Spectacular Taipei

Xikou Music Life Festival
Location: Songshan Xikou Wharf (Next to Raohe St. Night Market)
(everyday)
Dajia Children’s Concert
Location: Dajia Riverside Park
A 40-meter long air cushion flume ride,
water slides and over 20 other kinds
of water amusement facilities
Music × Market × Pets Triathlon × Good Food
Check-in on-site and take a photo to receive a blessing lovers’ lock (100 sets only)
Aug.
Oct.
(Sat. and Sun.)
Crazy Summer Water Fun
Location: the Dajia stretch of the Keelung River (under Dazhi Bridge)
Canoeing, Sailing, Kayaking
– all kinds of family water experiences
2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentine’s Day
Location: Dadaocheng Wharf
Free guided tours around the streets of Dadaocheng,
Live performance by the Taipei Symphony Orchestra's Wind Band, Fireworks display
No.
46
Spectacular Taipei
Aug. ~ Sep. 2015
| Bimonthly |
Discount coupons for shopping and dining attached
Organizer: Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government
Co-organizer: Department of Sports, Taipei City Government, Hydraulic Engineering Office,
Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, Songshan District Office,
Taipei City, Taipei City Public Transportation Office
Special Thanks to: Songshan Ciyou Temple, Raohe St. Night Marker Management Committee
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TAIPEI Tours
Taipei History Taipei possesses a rich cultural landscape, brimming with heritage
sites and museums that are unique treasures – all leading national
attractions in their categories, all expressions of the city’s deep
cultural and knowledge currents. In this issue we’ve mapped
out three special touring routes, taking you to the leisurely and
walkable Zhongshan and Shilin districts, the heritage-laden Bo’ai
Special District and the art galleries down the east area’s lane and
alley grid; experiencing unique beauty of art and humanity of
Taipei in the heated summer.
Zhongshan & Shilin Museum Tour
Zhongshan N. Road, built in the Japanese colonial period, was
originally called the “Imperial Envoy Road.” The camphor and
Chinese sweet gum shade trees that line the avenue give it a
relaxed ambience despite the busy traffic. From its beginning
in the city core out to Shilin District, the route is also rich in
museums, showcasing everything from historical artifacts to
modern art.
❶National Palace Museum
The National Palace Museum is built in Chinese-palace architectural style. The
first through third floors have exhibition spaces. On the fourth is the Sanxitang
Teahouse. The museum’s collection are over 650,000 and inherited from China’s
Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties, which have been praised as “treasure
vault of the Chinese culture,” and made it a tourist must-visit.
Add: 221, Sec. 2, Zhishan Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2881-2021
❷Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines
Located diagonally across from the National Palace Museum, this is Taiwan’s
first private museum focused on the nation’s indigenous peoples. In addition
to its extensive collection of indigenous-culture artifacts, the museum stages a
diversity of educational sessions and other activities to raise awareness of Taiwan
indigenous culture.
Add: 282, Sec. 2, Zhishan Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2841-2611 (Closed on Monday)
Art Touring
❹Shilin Official Residence
In the Japanese colonial period this was the Shilin Horticultural Experimental Station;
later it became the official residence of former ROC President and Madame Chiang
Kai-shek. Because Madame loved roses, expansive rose gardens were set up, and
today rose and chrysanthemum shows are regularly staged, along with other smallscale flower shows. The strong Chinese traditional-culture look inside the main
residence has been retained, contrasting with the Western-style exterior, blending
aesthetically with the surrounding greenery.
Add: 60, Fulin Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2881-2512, 2883-6340
❺Shilin Tourist Night Market
Taipei’s largest night market, visitors taste-test their way through
a grand emporium of snack treats from all Taiwan localities. The
authentic delicious food such as “little bun wrapped in big bun,” Shanghai pan-fried
stuffed buns, oyster omelets, deep-fried chicken cutlets, tempura, pearl milk tea,
shaved-ice treats, making here become a must-go place to taste local treats.
Add: 101, Jihe Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2881-5557
❻Taipei Expo Park / Maji Maji Square
Taipei Expo Park is made up of much of the area used for the 2010 Taipei Int’l
Flora Expo: the Yuanshan Park Area, Fine Arts Park Area, and Xinsheng Park Area.
Remaining original elements include 3D plant-and-flower walls, sculpted flower
walls, Flora Rainbows, and the Sea of Flowers landscape area. Diverse exhibits and
cultural performances are held in the pavilions, and an outdoor farmers’ market
is held on holidays. Snug in a corner is Maji Maji Square, filled with small shops, a
merry-go-round, restaurants and kiosk eateries.
Add: 1, Yumen St., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2182-8886 / 2597-7112
❼Taipei Fine Arts Museum
The TFAM exterior is in modernist architectural style, the interior is laid out like a
traditional four-sided courtyard residence and the works by well-known sculptors
grace the front plaza. It is the favorite place of art enthusiasts.
Add: 181, Sec. 3, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2595-7656 (Closed on Monday)
❽Lin An Tai Historical House and Museum
Beyond exploring the cultural customs surrounding engagements, weddings,
and other celebrations, this museum also stages regular DIY cake/pastry sessions,
bringing visitors the joy of crafting their own sweet treats and a glimpse into the
traditional Taiwanese cake and pastry culture.
Built in the Qing dynasty, this is one of Taiwan’s foremost examples of traditional
south Fujian-style residential architecture. Visitors meander the complex enjoying
the swallowtail roofs and elaborate stone/wood carving. The folk-culture artifacts in
the rooms provide a glimpse into yesteryear living. The grounds are a fine example
of old-time south Fujian-style gardens. Enjoy a cooling outdoor music concert from
15:00~18:00 on August 15th, and Taiwan hand-puppet theater exhibit from August
to October.
Add: 4F, 546, Wenlin Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2838-2700 ext. 1 (Closed on every other Monday)
Add: 5, Binjiang St., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2599-6026 (Closed on Monday)
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Add: 18, Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2511-7786 (Closed on Monday occasionally)
⓫Café Monument
This Baroque-style building is almost 90 years old, housed a number of different
businesses before being abandoned for decades. Lovingly restored by art-loving
entrepreneur Zeng Chao-man, sit back to enjoy the music and drifting coffee
aromas in this fine old spot, a great place to wile away an afternoon.
