Meoweler
Taiwan

Taipei / Bubble tea paradise

MeowScore 😻94/100
What is MeowScore?
🐈 Cats in the city 😻
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

November

Pleasant weather and unique travel fair.

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january

Experience Taipei's Lunar New Year festivities and enjoy the beautiful night markets. 🎉

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february

Winter festival at Yangmingshan National Park with hot springs and volcanic geography. 🌋

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march

Enjoy cherry blossoms blooming around the city and visit Taipei 101 observatory.

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april

Experience the annual Dragon Boat Festival and enjoy the vibrant nightlife. 🐲

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may

Visit the colorful Yeliu Geopark with unique rock formations and watch sea lions. 🌊

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june

Hike the lush, green mountainside of Elephant Mountain trail and visit Beitou hot springs. 🐘

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july

Stay cool during the hot summer months by exploring the air-conditioned National Palace Museum. ❄️

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august

Taste the famous Taiwanese mangoes and explore the beautiful Longshan Temple. 🍦

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september

Watch the night sky light up during the Mid-Autumn Festival and admire Taipei's skyline.

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october

Explore the scenic Maokong Gondola with breathtaking views of the city and tea farms. 🍵

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november

Discover local flavors at the Taipei International Travel Fair and enjoy early winter vibes. 🛍️

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december

Experience the winter wonderland at Sun Moon Lake and visit charming Jiufen Old Street. ⛄

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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The shopping situation in Taipei ranges from affordable to expensive depending on the area. Markets and local shops offer good deals, but designer brands and malls can be pricey.

Check out night markets like Shilin or Raohe for great prices on food and souvenirs. Try bargaining for discounts in smaller shops and markets.

Usual visit duration

4-6 days

ample time to explore major attractions

Usual visit duration

4-6 days

ample time to explore major attractions

Taipei offers a mix of cultural, food, and shopping experiences.

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Taiwan

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Taiwan

Cash is preferred but credit cards are also accepted. Splitting the bill is common among friends and family.

internet situation

great Speed

Fast fiber optic connections

excellent Availability

Widely available in most areas

great Cellular

Good coverage, but slower in some remote areas

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

TWD

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biking friendly

Extensive bike lane network

walkable

Well-planned sidewalks, low traffic

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive laws & events

As cats, we love Taipei's towering cat trees, bustling cat markets, and endless cat cafes. Meowtastic!

The cat-venturous can visit the National Palace Museum and the cat-tastic Taipei 101 skyscraper. Purrfect for cat-sightseeing!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Beitou Hot Springs
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Ximending
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National Palace Museum
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Shilin Night Market
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Taipei 101

The mainstream

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Beitou Hot Springs

Relaxing hot springs surrounded by natural beauty and cat-friendly accommodations

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🐱🎉
Ximending

Fashionable and colorful district with cat-themed cafes, boutiques, and theaters for cat lovers

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💎
National Palace Museum

Home to over 700,000 ancient Chinese artifacts, a must-visit for history-loving cats

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Shilin Night Market

Famous for street food and shopping for cats and humans alike

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🌍
Taipei 101

Tallest building in Taiwan with an observation deck and shopping mall

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Off the beaten path

1
Bopiliao Old Street
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Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
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Ximending Cat Village
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Lungshan Temple Underground Mall
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Huashan 1914 Creative Park

Off the beaten path

1
Bopiliao Old Street

A traditional street lined with old brick buildings, enticing food stalls, artisan shops, and cultural exhibitions. 🍢🏮🎎

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Songshan Cultural and Creative Park

A colorful park filled with contemporary art installations, design shows, vintage markets, and craft workshops. 🌈🎁🌸

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Ximending Cat Village

A cozy cafe with three resident cats, plus a playpen for visiting felines. Enjoy a coffee while petting some fluffy friends. ☕🐈😻

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4
Lungshan Temple Underground Mall

A labyrinthine underground shopping center below Lungshan Temple, packed with fashion, accessory, and souvenir shops. 🛍️💄🐉

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5
Huashan 1914 Creative Park

Former brewery turned cultural center featuring art exhibitions, indie cinema, live performances, and trendy cafes. 🎨🎬🎭

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biking friendly

Extensive bike lane network

walkable

Well-planned sidewalks, low traffic

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive laws & events

Mindful meoweler tips

Taipei 101 Tower

The iconic skyscraper offers pawsome panoramic views of the city and boasts one of the fastest elevators in the world, cat lovers can also find a cat cafe on the 4th floor.

Night Markets

Taiwanese love their night markets, and Taipei has no shortage of them! Try local delicacies like stinky tofu, bubble tea, and fried chicken. Be careful not to step on any cat tails!

Taipei Zoo

Feline lovers must visit the zoo's dedicated area for big cats - including tigers, lions and leopards. Don't forget to take a cute souvenir photo with the panda statues at the entrance!

Useful external sites

www.travel.taipei/en

Taipei Travel Net↗

Official travel website of Taipei City Government, providing comprehensive travel information for tourists to plan their trip to Taipei.

www.metro.taipei/index_en.aspx

Taipei Metro↗

Official website of Taipei metro system, providing information regarding route map, ticket prices, operating hours and other facilities.

www.taipeitimes.com

Taipei Times↗

English language daily newspaper in Taipei, offering updated news, events and cultural insights of the city.

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