different entrance fee to the museums. Please check with the cashier upon arrival, often there are discounts available ...

Published: 04/01/11

Taipei Museums

There are different entrance fee to the museums. Please check with the cashier upon arrival, often there are discounts available ...

Published: 04/01/11

Taipei

The last day of the fantastic Flora Expo in Taipei is on Monday, April 25th. The Flora Expo is a great success and definitely a must to visit. Twentytwo countries are displaying their best gardening and horticultural practice! Take the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRT) and exit at the Yuanshan on the Danshui line when going to the Yuanshan Park Area. From there the Fine Arts Park s easily accessible via a bridge over Zhong Shan North Rd ...

Published: 12/01/10

Sightseeing in and around Taipei

All the places mentioned here are within less than one hour from the World Trade Center Exhibition Hall (WTC). Around the WTC, Xinyi area, are many local restaurants, shops, a night market and big shopping malls with food courts ...

Published: 12/01/10

Department Stores and more

In every big city around the world, there's always one department store that stands head and shoulders above the rest. It's where you go for everything from the latest fashion to traditional items ...

Published: 12/01/10

Taipei's Best Bars

Marquee Restaurant & Lounge
Xinyi Rd. Sec. 5, #16-1 TEL: 2729-5409
The Marquee Restaurant & Lounge is located across the street from Taipei 101, offer a broad range of the finest cocktails concocted from only premium liquors and the freshest ingredients. Complimenting its exceptional drink menu, Marquee also offers a full menu of fine Western cuisine. Discover the latest Taipei has to offer in luxury lounge nightlife...at Marquee ...

Published: 12/01/10

Taipei's Best Restaurant

Yamato Japanese Restaurant
Jinjhou St. #1 TEL: 72531-7786
Nice Japanese restaurant with very good and fresh sashimi. Most of the dishes are fish but some small meat dishes like lamb chops are available. The menu is in both Chinese and English with pictures and the prices are reasonable. Count about NT$ 500 /person for a nice lunch or dinner. If alone, you can sit at the counter and enjoy the chefs slicing the sashimi. This restaurant is very popular among the locals so it's recommended to make a reservation. English is little spoken ...

Published: 12/01/10

Taipei City Museums

Taipei City Museums ...

Published: 12/01/10

The non-working Holidays of 2011 in Taiwan
Taipei County Museums

There are no more non - working Holidays for the months of November and December 2010. For planning your next year - 2011 - we hereby publish the non - working Holidays below ...

Published: 12/01/10

Taipei

The "2010 Taipei International Flora Exposition" is now in full bloom and Taipei has become greener ...

Published: 10/01/10

Autumn in Taipei

Temperatures are cooling and the city changes. It's once again pleasant to be outside so why not enjoy the silver grass blossoms at Yang Ming Shan which is the mountain closest to Taipei city and is accessible by bus or taxi. It is a national park with a visitor's center, paths for hiking and offers a wonderful view over the city. Everything from 5 star hotel to small local restaurants all with delicious food can be enjoyed here ...

Published: 10/01/10

Halloween, Costumes and Inexpensive Accessories

What can make a little girl happier then a ballerina dress? A lot of different costumes for small and big children are available in Taipei. Areas were you can find them are Zhong Shan N. Rd. Sec. 7 and shops around the Taipei American School. Ximending area, close to Taipei Main Station is very good to visit when you are looking for costumes for the costume party. Here you can rent everything from wigs to a magician's outfit. The price is normally good compare to US and Europe ...

Published: 10/01/10

Vegetarian Restaurant Guide

Are you a vegetarian? Well, regardless of whether or not you are a vegetarian, Taiwan's unique vegetarian cuisine is a must-try. Vegetarian cuisine in Taiwan, though includes seasonal vegetables, also has a vast array of soy-based "meat" replications. A few restaurants we suggest are ...