Add: 2, Chang’an W. Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2581-6088
⓬Lin Tien Coopery
At this old shop, run by the third generation of a barrel-maker family, the mottled
shop sign gives a sense of its history. The family’s skills were originally learned
from a Japanese master. The containers made by cypress and china fir are
combination of stylish and durable.
Add: 108, Sec. 1, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City
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A Historical Relic of the Third Rank – originally the U.S. ambassadors’ residence –
this building mimics an American deep-south colonial-style manor. Inside is an
art-film cinema, café, cultural-creative goods shop, etc. Sip your coffee in a highceilinged, white-walled space inside, or outside under old shade
trees, enjoying the precious urban-oasis ambience.
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In a white, 80-year-old Baroque-style house, converted by the second-generation
owner, is the GALERIE Bistro, which serves French and Italian cuisine. The delicious
Italian and French creations brim with a rich sense of romance. The owner’s
treasured artworks collection is on display in the covered corridor, adding to the
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Bo’ai Special District Heritage Tour
Bo’ai Special District is the “heart of the Taiwan capital.” In the city’s
Zhongzheng District, the Presidential Office Building is its core. Home
to many seats of key central-government organizations, bringing
architectural gravitas, it is a witness to dramatic historical periods
– notably the Qing Dynasty, Japanese colonial period, and Taiwan
Retrocession (since 1945) era. The enclave’s many architectural
gems have endless stories to tell – time portals linking the Taipei of
yesterday to today.
❶Futai Street Mansion
Futai Street Mansion is one of Taiwan’s oldest examples of Western-style townhouse
architecture. Today a boutique museum, on the second floor is the “Discover Taipei
City” regular exhibit, which juxtaposes old/new maps and photos to explain Taipei’s
evolution. Opening on October 10th, is a special exhibit of photos depicting 1960s’
Yilan County through the lens of master photographer Qiu Jin-yi.
Add: 26, Yanping S. Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02) 2314-8080 (Closed on Sunday)
❷ARKI GALÉRIA
ARKI GALÉRIA’s distinctive “bare design” interior features paint-removed secondhand
and recycled-wood furniture. The warm, gentle lighting creates a relaxed,
comfortable ambience, making visitors sipping coffee or reading feel as though
sitting in their own home. Irregularly scheduled exhibitions and other cultural events
are staged in the exhibit hall. This has become one of Taipei’s hottest new-style
cultural-creative venues.
Add: B1, 2, Sec. 1, Chongqing S. Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02) 2382-1000
❸Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial House (Sun Yat-sen Park)
This facility is a traditional Japanese-style wood construction. The furnishings copy
the period when Dr. Sun Yat-sen stayed here, pictures depict his time in Taipei, and
various precious representative Sun artifacts are in place, including a tea table and
manuscripts. The grounds, in traditional courtyard-garden style, have bamboo plus
pine and plum trees that nicely contrast with the arcade and arch bridge.
Add: 46, Sec. 1, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2381-3359 (Closed on Monday)
❹No.1 Wellington Street
Reproducing the graceful culture of old-time Hong Kong-style tea
restaurants, British-style trappings are used to evoke 1950s/1960s London,
and an English/Hong Kong fusion is brought to the Cantonese dishes and inexpensive,
authentic classic dim sum selections. The retro atmosphere and tastes are delicious.
Add: 5F, 12, Guanqian Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02) 6630-9088
❺Café Astoria
This café is a Taipei icon for Russian food and culture. The 1F confectionery sells traditional
Russian baked items; the 2F café offers Russian foods, including borscht and sirloin cooked
Russian-style, presenting you authentic Russian flavors. The café’s soft sweets were much
loved by Faina Chiang Fang-liang, wife of former President Chiang Ching-kuo. A preferred
venue for the Chiangs to receive Chinese and foreign dignitaries and hold dinner functions,
this was also long a haunt for Taipei artists and literati.
Add: 2F, 5, Sec. 1, Wuchang St., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2381-5589
❻Zhongshan Hall / Fortress Café
This Historical Relic of the Second Rank is in the Spanish Moorish
style. Its Guangfu Auditorium was once used for state banquets. The
Fortress Café on second floor is a cultured leisure space combining European nobility and
Mediterranean character; enjoy the flamenco dance performances here (evenings, first
weekend each month).
Add: 98, Yanping S. Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2381-3137 / 2381-9551
❼Shanghai Lungchi Restaurant
Preserving great flavors for three generations, this restaurant is a rare Taipei gem serving
authentic Shanghai cuisine – a favorite with old Taipei residents homesick for mainland
China and gourmands seeking old-time tastes.
Add: 1, Ln. 101, Yanping S. Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2331-5078
❽National Taiwan Museum Land Bank Exhibition Hall
This exhibition hall was originally the building of Land Bank. The exterior features eight robust
columns and sturdy walls, with ornate classical animal-head and rose Egyptian and Mayan
motifs. Inside, there is a regular exhibition Taiwan Paleontology Exhibit. In the second floor Café
Rainforest, gaze at a giant dinosaur and enjoy exclusive “dinosaur meal” for kids. A fun fossil-dig
activity is held daily 11:30~12:00, and films on dinosaurs are shown 13:30~16:30 – all free.
Add: 25, Xiangyang Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02) 2314-2699 (Closed on Monday)
❾Laopai The Park – Sour Plum Drink
Laopai The Park – Sour Plum Drink is in a baroque style building at the corner of 228 Peace
Park; it is a long-time Taipei old-timer favorite for dispelling the summer heat. Tradition is
king – its hawthorn berry, licorice, smoked plums, and other ingredients are together boiled
six hours. The old shop, in a nostalgia-inducing Baroque-style building, offers one-of-a-kind
flavors in its house sour-plum juice and tri-color ice-cream.
