TAIPEI NO46

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Spectacular Taipei Aug. ~ Sep. 2015 | Bimonthly | Discount coupons for shopping and dining attached No. 46 Xikou Music Life Festival Location: Songshan Xikou Wharf (Next to Raohe St. Night Market) Music × Market × Pets Triathlon × Good Food Check-in on-site and take a photo to receive a blessing lovers’ lock (100 sets only) Location: Dadaocheng Wharf Free guided tours around the streets of Dadaocheng, Live performance by the Taipei Symphony Orchestra's Wind Band, Fireworks display 2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentine’s Day (Sat. and Sun.) Aug. Oct. Location: the Dajia stretch of the Keelung River (under Dazhi Bridge) Canoeing, Sailing, Kayaking – all kinds of family water experiences Crazy Summer Water Fun Location: Dajia Riverside Park A 40-meter long air cushion flume ride, water slides and over 20 other kinds of water amusement facilities Dajia Children’s Concert (everyday) Advertisement Organizer: Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government Co-organizer: Department of Sports, Taipei City Government, Hydraulic Engineering Office, Public Works Department, Taipei City Government, Songshan District Office, Taipei City, Taipei City Public Transportation Office Special Thanks to: Songshan Ciyou Temple, Raohe St. Night Marker Management Committee

Transcript of TAIPEI NO46

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Spectacular TaipeiAug ~ Sep 2015

| Bimonthly |

Discount coupons for shopping and dining attached

No 46

Xikou Music Life Festival

Location Songshan Xikou Wharf (Next to Raohe St Night Market)Music times Market times Pets Triathlon times Good Food

Check-in on-site and take a photo to receive a blessing loversrsquo lock (100 sets only)

Location Dadaocheng WharfFree guided tours around the streets of Dadaocheng

Live performance by the Taipei Symphony Orchestras Wind Band Fireworks display

2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos Day

(Sat and Sun)Aug Oct

Location the Dajia stretch of the Keelung River (under Dazhi Bridge)Canoeing Sailing Kayaking

ndash all kinds of family water experiences

Crazy Summer Water Fun

Location Dajia Riverside ParkA 40-meter long air cushion ume ride

water slides and over 20 other kinds of water amusement facilities

Dajia Childrenrsquos Concert

(everyday)

Advertisement

Organizer Department of Information and Tourism Taipei City GovernmentCo-organizer Department of Sports Taipei City Government Hydraulic Engineering Oce Public Works Department Taipei City Government Songshan District Oce Taipei City Taipei City Public Transportation OceSpecial Thanks to Songshan Ciyou Temple Raohe St Night Marker Management Committee

Taipei possesses a rich cultural landscape brimming with heritage sites and museums that are unique treasures ndash all leading national attractions in their categories all expressions of the cityrsquos deep cultural and knowledge currents In this issue wersquove mapped out three special touring routes taking you to the leisurely and walkable Zhongshan and Shilin districts the heritage-laden Borsquoai Special District and the art galleries down the east arearsquos lane and alley grid experiencing unique beauty of art and humanity of Taipei in the heated summer

Zhongshan amp Shilin Museum TourZhongshan N Road built in the Japanese colonial period was originally called the ldquoImperial Envoy Roadrdquo The camphor and Chinese sweet gum shade trees that line the avenue give it a relaxed ambience despite the busy traffic From its beginning in the city core out to Shilin District the route is also rich in museums showcasing everything from historical artifacts to modern art

❶ National Palace MuseumThe National Palace Museum is built in Chinese-palace architectural style The first through third floors have exhibition spaces On the fourth is the Sanxitang Teahouse The museumrsquos collection are over 650000 and inherited from Chinarsquos Song Yuan Ming and Qing Dynasties which have been praised as ldquotreasure vault of the Chinese culturerdquo and made it a tourist must-visit

Add 221 Sec 2 Zhishan Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2881-2021

❷ Shung Ye Museum of Formosan AboriginesLocated diagonally across from the National Palace Museum this is Taiwanrsquos first private museum focused on the nationrsquos indigenous peoples In addition to its extensive collection of indigenous-culture artifacts the museum stages a diversity of educational sessions and other activities to raise awareness of Taiwan indigenous culture

Add 282 Sec 2 Zhishan Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2841-2611 (Closed on Monday)

❸ Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and PastryBeyond exploring the cultural customs surrounding engagements weddings and other celebrations this museum also stages regular DIY cakepastry sessions bringing visitors the joy of crafting their own sweet treats and a glimpse into the traditional Taiwanese cake and pastry culture

Add 4F 546 Wenlin Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2838-2700 ext 1 (Closed on every other Monday)

ToursTAIPEI

❹ Shilin Official ResidenceIn the Japanese colonial period this was the Shilin Horticultural Experimental Station later it became the official residence of former ROC President and Madame Chiang Kai-shek Because Madame loved roses expansive rose gardens were set up and today rose and chrysanthemum shows are regularly staged along with other small-scale flower shows The strong Chinese traditional-culture look inside the main residence has been retained contrasting with the Western-style exterior blending aesthetically with the surrounding greenery

Add 60 Fulin Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2881-2512 2883-6340

❺ Shilin Tourist Night MarketTaipeirsquos largest night market visitors taste-test their way through a grand emporium of snack treats from all Taiwan localities The authentic delicious food such as ldquolittle bun wrapped in big bunrdquo Shanghai pan-fried stuffed buns oyster omelets deep-fried chicken cutlets tempura pearl milk tea shaved-ice treats making here become a must-go place to taste local treats

Add 101 Jihe Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2881-5557

❻ Taipei Expo Park Maji Maji SquareTaipei Expo Park is made up of much of the area used for the 2010 Taipei Intrsquol Flora Expo the Yuanshan Park Area Fine Arts Park Area and Xinsheng Park Area Remaining original elements include 3D plant-and-flower walls sculpted flower walls Flora Rainbows and the Sea of Flowers landscape area Diverse exhibits and cultural performances are held in the pavilions and an outdoor farmersrsquo market is held on holidays Snug in a corner is Maji Maji Square filled with small shops a merry-go-round restaurants and kiosk eateries

Add 1 Yumen St Taipei CityTel (02)2182-8886 2597-7112

❼ Taipei Fine Arts MuseumThe TFAM exterior is in modernist architectural style the interior is laid out like a traditional four-sided courtyard residence and the works by well-known sculptors grace the front plaza It is the favorite place of art enthusiasts

Add 181 Sec 3 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2595-7656 (Closed on Monday)

❽ Lin An Tai Historical House and MuseumBuilt in the Qing dynasty this is one of Taiwanrsquos foremost examples of traditional south Fujian-style residential architecture Visitors meander the complex enjoying the swallowtail roofs and elaborate stonewood carving The folk-culture artifacts in the rooms provide a glimpse into yesteryear living The grounds are a fine example of old-time south Fujian-style gardens Enjoy a cooling outdoor music concert from 1500~1800 on August 15th and Taiwan hand-puppet theater exhibit from August to October

Add 5 Binjiang St Taipei CityTel (02)2599-6026 (Closed on Monday)

Taipei History Art Touring

Sec 5 Zhongshan N Rd

Sec 4 Zhongshan N Rd

Sec 3 Zhongshan N Rd

Sec 2 Zhongshan N Rd

Sec 1 Zhongshan N Rd

Sec 2 Xinsheng N Rd

Songjiang Rd

Sec 1 Minsheng E Rd

Sec 2 Zhishan Rd

Fulin Rd

Zhongzheng Rd

Qian StMeilun St

Sec 1 Nanjing E Rd

Nanjing W Rd

Sec 1 Changrsquoan E RdChangrsquoan W Rd

Keelung River

The Grand Hotel

Wenlin Rd

Jihe Rd

Jihe RdMinsheng W Rd

Minzu W Rd Minzu E Rd

Binjiang St

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Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry

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Shilin Tourist Night Market

Shilin Ocial Residence

Lin An Tai Historical House and Museum

Taipei Fine Arts Museum

GALERIE BistroSPOT-Taipei

Lin Tien CooperyCafeacute Monument

TSAI JUI-YUEH Dance Research Institude

National Palace Museum

Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines

MRT Zhishan Station

MRT Shilin Station

MRT Jiantan Station

MRT Yuanshan Station

MRT Zhongshan Station

MRT Shuanglian Station

MRT Minquan W Rd Station

MRT Zhongshan ElementarySchool Station

Taipei Expo Park Maji Maji Square

1211

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Taipei Fine Arts Museum SPOT-Taipei

❾ GALERIE BistroIn a white 80-year-old Baroque-style house converted by the second-generation owner is the GALERIE Bistro which serves French and Italian cuisine The delicious Italian and French creations brim with a rich sense of romance The ownerrsquos treasured artworks collection is on display in the covered corridor adding to the artistic atmosphere

Add 2 Ln 25 Nanjing W Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2558-0096

❿ SPOT-TaipeiA Historical Relic of the Third Rank ndash originally the US ambassadorsrsquo residence ndash this building mimics an American deep-south colonial-style manor Inside is an art-film cinema cafeacute cultural-creative goods shop etc Sip your coffee in a high-ceilinged white-walled space inside or outside under old shade trees enjoying the precious urban-oasis ambience

Add 18 Sec 2 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2511-7786 (Closed on Monday occasionally)

⓫ Cafeacute MonumentThis Baroque-style building is almost 90 years old housed a number of different businesses before being abandoned for decades Lovingly restored by art-loving entrepreneur Zeng Chao-man sit back to enjoy the music and drifting coffee aromas in this fine old spot a great place to wile away an afternoon

Add 2 Changrsquoan W Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2581-6088

⓬ Lin Tien CooperyAt this old shop run by the third generation of a barrel-maker family the mottled shop sign gives a sense of its history The familyrsquos skills were originally learned from a Japanese master The containers made by cypress and china fir are combination of stylish and durable

Add 108 Sec 1 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2541-1354

Borsquoai Special District Heritage TourBorsquoai Special District is the ldquoheart of the Taiwan capitalrdquo In the cityrsquos Zhongzheng District the Presidential Office Building is its core Home to many seats of key central-government organizations bringing architectural gravitas it is a witness to dramatic historical periods ndash notably the Qing Dynasty Japanese colonial period and Taiwan Retrocession (since 1945) era The enclaversquos many architectural gems have endless stories to tell ndash time portals linking the Taipei of yesterday to today

❶ Futai Street MansionFutai Street Mansion is one of Taiwanrsquos oldest examples of Western-style townhouse architecture Today a boutique museum on the second floor is the ldquoDiscover Taipei Cityrdquo regular exhibit which juxtaposes oldnew maps and photos to explain Taipeirsquos evolution Opening on October 10th is a special exhibit of photos depicting 1960srsquo Yilan County through the lens of master photographer Qiu Jin-yi

Add 26 Yanping S Rd Taipei CityTel (02) 2314-8080 (Closed on Sunday)

❷ ARKI GALEacuteRIAARKI GALEacuteRIArsquos distinctive ldquobare designrdquo interior features paint-removed secondhand and recycled-wood furniture The warm gentle lighting creates a relaxed comfortable ambience making visitors sipping coffee or reading feel as though sitting in their own home Irregularly scheduled exhibitions and other cultural events are staged in the exhibit hall This has become one of Taipeirsquos hottest new-style cultural-creative venues

Add B1 2 Sec 1 Chongqing S Rd Taipei CityTel (02) 2382-1000

❸ Dr Sun Yat-sen Memorial House (Sun Yat-sen Park)This facility is a traditional Japanese-style wood construction The furnishings copy the period when Dr Sun Yat-sen stayed here pictures depict his time in Taipei and various precious representative Sun artifacts are in place including a tea table and manuscripts The grounds in traditional courtyard-garden style have bamboo plus pine and plum trees that nicely contrast with the arcade and arch bridge

Add 46 Sec 1 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2381-3359 (Closed on Monday)

❹ No1 Wellington StreetReproducing the graceful culture of old-time Hong Kong-style tea restaurants British-style trappings are used to evoke 1950s1960s London and an EnglishHong Kong fusion is brought to the Cantonese dishes and inexpensive authentic classic dim sum selections The retro atmosphere and tastes are delicious

Add 5F 12 Guanqian Rd Taipei CityTel (02) 6630-9088

❺ Cafeacute AstoriaThis cafeacute is a Taipei icon for Russian food and culture The 1F confectionery sells traditional Russian baked items the 2F cafeacute offers Russian foods including borscht and sirloin cooked Russian-style presenting you authentic Russian flavors The cafeacutersquos soft sweets were much loved by Faina Chiang Fang-liang wife of former President Chiang Ching-kuo A preferred venue for the Chiangs to receive Chinese and foreign dignitaries and hold dinner functions this was also long a haunt for Taipei artists and literati