Published: 09/01/10

Taiwan Exhibition & Convention Industry Show 2010
(EXCO 2010)

Taiwan Exhibition & Convention Industry Show 2010 (EXCO 2010) will take place from the 6th to 10th of October at the Taipei World Trade Center. A total of 8 major sections will be displayed in EXCO 2010, including Venue Owners, PEO/PCOs, Contractors & Space Design Services, Related Services & Suppliers, MICE Integrated Marketing, Education & Training for MICE, and Destination/City Pavilions. This show is expected to attract more than 6,000 visitors from home and abroad ...

Published: 09/01/10

Still Summer in Taipei

but the edge of the heat might be gone. Nice places to cool down can be a park, Danshui Riverpark, good for both walking and bicycling. You are even allowed to bring your bicycle on MRT which makes it easy to have a nice outing. Danshui is just 30 minutes from the city with MRT and has a nice breeze coming from the sea that you can overlook from Fort Santo Domingo, located at Danshuei Township, Jhongjheng Rd. Ln. 28, # 1. Open Tuesday - Sunday 9.30am - 10pm, indoor exhibition open to 6pm, free admission. The nearby Guandu Nature Park, Guandu Rd. # 55, Beitou is a low-lying land area of 57 hectares with freshwater ponds, brackish ponds, swamps, rice paddies and mounds. Because of the diverse ecological environment, the area is home to numerous varieties of animals and plants. The park has good walkways around the park with a visitor's center from where you easily can watch the birds ...

Published: 09/01/10

Gift Shopping

Most of the time it is nice go shopping, but sometimes it can be a burden. For example, when traveling you know you MUST have gifts for family and relatives, not to mention coworkers. Let us give you a little help with some suggestions, where to go and what to shop ...

Published: 09/01/10

Taipei's Best Bars

Marquee Restaurant & Lounge
Xinyi Rd. Sec. 5, #16-12729-5409
The Marquee Restaurant & Lounge is Taipei's newest playground for Taiwan's celebrities, socialites, and fashion icons. Located across the street from Taipei 101, Marquee's award winning, world class bartenders offer a broad range of the finest cocktails concocted from only premium liquors and the freshest ingredients. Complimenting its exceptional drink menu, Marquee also offers a full menu of fine Western cuisine. Discover the latest Taipei has to offer in luxury lounge nightlife...at Marquee ...

Published: 09/01/10

Restaurant Guide

Here in Taiwan, food is one of the most appealing factors of every day life. In much of the local culture, people don't eat because they need to, but instead the food here is so amazing we eat for the sake of eating! Taiwan has a variety of foods ranging from the local Taiwanese dishes to glamorous Italian restaurants. We've included a few of our favorite choices below, and we hope you'll enjoy them as much as we do ...

Published: 09/01/10

2010 Taipei Biennial

As one of the most important international art exhibitions in Taiwan, the Taipei Biennial has been the leading platform of contemporary art since 1998. This year, as the seventh exhibition TB10 will attempt to revise the current cultural production, especially the event itself. Through the reexamination of the political elements in art, the definition of modern art development and Biennial effect will be reviewed. This exhibition explores the artistic world, pushes the boundaries of traditional methods and the manufacture of cultural knowledge. Critiques and advises towards the TB10, various events and incidents are also added to become a part of the show; in total, 37 pieces created by 23 groups of artists are exhibited ...

Published: 09/01/10

Taipei

is now preparing itself for the "Taipei International Flora Exposition" from November 2010 - April 2011. Many beauty treatments are being given to the city's parks, along roads, overpasses etc. The mass-rapid-transit system (MRT) is also in for improvement with more safety sliding doors being installed at some of the stations. During peak hours, the MRT is the fastest way to get around even though taxis are easy, accessible, safe and cheap. The Taipei Main Station is the hub for all trains, including the high-speed rail, which speeds its way to Kaohsiung in the south in just 90 minutes. Direct flights between Taipei Songshan Airport and Shanghai's Hongqiao Airport began in June and are expected to draw many commuters looking to shorten their traveling time. City Hall Bus Station which opened in July, connects the Xinyi district with a walkway allowing quick and easy access by MRT ...