Zhongshan Hall / Fortress Café
National Taiwan Museum Land Bank Exhibition Hall
Add: 2, Hengyang Rd., Taipei City
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❿National Taiwan Museum
National Taiwan museum was established in 1908, has standing exhibitions on Taiwan’s
history, biology, and natural environment, and periodic special exhibits and lectures.
Until 8/30, take in the Mysterious Pescadores: The Four Islands of Southern Penghu
Exhibition, A Unique New Breed of Gems: Taiwan Black Jade Exhibition, and Vivid
Ancestor Paintings - A Plains Aborigines Exhibition.
Add: 2, Xiangyang Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2382-2566 (Closed on Monday)
⓫Zhao Family Vegetable and Meat Wontons
A Taoyuan Street fixture for 40-plus years, this eatery specializes in wontons made
fresh daily, providing costumes with ultimate freshness and unbeatable value. It’s oldtime flavors have a city-wide reputation.
Add: 5 & 7, Taoyuan St., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2381-1007
⓬Taipei Hero House Ruyi Hall
The Second floor of Taipei Hero House, Ruyi Hall,
which opens at 06:00 each day, serves an allyou-can-eat Taiwan-style breakfast. Accompany
your sweet-potato congee with five different stirfried vegetables and an egg fried fresh. There is
also traditional soy-sauce pickle, a Japanese-traveler
favorite. Finish your filling, inexpensive repast with freshmade red bean soup.
Add: 2F, 20, Sec. 1, Changsha St., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2331-9722
⓭Presidential Office Building
Built in 1919, replete with the artistic flourishes of Renaissance-style architecture, this
building has stood witness over 100 years of Taiwan history. On public visits, enjoy its
photographs and films of different periods, gaining understanding of the process from
Japan’s Office of the Governor-General of Taiwan to today. Finish by picking up a nifty
memento at the souvenir center.
Add: 122, Sec. 1, Chongqing S. Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2312-0760
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⓮228 Peace Park / Taipei 228 Memorial Museum
This European-style park with a tropical character was established in 1935. There is
a fusion of Chinese and Western elements, including a fountain, arch bridge, breezy
pavilion, and royal palms. Other highlights are two old steam engines, “Cloud Rider”
and “TRA No. 9.” On the south side is the Taipei 228 Memorial Museum, displaying
historical materials on 1947’s infamous 228 Incident. The café here has a tranquil air –
a place to take a rest in the afternoon.
Add: 3, Ketalagan Blvd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2389-7228 (Closed on Monday)
⓯Taipei Botanical Garden / Nanmon-cho 323 /
Guest House of Imperial Envoys
In this remarkable “green paradise” garden, opened over a century ago, are 1,600plus types of plants. The wooden bungalow by the Lotus Pond was originally Taiwan
Forestry Research Institute staff quarters in the Japannese colonial period. Today, after
renovation and “Nanmon-cho 323” re-naming, it showcases the Japanese courtyard
style. Also, within the botanical garden is Taiwan’s only remaining example of Qing
Dynasty government-office architecture, a distinctive work in the traditional south
Fujian style, shaped like the Chinese character “ 田 ” (paddy field) and contrasting
markedly with most Japanese-style heritage architecture.
Location: Heping W. Rd. and Nanhai Rd. Intersection
Tel: (02)2303-9978
⓰National Museum of History
On the Taipei Botanical Garden grounds, the National Museum of History building is
a Ming/Qing-Dynasty architectural-style mix. Its collection is focused on antiquities
from the Yellow River Han Chinese cultural area, with a secondary focus on early
Taiwan culture. Enjoy a fine Lotus Pond view from the 2F Wang Yen Hsuan café; the
blooming lotus beauties during May to September bring carefree, joyous relaxation.
Add: 49, Nanhai Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2361-0270
East District Alley Art Tour
In addition to its chic trendiness, Taipei’s east district
also has a deep artistic air. Unique works by artists and
designers from around the globe are on display in the many
galleries found along the side streets. Drop into as many as
you can during a leisurely east-side walkabout, making it an
inspiring art tour!
❶Plus Belle Arts Bistro
From the sun totem on the entrance door, to the lighting fixtures of steel,
deep-blue bar, and artworks-adorned walls, this is a place of unique artistic
beauty. In addition, the creative cuisine designed by a 5-star hotel chef
advisor makes this spot’s great popularity.
Add: 1, Aly. 4, Ln. 251, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2772-7273
❷MB&F M.A.D. GALLERY
MB&F M.A.D.Gallery was founded in Geneva, Switzerland. Its sole branch
in Asia is in Taipei. In the distinctive black/white space, diverse innovative
concepts are used in showcasing unique avant-garde watches and
stunning mechanical art installations. These serve as both furnishings and
playthings. The stereotype of what a gallery is is overthrown. Until August
23rd, take in a showing of Swiss photographer Marc Ninghetto’s work.
Add: 1F, 10, Ln. 101, Sec. 1, Da’an Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2775-2768
❸Chi-Wen Gallery
Chi-Wen gallery was one of the earliest focused on the development of
Taiwan new-media art. It cooperates with numerous important Taiwanese
contemporary artists, and invites many world-caliber video artists to exhibit
their creations. Though not large, the gallery showcases high-caliber
artworks, discovering first-rate efforts by many emerging artists.
Add: 3F, 19, Ln. 252, Sec. 1, Dunhua S. Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)8771-3372
❹Gallery100
Promoting contemporary art, showcasing well-known artists from both
Taiwan and abroad, staging exhibits on varying themes. Energetically
introducing their works on the international stage, it also serves as a
platform for the introduction of world-class creations to the local audience,
and for new-generation artists to show off their talent. Works by Guo
Hong-wei and Shi Jing, contemporary artists from China, are on exhibit
from August to September.
Add: 13, Ln. 252, Sec. 1, Dunhua S. Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2731-0876
❺Cha Cha Thé
A concept tea lounge/bar opened by well-known fashion house Shiatzy
Chen, the styling here is minimalist chic, the air cultured. The walls of Pu’ertea brick are visually compelling. Cooperating with premium local farms, a
wide range of delicate Chinese- and Western-style teas, tea drinks, and tea
snacks are offered.