Add 2F 5 Sec 1 Wuchang St Taipei CityTel (02)2381-5589

❻ Zhongshan Hall Fortress CafeacuteThis Historical Relic of the Second Rank is in the Spanish Moorish style Its Guangfu Auditorium was once used for state banquets The Fortress Cafeacute on second floor is a cultured leisure space combining European nobility and Mediterranean character enjoy the flamenco dance performances here (evenings first weekend each month)

Add 98 Yanping S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2381-3137 2381-9551

❼ Shanghai Lungchi RestaurantPreserving great flavors for three generations this restaurant is a rare Taipei gem serving authentic Shanghai cuisine ndash a favorite with old Taipei residents homesick for mainland China and gourmands seeking old-time tastes

Add 1 Ln 101 Yanping S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2331-5078

❽ National Taiwan Museum Land Bank Exhibition HallThis exhibition hall was originally the building of Land Bank The exterior features eight robust columns and sturdy walls with ornate classical animal-head and rose Egyptian and Mayan motifs Inside there is a regular exhibition Taiwan Paleontology Exhibit In the second floor Cafeacute Rainforest gaze at a giant dinosaur and enjoy exclusive ldquodinosaur mealrdquo for kids A fun fossil-dig activity is held daily 1130~1200 and films on dinosaurs are shown 1330~1630 ndash all free

Add 25 Xiangyang Rd Taipei CityTel (02) 2314-2699 (Closed on Monday)

❾ Laopai The Park ndash Sour Plum DrinkLaopai The Park ndash Sour Plum Drink is in a baroque style building at the corner of 228 Peace Park it is a long-time Taipei old-timer favorite for dispelling the summer heat Tradition is king ndash its hawthorn berry licorice smoked plums and other ingredients are together boiled six hours The old shop in a nostalgia-inducing Baroque-style building offers one-of-a-kind flavors in its house sour-plum juice and tri-color ice-cream

Add 2 Hengyang Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2311-3009Zhongshan Hall Fortress Cafeacute National Taiwan Museum Land Bank Exhibition Hall

Baoqing Rd

Sec 1 Changsha St

Sec 1 Guiyang St

Nanhai Rd

Aiguo W Rd

Aiguo E Rd

Guangzhou St

Sec 2 Heping W Rd

Ln 6 Sec 2 Chongqing S Rd

Sec 2 Chongqing S Rd

Sec 1 Nanchang Rd

Sec 1 Roosevelt Rd

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12

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ARKI GALEacuteRIA

Presidential Oce Building

Cafeacute Astoria

Shanghai Lungchi Restaurant

Zhao Family Vegetable and Meat Wontons

Laopai The Park-Sour Plum Drink

Taipei Hero House Ruyi Hall

National Museum of History

Taipei Botanical GardenNanmon-cho 323

Guest House of Imperial Envoys

228 Peace Park Taipei 228 Memorial Museum

Dr Sun Yat-sen Memorial House(Sun Yat-sen Park)

National Taiwan Museum

Zhongshan HallFortress Cafeacute

Futai Street Mansion

National Taiwan Museum Land Bank Exhibition Hall

No1 Wellington Street

7

MRT Taipei Main Station

MRT Xiaonanmen Station

MRT Chiang Kai-ShekMemorial Hall Station

MRT Ximen StationMRT NTU Hospital Station

Taipei Postal Oce

National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

Bank of Taiwan

Dongmen

University of Taipei

National Central Library

National Concert Hall

National Theater

NTU Museum of Medical Humanities

ChengHuang Temple

Nanmen

Xiaonanmen

Beimen

Sec 1 Kaifeng St

Sec 1 Wuchang St

Sec 1 Hankou St

Hengyang Rd

Xiangyang Rd

Changde St

Beiping W Rd

Qingdao W Rd

Sec 1 Guiyang St

Ketagalan Blvd

Sec 1 Zhongxiao W Rd

Sec 1 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Xinyi Rd

Yanping S Rd

Guanqian Rd

Nanyang St G

ongyuan Rd

Gongyuan Rd

Zhongshan S Rd

Zhongshan S Rd

Sec 1 Zhonghua Rd

Sec 1 Zhonghua Rd

Sec 1 Chongqing S RdYanping S RdTaoyuan St

Yanping S Rd

Yanping S Rd

Borsquoai Rd

Huaining St

Sec 1 Chongqing S Rd

National Taiwan Museum Presidential Office Building Nanmon-cho 323

❿ National Taiwan MuseumNational Taiwan museum was established in 1908 has standing exhibitions on Taiwanrsquos history biology and natural environment and periodic special exhibits and lectures Until 830 take in the Mysterious Pescadores The Four Islands of Southern Penghu Exhibition A Unique New Breed of Gems Taiwan Black Jade Exhibition and Vivid Ancestor Paintings - A Plains Aborigines Exhibition

Add 2 Xiangyang Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2382-2566 (Closed on Monday)

⓫ Zhao Family Vegetable and Meat WontonsA Taoyuan Street fixture for 40-plus years this eatery specializes in wontons made fresh daily providing costumes with ultimate freshness and unbeatable value Itrsquos old-time flavors have a city-wide reputation

Add 5 amp 7 Taoyuan St Taipei CityTel (02)2381-1007

⓬ Taipei Hero House Ruyi HallThe Second floor of Taipei Hero House Ruyi Hall which opens at 0600 each day serves an all-you-can-eat Taiwan-style breakfast Accompany your sweet-potato congee with five different stir-fried vegetables and an egg fried fresh There is also traditional soy-sauce pickle a Japanese-traveler favorite Finish your filling inexpensive repast with fresh-made red bean soup

Add 2F 20 Sec 1 Changsha St Taipei CityTel (02)2331-9722

⓭ Presidential Office BuildingBuilt in 1919 replete with the artistic flourishes of Renaissance-style architecture this building has stood witness over 100 years of Taiwan history On public visits enjoy its photographs and films of different periods gaining understanding of the process from Japanrsquos Office of the Governor-General of Taiwan to today Finish by picking up a nifty memento at the souvenir center

Add 122 Sec 1 Chongqing S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2312-0760

⓮ 228 Peace Park Taipei 228 Memorial MuseumThis European-style park with a tropical character was established in 1935 There is a fusion of Chinese and Western elements including a fountain arch bridge breezy pavilion and royal palms Other highlights are two old steam engines ldquoCloud Riderrdquo and ldquoTRA No 9rdquo On the south side is the Taipei 228 Memorial Museum displaying historical materials on 1947rsquos infamous 228 Incident The cafeacute here has a tranquil air ndash a place to take a rest in the afternoon

Add 3 Ketalagan Blvd Taipei CityTel (02)2389-7228 (Closed on Monday)

⓯ Taipei Botanical Garden Nanmon-cho 323 Guest House of Imperial Envoys

In this remarkable ldquogreen paradiserdquo garden opened over a century ago are 1600-plus types of plants The wooden bungalow by the Lotus Pond was originally Taiwan Forestry Research Institute staff quarters in the Japannese colonial period Today after renovation and ldquoNanmon-cho 323rdquo re-naming it showcases the Japanese courtyard style Also within the botanical garden is Taiwanrsquos only remaining example of Qing Dynasty government-office architecture a distinctive work in the traditional south Fujian style shaped like the Chinese character ldquo 田 rdquo (paddy field) and contrasting markedly with most Japanese-style heritage architecture

Location Heping W Rd and Nanhai Rd IntersectionTel (02)2303-9978

⓰ National Museum of HistoryOn the Taipei Botanical Garden grounds the National Museum of History building is a MingQing-Dynasty architectural-style mix Its collection is focused on antiquities from the Yellow River Han Chinese cultural area with a secondary focus on early Taiwan culture Enjoy a fine Lotus Pond view from the 2F Wang Yen Hsuan cafeacute the blooming lotus beauties during May to September bring carefree joyous relaxation

Add 49 Nanhai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2361-0270

East District Alley Art TourIn addition to its chic trendiness Taipeirsquos east district also has a deep artistic air Unique works by artists and designers from around the globe are on display in the many galleries found along the side streets Drop into as many as you can during a leisurely east-side walkabout making it an inspiring art tour

❶ Plus Belle Arts BistroFrom the sun totem on the entrance door to the lighting fixtures of steel deep-blue bar and artworks-adorned walls this is a place of unique artistic beauty In addition the creative cuisine designed by a 5-star hotel chef advisor makes this spotrsquos great popularity

Add 1 Aly 4 Ln 251 Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2772-7273

❷ MBampF MAD GALLERYMBampF MADGallery was founded in Geneva Switzerland Its sole branch in Asia is in Taipei In the distinctive blackwhite space diverse innovative concepts are used in showcasing unique avant-garde watches and stunning mechanical art installations These serve as both furnishings and playthings The stereotype of what a gallery is is overthrown Until August 23rd take in a showing of Swiss photographer Marc Ninghettorsquos work

Add 1F 10 Ln 101 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2775-2768

❸ Chi-Wen GalleryChi-Wen gallery was one of the earliest focused on the development of Taiwan new-media art It cooperates with numerous important Taiwanese contemporary artists and invites many world-caliber video artists to exhibit their creations Though not large the gallery showcases high-caliber artworks discovering first-rate efforts by many emerging artists

Add 3F 19 Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8771-3372

❹ Gallery100Promoting contemporary art showcasing well-known artists from both Taiwan and abroad staging exhibits on varying themes Energetically introducing their works on the international stage it also serves as a platform for the introduction of world-class creations to the local audience and for new-generation artists to show off their talent Works by Guo Hong-wei and Shi Jing contemporary artists from China are on exhibit from August to September

Add 13 Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2731-0876

❺ Cha Cha TheacuteA concept tea loungebar opened by well-known fashion house Shiatzy Chen the styling here is minimalist chic the air cultured The walls of Pursquoer-tea brick are visually compelling Cooperating with premium local farms a wide range of delicate Chinese- and Western-style teas tea drinks and tea snacks are offered

Add 23 Ln 219 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8773-1818

❻ Bluerider ART GalleryThe name of this art space comes from The Blue Rider an artist group founded by Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky It showcases European and American works in photography installation art graphic art and other genres Until August 26th catch the joint illustration exhibition featuring works by Englandrsquos Emily Carew Woodard and Germanyrsquos Christoph Niemann

Add 9F 25-1 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2752-2238

❼ papabubbleThis cute shop sells handmade Spanish-style sweets All made on-the-spot the range is thrilling the colors dazzling tickling visitors with endless surprises

Add 15 Ln 49 Sec 1 Anhe Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8773-0955

❽ Nou GalleryThe focus here is on interdisciplinary cross-cultural modern art with a diverse range of genres explored including paper sculptures visual works and new formed paintings

Add 232 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2700-0239

Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Ln 71 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd

Ln 27 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 151 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Anhe Rd

Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Ln 84 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd Ln 83 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Ln 101 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 219 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Ln 270 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 49 Sec 1 Anhe Rd

Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd Sec 4 Zhongxiao E Rd

Civic Blvd

MRT Zhongxiao Dunhua StationMRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station

Renrsquoai Dunnan trac circle

Ln 251 Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd

Andong St

Ln 26 Sec 4 Zhongxiao E Rd

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Gallery100

Nou Gallery

papabubble

Chi-Wen Gallery

Plus BelleArts Bistro

Cha Cha Theacute

Bluerider ART Gallery

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MBampF MAD GALLERY

Plus Belle Arts Bistro MBampF MAD GALLERY Nou Gallery

In Taipei all kinds of cake hide in the streets and alleys and the confectioners in every bakery rack their brains constantly releasing new creative desserts to attract customers Beautiful delicious sweet and tasty they always make ones mouth water and have become popular gifts

Mille-FeuilleShun Chen Bakery has 50 years of history and sells a range of foods including wedding cakes cakes and egg yolk pastries Their traditional taste was part of childhood for many citizens of Taipei The ldquoMille-Feuillerdquo traditional but also featuring the ingenuity of Western pastries is made of layer upon layer of pie crust encasing slightly salty butter and crispy walnut and is unforgettably delicious

