r/Taipei

I’m looking for great Dim Sum where I can actually find a spot. I’ve tried to book 85TD but have failed miserably.

Any other spots that would have great dim sum? Thin wrappings and slipper rice wrappings in their shrimp rice wrap as an example.

I’ve tried a number of spots and no luck. Tim Ho Wan is not it. I’ve tried multiple locations in the states and it’s been flops for me.

So tomorrow we’ll be having a 6 hour stop over in Taiwan and we’ll only be exploring the places near the Taoyuan Airport. What would be much better to buy in Klook? The Easycard or the Unli transportation card? We’re having a sort of debacle over this so I need a little more help and clarification. And also would it be necessary to learn a little bit of Mandarin to communicate with the locals? Thank you so much!

I used it today for Taipei 101 but everything else is yours! I also used it for the MRT but that’s unlimited. I can meet you at Taipei Main Station tonight. I just don’t want it to go to waste.

Hi! 19F currently solo traveling through Asia! I’m in Taipei atm and will be here for another 2 days (I think) before I’m off to my next destination. I’d really like to meet up with people around my age and do fun stuff together & explore the city. I like shopping, collecting cute trinkets & good food!

pls hmu if you’re interested, I’m not weird or anything 😭

We will be coming next year for 3 nights for a quick trip. It seems that it is very hard to find hotel rooms that can hold even 2 adults and 2 kids.

We will be coming with me, my wife, my mother in law and 2 kids (8 & 4)

We dont want to break the bank, but where would be the best place to do this. It can either be one room or 2 rooms, whichever is cheaper.

Also, what is the best area to stay? we would be doing tourist things...

Has anyone registered for the Taipei Marathon Breakfast Run? I registered for the 3K category last June but have decided to join the 9K instead because I wasn't selected in the lottery for the 21K category the following day. I know I am at fault here and am aware that I will be refunded 80% of the registration fee from the 3K. I should have waited for the result of the lottery and depending on the result, only then I will join the breakfast run. I cannot register for the 9K category while my 3K category is still in their system because they will know immediately based on the passport number I used. Out of impulse, I already filled out the refund form hoping they can refund me immediately and I am a bit worried that they may only process my refund after the last day of registration which is on October 20 IIRC.

I already contacted Taipei Marathon's Facebook page but they haven't responded yet. Same goes when I sent them an email to service@sportsnet.org.tw a week ago. The question is, do they respond back if inquiries were sent via email or in their Facebook page. The last option would be calling them directly but this will cost a fortune to my phone bill and whether or not they can entertain me if I don't speak Chinese

Getting married soon and we’re traveling to Taiwan for vacay. Thought it would be cute to shop for wedding bands and maybe other types Jewelry like necklace and earrings to match for the big day!

Any recommendations for reputable jewelers?

23M, solo trip to Taipei in late October (just barely missing Pride, unfortunately). I want to go out dancing at least once (maybe twice) while I'm there. I love electronic/rhythmic music and a good dance floor, and as a gay guy from a fairly conservative part of the US, I don't get many chances to experience this kind of scene. I've solo traveled once before (Europe) and been to bars alone, but never a club solo, so I've got some first-timer nerves. This is mainly about navigating as a non-Mandarin-speaking Westerner alone and making sure I am aware of things like etiquette/dress-code/safety/things like that. I truly want to let loose and enjoy a proper night out, but I also want to be prepared and have a rough plan.

For context, I'm more into dancing than heavy socializing, but I am definitely open to both. My current plan has me going out one night in Ximen and another in Xinyi. A general list I have is:

- Ximen: Café Dalida, HANKO 60 如醉如夢, Cosma Taipei, Commander D., Red House area

- Xinyi: honestly just Pawnshop當鋪 (heard it's more techno/dance-focused and seems 'cool')

I am probably overthinking this and am sure I will have a good time no matter what I do, but I would appreciate any advice given. Bonus if anyone has good bars or cafes (any open late?) for reading a book on weeknights!

Hi, I’m travelling to Taiwan, 2 AM arrival time. Just wondering if there are people with the same situation as ours, what hotel is the best that can accomodate check-in around 2-5am?

Context:
- 2 people
- Manila to Taipei
- 5 nights (including arrival date)

Hotels I’ve research so far:
- City Inn hotel taipei station branch II
- Check in taipei main station
- Just live inn tailei station

Hello y'all, I'm going to Taipei in a couple days and I can speak & understand basic Mandarin. My partner and I wanted to visit the countryside & see a lot of nature for the week that we're there but we're not sure where to go. Any places that are accessible by public transportation or a cheap taxi are great. I also wanted to make sure that if we go to these places we're not too out of our depth, i.e., if a place is difficult to navigate without being a local, stuff I need to know going into places if they have important cultural/religious significance, etc.

Thanks!

Hi, I’m travelling to Taipei this week for a few days to give some lectures in an academic setting. I have never been before. Hoping I can get some advice!

1. How formal do people dress? Here on the west coast of North America it’s pretty casual even for visiting academic lectures. But wondering if I need to wear a suit and tie? It looks to be super hot!
2. I have to give lectures in the morning and early evening. So I have a few hours in the day and evening to see something. Any highlights I should do? I like being active so any recommended walks would be great.

I (29M) am moving to Taipei next week for one year to begin Chinese classes at NTU CLD. Will be my second time in Taiwan, although my first time living there. I’m starting to feel very nervous, so if anyone has any advice please let me know! My language skills aren’t great right now, so I’m mostly just catastrophizing daily interactions, grocery shopping, making friends, etc. Ironic since this is what i’m going over there to do, practice the language.

Any advice or words of encouragement are welcome. Thank you!

Hi everyone! I’ll be arriving at TPE (Taoyuan International Airport) at around 23:45 and I’m wondering what the best way is to get to my destination at that time, assuming I will be able to only get out of the airport after 00:00.

I was hoping to avoid Uber or a taxi, as I saw that they can cost around 1,200 TWD and up. The shuttle from TPE provided by my hotel is even more expensive at around 1,800 TWD.

Are there any cheaper alternatives for getting from the airport after midnight? Maybe a night bus, shared shuttle, or another option I’m missing?

Do you have any better tips or recommendations?

Thanks in advance!