Add: 23, Ln. 219, Sec. 1, Fuxing S. Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)8773-1818
❻Bluerider ART Gallery
The name of this art space comes from
The Blue Rider, an artist group founded
by Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky. It
showcases European and American works
in photography, installation art, graphic art,
and other genres. Until August 26th, catch
the joint illustration exhibition featuring
works by England’s Emily Carew Woodard
and Germany’s Christoph Niemann.
Add: 9F, 25-1, Sec. 4, Ren’ai Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2752-2238
❼papabubble
This cute shop sells handmade Spanish-style sweets.
All made on-the-spot, the range is thrilling, the colors
dazzling, tickling visitors with endless surprises.
Add: 15, Ln. 49, Sec. 1, Anhe Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)8773-0955
❽Nou Gallery
The focus here is on interdisciplinary, cross-cultural modern art, with a
diverse range of genres explored, including paper sculptures, visual works,
and new formed paintings.
Add: 232, Sec. 4, Ren’ai Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2700-0239
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Desserts,
Feasting in Taipei
a Delicious Surprise
In Taipei, all kinds of cake hide in the streets and alleys,
and the confectioners in every bakery rack their brains,
constantly releasing new creative desserts to attract
customers. Beautiful, delicious, sweet and tasty they always
make one's mouth water and have become popular gifts.
Mille-Feuille
Shun Chen Bakery has 50 years of history,
and sells a range of foods, including wedding
cakes, cakes, and egg yolk pastries. Their
traditional taste was part of childhood for
many citizens of Taipei. The “Mille-Feuille”,
traditional but also featuring the ingenuity of
Western pastries, is made of layer upon layer
of pie crust encasing slightly salty butter and
crispy walnut, and is unforgettably delicious.
Add: 212, Sec. 1, Dunhua S. Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2711-7222
Chocolate Coating Paste Cake
Established in 1867, the Kuo Yuan Ye foods Co., Ltd. has developed many kinds of
cake through traditional craft. The bakery has also established a creative pastry
concept store, HOK (House of Kuo) in March, 2015. Their latest creations break
through international boundaries. For example, the “Hanxiang Macaron” combines
Chinese cakes with Western methods, allowing one to simultaneously taste the crispy
outside of a Macaron and Taiwanese-style cake filling, and boasts an extraordinary
taste. “Chocolate Coating Paste Cake” are traditional green bean cakes covered with a
fragrant, rich chocolate overcoat, combining the flavors of green beans and chocolate
in unique style.
Add: 526, Wenlin Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2833-8377
Chocolate Banana Pie
Lucky Gift's founder learned their trade from
Nagasaki Hompo in Japan, and became
known for hand-made honey cakes when
they returned to Taiwan. Round nougat and
pineapple cakes are the bakery's most popular
offerings. Lucky Gift's “Green Bean Cake”, whose
thick crust enfolds green beans and braised
meat, once won the Taipei Unique Snack
Champion award in 2014 with its mixture of
savory and sweet flavors, each accentuating
the other. Their latest product, the “chocolate
banana pie”, wraps sweet Taiwanese banana in
chocolate cake and crisp pie crust; every bite
tastes of sweet banana.
Add: 422, Guangfu S. Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2704-5157
Innovative Nougat
KT BAKERY is a long-established bakery chain which still makes pastries and bread by
hand, and has made its name with traditional pineapple and scallion bread. It sells
over 10,000 breads, cakes and pastries every day. Their latest cake, the “Innovative
Cheese Cake”, in which cream from Hokkaido, Japan is matched with taro paste
cheese, rich coffee and sweet chestnut, is an exquisite symphony of taste, suffused
with the scent of milk.
Saint Peter's founder, Ruan Jing-tian, who likes
to develop new sweets and has won countless
awards, has invented almost ten flavors of nougat.
His latest creation, “Golden strawberry” nougat,
includes uniquely-textured brown rice popcorn,
dried strawberries, macadamia nuts, and caramel.
It has become a surprise favorite since it does not
stick to one's teeth. “Black gal” nougat combines
brown rice popcorn, sesame, peanuts, and black
sugar cookies, resulting in rich layers of flavor.
Add: 261, Sec. 5, Yenping N. Rd., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2812-5409
Add: 194, Nong’an St., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2515-8469
Innovative Cheese Cake
MRT Travel Fun
MRT Luzhou line
❶ MRT Daqiaotou Station
Bloom Art Gallery
Walking from MRT Daqiaotou Station, upon arriving at
Dihua Street you will be greeted by a red brick building
with a arced covered corridor; go up to the second floor
and you will find Bloom Art Gallery. This building was
originally an old building on Dihua Street; after renovation,
it became an elegant leisure space for appreciating art and
drinking good coffee, characterized by its wooden window
frames and red bricks.
Add: 2F, 348, Sec. 1, Dihua St., Taipei City (around 5
minutes’ walk from Exit 1 of MRT Daqiaotou Station)
Tel: (02)2557-8696
❷ MRT Xingtian Temple Station
Taipei Xingtian Temple/Fortune-telling Street
The main distinctive feature of this temple is the old women
who, incense in hand, chant scriptures as they “relieve shock”
for visitors. This magnificent palace-type building is a mustvisit attraction for visitors to the city. Fortune-telling Street
is located in the underpass in front of the temple; it has
more than 20 fortune tellers offering their services from
08:00 to 22:00, they offer the service of fortune telling by
reading facial features, some by divination, some removing
calamities or solving vexing problems.
MRT Luzhou line is the first MRT line to cross the Danshui River. As Luzhou
was originally a sandbank and the happy gathering place for numerous
egrets, the recurring themes of the public art along the line are sandbanks
and egrets and became an MRT highlight area. As well as the public art that
can be enjoyed along the line, it also offers the famous Xingtian Temple and
other distinctive attractions that are well worth a visit.
