Jul. - Sep., 2016

No.4

Taipei Main Station Visitor Information Center

Taipei Visitor Information Centers

Add: 3, Beiping W. Rd., Taipei City (southwest area of Main Hall on 1F) Tel: (02) 2312-3256

Songshan Airport Visitor Information Center

MRT Taipei 101 / World Trade Center Station Visitor Information Center MRT Ximen Station Visitor Information Center MRT Jiantan Station Visitor Information Center

Add: 340-10, Dunhua N. Rd., Taipei City (Arrival Hall, Terminal 2) Tel: (02) 2546-4741 Add: B1, 20, Sec. 5, Xinyi Rd., Taipei City (near Exit No. 5) Tel: (02) 2758-6593 Add: B1, 32-1, Baoqing Rd., Taipei City (near Exit No. 5) Tel: (02) 2375-3096

Add: 65, Sec. 5, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City (near Exit No. 1) Tel: (02) 2883-0313

MRT Beitou Station Visitor Information Center

Add: 1, Guangming Rd., Taipei City (left side of station entrance) Tel: (02) 2894-6923

Miramar Entertainment Park Visitor Center

Add: 20, Jingye 3rd Rd., Taipei City (in rear of fountain plaza, 1F) Tel: (02) 8501-2762

Add: 6, Zhongshan Rd., Taipei City (near the Beitou Garden Spa) Tel: (02) 2897-2647

Plum Garden Visitor Center Maokong Gondola Maokong Station Visitor Center

Add: 35, Ln. 38, Sec. 3, Zhinan Rd., Taipei City (near exit of Maokong Station) Tel: (02) 2937-8563

Add: 44, Sec. 1, Dihua St., Taipei City (inside URS44 Dadaocheng Story House) Tel: (02) 2559-6802

Dadaocheng Visitor Center

Travel Information Services

On July's blazing days, everyone gets busy looking for ways to beat the heat. Fortunately,

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readers to Taipei's watersides and into its mountain forests – to Keelung River's parks,

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In Love with Taipei

Keelung River

Water Play and Refreshing Experiences

Tw i st i n g a n d t u r n i n g f l o o d - p ro n e Ke e l u n g R i ve r

sections have been straightened, creating much new riverside land and giving birth to bicycle paths and the

Dajia, Meiti, and other riverside parks, offering sports and exercise, sightseeing, and cycling joy.

Dajia Riverside Park

Taipei Mountain & Water Frolics Stay Cool this Summer! Summertime Taipei means prime-time high-hill and water-frolic play

opportunities. The Keelung River's Dajia Riverside Park offers kayaking, SUP

Expansive Dajia Riverside Park gives people a place for going for a stroll, exercising, walking the dog – you name it. The Wish Fountain's distinctive fanshaped curtain, creating much vapor, is pleasantly cooling. Rent bikes by Water Gate No. 8, then enjoy the riverside breezes.

Location: Bingjiang St. – between Zhongshan Bridge

and Dazhi Bridge on the banks of Keelung

River.

(Stand Up Paddle) boarding, motorboating, dragon-boating, and other river-

Getting there: Take the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line (Line 2)

breezy riverside paths on a bicycle, enjoying the natural environment, and soak

No. 8 bus stop (from there it's a 10 min.

fun experiences. Take Blue Highway yacht tours on the Tamsui River, follow its in the wonderful music post-sunset by the Dadaocheng Wharf. If it's mountain

vistas you seek, Muzha's Maokong area awaits! Savor the tiered tea plantations,

romantic sunsets, tea fragrance, and walking trails, in a unique tea-country experience, for premium summertime memories.

to Yuanshan Station; leave station by Exit 1; take bus Red 34 to Water Gate

walk).

Until this September 4, "Crazy Summer" activities are being offered Saturday/ Sunday under Dazhi Bridge. Book your fun at crazysummer2016.wakeup.com.tw – kayaking, SUP boarding, motorboating, and dragon-boating. In August there will be a series of water fun activities happening at Dajia Riverside Park, with water-play facilities, amusement equipment, and other family-style draws for beat-the-heat fun. For details, visit www.travel.taipei .

Meiti Riverside Park

Established along a straightened section of Keelung River, this expansive, panoramic park is great for picnics and bicycling, plus prime far-off views of Dazhi Bridge and views of passing aircraft. Night-time means romance, with the riverside lighting painting the waters in splendid reflected colors.

Location: Water Gate No. 16, Keelung River

Getting there: Take MRT Wenhu Line (Line 1) to Jiannan Rd. Station; leave

station by Exit 2; take bus Brown

20 to Meiti Wharf bus stop.

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Scenic Spots on the River Banks

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Yingfeng Riverside Park

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Yingfeng riverside parks and other attractions. You can also take MRT Songshan-Xindian Line (Line 3) to Songshan Station and from there follow the signs to Wufenpu, Rainbow Bridge, and other scenic spots.

Martyrs' Shrine

Lin An Tai Historical House and Museum

Harmony in Beijing's Palace

geomancy folk beliefs, this

Built according to fengshui

Museum, this shrine honors

traditional south Fujian-style

martyrs killed in the Sino-

Japanese War and Chinese Civil War. The Changing of the Guard takes place each hour, the impressive precision drill inspiring many memento photos by tourists.

owners.

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Tel: (02) 2885-4376

Xikou Wharf

Bei’an Rd.

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living. Sign up online to join

traditional-custom DIY activities

children's toy DIY and newborn baby activities. Add: 5, Binjiang St., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2599-6026

（Closed on Monday and national holidays）

Chongshi Rd. Dazhi Bridge

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Location: Enter through Water Gate No. 4, Songhe St.

Web: www.linantai.com.tw

MRT Dazhi Station Lequn 2nd Rd.

Mingshui Rd.

