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Last Updated: 10/27/2023

Published: 08/14/2023

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This is a review of the best tours in Taipei City, Taiwan. Keep on reading to find an ideal tour for you.

I’ve lived around Taipei City for over 5 years and have experienced a fair number of tours. That inspired me to make this guide to help you find worthy tours of blowing your travel fund while in Taiwan.

Tipping is not required or expected in Taiwan . And if you do tip, the tour guides will not feel offended.

The best way to get around is by using the Taipei MRT subway system . For locations in hard-to-reach areas, hail an Uber or taxi or ride the city bus.

Best Tours to try in Taipei, Taiwan

• Iconic Food Tour : Top pick
• Private Custom Taipei Airport Tour : Best for layovers
• Family Walking Tour : Best non-self-guided walking tour
• 4-Hour Morning City Cycling Tour : Best bike tour
• Beitou and Yangmingshan One-Day Tour : Best one-day tour
• Private Tour with Locals : Best private tour
• Din Tai Fung Dinner & Raohe Street Night Market Guided Tour : Best night market tour
• Private Food Tour : Best food tour
• Private Day Tour from Taipei : Best for seeing Taipei 101

Best Tours for Tourists in Taipei

The following sections will cover essential information about each tour, such as whom each is best for, whether it’s worth the price, noteworthy locations, and other facts you should know beforehand.

These tours are inside Taipei City , not New Taipei . For instance, I won’t cover tours for the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival. You’ll need to view a separate guide for that.

1. Iconic Food Tour: Best Overall

The Iconic Food Tour is best for foodies or anyone interested in Taiwanese food culture who wants a local to show them all the good stuff.

Of course, it’s worth the price. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have included it in this list. However, if you have internet access and don’t mind doing some research, you could save money and have your own food tour.

Research what to eat at night markets , typical Taiwanese meals, etc. I cover all this information throughout various guides I’ve written.

What kind of foods will you try during this tour?

The tour guide will take you to a wet market in Xinyi district and introduce you to foods like Taiwanese burgers, stinky tofu, bubble tea (boba tea), and Taiwan shaved ice. I’m not going to explain what all these are in this post.

Throughout the tour, you’ll try 10-11 different foods and 1–2 drinks.

The tour guide will also take you through Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall , a popular tourist attraction in Taipei dedicated to a prominent figure in Taiwanese history, Sun Yat-Sen. And you’ll have a chance to do a photo op at Taipei 101.

One of the world’s tallest buildings.

Yongchun MRT Station is on the Blue Line of the Taipei Metro.

This tour isn’t ideal for layovers. The next one is.

2. Private Custom Taipei Airport Tour: Best Taipei Layover Tour

The Private Custom Taipei Airport Tour is best for anyone having a layover in Taipei City for over 8 hours.

And it’s worth the money if you want to quickly rush through the city’s major tourist attractions.

The driver will pick you up at the Tourist Service Center counter of the arrival hall of your terminal station. Since Taoyuan Airport has 2 terminal stations, it’ll be one of those. Ensure you check your ticket before booking this tour.

Upon following the driver, you’ll get in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with passenger insurance. 

Upon getting in the car, here are all the places the driver will take you:

• Dalongdong Bao An Temple : 30 minutes
• Dihua Street : 40 minutes
• Taipei Confucius Temple : 30 minutes
• Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall : 45 minutes
• Taipei 101 : Drive-by only

The tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, but it’s fine for infants and folks with strollers.

It’s a great way to explore all the traditional areas in Taipei City within a short period and one of the best ways to utilize a layover period. Before entering Taiwan during a layover, ensure you know what type of visa you’d enter with.

Do you have longer than a day in Taiwan with your family? Consider the next tour.

3. Family Walking Tour: Best Taipei Walking Tour

The Family Walking Tour is a great way to blow a couple of hours with your family in the heart of Taipei City.

It’s worth the money if you don’t want to do a self-guided tour. Otherwise, I recommend just walking around Taipei with your family.

The tour will teach you about Taipei’s history while teaching you about the various cultural and architectural sites within the city.

Otherwise, there’s not much else to the tour.