Huashan 1914 Creative Park
Huashan 1914 Creative Park was originally Taipei Distillery,
established in 1914. The park retains a number of historic
buildings from Taipei Distillery days, with the factory buildings
now used for arts exhibitions, culture and creative product
stores, distinctive restaurants and an art-house film theater,
creating an aesthetic space where old and new merge.
Add: 1, Sec. 1, Bade Rd., Taipei City (around 3 minutes’ walk
from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)
Tel: (02)2358-1914
Guanghua Digital Plaza
Guanghua Digital Plaza stocks an array of digital and information
products. Visitors from around the world buy the latest and
most bargain-priced computer related products. Even if you
don’t buy, wander around and you can see interesting designs.
Add: 8, Sec. 3, Civic Blvd., Taipei City (around 10 minutes’ walk
from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)
Tel: (02)2391-7105
❹ MRT Guting Station
Kishu An Forest of Literature
Add: 109, Sec. 2, Minquan E. Rd., Taipei City
(around 10 minutes’ walk from Exit 4 of MRT Xingtian
Temple Station)
Tel: (02)2502-7924
Built in 1917, Kishu An was a typical Japanese style house.
Destroyed by fire, all that remained was an outbuilding; after
renovation, this outbuilding and the new Kishu An building
became Kishu An Forest of Literature, a space for exhibitions
and lectures. The meeting of traditional aesthetics and
literatures make this place a diverse arts base.
❸ MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station
Add: 107, Tong’an St., Taipei City (around 10 minutes’ walk
from Exit 2 of MRT Guting Station)
Tel: (02)2368-7577
This was the only brewery in Taiwan in the Japanese
Colonial Period. The beer brewing equipment is still
operating, making this a living historic site. It also has one
of the few copper mash hammers in the world. Visit Taipei
Brewery to appreciate the historic architecture and also
enjoy some cold and refreshing Taiwan Beer.
To dear
Taipei Brewery
Add: 85, Sec. 2, Bade Rd., Taipei City (around 8 minutes’ walk
from Exit 4 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)
Tel: (02)2771-9131
Once an old house, To dear is now an art space; coffee and
meals are available on the first floor, which is given a retro feel
by the antique furniture; the third floor is irregularly scheduled
the venue for exhibitions by up and coming Taiwanese artists.
The proprietor’s aim is to promote art creativity; To dear is full
of artistic surprises and art, in the form of metal sculptures,
can even be seen in the back yard.
Add: 7, Aly. 77, Sec. 2, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei City (around 5
minutes’ walk from Exit 3 of MRT Guting Station)
Tel: (02)2363-7768
MRT Map
Tamsui
Legend
Hongshulin
Zhuwei
Guandu
Wenhu Line
Airport
Tamsui-Xinyi Line
HSR
Plum Garden
Beitou
Zhongyi
Xinbeitou
TRA
Songshan-Xindian Line
Fuxinggang
Regular Station
Qiyan
Zhonghe-Xinlu Line
Qilian
Shipai
Transfer Station
Bannan Line
Mingde
Terminal Station
Taipei Visitor Information Center
Zhishan
Luzhou
Shilin
Sanmin Senior High School
St. Ignatius High School
Jiannan Rd.
Yuanshan
Sanchong Elementary School
Minquan
W. Rd.
Daqiaotou
Taipei Bridge
Dazhi
Zhongshan
Elementary
School
Miramar
Entertainment Park
Songshan Airport
Dahu Park
Songshan Airport
Huzhou
Zhongshan
Xingtian
Temple
Songjiang
Nanjing
Zhongshan Junior
High School
Nanjing Taipei Nanjing Songshan
Sanmin
Fuxing Arena
Taipei Main
Station
Zhongxiao
Xinsheng
Zhongxiao Sun Yat-Sen
Fuxing Memorial Hall Yongchun
Shuanglian
Cailiao
Sanchong
Gangqian Wende
Neihu
Jiantan
Sanhe Junior High School
Xihu
Donghu
Nangang
Software Park
Xianse Temple
Beimen
Touqianzhuang
Xinzhuang
Ximen
Fu Jen University
Shandao
Temple
NTU
Hospital
Longshan Temple
Danfeng
Huilong
Jiangzicui
Xinpu
Banqiao
Fuzhong
Far Eastern Hospital
Haishan
Tucheng
Yongning
Dingpu
Zhongxiao
Dunhua
Daan Park
East Metro Mall
Daan Xinyi Anhe
Taipei
City Hall
Kunyang
Houshanpi
Nangang
Taipei Nangang
Exhibition Center
Taipei City Hall Bus Station
Xiangshan
Xiaonanmen
Chiang Kai-Shek
Memorial Hall
Dongmen
Taipei 101/
World Trade Center
Guting
Technology Building
Taipower
Building
Linguang
Liuzhangli
Dingxi
Gongguan
Xinhai
Yongan Market
Wanlong
Taipei Zoo
Wanfang Hospital
Jingan
Jingmei
Wanfang Muzha
Taipei Zoo Station
Community
Nanshijiao
Dapinglin
Taipei Zoo South Station
Xiaobitan
Qizhang
Xindian District Office
Xindian
Zhinan Temple Station
Maokong Station
Maokong Gondola
Leisure & Arts Taipei
Crazy Summer Water Fun
Time: until 10/4 (Sat. and Sun. 09:00~17:00)
Location: Beneath Dazhi Bridge Dajia Riverside Park
(the Dajia stretch of the Keelung River)
Tel: (02)2570-2330 ext. 6439
Website: sports.gov.taipei
2015 Taipei Arts Festival
Time: until 9/6
Locations: City Stage of Taipei Cultural Center, Zhongshan Hall, Wellspring Theater
Tel: (02)2528-9580 ext. 191-199
Website: www.taipeifestival.org
The theme of the 2015 Taipei Arts Festival is “The Human Condition”, and will display 11
works of art from 8 countries, including “The Metamorphosis, Android Version”, created by
Seinendan Theater and Irène Jacob, the Australian Band Black Arm, who will bring moving
Australian indigenous music in the performance “Dirtsong”, and Deutsches Theater Berlin,
who will present their weighty work “Diebe”, hoping for a beautiful encounter with the
audience at the theater!