Published: 08/01/10

A stroll in the Park

Parks in Taiwan can be very small hidden ones between high-rise buildings, as well as big well planned parks like Da-An park, located in Da-An district (surrounded by Jianguo S. Road on the east, Xinsheng S. Road on the west, Heping E. Road on the south and Xinyi Road on the north), downtown Taipei or riverside parks, all very different. One thing they have in common is that they all make the city more beautiful and a place to enjoy ...

Published: 08/01/10

Shopping during rainy days

We are now well into the rainy season in Taiwan, so remember to always bring your umbrella. Still, the rain can't stop us from going out to places where we can find some happenings and bargains ...

Published: 08/01/10

Taipei's Sports Bars

Tavern Premier
Xinyi Rd. Sec. 4, # 4158780-0892
Love your sports so much you cannot leave your hotel room? Fear not, there is the Tavern. Individual TV screens ensure that you won't have to fight over what's on. The pub grub, particularly the Gorgonzola burger is worth driving across town for ...

Published: 08/01/10

Chinese Dining

On page 26 we have mentioned some Night Markets and in general, you can have an inexpensive yet tasty meal at these places. The surroundings might not be what you are used to, but that's part of the charm of trying something new ...

Published: 08/01/10

Taiwan Exhibition & Convention Industry Show

EXCO 2010 will take place from the 6th to 10th of October at the Taipei World Trade Center. A total of 8 major sections will be displayed in EXCO 2010, including Venue Owners, PEO/PCOs, Contractors & Space Design Services, Related Services & Suppliers, MICE Integrated Marketing, Education & Training for MICE, Destination/City Pavilions, and MICE Services from China. This show is expected to attract more than 6,000 visitors from home and abroad ...

Published: 08/01/10

Taipei

is now preparing itself for the "Taipei International Flora Exposition" from November 2010 - April 2011. Many beauty treatments are being given to the city's parks, along roads, overpasses etc. The mass-rapid-transit system (MRT) is also in for improvement with more safety sliding doors being installed at some of the stations. During peak hours, the MRT is the fastest way to get around even though taxis are easy, accessible, safe and cheap. The Taipei Main Station is the hub for all trains, including the high-speed rail, which speeds its way to Kaohsiung in the south in just 90 minutes. Direct flights between Taipei Songshan Airport and Shanghai's Hongqiao Airport began in June and are expected to draw many commuters looking to shorten their traveling time. City Hall Bus Station is going to open, connecting the Xinyi district with a walkway allowing quick and easy access by MRT ...

Published: 06/01/10

A few minutes of sightseeing

Airport, taxi, hotel, taxi, business meetings, taxi..... leaving for the airport going home..... Do you recognize yourself ...

Published: 06/01/10

Bring home a memory

What's more genuine than a nice market place? In Taipei there are many markets, with the night markets, normally open 6.00 pm - 11.00 pm, being the most popular among the Taiwanese ...

Published: 06/01/10

No time for lunch?
Sometimes that happens!

In Taiwan, lunch hour is between 12.00 noon and 1.00 pm, and don't be surprised if you are invited for lunch at 11.30am. The restaurants will normally accept last order until 2.00 pm. If you want to avoid queuing, try to be a little early or closer to 12.50 pm ...

Published: 06/01/10

Taipei

has blossomed into a city of 2.63 million with more than 1 million scooters and 650,000 cars. It has, however, the cleanest air of any city in Greater China or Southeast Asia as well as a very low crime rate. Everywhere, you will find evergreen banyans (Ficus microcarpa) and flowering azaleas. There are many green parks within the city and unspoiled nature with many hiking and biking trails just 15 - 20 minutes from the center. Taipei is now preparing itself for "Taipei International Flora Exposition" from November 2010 - April 2011 ...