Innovative NougatSaint Peters founder Ruan Jing-tian who likes to develop new sweets and has won countless awards has invented almost ten flavors of nougat His latest creation ldquoGolden strawberryrdquo nougat includes uniquely-textured brown rice popcorn dried strawberries macadamia nuts and caramel It has become a surprise favorite since it does not stick to ones teeth ldquoBlack galrdquo nougat combines brown rice popcorn sesame peanuts and black sugar cookies resulting in rich layers of flavor

Add 212 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2711-7222

Add 194 Nongrsquoan St Taipei CityTel (02)2515-8469

Chocolate Banana PieLucky Gifts founder learned their trade from Nagasaki Hompo in Japan and became known for hand-made honey cakes when they returned to Taiwan Round nougat and pineapple cakes are the bakerys most popular offerings Lucky Gifts ldquoGreen Bean Cakerdquo whose thick crust enfolds green beans and braised meat once won the Taipei Unique Snack Champion award in 2014 with its mixture of savory and sweet flavors each accentuating the other Their latest product the ldquochocolate banana pierdquo wraps sweet Taiwanese banana in chocolate cake and crisp pie crust every bite tastes of sweet banana

Add 422 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2704-5157

Chocolate Coating Paste CakeEstablished in 1867 the Kuo Yuan Ye foods Co Ltd has developed many kinds of cake through traditional craft The bakery has also established a creative pastry concept store HOK (House of Kuo) in March 2015 Their latest creations break through international boundaries For example the ldquoHanxiang Macaronrdquo combines Chinese cakes with Western methods allowing one to simultaneously taste the crispy outside of a Macaron and Taiwanese-style cake filling and boasts an extraordinary taste ldquoChocolate Coating Paste Cakerdquo are traditional green bean cakes covered with a fragrant rich chocolate overcoat combining the flavors of green beans and chocolate in unique style

Innovative Cheese CakeKT BAKERY is a long-established bakery chain which still makes pastries and bread by hand and has made its name with traditional pineapple and scallion bread It sells over 10000 breads cakes and pastries every day Their latest cake the ldquoInnovative Cheese Cakerdquo in which cream from Hokkaido Japan is matched with taro paste cheese rich coffee and sweet chestnut is an exquisite symphony of taste suffused with the scent of milk

Add 526 Wenlin Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2833-8377

Add 261 Sec 5 Yenping N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2812-5409

TaipeiFeasting in Desserts a Delicious Surprise

MRT Luzhou line

❶ MRT Daqiaotou StationBloom Art GalleryWalking from MRT Daqiaotou Station upon arriving at Dihua Street you will be greeted by a red brick building with a arced covered corridor go up to the second floor and you will find Bloom Art Gallery This building was originally an old building on Dihua Street after renovation it became an elegant leisure space for appreciating art and drinking good coffee characterized by its wooden window frames and red bricks

Add 2F 348 Sec 1 Dihua St Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Daqiaotou Station)

Tel (02)2557-8696

❷ MRT Xingtian Temple StationTaipei Xingtian TempleFortune-telling StreetThe main distinctive feature of this temple is the old women who incense in hand chant scriptures as they ldquorelieve shockrdquo for visitors This magnificent palace-type building is a must-visit attraction for visitors to the city Fortune-telling Street is located in the underpass in front of the temple it has more than 20 fortune tellers offering their services from 0800 to 2200 they offer the service of fortune telling by reading facial features some by divination some removing calamities or solving vexing problems

Add 109 Sec 2 Minquan E Rd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Xingtian Temple Station)

Tel (02)2502-7924

❸ MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng StationTaipei BreweryThis was the only brewery in Taiwan in the Japanese Colonial Period The beer brewing equipment is still operating making this a living historic site It also has one of the few copper mash hammers in the world Visit Taipei Brewery to appreciate the historic architecture and also enjoy some cold and refreshing Taiwan Beer

Add 85 Sec 2 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 8 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2771-9131

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkHuashan 1914 Creative Park was originally Taipei Distillery established in 1914 The park retains a number of historic buildings from Taipei Distillery days with the factory buildings now used for arts exhibitions culture and creative product stores distinctive restaurants and an art-house film theater creating an aesthetic space where old and new merge

Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 3 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2358-1914

Guanghua Digital PlazaGuanghua Digital Plaza stocks an array of digital and information products Visitors from around the world buy the latest and most bargain-priced computer related products Even if you donrsquot buy wander around and you can see interesting designs

Add 8 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2391-7105

❹ MRT Guting StationKishu An Forest of LiteratureBuilt in 1917 Kishu An was a typical Japanese style house Destroyed by fire all that remained was an outbuilding after renovation this outbuilding and the new Kishu An building became Kishu An Forest of Literature a space for exhibitions and lectures The meeting of traditional aesthetics and literatures make this place a diverse arts base

Add 107 Tongrsquoan St Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 2 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2368-7577

To dearOnce an old house To dear is now an art space coffee and meals are available on the first floor which is given a retro feel by the antique furniture the third floor is irregularly scheduled the venue for exhibitions by up and coming Taiwanese artists The proprietorrsquos aim is to promote art creativity To dear is full of artistic surprises and art in the form of metal sculptures can even be seen in the back yard

Add 7 Aly 77 Sec 2 Roosevelt Rd Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 3 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2363-7768

FunMRT Travel

MRT Luzhou line is the first MRT line to cross the Danshui River As Luzhou was originally a sandbank and the happy gathering place for numerous egrets the recurring themes of the public art along the line are sandbanks and egrets and became an MRT highlight area As well as the public art that can be enjoyed along the line it also offers the famous Xingtian Temple and other distinctive attractions that are well worth a visit

Beimen

Taipei Arena

Nanjing Sanmin

Songshan

Taipei Zoo Station

Zhinan Temple Station

Taipei Zoo South Station

Maokong Station

Maokong Gondola

Tamsui

Hongshulin

Zhuwei

Guandu Zhongyi

Fuxinggang

Beitou

Qiyan

Xinbeitou

Qilian

Shipai

Mingde

Zhishan

Shilin

Jiantan

Yuanshan

Taipei Main Station

Minquan W Rd

Zhongshan Elementary School Daqiaotou

ShuanglianXingtian TempleSongjiang Nanjing

Luzhou

Sanmin Senior High School

St Ignatius High School

Sanhe Junior High School

Sanchong Elementary School

Taipei Bridge

Cailiao

Sanchong

Xianse Temple

Touqianzhuang

Xinzhuang

Fu Jen University

Danfeng

Huilong

Ximen

Longshan Temple

Jiangzicui

Xinpu

Banqiao

Fuzhong

Far Eastern Hospital

Haishan

Tucheng

Yongning

Dingpu

Dingxi

Yongan Market

Jingan

Nanshijiao

XiaonanmenChiang Kai-Shek

Memorial Hall

ShandaoTemple

NTU Hospital

Dongmen

Gongguan

Wanlong

Jingmei

Dapinglin

Xindian District Oce

Xiaobitan

Xindian

Qizhang

Taipower Building

Guting

Xinyi Anhe

Taipei 101 World Trade Center

Xiangshan Daan

Technology Building

Liuzhangli Linguang

Xinhai

Wanfang Hospital Taipei Zoo

ZhongxiaoDunhua

ZhongxiaoFuxingZhongxiao

Xinsheng

Taipei City Hall

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Yongchun

Houshanpi

Kunyang Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center

NangangSoftware Park

Donghu

Huzhou

Dahu Park

Neihu

WendeXihu

Dazhi

Songshan Airport

Zhongshan Junior High SchoolNanjing Fuxing

GangqianJiannan Rd

Nangang

Daan Park

Wanfang Community

Muzha

Zhongshan

Terminal Station

Regular Station

TRA

HSR

Airport

Transfer Station

Wenhu Line

Tamsui-Xinyi Line

Songshan-Xindian Line

Zhonghe-Xinlu Line

Taipei Visitor Information Center

Legend

Bannan Line

Plum Garden

Miramar Entertainment Park

Songshan Airport

East Metro Mall Taipei City Hall Bus Station

MRT Map

Leisure amp Arts Taipei

2015 Taipei Arts FestivalTime until 96Locations City Stage of Taipei Cultural Center Zhongshan Hall Wellspring TheaterTel (02)2528-9580 ext 191-199Website wwwtaipeifestivalorg

The theme of the 2015 Taipei Arts Festival is ldquoThe Human Conditionrdquo and will display 11 works of art from 8 countries including ldquoThe Metamorphosis Android Versionrdquo created by Seinendan Theater and Iregravene Jacob the Australian Band Black Arm who will bring moving Australian indigenous music in the performance ldquoDirtsongrdquo and Deutsches Theater Berlin who will present their weighty work ldquoDieberdquo hoping for a beautiful encounter with the audience at the theater

2015 Taipei Fringe FestivalTime 828- 913Locations 36 areas in Taipei City (please see the official website)Tel (02)2528-9580 ext 189Website wwwtaipeicaforg

155 cutting-edge creative groups will be gathered for the 2015 Taipei Fringe Festival and will give performances in 36 different spaces including ldquoMiculture Tiger Mountainrdquo a converted old temple on a mountain the ldquoDadaocheng Yachtrdquo on the citys blue highway Beitous indooroutdoor art space ldquoPolymerrdquo and the ldquoSolo Singer Innrdquo Dont miss the opening activity which is to take place in Darsquoan Forest Park on the August 23rd there will be many small stages and different groups will be invited to come and give performances There will be activities including performances and lectures at the Fringe Club on the second floor of the NTU Gymnasium throughout the Festival creating boundless possibilities for art and life

Crazy Summer Water Fun Time until 104 (Sat and Sun 0900~1700)Location Beneath Dazhi Bridge Dajia Riverside Park

(the Dajia stretch of the Keelung River)Tel (02)2570-2330 ext 6439Website sportsgovtaipei

Where can you play in the water in Taipei This summer the Dajia Riverside Park will hold for all kinds of family water activities including canoeing sailing and kayaking Visitors are welcome to come and join in Groups can register for activities on the day or can make advance reservations online at a cost of NT$100 person

2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos DayTime 815Location Dadaocheng Wharf

(Between Danshui River flood gates 3 and 5)Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7576Website wwwtraveltaipei

The 2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos Day will commence on the afternoon on the August 15th with activities including surrounding stalls open from 1500~2130 boat trips to view the fireworks at blue highway from 1700~2100 a live performance by the Taipei Symphony Orchestras Wind Band and Conservatory Ensemble from 2000~2025 and a fireworks display from 2030~2040 bringing the audience a most romantic beautiful midsummer night There will also be activities including worship of Yuelao (Chinese god of marriage) for luck and a local cultural market between the 9th and 15th of August allowing the public to join in and create a Double- Seventh Festival unique to Taipei

2015 Taipei Confucius Temple Cultural ActivitiesTime 928 The Confucius Ceremony 0530~0600 ticket required

for entry (For more information about tickets please check the official website in September)

Location Taipei Confucius Temple (275 Dalong St Taipei City)Tel (02)2592-3934Website wwwcttaipeigovtw

Confucius Birthday on the September 28th is a major event for the Confucius Temple The traditional Eight Tones Musical Instruments will be used to play the Dacheng Suite from the Song Dynasty to honor Confucius and the ldquoYi Dancerdquo a ceremonial dance that originated in palaces in the Ming Dynasty will also be presented the ceremony features 37 distinct rites fully presenting a three consecrations ritual that is of national importance Additionally the Confucius Temple will also be holding the ldquoArts Every Dayrdquo activity for the entire year with experience activities including customized calligraphic blessing cards paper crafts DIY performances of elegant music and dance a pitch-pot game and simple manners lesson

Taipei Fine Arts MuseumTel (02)2595-7656Add 181 Sec 3 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwtfammuseum

Make SenseTime Until 830

Lee Mingwei and His Relations - The Art of ParticipationTime Until 96

Formosa in Formation Selected works from the Taipei Fine Arts Museum CollectionTime Until 927

Puppetry Art Center of TaipeiTel (02)2528-9553Add 2F 99 Sec 5 Civic Blvd Taipei CityWebsite wwwpactorgtw

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo ExhibitionTime Until 927

National Palace MuseumTel (02)2881-2021Add 221 Sec 2 Zhishan Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwnpmgovtw

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of LiechtensteinTime Until 831

Painting Anime Departure Herald and Return ClearingTime Until 831

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from GuizhouTime Until 91

Exemplar of Heritage Fan Kuan and His Influence in Chinese PaintingTime Until 929

National Taiwan Science Education CenterTel (02)6610-1234 ext 1000 1005Add 189 Shihshang Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwntsecgovtw

Fantasy Forest AdventureTime Until 830

Tokyo Ghost HospitalTime Until 913

Digital Art Center TaipeiTel (02)7736-0708Add 180 Fuhua Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwdactw

Imaginary Body BoundaryTime 815-104

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Tel (02)2765-1388Add 133 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwsongshanculturalparkorg

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars ExhibitionTime Until 830

Songchumore Campus 2015Time Until 913

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial HallTel (02)2343-1100

Add 21 Zhongshan S Rd Taipei City

Website wwwcksmhgovtw

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EarthTime Until 96

Transformers Expo TaipeiTime Until 102

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkTel (02)2358-1914Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwhuashan1914com

60 Years of MiffyTime Until 913

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary ExhibitionTime Until 913

Exhibition of Fantastic GoldfishTime Until 913

The Face of LEONARDO - Images of a GeniusTime Until 920

Kveta Pacovska ExhibitionTime Until 928

KUSAMA YAYOI CAFEacuteTime Until 930

Art Exhibition Calendar

Make Sense

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of

Liechtenstein

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo

Exhibition

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from Guizhou

Fantasy Forest Adventure

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars Exhibition

Songchumore Campus 2015

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EARTH

Transformers Expo Taipei

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary Exhibition

Taipei is an international design capital and in recent years has instituted a New Life for Old Buildings campaign bringing new life and function to neglected old structures Their heritage character and fresh new management style have given birth to distinctive new city highlights

A Share Tea houseOver 90 years old this building was once the dormitory of the Taiwan Railway Danshui Branch Line stationmaster After being renovated the wooden beams of the ceiling and red bricks walls were retained and matched with antique furniture with European charm A Share Tea House is a distinctive tea house serving up Taiwanese style hot pots and fine Taiwan tea The hot pots use local Taiwanese ingredients such as Chiayi black tree fungus Taidong orange daylily and Penghu towel gourd

Add 10 Wanquan St Taipei City (next to Exit 2 of MRT Shuanglian Station around 3 minutesrsquo walk)

Tel (02)2557-9393

Syntrend Creative ParkSyntrend Creative Park opened in May this year It has 12 floors apart from B2 and 9F which house restaurants every floor has a distinctive cafeacute As well as selling 3C products the Park sells speakers vinyl records 3D printers video games anime products and has a family play area Located next to Guanghua Digital Plaza people now have even more choices when buying 3C products

Add 2 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (Around 5 minutesrsquo walk from MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel 0809-093-300

URS 27MURS 27M was originally a house over 50 years old After being redesigned and renovated it has become a venue for holding exhibitions and concerts With wooden terrace roof path and other design features that merge with the landscape this is a green creative space that cleverly combines old and new and retains yesteryear charm

Add 27 Kaixuan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Shilin Station or Jiantan Station transfer to Red 5 bus 15 minibus 260 or 303 bus and alight at Shanzihou Police Station stop)

Tel (02)2861-8178

Plum GardenOnce his summer residence Plum Garden is the first memorial hall in Taiwan dedicated to the master of cursive hand calligraphy Mr Yu You-ren It displays his calligraphy works of different styles from different periods It is a tranquil and elegant space with a scholarly air and provides travel information for the Beitou area It was closed for refurbishment in January and reopened at the end of June In August afternoon concerts will be held every Saturday The visitors are invited to listen to some soothing music this summer savor good food and enjoy the escape from the heat that Plum Garden provides on a hot summerrsquos day

Add 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Beitou Station transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at Xinbeitou then walk for around 10 minutes)

Tel (02)2897-2647

Beitou Refuse Incinerator Star Catcher Revolving RestaurantBeitou Refuse Incinerator is the largest refuse incinerator in Taiwan and is the only incinerator in the world to have a revolving restaurant atop its chimney The restaurant was given a new look early this year The distinctive revolving restaurant is situated at the top of the colored chimney and offers an all-round view that takes in the Keelung River the Danshui Riverrsquos beautiful scenery and the vast Guandu Plain The restaurant is popular with photographers and it has also been the scene of romantic marriage proposals

Add 271 Zhoumei St Taipei City (take the 550 bus from MRT Beitou Station or 68 bus from MRT Jiantan Station and take off at Zhoumei Sport Park then walk for around 5 minutes)

Tel (02)2837-7122

HighlightsTaipei

Transportation Information

Metro Taipei24-Hour Customer Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwmetrotaipei

Metro Tickets

One-way Trip Day Pass

Maokong Gondola24-Hour Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwgondolataipei

YouBike Public BicyclesTel 1999 (outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 5855 or (02)8978-5511

Website wwwyoubikecomtw

Blue HighwayTaipei Department of Transportation wwwdotgovtaipei

Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip Website wwwriverfunnet

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

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-Beitou Zhuzihu RouteOrigin-Destination Beitou Bus Stop ndash Zhuzihu

The bus is demand responsive at mountain roads (Quanyuan Bieshu Stop -Zhuzihu)

Website wwwtaiwantripcomtw

INFOTOURIST

NT$20 ~ NT$65 NT$150

EasyCard

Taipei Pass

Each Easycard costs NT$100 including NT$100 of deposit

and NT$0 of available balance Once the card is charged it

would be activated immediately

The card provides discounts on transit fares and can also be

used for small purchases at convenience stores and other

designated shops

The Taipei Pass is activated upon first use on bus or metro

ticket readers and valid for unlimited use till expiration The

Taipei Pass can be purchased at all Metro stations and is

used on the Taipei Metro and on Taipei and New Taipei City

public buses (with Taipei Pass stickers showing)

One-day pass NT$180

Two-day pass NT$310

Three-day pass NT$440

Five-day pass NT$700

Maokong Gondola One-day pass NT$250

Taipei Visitor Information Centers

Taipei Main StationVisitor Information Center

Add 3 Beiping W Rd Taipei City (southwest side of lobby1st floor Taipei Main Station)

Tel (02) 2312-3256

Taipei Songshan AirportVisitor Information Center

Add 340-10 Dunhua N Rd Taipei City (Arrival Hall Terminal2 Taipei Songshan Aiport)

Tel (02)2546-4741

MRT Taipei 101 World TradeCenter Visitor InformationCenter

Add B1 20 Sec 5 Xinyi Rd Taipei City (Exit No 5 of MRT Taipei 101 World Trade Center Station)

Tel (02)2758-6593

Taipei City Hall Bus StationVisitor Information Center

Add 6 Sec 5 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei City (1F of Taipei City Hall Bus Station)

Tel (02)2723-6836

East Metro MallVisitor Information Center

Add Room 4-2 77 Sec 1 Daan Rd Taipei City (East Metro Mall)Tel (02)8772-0830

MRT Ximen StationVisitor Information Center

Add B1 32-1 Baoqing Rd Taipei City (near Exit No 5)Tel (02)2375-3096

MRT Yuanshan StationVisitor Information Center

Add 9-1 Jiuquan St Taipei City (near Exit No 2)Tel (02)2591-6130

MRT Jiantan StationVisitor Information Center

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

MRT Beitou StationVisitor Information Center

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

Miramar EntertainmentPark Visitor Center

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

Plum Garden Visitor CenterAdd 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (near open-air hot-spring area)Tel (02)2897-2647

Maokong Gondola TaipeiZoo Station Visitor Center

Add 2 Ln 10 Sec 2 Xinguang Rd Taipei City (at 1F Maokong Gondola Visitor Center)

Tel (02)8661-7627

Maokong Gondola MaokongStation Visitor Center

Add 35 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Taipei City (near exit of Maokong Station)

Tel (02)2937-8563

Fun Travel in Taipei

NowTaipeiiOS Android

Spectacular Taipei e-Book

Travel Information ServicesTaipei Citizen Hotline 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889)Taipei Travel Netwwwtraveltaipei Presents travel information on Taipei City in Chinese English Japanese Korean and Spanish provides recorded-audio travel introductions on related sightseeing spots and a hotel information data baseTravel information Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-011-765 wwwtaiwannettwToll-free complaint hotline Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-211-734Info on legally registered hotels and guesthouses taiwanstaynettw

Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7566

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Maokong Famous Chef ndash A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea RestaurantOnce head chef at a 5-star restaurant after taking over operations at what was formerly the ldquoBig Teapot Range Chicken Castlerdquo Master A-Yi made this a ldquotea culture restaurantrdquo Breaking through culinary convention hersquos acquired ldquotea cuisine expertrdquo renown has brought Maokongrsquos unique cuisine international recognition and was also invited by Discovery Channel to introduce distinctive cuisine His ldquocreative theme cuisinerdquo showcases flowers fruits and tea bringing much pleasure to food connoisseurs

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Add 25-2 Ln 107 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Daan Dist Taipei City (5 min walk from MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station Exit No 5)

Tel (02)2775-2526Time 1300~2200Website f-cremecom

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Page 2: TAIPEI NO46

Taipei possesses a rich cultural landscape brimming with heritage sites and museums that are unique treasures ndash all leading national attractions in their categories all expressions of the cityrsquos deep cultural and knowledge currents In this issue wersquove mapped out three special touring routes taking you to the leisurely and walkable Zhongshan and Shilin districts the heritage-laden Borsquoai Special District and the art galleries down the east arearsquos lane and alley grid experiencing unique beauty of art and humanity of Taipei in the heated summer

Zhongshan amp Shilin Museum TourZhongshan N Road built in the Japanese colonial period was originally called the ldquoImperial Envoy Roadrdquo The camphor and Chinese sweet gum shade trees that line the avenue give it a relaxed ambience despite the busy traffic From its beginning in the city core out to Shilin District the route is also rich in museums showcasing everything from historical artifacts to modern art

❶ National Palace MuseumThe National Palace Museum is built in Chinese-palace architectural style The first through third floors have exhibition spaces On the fourth is the Sanxitang Teahouse The museumrsquos collection are over 650000 and inherited from Chinarsquos Song Yuan Ming and Qing Dynasties which have been praised as ldquotreasure vault of the Chinese culturerdquo and made it a tourist must-visit

Add 221 Sec 2 Zhishan Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2881-2021

❷ Shung Ye Museum of Formosan AboriginesLocated diagonally across from the National Palace Museum this is Taiwanrsquos first private museum focused on the nationrsquos indigenous peoples In addition to its extensive collection of indigenous-culture artifacts the museum stages a diversity of educational sessions and other activities to raise awareness of Taiwan indigenous culture

Add 282 Sec 2 Zhishan Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2841-2611 (Closed on Monday)

❸ Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and PastryBeyond exploring the cultural customs surrounding engagements weddings and other celebrations this museum also stages regular DIY cakepastry sessions bringing visitors the joy of crafting their own sweet treats and a glimpse into the traditional Taiwanese cake and pastry culture

Add 4F 546 Wenlin Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2838-2700 ext 1 (Closed on every other Monday)

ToursTAIPEI

❹ Shilin Official ResidenceIn the Japanese colonial period this was the Shilin Horticultural Experimental Station later it became the official residence of former ROC President and Madame Chiang Kai-shek Because Madame loved roses expansive rose gardens were set up and today rose and chrysanthemum shows are regularly staged along with other small-scale flower shows The strong Chinese traditional-culture look inside the main residence has been retained contrasting with the Western-style exterior blending aesthetically with the surrounding greenery

Add 60 Fulin Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2881-2512 2883-6340

❺ Shilin Tourist Night MarketTaipeirsquos largest night market visitors taste-test their way through a grand emporium of snack treats from all Taiwan localities The authentic delicious food such as ldquolittle bun wrapped in big bunrdquo Shanghai pan-fried stuffed buns oyster omelets deep-fried chicken cutlets tempura pearl milk tea shaved-ice treats making here become a must-go place to taste local treats

Add 101 Jihe Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2881-5557

❻ Taipei Expo Park Maji Maji SquareTaipei Expo Park is made up of much of the area used for the 2010 Taipei Intrsquol Flora Expo the Yuanshan Park Area Fine Arts Park Area and Xinsheng Park Area Remaining original elements include 3D plant-and-flower walls sculpted flower walls Flora Rainbows and the Sea of Flowers landscape area Diverse exhibits and cultural performances are held in the pavilions and an outdoor farmersrsquo market is held on holidays Snug in a corner is Maji Maji Square filled with small shops a merry-go-round restaurants and kiosk eateries

Add 1 Yumen St Taipei CityTel (02)2182-8886 2597-7112

❼ Taipei Fine Arts MuseumThe TFAM exterior is in modernist architectural style the interior is laid out like a traditional four-sided courtyard residence and the works by well-known sculptors grace the front plaza It is the favorite place of art enthusiasts