Where can you play in the water in Taipei? This summer, the Dajia
Riverside Park will hold for all kinds of family water activities,
including canoeing, sailing, and kayaking. Visitors are welcome to
come and join in! Groups can register for activities on the day, or
can make advance reservations online, at a cost of NT$100/ person.
2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentine’s Day
Time: 8/15
Location: Dadaocheng Wharf
(Between Danshui River flood gates 3 and 5)
Tel: 1999 (Outside Taipei City, please dial 02-2720-8889) ext. 7576
Website: www.travel.taipei
The 2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentine’s Day will commence on the
afternoon on the August 15th, with activities including surrounding
stalls open from 15:00~21:30, boat trips to view the fireworks at
blue highway from 17:00~21:00, a live performance by the Taipei
Symphony Orchestra's Wind Band and Conservatory Ensemble from
20:00~20:25, and a fireworks display from 20:30~20:40, bringing
the audience a most romantic, beautiful midsummer night. There
will also be activities including worship of Yuelao (Chinese god of
marriage) for luck and a local cultural market between the 9th and
15th of August, allowing the public to join in and create a DoubleSeventh Festival unique to Taipei.
2015 Taipei Confucius Temple Cultural Activities
2015 Taipei Fringe Festival
Time: 8/28- 9/13
Locations: 36 areas in Taipei City (please see the official website)
Tel: (02)2528-9580 ext. 189
Website: www.taipeicaf.org
155 cutting-edge creative groups will be gathered for the 2015 Taipei Fringe Festival, and will
give performances in 36 different spaces, including “Miculture Tiger Mountain”, a converted
old temple on a mountain, the “Dadaocheng Yacht”, on the city's blue highway, Beitou's
indoor/outdoor art space “Polymer”, and the “Solo Singer Inn”. Don't miss the opening
activity, which is to take place in Da’an Forest Park on the August 23rd, there will be many
small stages, and different groups will be invited to come and give performances. There will
be activities including performances and lectures at the Fringe Club on the second floor of
the NTU Gymnasium throughout the Festival, creating boundless possibilities for art and life.
Time:9/28 The Confucius Ceremony 05:30~06:00; ticket required
for entry (For more information about tickets, please check
the official website in September)
Location: Taipei Confucius Temple (275, Dalong St., Taipei City)
Tel: (02)2592-3934
Website: www.ct.taipei.gov.tw
Confucius' Birthday on the September 28th is a major event for the
Confucius Temple: The traditional Eight Tones Musical Instruments
will be used to play the Dacheng Suite from the Song Dynasty
to honor Confucius, and the “Yi Dance”, a ceremonial dance that
originated in palaces in the Ming Dynasty, will also be presented;
the ceremony features 37 distinct rites, fully presenting a three
consecrations ritual that is of national importance. Additionally, the
Confucius Temple will also be holding the “Arts Every Day” activity
for the entire year, with experience activities including customized
calligraphic blessing cards, paper crafts DIY, performances of elegant
music and dance, a pitch-pot game and simple manners lesson.
Art Exhibition Calendar
Make Sense
Taipei Fine Arts Museum
Digital Art Center, Taipei
Tel: (02)2595-7656
Add: 181, Sec. 3, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City
Website: www.tfam.museum
Tel: (02)7736-0708
Add: 180, Fuhua Rd., Taipei City
Website: www.dac.tw
Make Sense
Imaginary Body Boundary
Time: Until 8/30
Time: 8/15-10/4
Lee Mingwei and His Relations The Art of Participation
Time: Until 9/6
Formosa in Formation: Selected works from
the Taipei Fine Arts Museum Collection
Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody
of The Bionic: Zhong Kai-Xiang solo
Exhibition
Time: Until 9/27
Tel: (02)2765-1388
Add: 133, Guangfu S. Rd., Taipei City
Website: www.songshanculturalpark.org
Puppetry Art Center of Taipei
My Melody & LittleTwinStars Exhibition
Tel: (02)2528-9553
Add: 2F., 99, Sec. 5, Civic Blvd., Taipei City
Website: www.pact.org.tw
Time: Until 8/30
Songchumore Campus 2015
Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of
The Bionic: Zhong Kai-Xiang solo Exhibition
National Chiang Kai-shek
Memorial Hall
Time: Until 9/27
National Palace Museum
Tel: (02)2881-2021
Add: 221, Sec. 2, Zhishan Rd., Taipei City
Website: www.npm.gov.tw
Crown of the Alps: Masterworks
from the Collections of the Prince of
Liechtenstein
Crown of the Alps: Masterworks from the
Collections of the Prince of Liechtenstein
Time: Until 8/31
Painting Anime:
Departure Herald and Return Clearing
Time: Until 8/31
The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and
Accessories from Guizhou
Time: Until 9/1
The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes
and Accessories from Guizhou
My Melody & LittleTwinStars
Exhibition
Time: Until 9/13
Songchumore Campus 2015
Tel: (02)2343-1100
Add: 21, Zhongshan S. Rd., Taipei City
Website: www.cksmh.gov.tw
The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature
Adventure the Earth
Time: Until 9/6
Transformers Expo, Taipei
The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature
Adventure the EARTH
Time: Until 10/2
Huashan 1914 Creative Park
Tel: (02)2358-1914
Add: 1, Sec. 1, Bade Rd., Taipei City
Website: www.huashan1914.com
Exemplar of Heritage: Fan Kuan and
His Influence in Chinese Painting
60 Years of Miffy
Time: Until 9/29
Chibi Maruko Chan:
Animation 25th Anniversary Exhibition
National Taiwan Science
Education Center
Fantasy Forest Adventure
Songshan Cultural and
Creative Park
Time: Until 9/13
Transformers Expo, Taipei
Time: Until 9/13
Exhibition of Fantastic Goldfish
Tel: (02)6610-1234 ext. 1000, 1005
Add: 189, Shihshang Rd., Taipei City
Website: www.ntsec.gov.tw
Time: Until 9/13
Fantasy Forest Adventure
Kveta Pacovska Exhibition
Time: Until 8/30
Time: Until 9/28
Tokyo Ghost Hospital
KUSAMA YAYOI CAFÉ
Time: Until 9/13
Time: Until 9/30
The Face of LEONARDO - Images of a Genius
Time: Until 9/20
Chibi Maruko Chan: Animation
25th Anniversary Exhibition
Taipei Highlights
Taipei is an international design capital, and in recent years has instituted a "New
Life for Old Buildings" campaign, bringing new life and function to neglected old
structures. Their heritage character and fresh new management style have given birth
to distinctive new city highlights.