Published: 05/01/10

Looking out for discount

The best way to achieve this in Taiwan is to look out for the big sales! The best times to find bargains, however, are just prior to: Chinese New Year (January/February), Mother's Day (May), Mid-Autumn Festival and Father's Day (August). August is also a good time to make bargains simply because, according to Chinese tradition, it is the Ghost Month.Another common reason for a sale is the anniversary of a department store or shop ...

Published: 05/01/10

Taipei Places

Huashan Cultural Park at BaDe Rd. Sec 1, #1 is the former area of a winery and Huashan railway station which has transformed into a place for art and culture. Here we find special and permanent exhibitions, performances, restaurants, small shops with unique items, art galleries and much more. Since cars are not allowed on these premises, it is nice and safe to stroll around, also with small children ...

Published: 05/01/10

Taipei's Best Bars

Barcode
Songshou Rd. #22, 5F 2725 - 3520 Reservation: 0920-168-269
The hipster's home from home, Barcode offers inventive seasonal cocktails on an elevated outdoor terrace in the heart of Taipei. Suitable for business travelers as well as the cool cats of the media elite. The cocktails are good even if expensive ...

Published: 05/01/10

Dinner with family and friends

During the month of May, there are two weekends with special flavor to them. First there is Labor Day, Saturday May 1 and then Mother's Day, Sunday May 9. In other words, the normally busy restaurant life in Taipei will be even busier during these two important days ...

Published: 04/01/10

Shopping with small children

Shopping with small children is not easy! But can be okay if you give them some playtime in between ...

Published: 04/01/10

Special places for younger children

Sometimes you bring the little ones to places unfamiliar to you and to them, and you need to entertain them ...

Published: 04/01/10

Taipei's Best Bars

Barcode
Song Shou Rd. #22, 5F2725 - 3520Reservation: 0920-168 -269. The hipster's home from home, Barcode offers inventive seasonal cocktails on an elevated outdoor terrace in the heart of Taipei. Suitable for business travelers as well as the cool cats of the media elite. The cocktails are good even if expensive ...

Published: 04/01/10

Dine with children

To travel with children is a joy, whether they are young or a bit older, but it takes a bit of planning ...

Published: 04/01/10

Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport

5 minutes from touch-down to check-in. Free shuttle to city centre is daily available. 360 fully equipped rooms and suites with views across the airport runways, multi-cuisine dining restaurant, signature Chinese food, bar, spa ...

Published: 03/01/10

Shopping - Shipping - Home
Shopping for the little more unusual

Taiwan today is well-known for having the best computer goods in the market, and many tourists and businessmen alike do purchase them here for a lower price than in their home country. Computer goods are still the most common item to bring home from Taiwan and the place to look for computers in Taipei is : the Guang Hua Digital Plaza, Civic Blvd., near the intersection with Xin Sheng Rd. Shops there open from 9 am to 10 pm. On weekends, many shops are not open before 11 am. Be advised, however, that English is rarely spoken and care must be taken as the system may not be compatible globally. Make sure to get an English version of the instruction manual ...

Published: 03/01/10

Flower Season

March is a wonderful month in the subtropical part of the world. This is the time when many wild flowers can be admired in their natural environment and in Taipei, they are closer than you think ...

Published: 03/01/10

Taipei Live Band Music Bars

In Taiwan it's hard to find live music bars and piano bars with an international standard. Lately though live music has become more popular and Taiwanese bands are more and more well-liked ...

Published: 03/01/10

Outdoor Dining

Weather-wise, March is supposed to be a very nice month for all types of activities in Taiwan. Not to mention dining or even just having a drink outside, in the open air. Taipei has not yet developed an area along a waterfront or in a nice park where this can be done. I hope this will change soon ...

Published: 03/01/10

Taipei American School

Taipei American School is known for its rigorous academic program, dynamic integration of technology across the curriculum, extensive cocurricular activities, rich history of community service in Taiwan and Asia, and signature fine arts programs. TAS offers an exemplary American-based education with a global perspective that prepares all students academically and ethically for success at university and in life in a rapidly changing world ...