Lequ Meiti Wharf n 1s Keelung Ri t Rd ver . Dajia Riverside Water Gate No. 16 Park Yingfeng Meiti Riverside Park Dajia Water Gate No. 8 Riverside Park Elementary Water Gate No. 7 Taipei Fine School Water Gate No. 8 bus stop Yingfeng Arts Museum Binjiang St. Dogs Sports Park Taipei Expo Park Dajia Wharf

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Raohe Street Tourist Night Market

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Long ago this was a busy, flourishing, important spot for regional trade. The distinctive nearby Rainbow Bridge is complemented by the "LOVE" and " I . . U . " art installations and the "Lovers' Locks," night-time sweetheart-couple favorites.

（Closed the day before and in the morning of Mar. 29 [Spring Ceremony] and Sep. 3rd [Autumn Ceremony]）

four-sided courtyard residence

each Sat. /Sun. until the end of this November, including

Add: 139, Bei'an Rd., Taipei City

Location: Enter through Water Gate No. 7, Binjiang St.

Fuxing N. Rd.

Location: Raohe St. area

Songjiang Rd.

MRT Yuanshan Station

Sec. 4, Zhongshan N. Rd.

Beside MRT Songshan Station, with an archway entrance beside Songshan Ciyou Temple, this night market is wellknown for its great range of hujiao bing (baked pepper buns), ribs stewed with medicinal herbs, fried stinky tofu, tofu pudding, oyster vermicelli, shaved ice, and other exotic offerings. There are also many clothing and accessory stores, stocked with trendy goods.

Minzu E. Rd.

Taiwanese Indigenous Cultural Center

04 Wufenpu Commercial District

specialty products, foods,

and drinks. Register for

afternoon DIY sessions

held on the second and

fourth Saturday each month, and enjoy native song-and-

dance shows. A Sakuliu Pvavalung solo exhibit will open August 5. Visit the official website for details.

Add: 151, Sec. 3, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2599-2655（Closed on Monday） Web: www. facebook. com/Taiwan. PAF

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This renowned clothing retail and wholesale zone is before Songshan Railway Station. Its merchandise is sourced from Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, etc., with wide-ranging style choices, in-style cuts, and affordable pricing. Quality bags, shoes, hats, and accessories can also be found.

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transfer to bus Red 34 and get off at Water Gate No. 8; from there it's a 10-minute walk to Dajia and

Echoing the Hall of Supreme

Covering about 67 hectares, this park has a rollerskating rink, softball and baseball fields, soccer fields, cricket ground, miniature golf-practice course, and even Taiwan's first leash-free sports park for dogs (inside Jintai section of the park), with many dog-exercise facilities – superlative fun and bonding ground for canines and their

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Getting there: Take MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line (Line 2) to Yuanshan Station; leave the station by Exit 1;

Wufenpu Commercial District

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the heart of metropolitan Taipei. The river, lined with eco-rich,

exhibits of inspiring virtuosity. An added bonus is Add: 1, Xueyuan Rd., Taipei City the great food prepared at the Paulaner Brauhaus Tel: (02) 2896-1000 and Davinci Caffe, and their terrific night views. M

MRT Zhuwei Station

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the sounds of birds and insects

emanating from the trees, squirrels scurrying here and there, and grand

Guandu Plain

Guandu Nature Park

Guandu Nature Reserve Sec. 2, Chongqing N. Rd.

ecological gem are also offered (advance registration required).

Liangzhou St.

Sec. 1, Dihua St.

This 57-hectare space plays a key role in waterfowl protection and wetland-ecology conservation. Facilities include ecoinfo displays, high-magnification birdwatching telescopes, and railway-sleeper walkways. Expert-guided tours of this

Sec. 2, Yanping N. Rd.

Guandu Nature Park

Along its mist-lined forest trail, enjoy

Guisui St.

Minsheng W. Rd.

Taipei Xia Hai City God Temple

Guandu Temple

views of the Guandu Plain and Mt. Guanyin from higher up.

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Mt. Zhongyi Hiking Trail

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Outside the Guandu embankment, this is an important waterfowl and migratory-fowl habitat. Prevalent species are the Kandelia mangrove tree, reeds, mudskippers, fiddler crabs, and other mud-loving species. The up-close viewing of many bird species is nicely complemented by precious mangrove inspection. Keelung River confluence

Taipei Riverside Bikepath Rental Station ‒ Guandu Station

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Rent a bike at the rental station near Guandu Nature Park, then ride your bicycle along the Tamsui River riverside bike path, taking in the Guandu Plain, Guandu Temple, Guandu Nature Park, Guandu Nature Reserve, etc. Stimulating discoveries await all along the way.

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Taipei City University of Science and Technology Rd .

(For details about cruises, please contact the boat companies.)

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Regular Blue Highway evening tours are offered twice a month, from Dadaocheng Wharf to Guandu Wharf. In combination with this year's Taipei Riverside Festival, there will be exciting riverside live-music shows and creative bazaars in various locations. Guandu Wharf is launch-point for the "Great River Queen," a cruise ship; enjoy "Room Escape" games during cruises (advance booking is required).

A campus meander takes you through shady tree

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Blue Highway (Dadaocheng Wharf – Guandu Wharf)

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facilities, make up-close eco-enjoyment touring a snap!

Xinyi Line (Line 2) to Guandu Station; then follow the signs to the places of interest.

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marshy wetlands, riverside parks, bike paths, and Blue Highway

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Natural Ecology Boat Tours on Tamsui River

M A P to Guandu Wharf (2 times a month, advance booking required) or take the MRT Tamsui-

come together to create the Tamsui River, which flows through

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Northern Taiwan's oldest Matsu temple, Guandu

Temple is renowned for its stone-carving artwork.