Add 181 Sec 3 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2595-7656 (Closed on Monday)

❽ Lin An Tai Historical House and MuseumBuilt in the Qing dynasty this is one of Taiwanrsquos foremost examples of traditional south Fujian-style residential architecture Visitors meander the complex enjoying the swallowtail roofs and elaborate stonewood carving The folk-culture artifacts in the rooms provide a glimpse into yesteryear living The grounds are a fine example of old-time south Fujian-style gardens Enjoy a cooling outdoor music concert from 1500~1800 on August 15th and Taiwan hand-puppet theater exhibit from August to October

Add 5 Binjiang St Taipei CityTel (02)2599-6026 (Closed on Monday)

Taipei History Art Touring

Sec 5 Zhongshan N Rd

Sec 4 Zhongshan N Rd

Sec 3 Zhongshan N Rd

Sec 2 Zhongshan N Rd

Sec 1 Zhongshan N Rd

Sec 2 Xinsheng N Rd

Songjiang Rd

Sec 1 Minsheng E Rd

Sec 2 Zhishan Rd

Fulin Rd

Zhongzheng Rd

Qian StMeilun St

Sec 1 Nanjing E Rd

Nanjing W Rd

Sec 1 Changrsquoan E RdChangrsquoan W Rd

Keelung River

The Grand Hotel

Wenlin Rd

Jihe Rd

Jihe RdMinsheng W Rd

Minzu W Rd Minzu E Rd

Binjiang St

3

4

2

1

6

7

109

Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry

5

Shilin Tourist Night Market

Shilin Ocial Residence

Lin An Tai Historical House and Museum

Taipei Fine Arts Museum

GALERIE BistroSPOT-Taipei

Lin Tien CooperyCafeacute Monument

TSAI JUI-YUEH Dance Research Institude

National Palace Museum

Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines

MRT Zhishan Station

MRT Shilin Station

MRT Jiantan Station

MRT Yuanshan Station

MRT Zhongshan Station

MRT Shuanglian Station

MRT Minquan W Rd Station

MRT Zhongshan ElementarySchool Station

Taipei Expo Park Maji Maji Square

1211

8

Taipei Fine Arts Museum SPOT-Taipei

❾ GALERIE BistroIn a white 80-year-old Baroque-style house converted by the second-generation owner is the GALERIE Bistro which serves French and Italian cuisine The delicious Italian and French creations brim with a rich sense of romance The ownerrsquos treasured artworks collection is on display in the covered corridor adding to the artistic atmosphere

Add 2 Ln 25 Nanjing W Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2558-0096

❿ SPOT-TaipeiA Historical Relic of the Third Rank ndash originally the US ambassadorsrsquo residence ndash this building mimics an American deep-south colonial-style manor Inside is an art-film cinema cafeacute cultural-creative goods shop etc Sip your coffee in a high-ceilinged white-walled space inside or outside under old shade trees enjoying the precious urban-oasis ambience

Add 18 Sec 2 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2511-7786 (Closed on Monday occasionally)

⓫ Cafeacute MonumentThis Baroque-style building is almost 90 years old housed a number of different businesses before being abandoned for decades Lovingly restored by art-loving entrepreneur Zeng Chao-man sit back to enjoy the music and drifting coffee aromas in this fine old spot a great place to wile away an afternoon

Add 2 Changrsquoan W Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2581-6088

⓬ Lin Tien CooperyAt this old shop run by the third generation of a barrel-maker family the mottled shop sign gives a sense of its history The familyrsquos skills were originally learned from a Japanese master The containers made by cypress and china fir are combination of stylish and durable

Add 108 Sec 1 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2541-1354

Borsquoai Special District Heritage TourBorsquoai Special District is the ldquoheart of the Taiwan capitalrdquo In the cityrsquos Zhongzheng District the Presidential Office Building is its core Home to many seats of key central-government organizations bringing architectural gravitas it is a witness to dramatic historical periods ndash notably the Qing Dynasty Japanese colonial period and Taiwan Retrocession (since 1945) era The enclaversquos many architectural gems have endless stories to tell ndash time portals linking the Taipei of yesterday to today

❶ Futai Street MansionFutai Street Mansion is one of Taiwanrsquos oldest examples of Western-style townhouse architecture Today a boutique museum on the second floor is the ldquoDiscover Taipei Cityrdquo regular exhibit which juxtaposes oldnew maps and photos to explain Taipeirsquos evolution Opening on October 10th is a special exhibit of photos depicting 1960srsquo Yilan County through the lens of master photographer Qiu Jin-yi

Add 26 Yanping S Rd Taipei CityTel (02) 2314-8080 (Closed on Sunday)

❷ ARKI GALEacuteRIAARKI GALEacuteRIArsquos distinctive ldquobare designrdquo interior features paint-removed secondhand and recycled-wood furniture The warm gentle lighting creates a relaxed comfortable ambience making visitors sipping coffee or reading feel as though sitting in their own home Irregularly scheduled exhibitions and other cultural events are staged in the exhibit hall This has become one of Taipeirsquos hottest new-style cultural-creative venues

Add B1 2 Sec 1 Chongqing S Rd Taipei CityTel (02) 2382-1000

❸ Dr Sun Yat-sen Memorial House (Sun Yat-sen Park)This facility is a traditional Japanese-style wood construction The furnishings copy the period when Dr Sun Yat-sen stayed here pictures depict his time in Taipei and various precious representative Sun artifacts are in place including a tea table and manuscripts The grounds in traditional courtyard-garden style have bamboo plus pine and plum trees that nicely contrast with the arcade and arch bridge

Add 46 Sec 1 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2381-3359 (Closed on Monday)

❹ No1 Wellington StreetReproducing the graceful culture of old-time Hong Kong-style tea restaurants British-style trappings are used to evoke 1950s1960s London and an EnglishHong Kong fusion is brought to the Cantonese dishes and inexpensive authentic classic dim sum selections The retro atmosphere and tastes are delicious

Add 5F 12 Guanqian Rd Taipei CityTel (02) 6630-9088

❺ Cafeacute AstoriaThis cafeacute is a Taipei icon for Russian food and culture The 1F confectionery sells traditional Russian baked items the 2F cafeacute offers Russian foods including borscht and sirloin cooked Russian-style presenting you authentic Russian flavors The cafeacutersquos soft sweets were much loved by Faina Chiang Fang-liang wife of former President Chiang Ching-kuo A preferred venue for the Chiangs to receive Chinese and foreign dignitaries and hold dinner functions this was also long a haunt for Taipei artists and literati

Add 2F 5 Sec 1 Wuchang St Taipei CityTel (02)2381-5589

❻ Zhongshan Hall Fortress CafeacuteThis Historical Relic of the Second Rank is in the Spanish Moorish style Its Guangfu Auditorium was once used for state banquets The Fortress Cafeacute on second floor is a cultured leisure space combining European nobility and Mediterranean character enjoy the flamenco dance performances here (evenings first weekend each month)

Add 98 Yanping S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2381-3137 2381-9551

❼ Shanghai Lungchi RestaurantPreserving great flavors for three generations this restaurant is a rare Taipei gem serving authentic Shanghai cuisine ndash a favorite with old Taipei residents homesick for mainland China and gourmands seeking old-time tastes

Add 1 Ln 101 Yanping S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2331-5078

❽ National Taiwan Museum Land Bank Exhibition HallThis exhibition hall was originally the building of Land Bank The exterior features eight robust columns and sturdy walls with ornate classical animal-head and rose Egyptian and Mayan motifs Inside there is a regular exhibition Taiwan Paleontology Exhibit In the second floor Cafeacute Rainforest gaze at a giant dinosaur and enjoy exclusive ldquodinosaur mealrdquo for kids A fun fossil-dig activity is held daily 1130~1200 and films on dinosaurs are shown 1330~1630 ndash all free

Add 25 Xiangyang Rd Taipei CityTel (02) 2314-2699 (Closed on Monday)

❾ Laopai The Park ndash Sour Plum DrinkLaopai The Park ndash Sour Plum Drink is in a baroque style building at the corner of 228 Peace Park it is a long-time Taipei old-timer favorite for dispelling the summer heat Tradition is king ndash its hawthorn berry licorice smoked plums and other ingredients are together boiled six hours The old shop in a nostalgia-inducing Baroque-style building offers one-of-a-kind flavors in its house sour-plum juice and tri-color ice-cream

Add 2 Hengyang Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2311-3009Zhongshan Hall Fortress Cafeacute National Taiwan Museum Land Bank Exhibition Hall

Baoqing Rd

Sec 1 Changsha St

Sec 1 Guiyang St

Nanhai Rd

Aiguo W Rd

Aiguo E Rd

Guangzhou St

Sec 2 Heping W Rd

Ln 6 Sec 2 Chongqing S Rd

Sec 2 Chongqing S Rd

Sec 1 Nanchang Rd

Sec 1 Roosevelt Rd

6

12

1615

13

3

5

11

1

1

4

8

2

9

10

14

ARKI GALEacuteRIA

Presidential Oce Building

Cafeacute Astoria

Shanghai Lungchi Restaurant

Zhao Family Vegetable and Meat Wontons

Laopai The Park-Sour Plum Drink

Taipei Hero House Ruyi Hall

National Museum of History

Taipei Botanical GardenNanmon-cho 323

Guest House of Imperial Envoys

228 Peace Park Taipei 228 Memorial Museum

Dr Sun Yat-sen Memorial House(Sun Yat-sen Park)

National Taiwan Museum

Zhongshan HallFortress Cafeacute

Futai Street Mansion

National Taiwan Museum Land Bank Exhibition Hall

No1 Wellington Street

7

MRT Taipei Main Station

MRT Xiaonanmen Station

MRT Chiang Kai-ShekMemorial Hall Station

MRT Ximen StationMRT NTU Hospital Station

Taipei Postal Oce

National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

Bank of Taiwan

Dongmen

University of Taipei

National Central Library

National Concert Hall

National Theater

NTU Museum of Medical Humanities

ChengHuang Temple

Nanmen

Xiaonanmen

Beimen

Sec 1 Kaifeng St

Sec 1 Wuchang St

Sec 1 Hankou St

Hengyang Rd

Xiangyang Rd

Changde St

Beiping W Rd

Qingdao W Rd

Sec 1 Guiyang St

Ketagalan Blvd

Sec 1 Zhongxiao W Rd

Sec 1 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Xinyi Rd

Yanping S Rd

Guanqian Rd

Nanyang St G

ongyuan Rd

Gongyuan Rd

Zhongshan S Rd

Zhongshan S Rd

Sec 1 Zhonghua Rd

Sec 1 Zhonghua Rd

Sec 1 Chongqing S RdYanping S RdTaoyuan St

Yanping S Rd

Yanping S Rd

Borsquoai Rd

Huaining St

Sec 1 Chongqing S Rd

National Taiwan Museum Presidential Office Building Nanmon-cho 323

❿ National Taiwan MuseumNational Taiwan museum was established in 1908 has standing exhibitions on Taiwanrsquos history biology and natural environment and periodic special exhibits and lectures Until 830 take in the Mysterious Pescadores The Four Islands of Southern Penghu Exhibition A Unique New Breed of Gems Taiwan Black Jade Exhibition and Vivid Ancestor Paintings - A Plains Aborigines Exhibition

Add 2 Xiangyang Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2382-2566 (Closed on Monday)

⓫ Zhao Family Vegetable and Meat WontonsA Taoyuan Street fixture for 40-plus years this eatery specializes in wontons made fresh daily providing costumes with ultimate freshness and unbeatable value Itrsquos old-time flavors have a city-wide reputation

Add 5 amp 7 Taoyuan St Taipei CityTel (02)2381-1007

⓬ Taipei Hero House Ruyi HallThe Second floor of Taipei Hero House Ruyi Hall which opens at 0600 each day serves an all-you-can-eat Taiwan-style breakfast Accompany your sweet-potato congee with five different stir-fried vegetables and an egg fried fresh There is also traditional soy-sauce pickle a Japanese-traveler favorite Finish your filling inexpensive repast with fresh-made red bean soup

Add 2F 20 Sec 1 Changsha St Taipei CityTel (02)2331-9722

⓭ Presidential Office BuildingBuilt in 1919 replete with the artistic flourishes of Renaissance-style architecture this building has stood witness over 100 years of Taiwan history On public visits enjoy its photographs and films of different periods gaining understanding of the process from Japanrsquos Office of the Governor-General of Taiwan to today Finish by picking up a nifty memento at the souvenir center