Published: 03/01/10

Taipei

With Taiwan's transition from rural isolation to economic tiger, Taipei blossomed into a city of 2.63 million with more than 1 million scooters and 650,000 cars. It has, however, the cleanest air of any city in Greater China or Southeast Asia as well as a very low crime rate ...

Published: 02/01/10

New Year Shopping Festival

Every year, New Year Shopping brings millions of people to the streets of Taipei, thus it might as well be considered a festival, at least for foreigners and tourists in Taipei. Traditional New Year foods, Chinese herbal medicines, clothes, fabric and many other seasonal items are high on the shopping list. The traditional shopping areas in Taipei include : Dihua Street, Ningxia Street, Huayin Street, Taipei Metro Mall, the area behind Taipei Main Station, and for the first time, Binjiang Street. Opening hours for each street are listed below ...

Published: 02/01/10

Family Outing during Chinese New Year

What makes places of interest special is that it caters to all age groups. With that said, please check with the attraction you plan to visit for the opening hour during the holidays, it can change very quickly. Some places may be closed due to Chinese New Year ...

Published: 01/01/10

"Young" Shopping in Taipei

By  Carin Bystrom

Shopping in Taipei can be a challenge especially for westerners. The obvious place to go is Taipei 101(Shifu Rd. #45) where there is a wide variety of different stores, high end stores such as Gucci, Prada, and Karl Lagerfeld ...

Published: 01/01/10

Young or old - the same interest!

What makes places of interest special is that it caters to all age groups. With that said, please check with the attraction you plan to visit for the opening hour during the holidays, it can change very quickly ...

Published: 01/01/10

Hotel QUOTE Taipei

A Unique Design Hotel Near Taipei Arena.
Inspired by real insights into the modern traveler, HOTEL QUOTE Taipei provides an experience that is most relevant to our guests without sacrificing that certain refinement ...

Published: 12/01/09

Christmas Shopping in Taiwan

Most of us would like to have nice flowers and plants in our homes and offices during festive times. On weekends and holidays, the parking area under the Jian Guo Elevated Expressway between Ji Nan Rd. and Xin Yi Rd. transforms into a Jade and Flower market (10:00 am - 5:00 pm) ...

Published: 12/01/09

Christmas Parade

In Xinyi district will start on Saturday, December 26 at 3.00pm with a warm-up for the countdown a few days later, and will be decorated with huge balloons, mascots of the Taipei International Flora Expo as well as a big flower float ...

Published: 12/01/09

Hotel Royal Taipei

Hotel Royal Taipei is managed by JAL Hotels Company Ltd. (JHC), an international hotel chain operator under Nikko Hotels international ...

Published: 11/01/09

Taipei American School Celebrating 60 Years of Educational Excellence

Taipei American School is known for rigorous academics, dynamic integration of technology, extensive cocurricular activities, rich history of community service in Taiwan and Asia, and signature fine arts programs ...

Published: 11/01/09

Shopping in Taiwan is an adventure

Discover the city's traditional markets and fancy shopping malls. Taipei 101 (one of the tallest buildings in the world) and high-class venues (Sogo, Mitsukoshi, Far Eastern, New York New York) in the Xinyi financial district house boutiques with all the hottest, most luxurious brands ...

Published: 11/01/09

Taipei Places

Snake Alley, a night market in Huaxi Street famous for snake meat, open daily 7pm - 2am, popular with tourists, although very little English is spoken by the vendors. Near by is the Longshan Temple, Guangzhou Street #211, one of Taiwan's most important places of worship ...

Published: 11/01/09

1ST Novotel, New Arrival in Taiwan

To celebrate Christmas of 2009, a 13,5 meter tall silver Christmas tree will be raised by the Taichung City Government in the city hall square, sending out blessing and prayers for each and everyone ...

Published: 09/01/09

Deaflympics Taipei 2009

The Deaflympics in Taipei is the second international sports event in Taiwan this summer. Athletes, from 101 countries with hearing disabilities are here to compete and to reach personal goals ...

