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out French toast , eggs florentine and congee ( thick soup made with rice ) for breakfast .
Another great option is the Regent Taipei , a luxurious stay located in the heart of Zhongshan District , a hip neighborhood with some of the best vintage shops and cafes on the island .
LATE NIGHT
Taipei comes alive once the sun sets , and there ’ s a pulsating late-night culture to match . You ’ ll find the usual suspects like bars and night markets , but there ’ s also a smattering of quirky late-night experiences worth checking out . Head over to Xin Hao Diao Xia Mei Shi Guang Chang , where patrons fish for shrimp out of concrete tanks and grill them on the spot . Open round the clock , the in-house restaurant serves stirfries and beers to complement them .
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Ruifang District in
eastern New Taipei
Lovers of karaoke can indulge at Partyworld Sogo Store . Open 24 / 7 , the entire building has floors of private karaoke rooms with en suite bathrooms . The food menu is surprisingly thorough and comforting , with beef noodle soup , dumplings and fried chicken . Or rent a private four-seater movie theater with friends at U2MTV , a popular hangout place with a robust collection of Blu-ray discs .
Finish off with soft bowls of congee and a buffet of accoutrements at Xiao Pin Ya Chu , which closes at 5 a . m . Or grab bowls of tangy sesame noodles topped with cucumber slices at Liu Mama Noodle , whose hours are 9:30 p . m . to 9 a . m . If you want breakfast before the sun comes up , consider the open-all-hours Ruian Soy Milk — it slings out sesame flatbreads and potstickers with freshly brewed cups of soy milk .
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ESSENTIALS
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When to go : Visit during the winter from December to February for cool and mild temperatures . Taipei can get blisteringly hot in summer . Currency : New Taiwan Dollar ( NTD ) Language : Mandarin Chinese is the lingua franca of the island , though Taiwanese Hokkien is used by more than 70 % of the population . Getting around : There ’ s an efficient
and extensive public transportation system , including the MRT ( metro ), buses and taxis . There are bike-sharing services available .
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BOOK IT NOW
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Enjoy a complimentary shore event to tour Taipei City along with dim sum lunch as a valued guest of our agency ’ s Distinctive Voyages program . Sail with Holland America Line on the Noordam for a 14-day Japan , Taiwan & the Philippines cruise and we will arrange a private welcome reception and an onboard host . Departs Tokyo , Japan on October 27 , 2024 .
CALL US
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Contact our agency to book your trip to Taipei .
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