An intriguing traditional Buddha Cave is on the ground level, the middle level is the main temple complex, with many deities worshiped in the "God of Wealth Cave" behind the main hall, and great views of the Tamsui River can be enjoyed from the "Spirit Mountain Park" at the rear of the temple. Add: 360, Zhixing Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2858-1281 Web: www.kuantu.org.tw

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Maokong

The Maokong Countryside – Tea Fragrance

In Taipei's Wenshan District, Maokong has many mountain

Surrounding Attractions

hiking trails along its edges – a great place for views of the city, especially at night. This once was the city's biggest tea-

production area, today offering traditional tea arts with hearty dining in a unique tea-tourism leisure destination.

01 Taipei Zoo

This metropolitan zoo has 8 outdoor and 6 indoor display areas, along with 5 eco-education teaching sites. The leisure park, surrounded by natural woodland, combines natural landscape and unique ecological features, and simultaneously serves educational, research, conservation, and recreation functions. Add: 30, Sec. 2, Xinguang Rd., Taipei City

Tel: (02) 2938-2300

Camphor Tree Trail

This is Maokong's most popular hiking trail, mostly flat with easy walking, taking you through old-style rustic rural scenery – past oxcarts, tea farms, mudbrick dwellings, etc., brimming with local cultural history. The trail changes appearance and character with the seasons, adding further flavor to the experience.

Zhanghu Trail

Gentle-graded and comfortable, this trail allows you to take in lovely tea-field terracing. Along one branch leading to the mountain theater of U-Theatre, and along the "Rhythm Corridor" are music-instrument interactive installations, which emit different sounds according to the weather, making hiking more fun.

Location: T  ake the Maokong Gondola to Maokong

Location: Take the Maokong Gondola to Maokong

Sanxuan Temple to reach the trail.

simply follow the signs to the trail.

Station; follow Ln. 38, Sec. 3, Zhinan Rd. to

（Indoor display areas are closed on Monday by turns; for more info, visit the zoo's website. ）

Web: english.zoo.gov.tw

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Apricot Grove Leisure Farm

Mountainsides covered in cherry blossoms in spring and apricot blossoms all about, this farm features a farmproduce processing plant, making preserved Chinese radish, mustard greens, fruit preserves, and other treats. Detailed guided tours are offered, plus tea-biscuit DIY sessions.

Station; from Xiangsi Kiln near the station,

Add: 30, Ln. 45, Laoquan St., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2937-8959

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Good Food Around National Chengchi University

Around this campus are many inexpensive eateries with firstrate food. Near the west gate, Si Fang Noodles serves Southeast Asian flavored noodles and Hainanese chicken rice; 45 Da Jie offers fried-egg rice bowl and butter pork chop rice. Near the east gate, Dian Wei Kitchen serves Yunnan-Myanmar cuisine. Down the alleys, Bao Bao Restaurant offers northeast-China dumplings and noodles dishes.

Denggao Hiking Trail

The Denggao Hiking Trail is directly in front of Maokong's Mingde Temple. Ascend to the Wangyuan Pavilion for a grand Taipei panorama. The trail, just 100-200 meters long, is safe and comfortable, great for beginner hikers. Finish with a visit of a teahouse, soaking up the pleasant Maokong greenery.

Location: T  he trail starts in front of Mingde Temple at Ln.

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45, Laoquan St.

Chalu Hiking Trail

Also called Sanxuan Temple Hiking Trail, before the Zhinan Industrial Road was opened this was the sole tea-transport artery for local farmers. The old pathway meanders through a Tieguanyin (Iron Goddess) cultivation area of tea fields, old farm buildings, and bamboo forest. Information signage along the trail augments the nature-education tour.

Location: The trailhead is on the left side after passing Shipokeng Bridge on Lane 38, Sec. 3, Zhinan Rd.

Location: Around Sec. 2, Zhinan Rd., Taipei City

04 Jingmei Creek Family Bikeways

These bikeways run from MRT Taipei Zoo Station up along the Jingmei Creek's high banks, with a connection across Daonan Bridge. The bikeways give easy access to Taipei Zoo, National Chengchi University sportsground, and grassy expanses of the riverside parks – perfect for family outings. Location: Along Jingmei Creek

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Getting there: Take the MRT Wenhu Line (Line 1) to Taipei Zoo Station; leave the

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station by Exit 2; take the Maokong Gondola to Maokong Station; after leaving the

station follow the signs to places of interest. Alternatively, take minibus No. 10, Brown 15, or the Maokong Tour Bus (Left and Right routes) to places of interest in the area.

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A wooden building with a stylish design, Lytea's exterior is in harmony with its mountain setting. It is bright and spacious inside, with floor-to-ceiling windows providing a superb Taipei panorama. House specialties include smoked tea goose, tea-flavored 龍門客棧 cod, and fried rice with shredded tea leaf.

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Located between Maokong Station and the Camphor Tree Trail, this restaurant primarily serves Chinese set-meal cuisine. Specialties include barrel-broiled chicken, Tieguanyin -tea shrimp, and salt/pepper lamb chop. The open-space, wood-theme design creates a holiday-resort feel.

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This expansive teahouse, in business over 25 years, is open 24 hours year-round. Enjoy ginger tea-oil chicken, goose with soymilk and honey tea, Pu-erhtea-rubbed beef, and other private-kitchen cuisine, accompanied by Maokong's renowned Tieguanyin tea, savoring the pleasures of life.

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Owner A-Yi, a trained chef fastidious about his ingredients, has developed many creative dishes, such as Tieguanyin enoki mushroom and chicken soup, rock tea smoked chicken leg, and "four seasons" spring tea stewed tofu, introducing visitors to a unique tea-flavored cuisine.