Published: 09/01/09

Taipei Hosts Deaflympics

Taiwan this Month welcomes all Deaflympics athletes, coaches, assistants, family members, fans and spectators. We believe that you will find Taipei a most enjoyable city not only for the sports, but also for the many attractions and, most important, the people ...

Published: 08/01/09

Taipei European School

The School of Choice for 1,100 International Students ...

Published: 08/01/09

Pieces of Art

Are you looking to buy a souvenir for yourself or a gift for that someone special that is truly representative of Taiwan? ...

Published: 08/01/09

Art Taipei 2009

This year, Art Taipei returns with a new artistic direction with the support from Taipei's Museum of Contemporary Art. Based on the annual theme "Art and the Environment", the project explores the relationship between humans and the environment, particularly conflicts and balance ...

Published: 07/01/09

CCIFT

The France Taiwan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Taipei (CCIFT)-a non-profit organization established in 1991-is part of the global network of French chambers of commerce and industry (75 countries, more than 25,000 companies). The CCIFT offers the following services: ...

Published: 07/01/09

Taipei Places

Ximending is the center for the young and trendy with endless offers of clothes and accessories, shops are generally open 11am - 10pm. Ximending Pedestrian Mall, a young people's market, is open on weeknights and weekends ...

Published: 07/01/09

2010 Taipei International Floral Exposition

By an unprecedented waterfront entrance in 2010 Taipei International Floral Exposition, Taipei will make a new world record! ...

Published: 06/01/09

Shop until You Drop What a Way to Go!

Shopping in Taiwan is an adventure. Discover the city's traditional markets and fancy shopping malls ...

Published: 05/01/09

European Chamber of Commerce Taipei
The European business organisation in Taiwan

8 reasons why you should join the ECCT ...

Published: 05/01/09

Shopping in Taiwan

Shopping is often fun whether it be for ourselves or for gifts for others. Admit it; sometimes just spending money really makes us feel good! ...

Published: 05/01/09

Museum of World Religions

Located in the Yonghe City, Taipei County, the Museum of World Religions (MWR) opened to the general public in November 2001 in order to promote knowledge and understanding of the world's religions ...

Published: 05/01/09

Taipei

Until the middle of the 1960s in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, it was no more than a sleepy country town with rice fields with pedicabs as the main public transportation. With Taiwan's transition from a rural isolated place to an economic thrust, Taipei has blossomed ...

Published: 05/01/09

American Club
Welcome Home!

By  Brian Asmus

The American Club in China (ACC) delivers the best that Taipei has to offer to the international community - camaraderie, sports, entertainment, fine dining and relaxation - all together in one unique place ...

Published: 05/01/09

CAESAR PARK HOTEL TAIPEI

CAESAR PARK HOTEL TAIPEI is synonymous with comfort and practicality for the traveler. It is situated at the meeting point of Taiwan High Speed Railway, and Taiwan Railway ...

Published: 04/01/09

Taipei Shopping

Shopping in Taiwan will be an adventure, there is so much to discover from the traditional markets to the fancy shopping malls! However as most clothes and shoe shops tend to stock only the smaller sizes western ladies can, sometimes, be disappointed ...

Published: 04/01/09

Taipei Folk Arts Museum

Fashion Trends for Traditional Citizens ...

Published: 04/01/09

TAIPEI CAESAR HOTEL

CAESAR PARK HOTEL TAIPEI is synonymous with comfort and practicality for the traveler. It is situated at the meeting point of Taiwan High Speed Railway, and Taiwan Railway ...

Published: 03/01/09

American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei

Taiwan's Largest, Oldest and Most Influential Grouping of International Business - Not Just for Americans ...

Published: 03/01/09

Wanhua

In the old city area, Wanhua is the cradle of Taipei's history and Ximending the center for the young and trendy ...

Published: 03/01/09

German Cultural Centre

The German Cultural Centre Taipei, the oldest non-American institution in Taiwan, is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2009 ...