
Romantic Taipei
Welcome to the Taipei of summer, when the air is filled with balmy warmth – and a strong sense of romance! We've got three feature articles lined up for you. In our main feature, discover some of the best romantic escape destinations and activities for unconventional dates. Think of combining a scenic mountain-hideaway café or teahouse with splendid city views, appreciating the arts, DIY creation fun, and exciting sessions at a downtown interactive gaming complex or escape room facility.
Next, a duo of themed Taipei cafés that have become couples' favorites, one offering the chance to interact with some unusual pets, the other introducing you to a wide range of eclectic art. Finally, a whirlwind tour of the most romantic nighttime big vistas, found up in city-overlooking mountain spots and in the urban core high up in – and on – tall buildings.
In our regular Themed Walks file, we present in-the-know ideas for photography-themed city explorations. In Lanes and Alleys, you'll be diving deep into Chaozhou Street, leafy anchor of a slow-living part of the city.
Two Out in Nature expeditions await you. One is a mountain-trail outing through terraced farms and bamboo groves cooled by a lacework of streams and old irrigation canals. The other is a quick visit to one of Taipei's grand living landmark trees, a great banyan by a heritage temple in a sleepy old-timey neighborhood.
Interested in studio-class DIY Fun? Experience creative candle-making with a Taiwanese twist, crafting novel take home souvenirs in the shape of soup dumplings and bubble tea. And how about true edibles in a pair of Fine Food files, both designed to help you beat the summer heat! First up, a foray into the local world of frozen treats, introducing shops selling gelato and Taiwanese-style shaved ice. Then, a mini-tour of craft-beer bars showcasing innovative and creative boutique breweries.
While here you'll also need a place to Stay in Style of course, so we spotlight a trio of Taipei's premium youth hostels for you, which attractively "double as social hubs and cultural spaces."
Enjoy your summer days in our wonderful city!
Complete a short questionnaire to help us improve and stand a chance to win a fun, practical gift!
Welcome to the Taipei of summer, when the air is filled with balmy warmth – and a strong sense of romance! We've got three feature articles lined up for you. In our main feature, discover some of the best romantic escape destinations and activities for unconventional dates. Think of combining a scenic mountain-hideaway café or teahouse with splendid city views, appreciating the arts, DIY creation fun, and exciting sessions at a downtown interactive gaming complex or escape room facility.
Next, a duo of themed Taipei cafés that have become couples' favorites, one offering the chance to interact with some unusual pets, the other introducing you to a wide range of eclectic art. Finally, a whirlwind tour of the most romantic nighttime big vistas, found up in city-overlooking mountain spots and in the urban core high up in – and on – tall buildings.
In our regular Themed Walks file, we present in-the-know ideas for photography-themed city explorations. In Lanes and Alleys, you'll be diving deep into Chaozhou Street, leafy anchor of a slow-living part of the city.
Two Out in Nature expeditions await you. One is a mountain-trail outing through terraced farms and bamboo groves cooled by a lacework of streams and old irrigation canals. The other is a quick visit to one of Taipei's grand living landmark trees, a great banyan by a heritage temple in a sleepy old-timey neighborhood.
Interested in studio-class DIY Fun? Experience creative candle-making with a Taiwanese twist, crafting novel take home souvenirs in the shape of soup dumplings and bubble tea. And how about true edibles in a pair of Fine Food files, both designed to help you beat the summer heat! First up, a foray into the local world of frozen treats, introducing shops selling gelato and Taiwanese-style shaved ice. Then, a mini-tour of craft-beer bars showcasing innovative and creative boutique breweries.
While here you'll also need a place to Stay in Style of course, so we spotlight a trio of Taipei's premium youth hostels for you, which attractively "double as social hubs and cultural spaces."
Enjoy your summer days in our wonderful city!
Complete a short questionnaire to help us improve and stand a chance to win a fun, practical gift!
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