Add 122 Sec 1 Chongqing S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2312-0760

⓮ 228 Peace Park Taipei 228 Memorial MuseumThis European-style park with a tropical character was established in 1935 There is a fusion of Chinese and Western elements including a fountain arch bridge breezy pavilion and royal palms Other highlights are two old steam engines ldquoCloud Riderrdquo and ldquoTRA No 9rdquo On the south side is the Taipei 228 Memorial Museum displaying historical materials on 1947rsquos infamous 228 Incident The cafeacute here has a tranquil air ndash a place to take a rest in the afternoon

Add 3 Ketalagan Blvd Taipei CityTel (02)2389-7228 (Closed on Monday)

⓯ Taipei Botanical Garden Nanmon-cho 323 Guest House of Imperial Envoys

In this remarkable ldquogreen paradiserdquo garden opened over a century ago are 1600-plus types of plants The wooden bungalow by the Lotus Pond was originally Taiwan Forestry Research Institute staff quarters in the Japannese colonial period Today after renovation and ldquoNanmon-cho 323rdquo re-naming it showcases the Japanese courtyard style Also within the botanical garden is Taiwanrsquos only remaining example of Qing Dynasty government-office architecture a distinctive work in the traditional south Fujian style shaped like the Chinese character ldquo 田 rdquo (paddy field) and contrasting markedly with most Japanese-style heritage architecture

Location Heping W Rd and Nanhai Rd IntersectionTel (02)2303-9978

⓰ National Museum of HistoryOn the Taipei Botanical Garden grounds the National Museum of History building is a MingQing-Dynasty architectural-style mix Its collection is focused on antiquities from the Yellow River Han Chinese cultural area with a secondary focus on early Taiwan culture Enjoy a fine Lotus Pond view from the 2F Wang Yen Hsuan cafeacute the blooming lotus beauties during May to September bring carefree joyous relaxation

Add 49 Nanhai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2361-0270

East District Alley Art TourIn addition to its chic trendiness Taipeirsquos east district also has a deep artistic air Unique works by artists and designers from around the globe are on display in the many galleries found along the side streets Drop into as many as you can during a leisurely east-side walkabout making it an inspiring art tour

❶ Plus Belle Arts BistroFrom the sun totem on the entrance door to the lighting fixtures of steel deep-blue bar and artworks-adorned walls this is a place of unique artistic beauty In addition the creative cuisine designed by a 5-star hotel chef advisor makes this spotrsquos great popularity

Add 1 Aly 4 Ln 251 Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2772-7273

❷ MBampF MAD GALLERYMBampF MADGallery was founded in Geneva Switzerland Its sole branch in Asia is in Taipei In the distinctive blackwhite space diverse innovative concepts are used in showcasing unique avant-garde watches and stunning mechanical art installations These serve as both furnishings and playthings The stereotype of what a gallery is is overthrown Until August 23rd take in a showing of Swiss photographer Marc Ninghettorsquos work

Add 1F 10 Ln 101 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2775-2768

❸ Chi-Wen GalleryChi-Wen gallery was one of the earliest focused on the development of Taiwan new-media art It cooperates with numerous important Taiwanese contemporary artists and invites many world-caliber video artists to exhibit their creations Though not large the gallery showcases high-caliber artworks discovering first-rate efforts by many emerging artists

Add 3F 19 Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8771-3372

❹ Gallery100Promoting contemporary art showcasing well-known artists from both Taiwan and abroad staging exhibits on varying themes Energetically introducing their works on the international stage it also serves as a platform for the introduction of world-class creations to the local audience and for new-generation artists to show off their talent Works by Guo Hong-wei and Shi Jing contemporary artists from China are on exhibit from August to September

Add 13 Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2731-0876

❺ Cha Cha TheacuteA concept tea loungebar opened by well-known fashion house Shiatzy Chen the styling here is minimalist chic the air cultured The walls of Pursquoer-tea brick are visually compelling Cooperating with premium local farms a wide range of delicate Chinese- and Western-style teas tea drinks and tea snacks are offered

Add 23 Ln 219 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8773-1818

❻ Bluerider ART GalleryThe name of this art space comes from The Blue Rider an artist group founded by Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky It showcases European and American works in photography installation art graphic art and other genres Until August 26th catch the joint illustration exhibition featuring works by Englandrsquos Emily Carew Woodard and Germanyrsquos Christoph Niemann

Add 9F 25-1 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2752-2238

❼ papabubbleThis cute shop sells handmade Spanish-style sweets All made on-the-spot the range is thrilling the colors dazzling tickling visitors with endless surprises

Add 15 Ln 49 Sec 1 Anhe Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8773-0955

❽ Nou GalleryThe focus here is on interdisciplinary cross-cultural modern art with a diverse range of genres explored including paper sculptures visual works and new formed paintings

Add 232 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2700-0239

Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Ln 71 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd

Ln 27 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 151 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Anhe Rd

Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Ln 84 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd Ln 83 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Ln 101 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 219 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Ln 270 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 49 Sec 1 Anhe Rd

Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd Sec 4 Zhongxiao E Rd

Civic Blvd

MRT Zhongxiao Dunhua StationMRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station

Renrsquoai Dunnan trac circle

Ln 251 Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd

Andong St

Ln 26 Sec 4 Zhongxiao E Rd

2

1

5

7

8

Gallery100

Nou Gallery

papabubble

Chi-Wen Gallery

Plus BelleArts Bistro

Cha Cha Theacute

Bluerider ART Gallery

3

6

4

MBampF MAD GALLERY

Plus Belle Arts Bistro MBampF MAD GALLERY Nou Gallery

In Taipei all kinds of cake hide in the streets and alleys and the confectioners in every bakery rack their brains constantly releasing new creative desserts to attract customers Beautiful delicious sweet and tasty they always make ones mouth water and have become popular gifts

Mille-FeuilleShun Chen Bakery has 50 years of history and sells a range of foods including wedding cakes cakes and egg yolk pastries Their traditional taste was part of childhood for many citizens of Taipei The ldquoMille-Feuillerdquo traditional but also featuring the ingenuity of Western pastries is made of layer upon layer of pie crust encasing slightly salty butter and crispy walnut and is unforgettably delicious

Innovative NougatSaint Peters founder Ruan Jing-tian who likes to develop new sweets and has won countless awards has invented almost ten flavors of nougat His latest creation ldquoGolden strawberryrdquo nougat includes uniquely-textured brown rice popcorn dried strawberries macadamia nuts and caramel It has become a surprise favorite since it does not stick to ones teeth ldquoBlack galrdquo nougat combines brown rice popcorn sesame peanuts and black sugar cookies resulting in rich layers of flavor

Add 212 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2711-7222

Add 194 Nongrsquoan St Taipei CityTel (02)2515-8469

Chocolate Banana PieLucky Gifts founder learned their trade from Nagasaki Hompo in Japan and became known for hand-made honey cakes when they returned to Taiwan Round nougat and pineapple cakes are the bakerys most popular offerings Lucky Gifts ldquoGreen Bean Cakerdquo whose thick crust enfolds green beans and braised meat once won the Taipei Unique Snack Champion award in 2014 with its mixture of savory and sweet flavors each accentuating the other Their latest product the ldquochocolate banana pierdquo wraps sweet Taiwanese banana in chocolate cake and crisp pie crust every bite tastes of sweet banana

Add 422 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2704-5157

Chocolate Coating Paste CakeEstablished in 1867 the Kuo Yuan Ye foods Co Ltd has developed many kinds of cake through traditional craft The bakery has also established a creative pastry concept store HOK (House of Kuo) in March 2015 Their latest creations break through international boundaries For example the ldquoHanxiang Macaronrdquo combines Chinese cakes with Western methods allowing one to simultaneously taste the crispy outside of a Macaron and Taiwanese-style cake filling and boasts an extraordinary taste ldquoChocolate Coating Paste Cakerdquo are traditional green bean cakes covered with a fragrant rich chocolate overcoat combining the flavors of green beans and chocolate in unique style

Innovative Cheese CakeKT BAKERY is a long-established bakery chain which still makes pastries and bread by hand and has made its name with traditional pineapple and scallion bread It sells over 10000 breads cakes and pastries every day Their latest cake the ldquoInnovative Cheese Cakerdquo in which cream from Hokkaido Japan is matched with taro paste cheese rich coffee and sweet chestnut is an exquisite symphony of taste suffused with the scent of milk

Add 526 Wenlin Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2833-8377

Add 261 Sec 5 Yenping N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2812-5409

TaipeiFeasting in Desserts a Delicious Surprise

MRT Luzhou line

❶ MRT Daqiaotou StationBloom Art GalleryWalking from MRT Daqiaotou Station upon arriving at Dihua Street you will be greeted by a red brick building with a arced covered corridor go up to the second floor and you will find Bloom Art Gallery This building was originally an old building on Dihua Street after renovation it became an elegant leisure space for appreciating art and drinking good coffee characterized by its wooden window frames and red bricks

Add 2F 348 Sec 1 Dihua St Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Daqiaotou Station)

Tel (02)2557-8696

❷ MRT Xingtian Temple StationTaipei Xingtian TempleFortune-telling StreetThe main distinctive feature of this temple is the old women who incense in hand chant scriptures as they ldquorelieve shockrdquo for visitors This magnificent palace-type building is a must-visit attraction for visitors to the city Fortune-telling Street is located in the underpass in front of the temple it has more than 20 fortune tellers offering their services from 0800 to 2200 they offer the service of fortune telling by reading facial features some by divination some removing calamities or solving vexing problems

Add 109 Sec 2 Minquan E Rd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Xingtian Temple Station)

Tel (02)2502-7924

❸ MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng StationTaipei BreweryThis was the only brewery in Taiwan in the Japanese Colonial Period The beer brewing equipment is still operating making this a living historic site It also has one of the few copper mash hammers in the world Visit Taipei Brewery to appreciate the historic architecture and also enjoy some cold and refreshing Taiwan Beer

Add 85 Sec 2 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 8 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2771-9131

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkHuashan 1914 Creative Park was originally Taipei Distillery established in 1914 The park retains a number of historic buildings from Taipei Distillery days with the factory buildings now used for arts exhibitions culture and creative product stores distinctive restaurants and an art-house film theater creating an aesthetic space where old and new merge

Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 3 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2358-1914

Guanghua Digital PlazaGuanghua Digital Plaza stocks an array of digital and information products Visitors from around the world buy the latest and most bargain-priced computer related products Even if you donrsquot buy wander around and you can see interesting designs

Add 8 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2391-7105

❹ MRT Guting StationKishu An Forest of LiteratureBuilt in 1917 Kishu An was a typical Japanese style house Destroyed by fire all that remained was an outbuilding after renovation this outbuilding and the new Kishu An building became Kishu An Forest of Literature a space for exhibitions and lectures The meeting of traditional aesthetics and literatures make this place a diverse arts base

Add 107 Tongrsquoan St Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 2 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2368-7577

To dearOnce an old house To dear is now an art space coffee and meals are available on the first floor which is given a retro feel by the antique furniture the third floor is irregularly scheduled the venue for exhibitions by up and coming Taiwanese artists The proprietorrsquos aim is to promote art creativity To dear is full of artistic surprises and art in the form of metal sculptures can even be seen in the back yard

Add 7 Aly 77 Sec 2 Roosevelt Rd Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 3 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2363-7768

FunMRT Travel

MRT Luzhou line is the first MRT line to cross the Danshui River As Luzhou was originally a sandbank and the happy gathering place for numerous egrets the recurring themes of the public art along the line are sandbanks and egrets and became an MRT highlight area As well as the public art that can be enjoyed along the line it also offers the famous Xingtian Temple and other distinctive attractions that are well worth a visit

