Guidebook for Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan

Michael
Guidebook for Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan

Food Scene

Din Tai Fung is a world-famous Taiwanese chain that serves up some of the best Taiwanese/Shanghainese fare around. The "xiao long bao" are a definite must-try! Food is a bit pricey but worth it :)
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Din Tai Fung Mitsukoshi Nanxi Restaurant
12號 Nanjing W Rd
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Din Tai Fung is a world-famous Taiwanese chain that serves up some of the best Taiwanese/Shanghainese fare around. The "xiao long bao" are a definite must-try! Food is a bit pricey but worth it :)
You'll probably notice this restaurant for its lines every night. It offers up Nagoya-style Japanese food; the owner and most of the staff are Japanese. Worth the wait!
名古屋台所
50號 Chifeng St
You'll probably notice this restaurant for its lines every night. It offers up Nagoya-style Japanese food; the owner and most of the staff are Japanese. Worth the wait!
Clean, light Japanese food. The salmon and the fried chicken (not too deep-fried) are my favorites.
小器食堂
27 Chifeng St
Clean, light Japanese food. The salmon and the fried chicken (not too deep-fried) are my favorites.
My favorite restaurant in the area. In authentic Japanese fashion, you order and pay using a vending machine-type contraption located near the front door.
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平成十九
8號 Alley 6, Lane 18, Nanjing W Rd
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My favorite restaurant in the area. In authentic Japanese fashion, you order and pay using a vending machine-type contraption located near the front door.
Up past the 7-11 on this street is my favorite Taiwanese-style eatery in the area. The name of the restaurant is 雙連街魯肉飯. Filling meals start from NT$95. I recommend the chicken leg lunch box (雞腿便當).
Shuanglian Street
Shuanglian Street
Up past the 7-11 on this street is my favorite Taiwanese-style eatery in the area. The name of the restaurant is 雙連街魯肉飯. Filling meals start from NT$95. I recommend the chicken leg lunch box (雞腿便當).
My favorite beef noodle soup shop in the city. If you're a bit adventurous, try the spicy beef noodle soup (麻辣牛肉麵), which includes tripe and duck blood.
洪師父冠軍牛肉麵-建北店
72號 Section 2, Jianguo N Rd
My favorite beef noodle soup shop in the city. If you're a bit adventurous, try the spicy beef noodle soup (麻辣牛肉麵), which includes tripe and duck blood.

Sightseeing

This street is a step back in time to the colonial Japanese era. It's a great place for photography, people-watching and souvenir shopping.
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Jalan Dihua
Section 1, Dihua Street
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This street is a step back in time to the colonial Japanese era. It's a great place for photography, people-watching and souvenir shopping.
Ningxia Night Market has always been my favorite in the city. It's compact and has a huge variety of food and drink on offer. Open till around 1 a.m.!
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Pasar Malam Ningxia
58號 Ningxia Rd
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Ningxia Night Market has always been my favorite in the city. It's compact and has a huge variety of food and drink on offer. Open till around 1 a.m.!
A small night market with an adjacent park in which to enjoy your culinary bounty.
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Shuangcheng Street Night Market
1號 Lane 10, Shuangcheng St
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A small night market with an adjacent park in which to enjoy your culinary bounty.
Elephant Mountain Hiking Trail is the most convenient way to take in the picturesque Taipei cityscape.
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Xiangshan Station
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Elephant Mountain Hiking Trail is the most convenient way to take in the picturesque Taipei cityscape.
A nice spot for a stroll by the river.
Bitan Bridge
Bitan Bridge
A nice spot for a stroll by the river.
A great place for a few snacks followed by a walk along the river.
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Pasar Malam Raohe
Raohe Street
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A great place for a few snacks followed by a walk along the river.
A more strenuous hike above Elephant Mountain. The views from around Jiuwu Peak are worth the extra effort.
九五峰
A more strenuous hike above Elephant Mountain. The views from around Jiuwu Peak are worth the extra effort.
A stunning natural hot spring with a cool stream and waterfall nearby.
八煙野溪溫泉
A stunning natural hot spring with a cool stream and waterfall nearby.
Dadaocheng Wharf is a great place for a bike ride or a sunset stroll.
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Twatutia
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Dadaocheng Wharf is a great place for a bike ride or a sunset stroll.

Everything Else

"Ee-Fu-Kah" data SIM cards available for purchase here. They cost NT$180-300 and you'll have enough data for your stay.
Myfone Taiwan Mobile
"Ee-Fu-Kah" data SIM cards available for purchase here. They cost NT$180-300 and you'll have enough data for your stay.

Drinks & Nightlife

A personal favorite for hip-hop. Gets going around 1; open until around 5 a.m.
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Chess Taipei
88 松仁路
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A personal favorite for hip-hop. Gets going around 1; open until around 5 a.m.
Fun place with friendly staff.
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BarCode
22 Songshou Rd
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Fun place with friendly staff.
Great pub with local craft beers on tap.
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ON TAP
21 Alley 11, Lane 216, Section 4, Zhongxiao E Rd
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Great pub with local craft beers on tap.
Wide selection of craft beers.
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Beer & Cheese Social House
22 Section 1, Da'an Road
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Wide selection of craft beers.
Speakeasy-style bar located behind a secret door within Relax Cafe.
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Ounce Taipei
309號 信義路四段
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Speakeasy-style bar located behind a secret door within Relax Cafe.

Shopping

The area near the intersection of Hankou Street and Bo'ai Road is the place to go if you'd like to browse used or new photography gear.
博愛路
The area near the intersection of Hankou Street and Bo'ai Road is the place to go if you'd like to browse used or new photography gear.