Author's Note
Introducing Real Taipei
How to Use the Real Taipei Map

PART 01 Taipei at a Glance

Taipei Preview
Taipei Basic Information
Taipei by the Numbers
Taipei Travel Calendar
Taiwanese cultural keywords
Taiwanese History Keywords
10 Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended travel course
① Taipei's Key 3-Night, 4-Day Course
② Taipei's Key 4-Night, 5-Day Course
③ A leisurely 3-night, 4-day couple's trip
④ 3-night, 4-day family travel course with children
⑤ A 3-night, 4-day culinary tour that will delight your palate

PART 02 Taking Taipei One Step Further: Enjoying Its Themes

THEME
10 Popular Tourist Destinations in Taipei
8 Travel Destinations Near Taipei
Night Market Selection Guide
Taipei Laojie
Top 4 Museums in Taipei
Taipei Cultural Walk
Top 3 Massage Places in Taipei
Top 3 Night Views in Taipei
Taipei hot springs
Taipei's representative festival
Enjoy a bike tour in Taipei

FOOD
Top 8 Night Market Snacks
Best Cuisine & Restaurants
Top 5 Breakfast Restaurants
Top 8 Beverage Specialty Shops
Top 8 Bars
Top 10 Convenience Store Foods
Top 6 Fruits in Taipei

SHOPPING
Special Shopping List 8
Popular Taipei Drugstore Products
Top 4 Gifts

PART 03 Time to meet the real Taipei

How to get from the airport to downtown Taipei
Taipei public transportation
Taipei MRT route map
Taipei at a glance

AREA 01 Taipei Main Station
AREA 02 Ximen Station
AREA 03 Zhongshan Station
AREA 04 Zhongshan District
AREA 05 Jungjeongchwi
AREA 06 Dongchwi and Shinuichwi
AREA 07 Daanchui
AREA 08 Wonsan Station
AREA 09 Srin Station
AREA 10 Beitou Hot Springs
AREA 11 Dansui
AREA 12 Maokong

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Mini suburban trip from Ximen Station
Huashi Night Market
Ningxia Night Market
Dihua Festival
Fujin Festival
Raohe Street Night Market
Bitan Scenic Area, a riverside park in the heart of the city
Shilin Night Market
A trip to Danshui by bicycle

PART 04 A Trip to Taipei's Suburbs: Your Favorite

Taipei's surroundings at a glance
AREA 01 Sumun-gu
AREA 02 Jinshan Lao Street
AREA 03 Reservation
AREA 04 Keelung Port
AREA 05 Pingxi Line Tour
AREA 06 Jinguase
AREA 07 Jiufen
AREA 08 Yangmingshan National Park
AREA 09 Urai

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The highlight of your trip near Taipei: the Yesjinji Tour
The interesting rocks of Yeoryu
A trip to the beautiful seaside town of Furong
Tien Lai Resort & Spa, an open-air hot spring enjoyed by the gods
Wulailaojie Food Festival
Hualien Taroko Gorge, a place of awe and awe, is a place of magnificent nature.

PART 05 Preparing for a Fun and Exciting Trip

GUIDE 01 Travel Preparation Calendar
GUIDE 02 Accommodation
Things to know when deciding on accommodation
Choose the right accommodation for you

[REAL GUIDE]
Essential information for a smart trip to Taipei

INDEX

Taipei's true charm: a city that stimulates all five senses.

Taipei is, in a word, a 'city with all faces'.
From the dazzling Taipei 101 tower, which is visible from both the outside and the inside, to the National Palace Museum, one of the world's top five museums, Ximending, the street of youth, and Yongkang Street, which retains the old charm and warmth of the common people.
Old and new coexist perfectly.
The dramatic scenery of Danshui, bathed in the sunset, Jiufen, reminiscent of a scene from a movie, Shifen, the village of lanterns, and Yeliu and Taroko Gorges complete the charm.

A city that is leisurely during the day and comes alive like a festival at night.
Taipei proves itself to be a city that attracts more repeat visitors than those who have visited it once.

The joy of traveling like a local

"Real Taipei" is a travelogue and guidebook born from life, written from the perspective of a reporter by the author who lived there for seven years.
We've captured the scents of authentic local restaurants, alleyway dessert cafes, markets and old shops behind tourist attractions, all discovered through communication with countless travelers.
Readers will follow a 'day in the life of a local' rather than a tourist's itinerary.
And the field experience I've accumulated while running a guesthouse provides the most practical information to those who want to travel independently.
From night markets to hot springs and the surreal Taroko Gorge in the northeast, there are systematically planned routes connecting the city and nature.
Above all, this revised edition accurately portrays ‘present-day Taipei.’
It fully reflects the changing trends, including Dansui and Spun, which are gaining attention again as filming locations, newly opened complex cultural spaces, and restaurants that are gaining popularity due to the latest trends.

A worry-free guide tailored to independent travelers, even for first-time travelers.

Many people say that traveling to China is unnecessarily nerve-wracking.
Unfamiliar language, complex Chinese characters, and unfamiliar foods.
『Real Taipei』 was created for such travelers.
From basic information like history, culture, and weather that you should know before departure to how to use public transportation, book tours, and find your way around, we cover every single moment you might encounter while traveling.
Additionally, if you scan the QR code on the map, it will be linked to Google Maps on your smartphone, allowing you to immediately check the locations mentioned in the book.
And that's not all.
We added 'Google Map search terms' and 'Plus Codes' to all spots so that you can find your destination quickly and easily even if you don't know Chinese characters.
This is a truly practical guidebook that will turn even novice travelers into travel experts in no time.

Taipei, a city that captivates your taste buds and is dedicated to the pleasure of eating.

The quickest way to understand a country is to taste its food.
It is no exaggeration to say that Taipei is a melting pot of flavors, where Japanese, American, and European cultures are added to the flavors of mainland China.
Dim sum from Din Tai Fung, which is listed as one of the world's top 10 restaurants, Taiwan's national dish, beef noodle soup, and bubble tea are standard.
The streets are filled with fragrant temptations, such as shaved ice, mango shaved ice, feng li su, and grilled sausages.
"Real Taipei" has compiled all the spots for Korean travelers who are serious about their "foodie journey," from hidden gems known only to locals to affordable and colorful night markets, traditional teahouses, and sentimental dessert cafes.
From the moment you choose your menu until the bill arrives, we guide you through every culinary experience to ensure it is a delight.

Time travel to Taipei, as seen in movies and dramas

Everyone has a 'scene from Taipei' that they keep in their heart.
Taroko Gorge, well-known as the travel destination of "Grandpas Over Flowers," the National Taiwan University campus that served as the setting for "Boys Over Flowers," and Danshui from "Secret That Cannot Be Told," and Shifen and Jingtong from "The Girl We Loved Back Then."
"Real Taipei" takes you on a journey through these memorable scenes into reality.
In addition, a moving moment awaits you as you encounter the scenery on screen, including the fantastic night view of Jiufen, which inspired director Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away."
With 『Real Taipei』, a journey following the path of the movie's protagonist, those memories become your reality.