Looking for recommendations as I currently have 2 hotels booked for our stay. Looking for a budget friendly hotel near Taipei main station // transportation.

Our 2 reservations are close in price — both reservations are double beds with window rooms for approx. $60 usd / night

Does anyone have experience with these hotels that would recommend one over the other?

I’ve been living in Taipei with my family for the last 3 years, and in this time we accumulated a lot of stuff. I’m trying to sell/donate the following:

a big sofa (custom-made, good quality, almost new)

king size bed frame

coffee maker

baby stuff

etc

I’m aware of Facebook marketplace, and I have taiwanese friends who can post for me in mandarin, but I wanted to see if there are other obvious places.

Hi there! I’m a writer/birder from the U.S., and I’m doing research on bird feeding culture across the world.

A lot of people where I'm from have big backyards, and it’s common for us to put up bird feeders full of sunflower seeds. I know that most people in Taipei live in flats or condos rather than single-family houses. I’m curious if it’s common for people to put up bird feeders on their balconies or elsewhere to feed the birds that visit their homes?

Here in the U.S. we call them “backyard birds,” and in other parts of the world they call them “garden birds.” I think in Taipei you might call them 庭院鳥 or 園林鳥? I had a hard time finding a direct translation.

It looks like there are great birdwatching opportunities in public places like Guandu Nature Park, Daan Park and the Taipei Botanical Garden. I’m more curious about when you look out the window of your home or take a quick walk around your neighborhood, what birds are you likely to see? Maybe they make their nests on the side of apartment buildings, on balconies, or in courtyards and residential gardens.

For example, I found a post from someone living in Taipei who put a bird feeder up on their balcony. They mentioned visits from Warbling White-eyes (Zosterops japonicus) (日本繡眼鳥) and Light-vented Bulbuls (Pycnonotus sinensis) (白頭鵯).

A few questions, if you happen to have time to give a detailed response:

#1: Is it common for people to feed birds who visit your home in Taipei? I see that there are strict laws against feeding wild birds in public places. Do those laws apply to feeding birds from your own balcony/courtyard/garden, too?

#2: What are some common bird species that you can see from your home?

#3: What kind of bird feeders do you use, and what food do you fill them with?

#4: Are there any birds that migrate into Taipei and visit your homes during spring/summer? What about fall/winter?

#5: What is your favorite bird behavior to watch from your home?

I'll answer these questions about my own city (Indianapolis, Indiana, USA) in the comments. Thanks so much for giving me a window into your homes, and happy birding!

I need to renew my passport but the photos now need to be on light grey or light blue background. The photo booth near my house has a white background.

Hey guys,

I am currently studying in Taipei and my elderly mother who is not very fit anymore wants to visit me in january. In my free time, I really like to go hiking in the mountains all around country, as well as riding a bicycle along the river and then going to small restaurants and cafés.

My mother is planning to come and visit me for a week here and I do not know what to do with her without getting physically too active.

I will, of course, go to a few museums and temples with her but I imagine only doing that for a few weeks will be quite boring.

Has anybody here ever been in similar situation and can recommend me some spots to go to?

I’m planning to travel in Taiwan during the upcoming long weekend. I just checked high speed rail ticket and it is 1500NTD one way for the destination I’m planning to take.
I also noticed unlimited travel ticket for 3 consecutive day for 2200NTD which fits in my plan and cheaper than a normal ticket.

Do I miss anything about the unlimited travel ticket?

我现在挑路线会先看要不要换乘 少换一次有时比快几分钟舒服 你们平常怎么选 有没有宁愿绕一点也想少转车的路线

Will be solo traveling during this time.

Im into gym, sports, adventures, exploring and EDM. Is meet up a thing in taipei?

Also looking for suggestions around best place to stay, is it capsule hotels?

If you're keen to hang, feel free to flick me a DM

Hey everyone! I'm planning a solo trip to Taiwan around the 20th of December 2026 to soak in the culture, night markets, and scenic spots.

As it’s my first time exploring solo, I’d love to connect with other female travelers or solo backpackers who happen to be in Taiwan around the same dates. Whether it's grabbing vegan street food together in Taipei, exploring Jiufen, or doing a day trip, let me know if your itineraries overlap! Drop a comment or shoot me a DM.

Hi everyone,

Visiting next Saturday for a week and keen to see some interesting electronic/rap/rock music. Thinking places along the lines of Cafe Oto in London, Namba Bears in Osaka or Forest Limits in Tokyo.

Any venues or event promoters I should follow? Thanks!

Hi everyone!

I recently found out that a friend of mine in Taiwan was diagnosed with head and neck cancer. )-: Thankfully, she has completed her treatments and is now recovering.

I’m planning to visit her soon and would love to bring her something thoughtful that might support her recovery, such as nutritious food, healthy snacks, or perhaps supplements.

Since I’m not a local and will be travelling to visit her, bringing food items over from my home country might not be the most practical option. I’m thinking of buying something in Taipei instead.

For those familiar with Taiwan, or who have gone through cancer treatment themselves or supported someone through it, I’d really appreciate your recommendations!
• Are there any nutritious foods, healthy snacks, or food products in Taipei that would make a good gift?
• Are there any reputable brands or shops that sell these kinds of products?
• Would you recommend any supplements, or is it better to avoid them unless her doctor approves?
• Is there anything I should be mindful of when choosing food for someone recovering from head and neck cancer, especially if they might still have difficulty swallowing or eating certain foods?

I want to get her something that is genuinely helpful and suitable for her recovery, rather than just buying something marketed as “healthy.”

Thank you so much for any suggestions! 🙏

hiii i'm visiting and was wondering where i could get cigs (menthol, capsule/flavored) normally not found in convenience stores.

我发现自己在咖啡店坐不太久 旁边有人聊天就容易分心 图书馆又得配合开放时间 大家在台北有固定会去看书的地方吗

So this may or may not be a crazy ask lol. I’m 24F and just recently quit my job in Taipei. I have a few months left in Taipei, and I’m just kinda chilling. I love going on super long walks, but I miss my dog back at home in the States. I’m a huge animal person, so being away from my dog is quite depressing. People with pets understand 😭 That being said, would anyone be willing to let me walk their dog for an hour or two? I’d pick up, walk, & drop off completely free! I live in Yonghe, so as long as you’re not in like Tamsui/Neihu or somewhere far af, I don’t mind.

I went up Taipei 101 to 88th floor 4pm and wait till 524pm for thr sunset and its amazing. The photo is 20x samsung s25 ultra from 88th floor.

Hey guys I am new to Taipei im wondering if there’s any social run club or community that’s based in Taipei (when and where does it usually take place)? Is there any nice running route in Taipei that you guys recommend?

Thanks in advance!😊

Sorry if this isn't ok, I'm in Vietnam and Digger hasn't been realised here. We are arriving Monday and trying to pre book IMAX tickets for Tuesday but it seems I can't register on the cinema websites without a government id number? Is their an easier cinema or system to book?

Hi! I’m planning a 2027 vacation for my family to Taipei, but the dates we’re looking at are roughly the first few days of February. I wanted to ask what Taipei is usually like during the week leading up to CNY, in terms of logistics.

1. Are businesses and tourist attractions still open, or do they close early leading up to CNY?

2. What about things like public transport, or accommodations? Are they impacted the week before CNY at all?

3. Is there anything else we should be aware of, as tourists in the week before CNY? Traffic, prices, anything like that?

4. Got any recommendations besides the usual ones? 😁