The Shin Kong Life Tower is outside the Taipei Main Station—Taipei MRT Blue/Red Lines.

If you’re not traveling with a family, consider this next tour.

4. 4-Hour Morning City Cycling Tour: Best Taipei Bike Tour

The 4-Hour Morning City Cycling Tour is best for anyone who has the stamina to ride a bike for several hours and wants to explore Taipei in a more “intense” way.

It’s worth the money, so long as the weather’s good.

You’ll find yourself riding bikes on a 9-mile (15 km) well-maintained and flat path. Meaning that most cyclists shouldn’t have an issue with this.

For some reason, the listing says it’s unsuitable for folks under 4’ 9”. Kids shouldn’t do this.

They’ll give you a helmet if you want. And a rain poncho if the weather isn’t ideal.

They begin the tour with a traditional Taiwanese breakfast and coffee or tea. Afterward, you’ll explore temples, wet markets, and other exciting architecture that reflects Taipei’s rich history.

You should spend the day a different way. Let’s check out the next tour.

5. Beitou & Yangmingshan One-Day Tour: Best Taipei One-Day Tour

The Beitou and Yangmingshan One-Day Tour is best for anyone who doesn’t mind getting some exercise to see some of Taipei’s most beautiful sites.

Making it 100% worth the money.

The tour begins at the Beitou Thermal Valley, a great place to take pictures and to feel like you’re emerging from a thick cloud of fog. Despite being called “Hell Valley,” it’s quite relaxing.

Afterward, the tour will go toward the Flower Clock in Yangmingshan National Park . Show up from February to March, and you’ll see cherry blossoms in this area. Otherwise, you’ll find various flowers on display.

Then you’ll see the lake formed at Qigu and Qixing Mountains.

The tour will end at Shilin Night Market , one of Taipei’s most popular night markets. It’s a great place to try Taiwanese sausages and cold noodles (vegetarian option).

You may want a more private tour. Let’s explore the next pick.

6. Private Tour w/ Locals: Best Taipei Private Tour

The Taipei Private Tour with Locals is best for anyone who wants to quickly explore the city’s hidden gems.

It’s worth the money if you don’t want to spend time researching “hidden gems” in Taipei. It’s also worth it because you’ll learn about Taiwanese culture from a local’s perspective.

And not from some stranger on the internet.

What are these hidden gems? You’ll find out along the way.

Otherwise, you’ll visit places like Dalongdong Bao An Temple, Maji Square, and a Chiang Kai-Shek Statue. You’ll also have an opportunity for a single local drink and food tasting.

You may not find this to have enough food. Let’s check out another tour.

7. Din Tai Fung Dinner & Raohe Street Night Market Guided Tour: Best Taipei Night Market Tour

The Din Tai Fung Dinner & Raohe Street Night Market Guided Tour is best for anyone who wants to try some of Taiwan’s best dishes and learn more about the city from a local’s perspective.

It’s worth the money, as Din Tai Fung has some of the best food I’ve tried.

Yes, I’m a bit biased. But it’s a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant. Meaning that many food critics deemed it worthy of being labeled as the best restaurant in its food category [ 1 ]. You’ll have Xiao Long Bao at Din Tai Fung.

Think of them as a type of dumpling.

You’ll also have an opportunity to try other Michelin Star restaurants at Raohe Night Market. Their black pepper buns and mochi rank the highest in Taipei.

After venturing into Raohe Night Market , you’ll explore the Songshan Ciyou Temple. It’s a great place for religious and history buffs to learn about the building’s architecture and spiritual practices.

Here’s what the tour looks like in-depth:

• These tickets cost NT$600 each.
• Din Tai Fung @ Taipei 101 : 45 minutes
• Raohe Night Market : 50 minutes
• Rainbow Bridge : 20 minutes
• Songshan Ciyou Temple

Need more food? Okay… Here’s another food tour.

8. Private Food Tour: Best Taipei Food Tour

The Taipei City Private Food Tour works best for anyone who wants to try various popular Taiwanese dishes and staple foods . This tour’s also an excellent option for vegetarians.