Beimen

Taipei Arena

Nanjing Sanmin

Songshan

Taipei Zoo Station

Zhinan Temple Station

Taipei Zoo South Station

Maokong Station

Maokong Gondola

Tamsui

Hongshulin

Zhuwei

Guandu Zhongyi

Fuxinggang

Beitou

Qiyan

Xinbeitou

Qilian

Shipai

Mingde

Zhishan

Shilin

Jiantan

Yuanshan

Taipei Main Station

Minquan W Rd

Zhongshan Elementary School Daqiaotou

ShuanglianXingtian TempleSongjiang Nanjing

Luzhou

Sanmin Senior High School

St Ignatius High School

Sanhe Junior High School

Sanchong Elementary School

Taipei Bridge

Cailiao

Sanchong

Xianse Temple

Touqianzhuang

Xinzhuang

Fu Jen University

Danfeng

Huilong

Ximen

Longshan Temple

Jiangzicui

Xinpu

Banqiao

Fuzhong

Far Eastern Hospital

Haishan

Tucheng

Yongning

Dingpu

Dingxi

Yongan Market

Jingan

Nanshijiao

XiaonanmenChiang Kai-Shek

Memorial Hall

ShandaoTemple

NTU Hospital

Dongmen

Gongguan

Wanlong

Jingmei

Dapinglin

Xindian District Oce

Xiaobitan

Xindian

Qizhang

Taipower Building

Guting

Xinyi Anhe

Taipei 101 World Trade Center

Xiangshan Daan

Technology Building

Liuzhangli Linguang

Xinhai

Wanfang Hospital Taipei Zoo

ZhongxiaoDunhua

ZhongxiaoFuxingZhongxiao

Xinsheng

Taipei City Hall

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Yongchun

Houshanpi

Kunyang Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center

NangangSoftware Park

Donghu

Huzhou

Dahu Park

Neihu

WendeXihu

Dazhi

Songshan Airport

Zhongshan Junior High SchoolNanjing Fuxing

GangqianJiannan Rd

Nangang

Daan Park

Wanfang Community

Muzha

Zhongshan

Terminal Station

Regular Station

TRA

HSR

Airport

Transfer Station

Wenhu Line

Tamsui-Xinyi Line

Songshan-Xindian Line

Zhonghe-Xinlu Line

Taipei Visitor Information Center

Legend

Bannan Line

Plum Garden

Miramar Entertainment Park

Songshan Airport

East Metro Mall Taipei City Hall Bus Station

MRT Map

Leisure amp Arts Taipei

2015 Taipei Arts FestivalTime until 96Locations City Stage of Taipei Cultural Center Zhongshan Hall Wellspring TheaterTel (02)2528-9580 ext 191-199Website wwwtaipeifestivalorg

The theme of the 2015 Taipei Arts Festival is ldquoThe Human Conditionrdquo and will display 11 works of art from 8 countries including ldquoThe Metamorphosis Android Versionrdquo created by Seinendan Theater and Iregravene Jacob the Australian Band Black Arm who will bring moving Australian indigenous music in the performance ldquoDirtsongrdquo and Deutsches Theater Berlin who will present their weighty work ldquoDieberdquo hoping for a beautiful encounter with the audience at the theater

2015 Taipei Fringe FestivalTime 828- 913Locations 36 areas in Taipei City (please see the official website)Tel (02)2528-9580 ext 189Website wwwtaipeicaforg

155 cutting-edge creative groups will be gathered for the 2015 Taipei Fringe Festival and will give performances in 36 different spaces including ldquoMiculture Tiger Mountainrdquo a converted old temple on a mountain the ldquoDadaocheng Yachtrdquo on the citys blue highway Beitous indooroutdoor art space ldquoPolymerrdquo and the ldquoSolo Singer Innrdquo Dont miss the opening activity which is to take place in Darsquoan Forest Park on the August 23rd there will be many small stages and different groups will be invited to come and give performances There will be activities including performances and lectures at the Fringe Club on the second floor of the NTU Gymnasium throughout the Festival creating boundless possibilities for art and life

Crazy Summer Water Fun Time until 104 (Sat and Sun 0900~1700)Location Beneath Dazhi Bridge Dajia Riverside Park

(the Dajia stretch of the Keelung River)Tel (02)2570-2330 ext 6439Website sportsgovtaipei

Where can you play in the water in Taipei This summer the Dajia Riverside Park will hold for all kinds of family water activities including canoeing sailing and kayaking Visitors are welcome to come and join in Groups can register for activities on the day or can make advance reservations online at a cost of NT$100 person

2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos DayTime 815Location Dadaocheng Wharf

(Between Danshui River flood gates 3 and 5)Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7576Website wwwtraveltaipei

The 2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos Day will commence on the afternoon on the August 15th with activities including surrounding stalls open from 1500~2130 boat trips to view the fireworks at blue highway from 1700~2100 a live performance by the Taipei Symphony Orchestras Wind Band and Conservatory Ensemble from 2000~2025 and a fireworks display from 2030~2040 bringing the audience a most romantic beautiful midsummer night There will also be activities including worship of Yuelao (Chinese god of marriage) for luck and a local cultural market between the 9th and 15th of August allowing the public to join in and create a Double- Seventh Festival unique to Taipei

2015 Taipei Confucius Temple Cultural ActivitiesTime 928 The Confucius Ceremony 0530~0600 ticket required

for entry (For more information about tickets please check the official website in September)

Location Taipei Confucius Temple (275 Dalong St Taipei City)Tel (02)2592-3934Website wwwcttaipeigovtw

Confucius Birthday on the September 28th is a major event for the Confucius Temple The traditional Eight Tones Musical Instruments will be used to play the Dacheng Suite from the Song Dynasty to honor Confucius and the ldquoYi Dancerdquo a ceremonial dance that originated in palaces in the Ming Dynasty will also be presented the ceremony features 37 distinct rites fully presenting a three consecrations ritual that is of national importance Additionally the Confucius Temple will also be holding the ldquoArts Every Dayrdquo activity for the entire year with experience activities including customized calligraphic blessing cards paper crafts DIY performances of elegant music and dance a pitch-pot game and simple manners lesson

Taipei Fine Arts MuseumTel (02)2595-7656Add 181 Sec 3 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwtfammuseum

Make SenseTime Until 830

Lee Mingwei and His Relations - The Art of ParticipationTime Until 96

Formosa in Formation Selected works from the Taipei Fine Arts Museum CollectionTime Until 927

Puppetry Art Center of TaipeiTel (02)2528-9553Add 2F 99 Sec 5 Civic Blvd Taipei CityWebsite wwwpactorgtw

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo ExhibitionTime Until 927

National Palace MuseumTel (02)2881-2021Add 221 Sec 2 Zhishan Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwnpmgovtw

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of LiechtensteinTime Until 831

Painting Anime Departure Herald and Return ClearingTime Until 831

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from GuizhouTime Until 91

Exemplar of Heritage Fan Kuan and His Influence in Chinese PaintingTime Until 929

National Taiwan Science Education CenterTel (02)6610-1234 ext 1000 1005Add 189 Shihshang Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwntsecgovtw

Fantasy Forest AdventureTime Until 830

Tokyo Ghost HospitalTime Until 913

Digital Art Center TaipeiTel (02)7736-0708Add 180 Fuhua Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwdactw

Imaginary Body BoundaryTime 815-104

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Tel (02)2765-1388Add 133 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwsongshanculturalparkorg

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars ExhibitionTime Until 830

Songchumore Campus 2015Time Until 913

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial HallTel (02)2343-1100

Add 21 Zhongshan S Rd Taipei City

Website wwwcksmhgovtw

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EarthTime Until 96

Transformers Expo TaipeiTime Until 102

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkTel (02)2358-1914Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwhuashan1914com

60 Years of MiffyTime Until 913

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary ExhibitionTime Until 913

Exhibition of Fantastic GoldfishTime Until 913

The Face of LEONARDO - Images of a GeniusTime Until 920

Kveta Pacovska ExhibitionTime Until 928

KUSAMA YAYOI CAFEacuteTime Until 930

Art Exhibition Calendar

Make Sense

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of

Liechtenstein

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo

Exhibition

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from Guizhou

Fantasy Forest Adventure

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars Exhibition

Songchumore Campus 2015

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EARTH

Transformers Expo Taipei

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary Exhibition

Taipei is an international design capital and in recent years has instituted a New Life for Old Buildings campaign bringing new life and function to neglected old structures Their heritage character and fresh new management style have given birth to distinctive new city highlights

A Share Tea houseOver 90 years old this building was once the dormitory of the Taiwan Railway Danshui Branch Line stationmaster After being renovated the wooden beams of the ceiling and red bricks walls were retained and matched with antique furniture with European charm A Share Tea House is a distinctive tea house serving up Taiwanese style hot pots and fine Taiwan tea The hot pots use local Taiwanese ingredients such as Chiayi black tree fungus Taidong orange daylily and Penghu towel gourd

Add 10 Wanquan St Taipei City (next to Exit 2 of MRT Shuanglian Station around 3 minutesrsquo walk)

Tel (02)2557-9393

Syntrend Creative ParkSyntrend Creative Park opened in May this year It has 12 floors apart from B2 and 9F which house restaurants every floor has a distinctive cafeacute As well as selling 3C products the Park sells speakers vinyl records 3D printers video games anime products and has a family play area Located next to Guanghua Digital Plaza people now have even more choices when buying 3C products

Add 2 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (Around 5 minutesrsquo walk from MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel 0809-093-300

URS 27MURS 27M was originally a house over 50 years old After being redesigned and renovated it has become a venue for holding exhibitions and concerts With wooden terrace roof path and other design features that merge with the landscape this is a green creative space that cleverly combines old and new and retains yesteryear charm

Add 27 Kaixuan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Shilin Station or Jiantan Station transfer to Red 5 bus 15 minibus 260 or 303 bus and alight at Shanzihou Police Station stop)

Tel (02)2861-8178

Plum GardenOnce his summer residence Plum Garden is the first memorial hall in Taiwan dedicated to the master of cursive hand calligraphy Mr Yu You-ren It displays his calligraphy works of different styles from different periods It is a tranquil and elegant space with a scholarly air and provides travel information for the Beitou area It was closed for refurbishment in January and reopened at the end of June In August afternoon concerts will be held every Saturday The visitors are invited to listen to some soothing music this summer savor good food and enjoy the escape from the heat that Plum Garden provides on a hot summerrsquos day

Add 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Beitou Station transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at Xinbeitou then walk for around 10 minutes)

Tel (02)2897-2647

Beitou Refuse Incinerator Star Catcher Revolving RestaurantBeitou Refuse Incinerator is the largest refuse incinerator in Taiwan and is the only incinerator in the world to have a revolving restaurant atop its chimney The restaurant was given a new look early this year The distinctive revolving restaurant is situated at the top of the colored chimney and offers an all-round view that takes in the Keelung River the Danshui Riverrsquos beautiful scenery and the vast Guandu Plain The restaurant is popular with photographers and it has also been the scene of romantic marriage proposals

Add 271 Zhoumei St Taipei City (take the 550 bus from MRT Beitou Station or 68 bus from MRT Jiantan Station and take off at Zhoumei Sport Park then walk for around 5 minutes)

Tel (02)2837-7122

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Website wwwyoubikecomtw

Blue HighwayTaipei Department of Transportation wwwdotgovtaipei

Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip Website wwwriverfunnet

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

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-Beitou Zhuzihu RouteOrigin-Destination Beitou Bus Stop ndash Zhuzihu

The bus is demand responsive at mountain roads (Quanyuan Bieshu Stop -Zhuzihu)

Website wwwtaiwantripcomtw

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Taipei Main StationVisitor Information Center

Add 3 Beiping W Rd Taipei City (southwest side of lobby1st floor Taipei Main Station)

Tel (02) 2312-3256

Taipei Songshan AirportVisitor Information Center

Add 340-10 Dunhua N Rd Taipei City (Arrival Hall Terminal2 Taipei Songshan Aiport)

Tel (02)2546-4741

MRT Taipei 101 World TradeCenter Visitor InformationCenter

Add B1 20 Sec 5 Xinyi Rd Taipei City (Exit No 5 of MRT Taipei 101 World Trade Center Station)

Tel (02)2758-6593

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Add 6 Sec 5 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei City (1F of Taipei City Hall Bus Station)

Tel (02)2723-6836

East Metro MallVisitor Information Center

Add Room 4-2 77 Sec 1 Daan Rd Taipei City (East Metro Mall)Tel (02)8772-0830

MRT Ximen StationVisitor Information Center

Add B1 32-1 Baoqing Rd Taipei City (near Exit No 5)Tel (02)2375-3096

MRT Yuanshan StationVisitor Information Center

Add 9-1 Jiuquan St Taipei City (near Exit No 2)Tel (02)2591-6130

MRT Jiantan StationVisitor Information Center

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

MRT Beitou StationVisitor Information Center

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

Miramar EntertainmentPark Visitor Center

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

Plum Garden Visitor CenterAdd 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (near open-air hot-spring area)Tel (02)2897-2647

Maokong Gondola TaipeiZoo Station Visitor Center

Add 2 Ln 10 Sec 2 Xinguang Rd Taipei City (at 1F Maokong Gondola Visitor Center)

