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Hello, Everybody! Welcome to Wei-Chen's hometown, Taiwan, Taipei.This time Weichen will be our personal tour guide, taking us to explore beautiful tour destinations and enjoy delicious Taiwanese cuisine by using MRT (Metro Rail Transit), which is very convenience and cheap, it is perfect for us. Let's go!!

++ 台北101 (Taipei 101) ++

MRT: Take Bannan Line to Taipei City Hall Station, Exit 2.

It is the tallest building in Taipei, and comprises 101 floors above ground and 5 floors underground. The building includes shopping mall, bookstore, office, and restaurants, etc. There is an indoor observatory on the 89th floor. They have a special mailbox on this floor called “ Greeting from Sky” so don’t forget to send the best wishes to your families, lovers, or friends! Also, there is outdoor observatory on 91st floor, but be sure to check before you go, because they only open on certain occasions and weather permitted. During every Chinese New Year Eve, people will gather around Taipei 101 to enjoy the wonderful firework show.

Taipei 101 Greeting from Sky

Firework at Taipei 101

++ 五分埔 (Wufenpu) ++

MRT: Take Bannan Line to Houshanpi Station, Exit 4.
The market is a five-minute walk from the station.

It’s a premier shopping area for clothes and accessories located in the North side of Xinyi District. It is one of the largest fashion markets in Taipei with many items priced less than $20 US dollars. The ready-made clothes distribution zone is a paradise for those who are looking for fashion at a fair or even cheap price. The shops keep on changing their stuff every week, so you'll never find the same thing twice.

**Reminder: Visit Wufenpu at the late evening because none of the shops open yet in Wufenpu during the noon.

Wufenpu always have the latest fashion item!!

Pretty Rain-boot

++ Shilin Night Market (士林夜市) ++

MRT: Take Danshui Line to Jiantan Station, Exit 1.

It is one of the biggest night market in Taipei. Shilin Night Market covers a large area. When one walks in the turning lanes and alleys, he (she) would often find something unexpected. The night market is packed with many people. Many visitors have come to Shilin Night Market to enjoy the delicious foods, shopping and play games. There is one game called fishing. In other words, people catch the goldfish by using a paper net, but they must be careful because the paper net tears easily. In addition, water balloon shooting is also very fun. Depending on how many balloons you shot, the award is usually from candy to a doll. It is very challenging and interesting. In the night market, You can taste the delicious snacks around the country.

++ 珍珠奶茶 (Bubble Tea) ++

It’s originally from Taiwan. But the price is much cheaper in Night Market. You can get one cup for one dollar!!!

My favorite drink, Bubble Tea!!

Taiwan Beverage Store, you can find it anytime and everywhere!!!

++ 蚵仔煎 (Oyster Omelet) ++

Even though it looks a little bit gross, it’s the number one snack among the foreigners. The ingredients are oyster, egg, and vegetable.

++ 臭豆腐 (Stinky Tofu) ++

Stinky tofu is known for its smell and taste. Some people are afraid to eat it because its smell is so bad. However, once you try to put in your mouth, it tastes really delicious.

++ 小籠包 (Steamed Stuffed Bun - xiao long bao) ++

A ball-shaped dumpling with a whorl-like pattern on the top, stuffed with a variety of fillings, including pork and vegetables, steamed by small bamboo food steamer. The famous restaurant selling 小籠包 (Xiao Long Bao) is called 鼎泰豐 (Din Tai Fung), many celebrities go there when they visit Taiwan.