It’s worth the money to explore Taiwan’s food culture in-depth.

You’ll get 10 food and drink tastings, with vegetarian options available. Aside from food, you’ll explore areas like the remains of the Taipei Prison Wall, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, and Mazu Temple.

Making it also a great tour for history and religious buffs.

Do you want to specifically visit Taipei 101? Let’s check out the last pick.

9. Private Day Tour From Taipei: Best for Visiting Tourist Attractions

The Private Day Tour from Taipei is best for anyone who wants a private tour to explore some of Taipei’s most popular attractions.

It’s worth the money if you want to escape the heat and explore Taipei in an air conditioned car.

You’ll explore Taiwan’s most popular temple, Longshan Temple in addition to these areas:

• National Palace Museum, Taipei : Place where you’ll find the most Chinese artifacts on Earth.
• Chiang Kai-Shek Residence, Shilin : Place where Chiang Kai-Shek used to live.
• National Revolutionary Martyrs Shrine : Shrine dedicated to fallen Republic of China (ROC) soldiers
• Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall : Area dedicated to Sun Yat-Sen.
• Taipei 101 : One of the world’s tallest buildings.
• Longshan Temple : Largest & most popular temple.
• Huaxi Street Night Market : Otherwise known as Snake Alley.

It won’t give you a tour of everything inside Taipei 101, for example, the 101st floor or the 89th floor Observatory. But it’s a great way to see the lower floors and the interesting architecture inside.

Booking Tours: KKday vs. KLOOK vs. GetYourGuide

KKday is a Taiwan-based business that provides lower prices on some tours than KLOOK or GetYourGuide.

Hong Kong-based KLOOK offers the Taipei Attraction pass, which gives you a small discount on entering tourist attractions like the Taipei 101 Observatory, Leofoo Village Theme Park, and more.

You must group these attractions in bundles of 2, 3, 4, or 5 activities. However, the Taipei Fun Pass offers a similar discount—often better. And it’ll include an EasyCard and unlimited access to the Taipei MRT (on some passes).

Compare the Taipei Attractions Pass to the various Fun Passes and see where you’ll have the most savings. 

GetYourGuide is based in Germany and offers a couple of variations of the Fun Pass on their site, which makes it easier to order and pick up than trying to deal with when in Taiwan.

KLOOK and KKday offer more deals on single attractions . KKday tends to offer more single tourist attractions than KLOOK. Then GetYourGuide offers better tours.

All 3 websites have loyalty programs that allow you to accumulate points and get discounts. I can’t specify whether there’s a winner in this category. Because whatever option’s best depends on whether you’d utilize the reward tiers each service offers each loyalty tier.

FAQs for Taipei Tours

Keep reading to find frequently asked questions about tours in Taipei.

How many Days in Taipei is Enough?

5 days in Taipei would allow you to explore all the major tourist attractions in-depth . And would allow you to hike in areas such as Elephant Mountain and Yangmingshan. Get away with 3 days if you only want to visit places like the Memorial Halls, Taipei 101, and shop a bit.

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The Best Free Walking Tours in Taipei, Taiwan

Doing a walking tour is one of the best ways to experience a large city like Taipei , especially when you first arrive. It can help you get oriented, make new friends, and understand the culture and history from a local’s perspective.

Below I’m going to recommend four free Taipei walking tours run by two different organizations, Like it Formosa and TourMeAway . All of them highly informative and well organized, so I suggest you decide based on which one has the time, day, and places you prefer.

Keep in mind that even though these tours are “free”, tipping is recommended . Even though tipping is not expected for almost everything in Taiwan, the guides on free walking tours may be university students, elderly, and/or local volunteers who could really use the money. (Read more here about tipping in Taiwan .)

A recommended tip is TWD 200 to 500 , for each person in your group, depending on how satisfied you are. This is still cheaper than a paid tour. Kids are allowed, but they’ll need to walk far and it can be very hot in the daytime.

I’ll also recommend some paid/private walking tours of Taipei at the end.

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Four Taipei Free Walking Tours

The following four walking tours in Taipei are run by two different organizations, Like It Formosa and TourMeAway. They are in no particular order.

