Qingchill Travels

experience

“We walk through Rainbow Road, painted after Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage. It’s more than just a photo spot, it tells a story about Taipei’s openness.”

shopping

“The Red House is still closed at this hour.”

experience

“We visit Lungshan Temple, one of the oldest temples in Taipei. Built in the 18th century, it’s still a place where locals come to pray every day. As soon as we step inside, the atmosphere changes. The scent of incense, soft voices all around. I like looking at the tiled roofs with their detailed carvings, especially the dragons and phoenixes.”

experience

“Our next stop is the Taipei Fine Arts Museum. It’s one of the city’s largest art museums. The focus here is contemporary art, different from traditional museums. We take our time, stopping at each exhibition. A memorable experience.”

experience

“We head into the National Taiwan Museum. It’s the oldest museum in Taiwan, founded in 1908, during the island’s early days of modernization. Unlike art museums, this place focuses on Taiwan’s natural and human history. from geology and wildlife to daily life and indigenous cultures. It helps me understand a little more about the place I’m standing in.”

experience

“When the rain stops, we move on to the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. The space is vast, with wide steps and a white building topped by blue tiles. We arrive just in time to catch the guard changing ceremony. In front of the hall is a large open square for locals and visitors alike.”

shopping

“In the afternoon, we head to Dihua Old Street. Once a busy trading area, Dihua has changed, but still keeps its old charm. I continue wandering around Dihua Old Street. As evening approaches, the street gets livelier. Shops line both sides, from food stalls and traditional goods to modern items.”

shopping

“I stop by Chiang Ji Hua Long, a small shop, selling dried pork and beef. We buy a few things as gifts.”

shopping

“A light rain falls as we walk around Huashan Park. This used to be a winery built in 1914. Instead of being torn down, it was preserved and turned into a creative space. We stroll around the grounds, visiting handmade and design shops. Small items, but very charming.”

cafe

“I line up for brown sugar boba milk at Xin Fu Tang. Even with the crowd, the service is fast and smooth. Warm milk and chewy pearls, sweet and creamy, just right for the night.”

restaurant

“On another night, I visit Guangzhou Night Market. Fewer tourists here, mostly locals. We try some freshly fried fish cakes.”

shopping

“Then Raohe Night Market, our favorite one. They have great pepper buns and grilled mushrooms.”

shopping

“And Ningxia Night Market, with lots of tempting grilled meat and seafood. I try a peanut ice cream roll. Ice cream wrapped in a thin crepe, topped with shaved peanut candy. So good!”

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“From here, I can see Taipei 101 in the distance. At night, I head over to Taipei 101. I don’t go inside, just stand outside for a moment. I walk around the nearby park, watching Taipei 101 slowly light up.”

experience

“Just a few steps away is this Jimmy Moon bus. It’s decorated in a cute way, a place to sit, rest, and read.”

shopping

“Our next stop is the Yongkang area. A small neighborhood known for food, tea, and handcrafted goods. I browse a few souvenir shops. Small shops, neatly arranged and inviting.”

shopping

“Good morning from Taipei, Taiwan. I’m here with a few friends, on our first trip to Taipei. We start with a walk around Ximending. It’s lively at night, but early mornings are calm and quiet.”