Plum Garden
Once his summer residence, Plum Garden is the first memorial hall in Taiwan
dedicated to the master of cursive hand calligraphy Mr. Yu You-ren. It displays his
calligraphy works of different styles from different periods. It is a tranquil and elegant
space with a scholarly air, and provides travel information for the Beitou area. It was
closed for refurbishment in January and reopened at the end of June. In August,
afternoon concerts will be held every Saturday. The visitors are invited to listen to
some soothing music this summer, savor good food, and enjoy the escape from the
heat that Plum Garden provides on a hot summer’s day.
Add: 6, Zhongshan Rd., Taipei City
(At MRT Beitou Station transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at
Xinbeitou, then walk for around 10 minutes)
Tel: (02)2897-2647
A Share Tea house
Over 90 years old, this building was once the dormitory of the Taiwan Railway Danshui
Branch Line stationmaster. After being renovated, the wooden beams of the ceiling
and red bricks walls were retained and matched with antique furniture with European
charm. A Share Tea House is a distinctive tea house serving up Taiwanese style hot
pots and fine Taiwan tea. The hot pots use local Taiwanese ingredients such as Chiayi
black tree fungus, Taidong orange daylily and Penghu towel gourd.
Add: 10, Wanquan St., Taipei City
(next to Exit 2 of MRT Shuanglian Station, around 3 minutes’ walk)
Tel: (02)2557-9393
Syntrend Creative Park
Syntrend Creative Park opened in May this year. It
has 12 floors; apart from B2 and 9F which house
restaurants, every floor has a distinctive café. As well
as selling 3C products, the Park sells speakers, vinyl
records, 3D printers, video games, anime products,
and has a family play area. Located next to Guanghua
Digital Plaza, people now have even more choices
when buying 3C products.
Add: 2, Sec. 3, Civic Blvd., Taipei City
(Around 5 minutes’ walk from MRT ZhongxiaoXinsheng Station)
Tel: 0809-093-300
Beitou Refuse Incinerator Star Catcher
Revolving Restaurant
Beitou Refuse Incinerator is the largest refuse incinerator in Taiwan and is the
only incinerator in the world to have a revolving restaurant atop its chimney. The
restaurant was given a new look early this year. The distinctive revolving restaurant is
situated at the top of the colored chimney and offers an all-round view that takes in
the Keelung River, the Danshui River’s beautiful scenery and the vast Guandu Plain.
The restaurant is popular with photographers, and it has also been the scene of
romantic marriage proposals.
Add: 271, Zhoumei St., Taipei City
(take the 550 bus from MRT Beitou Station, or 68 bus from MRT Jiantan Station,
and take off at Zhoumei Sport Park, then walk for around 5 minutes.)
Tel: (02)2837-7122
URS 27M
URS 27M was originally a house over 50 years old.
After being redesigned and renovated, it has become
a venue for holding exhibitions and concerts. With
wooden terrace, roof path and other design features
that merge with the landscape, this is a green creative
space that cleverly combines old and new and retains
yesteryear charm.
Add: 27, Kaixuan Rd., Taipei City
(At MRT Shilin Station or Jiantan Station, transfer
to Red 5 bus, 15 minibus, 260 or 303 bus, and
alight at Shanzihou Police Station stop)
Tel: (02)2861-8178
Taipei Visitor Information Centers
TOURIST INFO
Taipei Main Station
Visitor Information Center
Add:3, Beiping W. Rd., Taipei City
(southwest side of lobby,1st floor, Taipei Main Station)
Tel: (02) 2312-3256
Taipei Songshan Airport
Visitor Information Center
Add:340-10, Dunhua N. Rd., Taipei City
(Arrival Hall, Terminal2, Taipei Songshan Aiport)
Tel: (02)2546-4741
MRT Taipei 101 / World Trade
Center Visitor Information
Center
Add:B1, 20, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Taipei City
(Exit No. 5 of MRT Taipei 101 / World Trade Center Station)
Tel: (02)2758-6593
Taipei City Hall Bus Station
Visitor Information Center
Add:6, Sec. 5, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei City
(1F of Taipei City Hall Bus Station)
Tel: (02)2723-6836
East Metro Mall
Visitor Information Center
Add:Room 4-2, 77, Sec. 1, Da'an Rd., Taipei City (East Metro Mall)
Tel: (02)8772-0830
MRT Ximen Station
Visitor Information Center
Add:B1, 32-1, Baoqing Rd., Taipei City (near Exit No. 5)
Tel: (02)2375-3096
MRT Yuanshan Station
Visitor Information Center
Add:9-1, Jiuquan St., Taipei City (near Exit No. 2)
Tel: (02)2591-6130
MRT Jiantan Station
Visitor Information Center
Add:65, Sec. 5, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City (near Exit No. 1)
Tel: (02)2883-0313
MRT Beitou Station
Visitor Information Center
Add:1, Guangming Rd., Taipei City (left side of station entrance)
Tel: (02)2894-6923
Miramar Entertainment
Park Visitor Center
Add:20, Jingye 3rd Rd., Taipei City (in rear of fountain plaza, 1F)
Tel: (02)8501-2762
Plum Garden Visitor Center
Add:6, Zhongshan Rd., Taipei City (near open-air hot-spring area)
Tel: (02)2897-2647
designated shops.