If you need to store some luggage before doing the walking tour, find out how to find and use Taipei’s luggage lockers here .

Like It Formosa: Taipei Free Walking Tour Historic Route

Like it Formosa’s free Taipei Walking Tour covers some of the most important modern and historical attractions in Taipei’s Old City (Wanhua district, also called Mengjia or Bangka), including popular Ximending neighborhood, and the adjacent Zhongshan district.

These include Longshan Temple (the city’s most famous and important temple), Bopiliao Historical Block (a walking street of old restored buildings), Red House Theater (Japanese era building now the center of Taipei’s LGBTQ+ scene), the Presidential Office Building , and 2/28 Peace Park , which commemorates the 2/28 tragedy .

You’ll finish the tour at Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall , which you’ll probably want to further explore on your own.

This tour is run by passionate and highly knowledgeable local guides . It serves as a great intro the city. (First timers should also see my guides to getting from Taoyuan Airport to Taipei or Taoyuan Airport to Ximending ).

It runs every day from 10 AM to 1 PM. Consider to avoid Mondays, when Red House Theater and Bopiliao are closed.

You’ll need to wait till the end for lunch, but don’t worry, there’s a mid-tour stop for traditional Taiwanese ice cream . The ice cream shop where they stop has been going since 1945, and this kind of ice cream is vegan (see my Taiwan vegan guide ).

If you’re starving at the end of the tour, I recommend going for soup dumplings ( xiaolongbao ) here or here beside CKS Memorial Hall. These are good alternatives to the always packed Din Tai Fung, Taiwan’s most famous restaurant.

You’re allowed to just show up , but they like it you reserve a spot on Klook or on the tour site , so they can know how many are joining.

If you book the tour on Klook, use my Klook referral link to register for your account first. This will give you a free credit on the checkout page when you book any other activities, tickets, etc. in Taiwan.

Like It Formosa: Free Walking Tour Golden Age Route

Like it Formosa has another free Taipei walking tour. The Golden Age Route starts at Beimen , which was the northern gate of Taipei’s Old City. It is the only one of Taipei’s Old City gates that retains its original look.

From there, the tour goes further north to Dihua Street in Dadaocheng area . This is often called “Taipei’s Oldest Street”. This street thrived when Dadaocheng Port opened up beside it on the river. Today it is known for its Chinese herbs and medicine shops, tea shops, and traditional fabric market.

On the tour, you’ll also visit the small but very important Xia Hai City God Temple . This temple has one of the city’s noisiest parades on the god’s birthday (usually around June). There’s an elaborate sequence of rituals for doing prayers at this temple – the guides will show you how.

Join this tour if you’ve already done the main sights in the Old City and you want to get a little more off the beaten track in Taipei – with experienced locals showing you the way.

The free walking tour runs every Tues/Thur/Sat/Sun from 3:00 to 5:30 PM. Book your spot here or on the official site to let them know you’re coming.

Like it Formosa also has a number of paid tours in Taipei and other cities in Taiwan.

TourMeAway: Old Town Taipei Tour

TourMeAway has been running another of the most popular Taipei walking tours for almost a decade. Over 20,000 visitors have joined this the Old Town Taipei Tour . It’s similar but not exactly the same as Like It Formosa’s Taipei Free Walking Tour and takes place in the morning instead of afternoon .

On this tour, the (usually young) guides introduce the 228 tragedy, Japanese history in Taiwan, and other aspects of Taiwan’s modern history and culture. The guides aren’t always Taiwanese, but they’re always very knowledgeable. The tour is a great introduction to Taiwan if you’ve just arrived .

Included on the tour are: 228 Peace Memorial Park , Presidential Office , Chengzhong Market , Zhongshan Hall , and Red House Theater in trendy Ximending. Red House is closed on Mondays, but you can still admire the building, and there’s still lots to see around it.

The free guided tour runs on Mon/Wed/Sat (May to September) and Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat (Oct to Apr). It starts at NTU Hospital MRT (one station south of Taipei Main Station) at 3:30 in summer and 2:00 the rest of the year. The tour takes 2.5 to 3 hours.