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FUN TAIPEI

Cafés with Character

Lane/Alley Walking Tour

Taipei's Wen-Luo-Ting Area

Roaming the City's Cultural Landscape

" W e n - Lu o -T i n g " re fe rs to t h e co m m u n i t y a ro u n d W e n z h o u Street, Roosevelt Road ("Roo" is

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Light Café

Run by a team of apparel designers, this is a space combining apparel design, sundry merchandise, and a café. The shop highlight is the full-front windows – sitting here for a leisurely brunch is the ultimate pleasure.

The main theme here is light meals – salads, sandwiches, pizzas, waffles, etc. The affordable prices and flavors offered attract students in droves. The hearty signature "Streetlight 38 Hotdog Fort" has a 38cm long German-style sausage in a bun accompanied by a house-made meat sauce, cheese sauce, crisp pickles, and fresh onion.

Add: 3F, 2-2, Ln. 49, Wenzhou St., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2369-6659

（Closed on Monday and Tuesday）

pronounced "Luo" in Chinese),

Add: 19, Aly. 10, Ln. 244, Sec. 3, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2367-7272

and Tingzhou Road, a place of university campuses, heritage

architecture, indie bookstores,

and characterful lane/alley grids. I ts r i c h c u l t u ra l at m o s p h e re ,

deepened further with myriad sellers of inexpensive cuisine

loved by students, live houses and music shops, specialty cafés

along lanes/alleys, teahouses, and eclectic boutiques have made this

one of the city's most distinctive enclaves.

MinouMinou

Imperfect Café

The owner here has created a pet-friendly space for her own cat, replete with cat-theme decorations and with myriad cat-shaped paraphernalia for sale. The homemade meals emphasize taste without heaviness, focused on fresh fruits and vegetables. The food-holding containers used make this spot especially popular with cat-lovers.

This spacious place of minimalist design features a popular Loft-style, with concrete flooring and iron/wood furnishings. Local students are the main customers, so the theme is inexpensive light foods, coffees, other beverages, and sweet confections – great for students or friends gathering.

Tel: (02) 2365-6265（Closed on Monday）

Tel: (02) 2362-6663（Closed irregularly）

Add: 2F, 138, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei City

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Add: 2F, 96-5, Sec. 3, Xinsheng S. Rd., Taipei City

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Good Design Institute

TWINE

This select shop, opened by three like-minded friends, targets consumers in their 30s with a refined collection of fine domestic and foreign brands, with everything from daily commodities to clothing to stationery.

This is a space for premium-selection brand goods and at the same time a unique-style café. The interior looks like a retro-style lab, with a black/ white color scheme complemented by green plants, creating a clean, fresh feel. Premium designer goods sourced globally are on display, like a mini design exhibition.

TWINE is Taiwan's first store recognized by the World Fair Trade Organization. The owners stock fair-trade local goods sourced from women's organizations around the globe, emphasizing eco-friendly, nonpolluting production, giving each item symbolic significance along with their quality handmade texture and craftsmanship.

Tel: (02) 2362-0723 ext.12（Closed on Monday）

Tel: (02) 2368-8773

HEE Porcelain A brand established by two porcelain-passionate ladies, the goods here – table utensils of concise, stylish design – capture intrinsic elements of Taiwan culture. The Wenzhou Street shop uses an art gallery style to promote creations by Taiwan craftsmen and designers, and hand-making DIY plus other related courses are occasionally offered. Add: 1F, 4, Ln. 48, Wenzhou St., Taipei City

Add: 10, Ln. 210, Sec. 3, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2367-3398（Closed on Tuesday）

Tel: (02) 2368-3120

Add: 22, Ln. 48, Wenzhou St., Taipei City

Add: 10, Aly. 2, Ln. 74, Wenzhou St., Taipei City Jianguo Elevated Rd.

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FUN TAIPEI

MRT – No Better Way to Play

Theme Cafés and Bakeries

This station is in a mostly quiet residential district close to the Keelung River. Down off Mingshui Road is SEASON Artisan Pâtissier, known for sweet Frenchstyle confections. By Shih Chien University are popular CASA DELLA PASTA and distinctive cafés such as Bei'an Road's Ri Mu An ("Sun Wood Peace") and Mingshui Road's Cuckoo's Nest.

Jiannan Rd. Station

Songshan Airport Station Songshan Airport

Brand restaurants inside Songshan Airport include Chun Shui Tang and Very Thai Noodles. On the third-level Observation Deck you can watch plane takeoffs/landings and sit down at the café to savor coffee and grand Taipei views. Airplane models or other aviation-theme mementoes can be found at C'airshop. Getting there: 3  min. walk from MRT Songshan Airport Station Exits 1 or 2.

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Xihu Market

This station is conveniently integrated with Xihu Market. The first-floor fresh foods area has Xiao Li Tun Sushi, Soy Milk King, and other popular stalls. On the second floor is the food court, which has dishes such as Vietnamese pho , Cantonese congee, pork-rib tea soup, Hainan chicken rice, and tonkatsu ramen.

Getting there: L  eave Dazhi Station by exits 1 or 2; it's a 5-8 min. walk to Mingshui Rd. and Shih Chien University.

Dazhi Station

This issue showcases the MRT Wenhu Line (Line 1) and well-known tourist attractions near 6 stations on the line. Shop at Miramar Entertainment Park and New Square; satisfy your foodie desires at Xihu Market and greenery desires at Bihu Park and Dahu Park. Touring via the Taipei MRT is convenient and much fun!

Miramar Entertainment Park and M. max New Square

Enjoy grand Taipei views from atop Miramar Entertainment Park's rooftop ferris wheel, or browse the premium-goods shops at recently opened M. max New Square and watch a movie at Royal Club cinema. At the many fine restaurants here, including Danny's Steakhouse, Diamond Tony's, RAW, and Shuang Ren Hsu, find all types of cuisines. Getting there: Miramar Entertainment Park – Exit 3 of MRT Jiannan Rd. Station, M. max New Square – Exit 2 of MRT Jiannan Rd. Station; it's a 5 min. walk from there.