Maokong Gondola Taipei
Zoo Station Visitor Center
Add:2, Ln. 10, Sec. 2, Xinguang Rd., Taipei City
(at 1F Maokong Gondola Visitor Center)
Tel: (02)8661-7627
The Taipei Pass is activated upon first use on bus or metro
Maokong Gondola Maokong
Station Visitor Center
Add:35, Ln. 38, Sec. 3, Zhinan Rd., Taipei City
(near exit of Maokong Station)
Tel: (02)2937-8563
Transportation Information
Metro Taipei
24-Hour Customer Service Hotline: (02)218-12345 Website: www.metro.taipei
Metro Tickets
One-way Trip
NT$20 ~ NT$65
EasyCard
Day Pass
NT$150
Each Easycard costs NT$100, including NT$100 of deposit
and NT$0 of available balance. Once the card is charged, it
would be activated immediately.
The card provides discounts on transit fares and can also be
used for small purchases at convenience stores and other
Taipei Pass
ticket readers and valid for unlimited use till expiration. The
Taipei Pass can be purchased at all Metro stations, and is
used on the Taipei Metro and on Taipei and New Taipei City
Travel Information Services
public buses (with Taipei Pass stickers showing).
One-day pass: NT$180
Two-day pass: NT$310
Three-day pass: NT$440
Five-day pass: NT$700
Maokong Gondola One-day pass: NT$250
Maokong Gondola
24-Hour Service Hotline: (02)218-12345 Website: www.gondola.taipei
YouBike Public Bicycles
Taipei Citizen Hotline: 1999 (Outside Taipei City, please dial 02-2720-8889)
Taipei Travel Net:
www.travel.taipei, Presents travel information on Taipei City in Chinese, English,
Japanese, Korean, and Spanish; provides recorded-audio travel introductions on related
sightseeing spots, and a hotel information data base.
Travel information / Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and
Communication: 0800-011-765, www.taiwan.net.tw
Toll-free complaint hotline / Tourism Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and
Communication: 0800-211-734
Info on legally registered hotels and guesthouses: taiwanstay.net.tw
Published
Tel: 1999 (outside Taipei City, please dial 02-2720-8889) ext. 5855 or (02)8978-5511
Website: www.youbike.com.tw
Tel/ 1999 (Outside Taipei City, please dial 02-2720-8889) ext. 7566
Blue Highway
Design · Printing · Advertising/ WestBank Advertising Design Co., Ltd. Tel/ (02)2723-3516 Fax/ (02)2722-4967 Email/ westbank@ms47.hinet.net
Taipei Department of Transportation: www.dot.gov.taipei
Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip Website: www.riverfun.net
(For detailed information about cruises, please contact the boat companies.)
Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-Beitou Zhuzihu Route
Origin-Destination: Beitou Bus Stop – Zhuzihu
The bus is demand responsive at mountain roads. (Quanyuan Bieshu Stop -Zhuzihu)
Website: www.taiwantrip.com.tw
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at FIRST SUPER
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Maokong Famous Chef –
A-Yi’s Big Teapot Tea Restaurant
Taiwan roots – Local fragrance
Founder Chu Chialin was originally in the restaurant business
and was often left mentally and physically fatigued by his work.
He found that he felt much better when he added ginger juice to
his bath water, a discovery that gave him the idea of establishing
Ginger Ginger. Using a natural farming method that involves
growing one year and leaving the land fallow for three years,
the ginger he grows is able to absorb the essence of the earth.
After a long extraction process, the ginger is transformed into an
efficacious product that takes care of us.
Add: 28, Yongkang St., Daan Dist., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2351-4778
Time: 10:30~22:30
Website: www.ginger800.com
Zhaori Health Center –
low-price, friendly, honest
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to enjoy a 10% discount on
purchases of more than two items.
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Once head chef at a 5-star restaurant, after taking
over operations at what was formerly the “Big Teapot
Range Chicken Castle,” Master A-Yi made this a
“tea culture restaurant.” Breaking through culinary
convention, he’s acquired “tea cuisine expert” renown,
has brought Maokong’s unique cuisine international
recognition and was also invited by Discovery
Channel to introduce distinctive cuisine. His “creative
theme cuisine” showcases flowers, fruits, and tea,
bringing much pleasure to food connoisseurs.
Add: 1F, 37–1, Ln. 38, Sec. 3, Zhinan Rd.,
Wenshan Dist., Taipei City
Tel: (02)2939-5615
Time: Weekdays 10:00~22:00
Weekends / Holidays 10:00~24:00
Website: www.bigteapot.idv.tw
Present voucher at A-Yi’s Big Teapot Tea Restaurant:
1.Receive a gratis tea-flavored popsicle if meal totals
NT$1000 or more
2.Buy 4 gift-item tea candy packages for NT$1000
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Premiere Sale
Authentic Yunnan Pu-er Tea
The Precious Tea Products
Passed Down for Over a Century
Established 115 years ago, Cheng-Hsin Traders International Co.'s tea is all
big leaf tea picked from old bushes with an average age of over 100 years
The Rich Creamy Taste of France
old in the Wuliang Mountain Range, Jinggu County, Yunnan Province,
Crème sells a healthy and natural French style
China. Its tea rich in Tea Polyphenols and Catechin and innovatively
handmade ice cream made using fresh fruit. The
uses food-grade kraft paper as the outer packaging and edible ink for
store also provides Rex Coffee from Italy, fresh
printing. Visitors can choose from various superior pu-er teas including
juice, smoothies, and simple food. This is a nice
round tea (tuo), tea cake (bin), tea brick (zhuan), and small tea ball (gua).
place to gather together with your friends.
Add: 1F, 128-7, Jinhua St., Daan Dist.,
Taipei City
Tel: (02)2391-4122
Time: 11:00~20:00
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Traders International Co.
to enjoy a 10% discount
(Not be used together with any other of our
special offers)
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Add: 25-2, Ln. 107, Sec. 1, Fuxing S. Rd., Daan
Dist., Taipei City (5 min. walk from MRT
Zhongxiao Fuxing Station Exit No. 5)
Tel:(02)2775-2526
Time: 13:00~22:00
Website: f-creme.com
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to receive a free scoop
of ice cream
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