Asia has been a continent I’ve wanted to visit for years now, so when the opportunity for me to travel to Taiwan came, I hopped on it! I made it a point to not only explore the city, but also the more natural side of the island as well.
In this post I'll be covering a few different spots throughout Taiwan! Click any of the topics below to jump ahead! amba Taipei Songshan - hotel Din Tai Fung - Xinyi Road - restaurant que Steak & Seafood Restaurant and MUD Bar - food & drinks Taipei 101/"Elephant Hill" Nangang District Xiangshan Hiking Trail - views Yehliu Geopark, Shifen Waterfall, Golden Waterfall, & Jiufen - experiences Leofoo Village Theme Park & Taipei Zoo - attractions WHERE TO STAY: amba Taipei Songshan - a dream hotel!
When it comes to lodging in Taiwan, there’s tons of different districts to choose from depending on what you want to experience! I spent my time in a few different areas of the island and definitely have my favorites now! Songshan District — located relatively close to the city center in Eastern Taipei and home of the famous Raohe Street Night Market - is an awesome area to stay and easily connects travelers to different districts via the MRT system. During my stay here I stayed at the amba Taipei Songshan, a beautiful hotel with stunning views of Taipei 101 & Keelung River!
My favorite part about amba Taipei Songshan is the direct connection to the MRT station! In a rainy city like Taipei, it’s awesome having a straight shot to the MRT without having to get wet. Another awesome plus is the free shuttle service to the Taipei 101 building! We utilized this on Day 1 to explore the area around the building, and we even decided to take the hike up Elephant Hill to see the view everybody was talking about! It was a long and tough hike up a couple hundred stairs, but it was worth it in the end.
WHERE TO EAT: Din Tai Fung - Xinyi Road Taipei
When visiting Taiwan, you've gotta try the most popular dining establishment on the island, Din Tai Fung! There's a few locations spread throughout the city but we decided to enjoy our meal at the original location in Taipei on Xinyi Road, established in 1972! It was such a beautiful experience with a very attentive staff. We ordered an array of dumplings, rice, noodles, and spicy pickled cucumber! All was very yummy, and not to mention the menu is literally priced in half compared to it's U.S. locations.
WHERE TO EAT (& DRINK!): QUE Steak & Seafood Restauraunt and MUD Bar
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During my stay in Taipei we got the opportunity to dine at a few of the different amba hotel establishments. All the food pictured is from que, a steak and seafood restaurant inside the amba Taipei Songshan. Seriously had the best steak here, and since the kitchen is facing open to the restaurant, we got to see our food being prepared right in front of us on the wood-fired grill! Most of the drinks pictured are from MUD Bar,an Americanized speakeasy inside the amba Taipei Zhongshan. The drinks here were AMAZING! Each drink was full of unique and beautiful ingredients, which was scary since they started going down easier and easier! The bartender at MUD Bar took excellent care of us and truly made that evening in Taipei a fun one.
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THINGS TO SEE & DO: Leofoo Village Theme Park & Taipei Zoo!
Narrowing down which day trips we wanted to do was a tough one, but it had to be done! We decided to visit Leofoo Village Theme Park on a whim. (Literally bought the tickets the day before.) The theme park is about 45 minutes away from the main city of Taipei so I decided to book our little day trip through KLOOK, an online travel agency where you can book & reserve a ton of tours/attractions in cities all around the world! They offer a bundle package that includes admission into the theme park plus transportation to/from! It worked out perfect for us and ensured our day went smoothly. Both Leofoo Village & the Taipei Zoo were full of animals and attractions that made for long days, full of photo-worthy sights.
Day Trip to Yehliu Geopark, Shifen Waterfall, Golden Waterfall, & Jiufen!
If you're looking for gorgeous views & authentic Taiwanese food, then I definitely suggest doing this multi-stop tour towards the north east coast of Taiwan. Our first stop was at Yehliu Geopark! It's a geological destination right along the ocean, covered in honeycomb and mushroom type shaped rocks that I've never even seen before! We then made our way to two beautiful waterfalls and spent some time at each soaking in the views. In Shifen and Jiufen we walked around, drank some milk tea, shopped a little, and tried to make the most of our time. I definitely could've spent a few more hours here!
My time in Taiwan is something that I'll never forget. This was my biggest travel venture to date, and it only makes me more excited to choose my next destination. I love being able to see and take part in all these different cultures around the world and share them with you all.
Thank you to the team at @amba.hotels for making my stay in Taipei the most memorable and inviting me to review the properties.
Thank you KLOOK for the awesome excursions we experienced throughout our trip.
As always, all opinions are my own!
FTC DISCLAIMER: This post contains sponsored links.
Thank you to the team at @amba.hotels for making my stay in Taipei the most memorable and inviting me to review the properties.
Thank you KLOOK for the awesome excursions we experienced throughout our trip.
As always, all opinions are my own!
FTC DISCLAIMER: This post contains sponsored links.
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