Getting there: Exit 1 of MRT Xihu Station; take the elevator or escalator to Xihu Market.

Xihu Station

Gangqian Station

Wende Station

Bihu Park

Neihu Station

Bihu Park's pretty attractions include Chinese-style rest pavilions, the Nine-Turns Bridge, and a lakeperimeter pathway; on the banks of the lake are willow and bald cypress trees, flowers and bushes, creating an enchanting scenery. Inside the park is also a reading-room structure dubbed the "Little White House," plus tennis courts, a swimming pool, and other exercise facilities. You can also enjoy a quiet, tranquil hill climb.

Dahu Park Station

Getting there: 3 min. walk from MRT Wende Station Exit 1

Dahu Park

This 13-hectare park, with beauty that once inspired a report by France's Le Monde , is renowned for its shanshui-painting landscape and waterfowl. There are Chinese-garden-style rest pavilions and bridges, walkways under weeping willows, and a picnic-inviting grassy expanse with lake views. Getting there: Right outside MRT Dahu Park Station Exit 2.

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Bicycle Wanderings

Shezidao

Urban Oasis Bike Touring – Eco-Beauty Panoramas

Shezidao is an alluvial plain formed at the confluence of the Tamsui and Keelung rivers. Construction development almost ceased after serious flooding 40-plus years ago, giving the place a simple, uncluttered landscape. The rich local wetland ecology has become an eco-touring attraction in recent years, people riding bikes to come enjoy the mangrove forest, seabird habitat, and riparian scenery.

Li He-xing Residence

This old residence, constructed over 50 years ago, was built in the san-he-yuan (threesided compound) residence style. It has two floors, protection against that era's frequent flooding. Distinct from other area architecture, it highlights the day's commonsense life wisdom. Add: 15, Ln. 133, Sec. 8, Yanping N. Rd., Taipei City

Shezidao Daotou Park

At Shezidao's tip, where the Keelung and Tamsui rivers meet, at this park's entrance there are huge 3D landscape paintings that resemble the real thing. Many visitors take photos of themselves "in" the scenes. A large grassland pavilion is a midway rest station for bikers, with bike-park racks beside for everyone's use. The grand 270-degree river view, encompassing far-off Guandu Temple, Guandu Bridge, and Mt. Guanyin, is like a grand true-life landscape painting.

Taipei Garden Mall（Shezi Flower Square）

Beside Zhoumei Bridge, this attraction features a rest and recreation square with floral landscaping, ceramic artworks, food and drink, and bicycle rest station. The pathway-side ceramic works are in the shape of animals and plants. DIY mosaic-collage, family clay-molding, and other fun classes are also offered. At the square there is also the Shezidao Bicycle Station where you can rent bikes.

Add: 212, Sec. 9, Yanping N. Rd., Taipei City

Shezidao Wetland

In recent years, this large riverside wetland has been a key city government eco-restoration area. In winter, migratory birds pass by, and this has become an ever richer aquatic fowl and plant habitat, also attracting ever more birdlovers and photo buffs. Location: Area between new and old embankment of Keelung River (near Shezi Bridge)

Getting to Shezidao Take the MRT Tamsui-Xinyi Line (Line 2) to Jiantan Station. Leave the station by Exit 1 and take bus Red 7 or Red 10 to Zhongku bus stop, then walk about 3 minutes to the "Shezidao Bicycle Station" at Taipei Garden Mall. Alternatively take bus Red 10 to Fu'an Junior High School bus stop, and go to the schoolside YouBike rental station.

Add: 18-2, Sec. 7, Yanping N. Rd., Taipei City

Sheliu Wetland

Tel: (02) 2810-1969

This 1.6-hectare attraction, a Taipei eco-gem, includes a riverside park, mangrove forest, and wetland. The nutrients of the Keelung River mouth's tidal flats provide rich habitat for aquatic plants, animals, and insects, notably frogs and fiddler crabs. Location: Outer circle road at the end of Ln. 195, Sec. 9, Yanping N. Rd., Taipei City（close to Tamsui River No. 6 Pumping Station）

Bicycle Rental Stations

Taipei Garden Mall – Shezidao Bicycle Station Add: 18-2, Sec. 7, Yanping N. Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2810-1969 ext. 15

Fu'an Junior High School YouBike Rental Station Add: 250, Sec. 7, Yanping N. Rd., Taipei City Web: taipei.youbike.com.tw/en

Fu'an Rider Supply Warehouse

Facilities here include bike pumps, water fountains, a rest lounge, etc. There is also a bikepath emergency rescue team on duty Saturdays/ Sundays, providing help and assistance in case of bicycle accidents. Add: 42-7, Sec. 7, Yanping N. Rd., Taipei City （Fu'an Brigade, Taipei City Fire Department） Tel: (02) 2810-8454

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Good Food, Good Times

Ice Treats to Beat the Heat

Smoothie House

July through September is very

hot and everyone is eager to eat

Beimen Pineapple and Plum Ice

we also showcase a slew of other

The most popular ice treat here is the Mango Snowflake Ice with Panna Cotta, the ice piled high with chunks of golden-yellow mango delivered directly from the farm and covered with house-made mango syrup and mellow condensed milk – fresh, rich, sweet, cool, and refreshing.

