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27.10.16Travel·旅游

Travel Diary: Taipei, Taiwan Part 1

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Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Taipei, Taiwan

15TH – 21ST AUG

Warning: image heavy.

After many months of debating on how to approach this post, and looking for what photos are blog-worthy, I had decided to split the trip into two posts. For those who didn’t know, I went to Taipei back in August for a week whilst I was in Asia for 2 and a half weeks and oh my, I loved it so much. It was my first time visiting. There were language barriers as my Mandarin is poor but that didn’t put me off. I was able to read Chinese to get me around as well as speaking English mixed with Mandarin. These photos are in chronological order for the 15th – 18th. During this time, we had visited the following tourist sights (shopping areas excluded):

Huashan 1914 Creative Park
Studio Ghibli 3D Exhibition
Upside Down Wonderland
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Shilin Night Market
Shifen
Ximending

We had spent the whole day at Shifen, outside of Taipei. This is one of the places where you write on paper lanterns then release them into the sky, as well as taking an obligatory photo of yourself on the train tracks. Trains do actually go through this village. There are other villages along the same train line such as Jiufen, Pingxi that are a must go. I still haven’t had the chance to visit these but there are a lot of places I still need to visit in Taipei. So much to do in so little time.

I could go on and on talking about every place we have visited but first, the hotel. We stayed at Bee House (Taipei Main Station Branch) and this was the perfect location. Close to the train and metro station, night market, shopping area and was easy to get to. From the name, it was bee themed! Wish I had taken a photo of the reception. It was so cute and typical Taiwan. Also, we had a Japanese toilet, the one where it washes your bum etc! I haven’t used it as I couldn’t get it working. Not sure if I would actually use it though.

I’m just going to let the photos do the talking now.
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Taipei, Taiwan
shilin night market Taipei, Taiwan ice cream roll
shifen Taipei, Taiwan
shifen Taipei, Taiwan waterfall
shifen Taipei, Taiwan
shifen Taipei, Taiwan train tracks
shifen Taipei, Taiwan ice cream peanut roll
shifen Taipei, Taiwan
shi fen station Taipei, Taiwan
haagen dazs lychee raspberry rose Taipei, Taiwan
Ximending Taipei, Taiwan
Ximending Taipei, Taiwan

Stick around for part 2, 19th-21st August, for spectacular views and more food.

Stay in the loop

34 responses to “Travel Diary: Taipei, Taiwan Part 1”

  1. Stella Olojola says:

    Wow lovely photos. The hotel looks so amazing.

  2. Amy says:

    Oh wow, what stunning photos! I would love to go to Taipei. I work with a lot of students from Taiwan and they always say how lovely it is. Looks like you had an incredible trip.

    <3
    Amy

  3. Caffeinated Reactions says:

    Wow! That's a confusing looking toilet ha! Your photos look great!

  4. shiza bblogger says:

    Lovely post 🙂

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  5. Jodie Whitham says:

    Wow! I've always wanted to see Asia, I've always been fascinated by it. What beautiful photos 🙂

  6. Dannii Martin says:

    This is somewhere I have always wanted to go and not only is the scenery beautiful, but the food looks stunning too.

  7. Galina Varese says:

    Fascinating glimpse of Taipei. Beautiful photos, and that Haagen Dazs flavour sounds fabulous.

  8. Franc says:

    I've visited Taipei so many times now for business. I've explored some destinations here though looking forward to the nature part of the area.

  9. Liz Mays says:

    Oh fun! This sounded like a really nice adventure. The Ponyo statue from Studio Ghibli is so cute! I loved that movie.

  10. Harriet from Toby & Roo says:

    Wow it looks like you had the best time! I've always wanted to go to Asia, it's on my bucket list!

  11. Teresa Bowen says:

    Asia never used to be somewhere that appealed to me but I've seem so many intriguing posts like yours recently that I am changing my mind and want to visit

  12. Sarah-Louise Bailey says:

    Oh my goodness what an amazing sounding time, Taiwan seems like one of those must see places. x

  13. Rhian Westbury says:

    Wow looks like such an amazing trip, another place to add to my ever growing bucket list. I'm only going to Asia for the first time next summer, eek x

  14. Lilinha says:

    I would love to visit Taiwan and learn more about their culture! 🙂
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  15. Fred Hawson says:

    I am going to Taipei with my family this Christmas holidays so I will be reviewing your itinerary. That Upside Down thing looks very interesting.

  16. Elizabeth says:

    What a fantastic adventure to go on! I would love to visit there one day. Gorgeous photos!

  17. beautyqueenuk says:

    Well it looks and sounds like you had such a fantastic time and I love the toilet ha x

  18. Angela Milnes says:

    This looks amazing, What an interesting toilet and I love the fish statue. it looks like an amazing visit.

  19. Jo Wiggins says:

    I'm not sure if I could use the Japanese toilet either. Your pictures are stunning x

  20. RainbowDiaries Singapore says:

    Taiwan is a beauty! Food and complete holiday fun. I loved that Fish eye effect photo.

  21. The London Mum says:

    Your pictures look amazing! I'd totally give the japanese loo a go! hahah I'd have to!

  22. Hannah Heartss says:

    Sounds like you had a great time, what a weird toliet lol

  23. Baby Isabella says:

    What a lovely collection of travel photos! Sound like you really enjoyed yourself, so lucky to be traveling xx

  24. OMG! I love the photos! I've been to Taiwan in 2012 for two weeks. The first week I spent it in a Buddhist temple in Kaohsiung and the 2nd week, I explored Taipei. But I haven't been to the other parts you've shared. Hope to come back there some day! :)- Mum Tuscany

  25. Melanies Fab Finds says:

    Wow I think the photos are amazing. Did you really eat that really tall ice cream???? That toilet looks interesting 😉

  26. Sarah says:

    Oh my goodness, what is the chocolate-y goodness I see?!?! And the tall ice cream?! I'm planning to go to Taiwan specifically for a DIY food trip, hopefully next year. 😀

  27. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says:

    Your photos are stunning I would love to visit one day.

  28. Milly Youngman says:

    Your photos are amazing! I'd love to visit Taiwan, Taipei looks so awesome too. That ice cream pot *heart eyes emoji*

  29. Mumsand Babies says:

    Gorgeous photos and Taiwan is indeed a beautiful place to explore and enjoy.

  30. Sunshine Kelly says:

    I love Taiwan, there are so many awesome street food to eat and try.

  31. Bhushavali says:

    Beautiful city indeed. Thank you for showing it to us through your lens… Btw, its rather intriguing to see the technological development in a loo!!!

  32. Rachel Simpson says:

    Beautiful photos, looks like you had a fab trip. I've never really considered going to Taiwan but it looks like a great place! xo

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  33. The Ordinary Girl says:

    Taiwan is on my list of places to see. I have seen half of Asia, and Taiwan is a must go now! Looks like you had a great time. I need to search for halal eateries though before going 🙂

  34. Elizabeth O says:

    Wow, lovely place and lovely photos! I want to explore Taiwan too, in the near future!

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Nicol Wong

Nicol is a British Chinese blogger, using this blog to document the good, the bad and the ugly experiences, thoughts and personal journeys.

欢迎您来到我的博客!Nicol是一名英国华裔博主。她用这个博客记下来一些经历过好的,坏的及丑陋的时光,想法与自我之旅。