Make sure to sign up if you want to secure a spot.

TourMeAway: Longshan Temple Tour

Besides the free Old Town Taipei Tour, TourMeAway also runs second very popular free Taipei tour, the Longshan Temple Tour (see my own recommended walking route and how to pray at Longshan Temple if you want to visit on your own!)

Longshan Temple is Taipei’s most famous and important temple. On this tour, you can find out how to do local temple rituals like throwing moon stones , get your fortune read , and learn the history of this sacred place.

The tour provides a window into local temple customs, so you can have a better idea of what you are observing when you visit Taiwanese temples.

The tour also includes a foray into the neighborhood around the temple, where you’ll visit Mengxia Park (where local elders place Chinese chess), Herb Alley (an alley beside the temple where all kinds of Chinese herbs are sold), and Bopiliao Historical Block nearby.

This tour is currently held on Tues/Thu/Sun at 5 PM, with a meeting point at Longshan Temple MRT station. Make sure to sign up before you join.

TourMeAway also has a popular (paid) night market tour called Hunger Game every Thursday evening and a (paid) Pub Crawl every weekend – perfect for making some friends.

They also have other paid tours by request and some free virtual tours of popular Taipei sights here on their site .

Taipei Private (Paid) Walking Tours

Doing a paid private tour in Taipei comes with a few advantages. The group will be smaller, or it might just be you and guidethe tour . This will give you more opportunity to ask questions and get to know the guide(s).

Depending on the tour, the timing may also be more flexible and the itinerary could be customized. Also keep in mind that most people tip the guides on the “free” tours I covered above, so paying for one of these tours isn’t much different. It will cost a little more, though.

• This private LGBT Walking Tour covers important LGBT sights in Ximending, the heart of Taipei’s Pride culture. It also visits 2/28 Peace Park, where Taiwan’s first Pride parade was held. Keep in mind that Taiwan was the first (and still, only) country in Asia to legalize equal marriage rights.
• On the Street Food Walking Tour , you will experience some of Taipei’s street foods, one of the city’s biggest claims of fame. You can choose the area to focus on.
• This Shilin Night Market Food Walking Tour will allow you to NOT get lost in Taipei’s largest and most famous night market (though you can probably do fine if you click the last link and use my guide, map included!). Also see my guide to the best night markets in Taiwan .
• Klook also has paid walking tours of Longshan Temple , Shilin area (in the daytime, before the famous night market starts), and Dadaocheng .
• The Taipei Double Decker Sightseeing Bus will drop you off at popular sights around the city so you can walk and visit them yourself. It has two different lines.
• TourMeAway and Like It Formosa also have paid walking tours on their sites.

Should you tip the guides on a paid tour? Traditionally, tips are not given in Taiwan, even for guides. However, because many foreign guests do tip guides, they’ve become more accustomed to receiving them.

The choice is still up to you. It won’t be a big deal if you don’t, but if you’re really satisfied with the tour guide’s service and you want to, a small tip of 5-10% is appreciated.

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The Best Guided Tours in Taipei – On Coach, Foot or Bike

The best way to learn about Taipei, these guided-tours will take you around many of Taipei’s most famous landmarks and districts, either from the comfort of a coach – or if you’re feeling more energetic – you can bike or walk around some of Taipei’s most beautiful scenic areas. Food tours will take you to some of Taipei’s best restaurants and night markets where you can sample some Taiwanese delicacies.

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Taipei City Tour with National Palace Museum Ticket

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A great tour for first-time visitors to Taipei who are keen to see many of the city’s most beautiful buildings. This fully guided-tour will take you to the Presidential Palace, the stunning Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Martyrs’ Shrine, the National Palace Museum, the Grand Hotel and Xingtian Temple, all from the comfort of a coach. You’ll also witness the change of guard at both the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Martyrs’ Shrine, and get a special pass to see the Presidential Palace which is usually only open to the public a few days each years.