Tucked away in an East District lane/alley grid, the cool, refreshing signature treat here is the sweet/sour pineapple ice, topped with pickled pineapple and perilla plum. The lychee is also very popular. You can also choose your own two toppings each time, for endless taste variety.

as mango snowflake ice, rainbow

Tel: (02) 2341-8555

Tel: (02) 2711-8862（Closed on Monday）

cool treats. In this "Fun Taipei"

issue we present specially selected i ce s h o p s i n t h e c i t y. B e y o n d traditional shaved-ice offerings,

innovative colorful ice treats, such

Add: 15, Yongkang St., Taipei City

cotton-candy ice cream, and

Add: 9, Aly. 33, Ln. 216, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei City

pancake ice cream. All guaranteed delicious and heat-beaters!

Shuanglian Tangyuan Soup

In business for over 60 years, this eatery is renowned for sticking to old-style hand-making methods to create its glutinous-rice desserts and shaved-ice ingredients. Its traditional-style long-simmered taro, dense red beans, sweet lotus seed, chewy taro balls, etc., paired with traditional brown-sugar shaved ice, are the epitome of careful preparation. Add: 136, Minsheng W. Rd., Taipei City

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Tel: (02) 2559-7595

Ice Monster

CNN once declared this shop's shaved ice 6th among the 100 world's best desserts. One prime example is the fresh "mango cotton sweet," a twist on classic mango shaved ice, with fresh mango, mango ice cream, panna cotta, and fine-shaved "cotton" ice. This fruity sweet/sour medley is a monster hit with foodies.

Add: 297, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 8771-3263

Glam Air

Operated by a Korean team, Glam Air promotes "cotton candy soft ice cream" in Taiwan. Three-color cotton candy is placed in a cup, and pop-rock milk ice cream and corn flakes are then added. The rich milk fragrance and density of the ice cream is nicely complemented by the tasty, crispy flakes.

Add: B1, 11, Songshou Rd., Taipei City

（B1 of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi A11）

Tel: (02) 8780-2334

Bingirl

Bingirl emphasizes Taiwan fruits, notably mango, lychee, pineapple, and raspberry. The colorful Fruit Forest Souffle Pancake has a custard sauce, ice cream, and fresh-fruit slices. The use of cast-iron skillets for pancakes is from the German countryside; on its delectable Caramel Apple Pancake, Bingirl adds sautéed caramel and apple, accompanied by speciallymade Shaoxing wine and purple rice ice cream. Add: 4F, 12, Songshou Rd., Taipei City （4F of ATT 4 FUN）

Te: (02) 7737-8788

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Shun Chen Bakery has taken the bright-colored and muchloved French-style macaron and combined it with traditional Taiwan nougat to create a dessert treat of joy and happiness. Four flavors are offered: lemon (original), mango, cranberry, and chocolate. Dried fruit and nuts are added to the filling. These treats are both soft and chewy, sweet and light. Store: Shun Chen Bakery

Add: 212, Sec. 1, Dunhua S. Rd., Taipei City   

Taipei has a rich culinary culture, and endless culinary specialties.

Tel: (02) 2711-7222

To promote the Taipei bakery sector, the Taipei City Government

Chirle Brown's tasty nougat, free of stickiness, is made even more flavorful with dried cranberry and honey. Its "Dream Macaron" shell, complemented by vanilla sticks from Madagascar and almond nougat, are indeed dreamy, crispy and sweet without stickiness

Department of Information and Tourism is cooperating with the

Taipei Bakery Association. In an East/West fusion pairing the old and new ambience of the city, nougat has been introduced as filling for muffins, macarons, etc., creating Honey Taipei creative souvenirs that are delicate and dainty.




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Tel: (02) 8770-6162

For its macarons, La Maison du Danemark uses a chocolate shell filled with nougat also featuring strawberry, cranberry, and macadamia nuts. The innovative sweet and sour taste goes great with afternoon tea. Store: La Maison du Danemark

Add: 98, Longjian Rd., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2518-9036

The inspiration for waffle nougat is the Belgian waffle, with its lozenge-pattern raised lines and egg-roll crispiness. The pastry shell wraps specially-made nougat and solid crispy sticks. The soft nougat wonderfully fuses with the thin, tasty sticks, emitting butter and light sesame aromas. Lightly sweet ambrosia!

"Taipei Peanut Hearts" feature tasty, fragrant peanut nougat wrapped in a waffle skin. Master workers craft the nougat exclusively using premium Yunlin No. 9 peanuts, handling all steps from shelling to roasting themselves, to ensure their customers happy-sweet flavor.

Store: Bake Culture

Store: Kao & Zou's Bake House

Tel: (02) 2767-3300

Tel: (02) 2517-1593

Add: 82, Sec. 5, Nanjing E. Rd., Taipei City

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Add: 30, Ln. 151, Sec. 2, Jianguo N. Rd., Taipei City




In 2014, these candies won major "creative nougat" and "nougat souvenir" awards. For the brown-sugar nougat, brown-sugar cookie, peanut, sesame, and puffed rice are added, creating a distinctively textured fluffy/soft/crispy taste experience. The berry nougat is made with dried strawberry from Dahu and puffed brown rice, creating a mouthwatering sour/sweet experience with a hint of popcorn aroma. Store: Saint Peter Cake

Add: 194, Nong'an St., Taipei City Tel: (02) 2515-8469

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Leisure & Arts Taipei

City Events 2016 Taipei Children's Arts Festival

City Events Until 8/7

The Red House, Shuiyuan Theater, Daan Forest Park, The Metropolitan Hall, Dahu Park, and other venues (25 in total) (02) 2528-9580 ext. 191-199 eng.taipeicaf.org

A program of 100-plus performances by 28 domestic and international troupes is scheduled this year. The 2016 theme is "Imagine You Can Fly, and You'll Build the World." The program and venues ensure exquisite audience experiences, and the outdoor and community performances will create spaces of happy interchange. Live-performance arts will fill the hearts of one and all with joy – kids and adults!

