Interesting culture and places in Taipei, Taiwan; as featured in the 4th and 5th episode of The Amazing Race Asia (TARA) season 3.
Ximending, Taipei
Ximending is one of the most bustling areas in Taipei with a mixture of new and old culture.
You can find the latest trends and hype in Ximending… fashion, books, entertainment, cosplay, games etc; and on contrary also home to some of the oldest shops and restaurants in Taipei.
Ximending is also a popular place for celebrities to hold fans meeting or small concerts.
Ximending in a relatively quiet night (Image by
Kok)
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Had lunch at this De An Eatery (德安小吃) during my Taiwan trip in May 2008 at the small town of Fonglin in Hualian County, en route to Taichung City. The food was quite nice, and I loved their pork knuckles…
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Some local foods in Jiufen, a small town in Taiwan which I visited in late April 2008…
Caramel haw (冰糖葫芦;
bingtang hulu) is a traditional Chinese candy made by dipping haw-on-a-stick in hot caramel… it can be done with other fruits as well, obviously
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Shilin Night Market is one of the most famous night markets in Taipei, Taiwan; and was my first destination during my Taiwan trip. The night market is popular for its variety of street foods and one of the tourism highlights for Taipei.
Shilin Night Market in Taipei, not as crowded as expected
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