Click here to read more about the Presidential Palace Click here to read more about the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Click here to read more about Martyrs’ Shrine Click here to read more about the National Palace Museum Click here to read more about the Grand Hotel Click here to read more about Xingtian Temple

This is a great tour for foodies who are keen to sample some of the best food Taiwan has to offer. You’ll first get to sample some of Din Tai Fung’s sumptuous dishes, including their famous Xiaolongbao. Most importantly, you’ll also avoid the long queues there, which often exceed an hour. You’ll then be taken to Raohe Night Market, arguably the best in Taipei for food (including some found in the Michelin Guide). Finally, you’ll be taken the to famous Rainbow Bridge, then to Songshan Ciyou Temple.

Click here to read more about Raohe Night Market Click here to read more about Din Tai Fung

Ningxia Night Market is a local favourite, and has numerous food stalls offering a wide range of delicious food, including several found in the Michelin Guide. You could stick to some safer options such as deep-fried taro balls or braised pork rice, or try something more adventurous such as pig blood cake or oyster omelette. Along with the English-speaking tour guide, you’ll get 5 dishes included in the price. This tour is also suitable for vegetarians.

For those feeling more energetic, this 3-in-1 bike, metro, and walking guided-tour will take you around some of Taipei’s most beautiful spots. Starting at the huge Daan Forest Park, you’ll then cycle to the magnificent Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall before taking lunch at Yong Kang street, famed for its many local eateries. After a 45 minute metro ride, you’ll take a hike up Elephant Mountain to get some stunning views of Taipei 101. The tour will end up at Songshan Cultural and Creative Park where you can visit some of it’s unique design spaces.

Click here to read more about Daan Forest Park Click here to read more about the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Click here to read more about Yong Kang street Click here to read more about Songshan Cultural and Creative Park

Other Topics

This full-day guided tour has a choice of 2 routes that will take you around many of the top attractions and areas in Taipei. Both routes are equally excellent, taking you to some historic buildings and vibrant areas. Click the individual links below to find out more about each.

• Lungshan Temple , Herb Lane, Bopiliao Historical Block
• Grand Hotel
• Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence
• National Palace Museum
• Martyrs’ Shrine
• Shilin Night Market
• Four Four South Village
• Yongkang Street
• Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
• Presidential Office Building

Occurring on Saturdays and Sundays only, this free guided tour will take you around some significant attractions in the Wanhua and Zhongzheng districts of the city. You’ll begin at Longshan Temple, then on to the Bopiliao Historical Block, the Red House in Ximending, the beautiful Peace Park before finishing at the magnificent Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall where you can spend the remainder of the afternoon if you please. Although the tour is free, you’ll be expected to tip the guide at least NT$100.

• Longshan Temple
• Bopiliao Historical Block
• The Red House
• 2/28 Peace Park

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Here at TourMeAway, we have dedicated ourselves to providing high-quality English-language walking tours for international travelers visiting Taipei. We have 6 major city tours covering a wide range of topics, from history, to culture, to lifestyle, to culinary arts, and also nightlife - all in one of the most exciting cities in Asia! So step out and come hang!

We offer three free walking tours in Taipei. Old Town Taipei Tour will take you through the old town of Taipei, including 228 Peace Memorial Park, The Presidential Office, Our Inner City Market, Zhongshan Hall, Ximending, and The Red House. By visiting the popular sites and hidden corners of this city with our guides, you are guaranteed to have an interesting, informative and unforgettable tour!

If you’re tired of touristic spots, we heard you. It’s time to see the other side of Taipei. Join our Taipei Chill Out Tour while you’re in the chillest city in Asia. With the most unique route into real hangouts and neighborhood in the city, we guarantee an adventure into the heart of modern Taipei like no other. So take it easy, keep it cool, and head out on a stroll to hang out with the locals! 

Last but not least, if you’re wondering what’s going on in the mysterious local temple, join us on a journey back into the past! In our Longshan Temple Tour , together we'll travel back in time to 18 century Wanhua district, where Taipei city was founded! Our local guides will walk you through all the amazing stories of this ancient neighborhood. On top of that, we'll show you how to be a real Taiwanese by worshiping at Longshan temple! So join us for an extraordinary day or night out in this city!

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