Blue Highway Mini Trips

Until 8/28

Dadaocheng Wharf, Guandu Wharf (02) 2727-4168 ext. 8512 riverfun.net

These in-depth Taipei explorations, available until August 28, combine Blue Highway outings, tourist attractions near the Dadaocheng, Guandu, and other wharves, along with guided tours. The activities include "Room Escape" games on a cruise ship, Guandu Ecology Mini Tour, Dadaocheng Heritage Site Tour, and many other choices.

2016 Taipei Water Festival

Until 8/31

Taipei Water Park（1, Siyuan St., Taipei City） (02) 8369-5104 waterpark.water.taipei

July － August

Dadaocheng Wharf, Dajia Riverside Park, Guandu Wharf, and others 1999 (outside Taipei City, please dial 02-2720-8889) ext. 2046 travel.taipei

Offering citizens closer contact with local riverside environments, music concerts and myriad other activities are staged in riverside parks July through August on weekends/holidays, including musical performances by Dadaocheng Wharf, snack and light-food markets, cultural happenings in neighborhood blocks, Blue Water way experiences and Dajia Riverside Park water activities, including kayak and SUP (Stand Up Paddle) fun, and other draws. On Aug. 6 there will also be great Lovers' Day activities at Dadaocheng Wharf. Check official website for more info.

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7/16 － 8/5

Shuangcheng Street, Guangzhou Street, Yansan, Linjiang Street, Huaxi Street, and Ningxia night markets (02) 2895-5418 www.tcma.gov.taipei

The 2016 Taipei Night Market Festival will take place from July 16th through August 5th each Friday and Saturday at various night markets around Taipei. This is a great time to visit the night markets and sample local specialties. There also will be promotional activities and raffles where fine gifts can be won!

2016 Honey Taipei & Pineapple Cake Festival

7/29 － 7/31

EXPO Dome, Taipei Expo Park ( 1, Yumen St., Taipei City) (02) 2882-5741 www.fonglisu.tw

Taiwan's ever-burgeoning international reputation for quality baking has made it "baking holy ground" in Asia. In addition to its renowned pineapple cakes, the recently introduced Honey Taipei nougat series have become a big souvenir-purchase hit with local and foreign tourists. The greatest talents in Taiwan baking will be at this year's Honey Taipei & Pineapple Cake Festival, stimulating more creative East-West fusion products, and no doubt adding to Taiwan's global renown.

2016 Taipei Fringe Festival

The 2016 Taipei Water Festival is set to hit the stage! Taipei Water Park's Water Country Park has children's slides, water slides, and other water-fun facilities, great for beating the summer heat. The festival will feature many theme activities, including an outdoor music-fest and varied performances, providing cool and cooling summer music fun for everyone!

2016 Taipei Riverside Festival

2016 Taipei Night Market Festival

8/6 － 8/28

Guling Street Avant-garde Theatre, Zhongshan Hall, Dadaocheng Theater, CKS Memorial Hall, and other venues (37 in total) (02) 2528-9580 ext. 199 eng.taipeifringe.org

The curtains will rise on this year's event on August 6. There will be traditional xiangsheng (stand-up comedian) performances, Brazilian dance, modern media arts and technology, and unique mini theater, staged at 36 spaces of very different style. Visit the official website for details on all particulars, such as tickets, times, and venues.

2016 Taipei Arts Festival

9/9 － 10/16

Zhongshan Hall, The Metropolitan Hall, Shuiyuan Theater, Daan Forest Park Amphitheater, and other venues (10 in total) (02) 2528-9580 ext. 191-199 eng.taipeifestival.org

This year's theme is "Art Can Change Lives." The showcased artistic creators, from around the world, will explore life, history, ethnicity, gender, and other themes through theater, music, dance, contemporary circus, and other forms. There will also be screenings of the documentary film Maxine Peake as Hamlet , workshops, lectures, etc., letting the beauty of art move you in different ways.

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Leisure & Arts Taipei

Plum Garden

Until 7/31 Plum Garden Fun Have Fun at Plum Garden this Summer

6, Zhongshan Rd., Taipei City (02) 2897-2647 vr.travel.taipei

Huashan 1914 Creative Park

Until 8/31 Cheer Chen Self Exhibition – Moving Room

Until 9/4 Where's Wally? The Happiness Hunt Art Exhibition 1, Sec. 1, Bade Rd., Taipei City (02) 2358-1914 www.huashan1914.com

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Art Calendar

National Museum of History

Until 7/31 A Hidden Gem: Works of Hsu Pao-lin Until 8/28 Painted Earthenware Theatrical Figures － Folk Painted Figurines of Chaozhou and Shantou 49, Nanhai Rd., Taipei City (02) 2361-0270 www.nmh.gov.tw

National Taiwan Science Education Center Until 8/31 The Litter Mermaid – Ocean Trash Photo Exhibition

Until 9/18 Japanese Illustrator Muramatso Makoto Exhibition 189, Shishang Rd., Taipei City (02) 6610-1234 ext. 1000, 1005 www.ntsec.gov.tw

Art Calendar

Ketagalan Culture Center

Until 8/28 It' s Photo Time, Mr. Ryuzon! – Torii Ryuzo Photographic Flipped Exhibition 9/28 - 12/25 Indigenous People City Movement Exhibition

3-1, Zhongshan Rd., Taipei City (02) 2898-6500 www.ketagalan.gov.taipei

National Palace Museum

Until 8/31 Terracotta: The Rise and Legacy of Qin Culture

Until 11/6 Om-mani-padme-hūm: Tibetan Buddhist Art in the National Palace Museum 221, Sec. 2, Zhishan Rd., Taipei City (02) 2881-2021 www.npm.edu.tw

Futai Street Mansion Until 9/3 Beimen City Memories Photography Exhibition

26, Yanping S. Rd., Taipei City (02) 2314-8080 www.facebook.com/futai1910

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Until 9/18 Winnie the Pooh Exhibition Until 9/18

Hans Christian Andersen Awards 50th Anniversary Exhibition

21, Zhongshan S. Rd., Taipei City  (02) 2343-1100 www.cksmh.gov.tw

National Taiwan Museum

Until 9/4 The View of Formosa's Landscapes from Photographers II

2, Xiangyang Rd., Taipei City (02) 2382-2566 www.ntm.gov.tw

Digital Art Center, Taipei

7/22 - 8/21 Abstract Series – Tu Pei-shih Solo Exhibition

180, Fuhua Rd., Taipei City (02) 7736-0708 www.dac.tw

Copyright：Exhibition main visual（Design: Norio Nakamura）

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park

Until 9/16 21_21 Design Sight in Taipei, Measurement Exhibition – This Much, That Much, How Much? 133, Guangfu S. Rd., Taipei City

（please enter the park from Yanchang Rd.）

(02) 2765-1388　　　 www.songshanculturalpark.org

Taipei Fine Arts Museum

8/6 - 9/25 Wu Chien-Hsing Solo Exhibition 9/10 - 2017/2/5 2016 Taipei Biennial

181, Sec. 3, Zhongshan N. Rd., Taipei City (02) 2595-7656 www.tfam.museum

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Taipei MRT Map

Transportation Info

Tourist Info

Metro Taipei

24-Hour Service Hotline: (02) 218-12345 Website: english.metro.taipei

Metro Tickets

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Tamsui Hongshulin Xinbeitou

Zhuwei Guandu

Single-Journey Ticket NT$20 ~ NT$65

One-Day Pass NT$150

24hr Pass

48hr Pass

NT$180

Shipai

NT$380

EasyCard, iPASS Card

Sanmin Senior High School St. Ignatius High School Sanhe Junior High School

NT$100 (refunded upon return of the card). The cards can be used immediately e-wallets, used for small payments at convenience stores and other designated

Sanchong Elementary School Taipei Bridge

stores, as well as for YouBike rental payments.

Taipei Pass

unlimited rides on the Taipei Metro system, Taipei

Touqianzhuang

Joint Bus System, and New Taipei City municipal

buses (buses with Taipei Pass stickers affixed). Sold at all Taipei MRT stations.

Fu Jen University 一日券 One-day pass 新台幣180元

NT$180

二日券 Two-day pass 新台幣310元

NT$310

三日券 Three-day pass 新台幣440元

Maokong Gondola

24-Hour Service Hotline: (02) 218-12345 Website: www.gondola.taipei

NT$440

五日券

貓纜版一日券

Five-day pass Maokong Gondola 新台幣700元 新台幣350元 NT$700 One-day pass NT$350

4A

Xinzhuang

Huilong

5

Bannan Line

Haishan

Blue Highway

Tucheng Yongning

Dingpu

5

Taipei Visitor Information Center

Xihu

Dazhi Zhongshan Elementary School

Wende

Dahu Park Huzhou

Songshan Airport

Xingtian Temple

Donghu

Zhongshan

Songjiang Nanjing

Nangang Software Park

Zhongshan Junior High School Nanjing Fuxing

Nanjing Sanmin

Taipei Arena

Songshan

3

Dadaocheng

Zhongxiao Xinsheng

Taipei Main Station

NTU Hospital Daan Park

Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

Dongmen

Guting

Taipei City Hall

Houshanpi

Taipei 101/ World Trade Center

Daan

Liuzhangli

Gongguan Wanlong

Yongan Market Jingan

Jingmei

Nanshijiao

Dapinglin Qizhang

Xiaobitan

3

Xindian

Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center

1 5

Kunyang

Xiangshan

2

Xinyi Anhe

Taipower Building

Nangang

Yongchun

Technology Building

Dingxi

4

Zhongxiao Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Fuxing Zhongxiao Dunhua

ShandaoTemple

Ximen

Xiaonanmen

Xinpu

Neihu

Gangqian

Miramar Entertainment Park

Xindian District Office

(For detailed information about cruises, please contact the boat companies.)

Terminal Station

Maokong Gondola

Jiannan Rd.

Shuanglian

Far Eastern Hospital

Website: taipei.youbike.com.tw

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle – Beitou Zhuzihu Route

Zhonghe-Xinlu Line

Yuanshan

Fuzhong

Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip Website: www.riverfun.net

4

Transfer Station

TRA

Daqiaotou

Longshan Temple

Banqiao

Taipei Department of Transportation: www.dot.gov.taipei

Songshan-Xindian Line

Jiantan

Beimen

Jiangzicui

Tel: 1999 (outside Taipei City, please dial 02-2720-8889) ext. 5855 or (02) 8978-5511

3

Regular Station

HSR

Taipei Songshan Airport

Xianse Temple

Danfeng

YouBike Public Bicycles

Tamsui-Xinyi Line

Shilin

Minquan W. Rd.

Cailiao

Sanchong

station gates, during the period of validity, enjoy

2

Airport

Zhishan

Each card costs NT$100, including an available value of NT$0 and a deposit of

upon adding value. Fares are charged based on trip itinerary. They also serve as

Wenhu Line

Mingde

4B

Luzhou

Scan this card over sensors in public buses and MRT

Qiyan Qilian

Zhongyi Fuxinggang

72hr Pass

NT$280

Plum Garden

Beitou

1

Linguang Xinhai Wanfang Hospital

Taipei Zoo

Wanfang Muzha Community

1

Taipei Zoo Station

Taipei Zoo South Station

Zhinan Temple Station Maokong Station

Start/End Points: MRT Beitou Station – Zhuzihu Website: www.taiwantrip.com.tw

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