Tel (02)8661-7627

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Add 35 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Taipei City (near exit of Maokong Station)

Tel (02)2937-8563

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Maokong Famous Chef ndash A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea RestaurantOnce head chef at a 5-star restaurant after taking over operations at what was formerly the ldquoBig Teapot Range Chicken Castlerdquo Master A-Yi made this a ldquotea culture restaurantrdquo Breaking through culinary convention hersquos acquired ldquotea cuisine expertrdquo renown has brought Maokongrsquos unique cuisine international recognition and was also invited by Discovery Channel to introduce distinctive cuisine His ldquocreative theme cuisinerdquo showcases flowers fruits and tea bringing much pleasure to food connoisseurs

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Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry

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Shilin Tourist Night Market

Shilin Ocial Residence

Lin An Tai Historical House and Museum

Taipei Fine Arts Museum

GALERIE BistroSPOT-Taipei

Lin Tien CooperyCafeacute Monument

TSAI JUI-YUEH Dance Research Institude

National Palace Museum

Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines

MRT Zhishan Station

MRT Shilin Station

MRT Jiantan Station

MRT Yuanshan Station

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Taipei Expo Park Maji Maji Square

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Taipei Fine Arts Museum SPOT-Taipei

❾ GALERIE BistroIn a white 80-year-old Baroque-style house converted by the second-generation owner is the GALERIE Bistro which serves French and Italian cuisine The delicious Italian and French creations brim with a rich sense of romance The ownerrsquos treasured artworks collection is on display in the covered corridor adding to the artistic atmosphere

Add 2 Ln 25 Nanjing W Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2558-0096

❿ SPOT-TaipeiA Historical Relic of the Third Rank ndash originally the US ambassadorsrsquo residence ndash this building mimics an American deep-south colonial-style manor Inside is an art-film cinema cafeacute cultural-creative goods shop etc Sip your coffee in a high-ceilinged white-walled space inside or outside under old shade trees enjoying the precious urban-oasis ambience

Add 18 Sec 2 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2511-7786 (Closed on Monday occasionally)

⓫ Cafeacute MonumentThis Baroque-style building is almost 90 years old housed a number of different businesses before being abandoned for decades Lovingly restored by art-loving entrepreneur Zeng Chao-man sit back to enjoy the music and drifting coffee aromas in this fine old spot a great place to wile away an afternoon

Add 2 Changrsquoan W Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2581-6088

⓬ Lin Tien CooperyAt this old shop run by the third generation of a barrel-maker family the mottled shop sign gives a sense of its history The familyrsquos skills were originally learned from a Japanese master The containers made by cypress and china fir are combination of stylish and durable

Add 108 Sec 1 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2541-1354

Borsquoai Special District Heritage TourBorsquoai Special District is the ldquoheart of the Taiwan capitalrdquo In the cityrsquos Zhongzheng District the Presidential Office Building is its core Home to many seats of key central-government organizations bringing architectural gravitas it is a witness to dramatic historical periods ndash notably the Qing Dynasty Japanese colonial period and Taiwan Retrocession (since 1945) era The enclaversquos many architectural gems have endless stories to tell ndash time portals linking the Taipei of yesterday to today

❶ Futai Street MansionFutai Street Mansion is one of Taiwanrsquos oldest examples of Western-style townhouse architecture Today a boutique museum on the second floor is the ldquoDiscover Taipei Cityrdquo regular exhibit which juxtaposes oldnew maps and photos to explain Taipeirsquos evolution Opening on October 10th is a special exhibit of photos depicting 1960srsquo Yilan County through the lens of master photographer Qiu Jin-yi

Add 26 Yanping S Rd Taipei CityTel (02) 2314-8080 (Closed on Sunday)

❷ ARKI GALEacuteRIAARKI GALEacuteRIArsquos distinctive ldquobare designrdquo interior features paint-removed secondhand and recycled-wood furniture The warm gentle lighting creates a relaxed comfortable ambience making visitors sipping coffee or reading feel as though sitting in their own home Irregularly scheduled exhibitions and other cultural events are staged in the exhibit hall This has become one of Taipeirsquos hottest new-style cultural-creative venues

Add B1 2 Sec 1 Chongqing S Rd Taipei CityTel (02) 2382-1000

❸ Dr Sun Yat-sen Memorial House (Sun Yat-sen Park)This facility is a traditional Japanese-style wood construction The furnishings copy the period when Dr Sun Yat-sen stayed here pictures depict his time in Taipei and various precious representative Sun artifacts are in place including a tea table and manuscripts The grounds in traditional courtyard-garden style have bamboo plus pine and plum trees that nicely contrast with the arcade and arch bridge

Add 46 Sec 1 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2381-3359 (Closed on Monday)

❹ No1 Wellington StreetReproducing the graceful culture of old-time Hong Kong-style tea restaurants British-style trappings are used to evoke 1950s1960s London and an EnglishHong Kong fusion is brought to the Cantonese dishes and inexpensive authentic classic dim sum selections The retro atmosphere and tastes are delicious

Add 5F 12 Guanqian Rd Taipei CityTel (02) 6630-9088

❺ Cafeacute AstoriaThis cafeacute is a Taipei icon for Russian food and culture The 1F confectionery sells traditional Russian baked items the 2F cafeacute offers Russian foods including borscht and sirloin cooked Russian-style presenting you authentic Russian flavors The cafeacutersquos soft sweets were much loved by Faina Chiang Fang-liang wife of former President Chiang Ching-kuo A preferred venue for the Chiangs to receive Chinese and foreign dignitaries and hold dinner functions this was also long a haunt for Taipei artists and literati

Add 2F 5 Sec 1 Wuchang St Taipei CityTel (02)2381-5589

❻ Zhongshan Hall Fortress CafeacuteThis Historical Relic of the Second Rank is in the Spanish Moorish style Its Guangfu Auditorium was once used for state banquets The Fortress Cafeacute on second floor is a cultured leisure space combining European nobility and Mediterranean character enjoy the flamenco dance performances here (evenings first weekend each month)

Add 98 Yanping S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2381-3137 2381-9551

❼ Shanghai Lungchi RestaurantPreserving great flavors for three generations this restaurant is a rare Taipei gem serving authentic Shanghai cuisine ndash a favorite with old Taipei residents homesick for mainland China and gourmands seeking old-time tastes

Add 1 Ln 101 Yanping S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2331-5078

❽ National Taiwan Museum Land Bank Exhibition HallThis exhibition hall was originally the building of Land Bank The exterior features eight robust columns and sturdy walls with ornate classical animal-head and rose Egyptian and Mayan motifs Inside there is a regular exhibition Taiwan Paleontology Exhibit In the second floor Cafeacute Rainforest gaze at a giant dinosaur and enjoy exclusive ldquodinosaur mealrdquo for kids A fun fossil-dig activity is held daily 1130~1200 and films on dinosaurs are shown 1330~1630 ndash all free

Add 25 Xiangyang Rd Taipei CityTel (02) 2314-2699 (Closed on Monday)

❾ Laopai The Park ndash Sour Plum DrinkLaopai The Park ndash Sour Plum Drink is in a baroque style building at the corner of 228 Peace Park it is a long-time Taipei old-timer favorite for dispelling the summer heat Tradition is king ndash its hawthorn berry licorice smoked plums and other ingredients are together boiled six hours The old shop in a nostalgia-inducing Baroque-style building offers one-of-a-kind flavors in its house sour-plum juice and tri-color ice-cream

Add 2 Hengyang Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2311-3009Zhongshan Hall Fortress Cafeacute National Taiwan Museum Land Bank Exhibition Hall

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ARKI GALEacuteRIA

Presidential Oce Building

Cafeacute Astoria

Shanghai Lungchi Restaurant

Zhao Family Vegetable and Meat Wontons

Laopai The Park-Sour Plum Drink

Taipei Hero House Ruyi Hall

National Museum of History

Taipei Botanical GardenNanmon-cho 323

Guest House of Imperial Envoys

228 Peace Park Taipei 228 Memorial Museum

Dr Sun Yat-sen Memorial House(Sun Yat-sen Park)

National Taiwan Museum

Zhongshan HallFortress Cafeacute

Futai Street Mansion

National Taiwan Museum Land Bank Exhibition Hall

No1 Wellington Street

7

MRT Taipei Main Station

MRT Xiaonanmen Station

MRT Chiang Kai-ShekMemorial Hall Station

MRT Ximen StationMRT NTU Hospital Station

Taipei Postal Oce

National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

Bank of Taiwan

Dongmen

University of Taipei

National Central Library

National Concert Hall

National Theater

NTU Museum of Medical Humanities

ChengHuang Temple

Nanmen

Xiaonanmen

Beimen

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National Taiwan Museum Presidential Office Building Nanmon-cho 323

❿ National Taiwan MuseumNational Taiwan museum was established in 1908 has standing exhibitions on Taiwanrsquos history biology and natural environment and periodic special exhibits and lectures Until 830 take in the Mysterious Pescadores The Four Islands of Southern Penghu Exhibition A Unique New Breed of Gems Taiwan Black Jade Exhibition and Vivid Ancestor Paintings - A Plains Aborigines Exhibition

Add 2 Xiangyang Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2382-2566 (Closed on Monday)

⓫ Zhao Family Vegetable and Meat WontonsA Taoyuan Street fixture for 40-plus years this eatery specializes in wontons made fresh daily providing costumes with ultimate freshness and unbeatable value Itrsquos old-time flavors have a city-wide reputation

Add 5 amp 7 Taoyuan St Taipei CityTel (02)2381-1007

⓬ Taipei Hero House Ruyi HallThe Second floor of Taipei Hero House Ruyi Hall which opens at 0600 each day serves an all-you-can-eat Taiwan-style breakfast Accompany your sweet-potato congee with five different stir-fried vegetables and an egg fried fresh There is also traditional soy-sauce pickle a Japanese-traveler favorite Finish your filling inexpensive repast with fresh-made red bean soup

Add 2F 20 Sec 1 Changsha St Taipei CityTel (02)2331-9722

⓭ Presidential Office BuildingBuilt in 1919 replete with the artistic flourishes of Renaissance-style architecture this building has stood witness over 100 years of Taiwan history On public visits enjoy its photographs and films of different periods gaining understanding of the process from Japanrsquos Office of the Governor-General of Taiwan to today Finish by picking up a nifty memento at the souvenir center

Add 122 Sec 1 Chongqing S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2312-0760

⓮ 228 Peace Park Taipei 228 Memorial MuseumThis European-style park with a tropical character was established in 1935 There is a fusion of Chinese and Western elements including a fountain arch bridge breezy pavilion and royal palms Other highlights are two old steam engines ldquoCloud Riderrdquo and ldquoTRA No 9rdquo On the south side is the Taipei 228 Memorial Museum displaying historical materials on 1947rsquos infamous 228 Incident The cafeacute here has a tranquil air ndash a place to take a rest in the afternoon

Add 3 Ketalagan Blvd Taipei CityTel (02)2389-7228 (Closed on Monday)

⓯ Taipei Botanical Garden Nanmon-cho 323 Guest House of Imperial Envoys

In this remarkable ldquogreen paradiserdquo garden opened over a century ago are 1600-plus types of plants The wooden bungalow by the Lotus Pond was originally Taiwan Forestry Research Institute staff quarters in the Japannese colonial period Today after renovation and ldquoNanmon-cho 323rdquo re-naming it showcases the Japanese courtyard style Also within the botanical garden is Taiwanrsquos only remaining example of Qing Dynasty government-office architecture a distinctive work in the traditional south Fujian style shaped like the Chinese character ldquo 田 rdquo (paddy field) and contrasting markedly with most Japanese-style heritage architecture

Location Heping W Rd and Nanhai Rd IntersectionTel (02)2303-9978

⓰ National Museum of HistoryOn the Taipei Botanical Garden grounds the National Museum of History building is a MingQing-Dynasty architectural-style mix Its collection is focused on antiquities from the Yellow River Han Chinese cultural area with a secondary focus on early Taiwan culture Enjoy a fine Lotus Pond view from the 2F Wang Yen Hsuan cafeacute the blooming lotus beauties during May to September bring carefree joyous relaxation

Add 49 Nanhai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2361-0270

East District Alley Art TourIn addition to its chic trendiness Taipeirsquos east district also has a deep artistic air Unique works by artists and designers from around the globe are on display in the many galleries found along the side streets Drop into as many as you can during a leisurely east-side walkabout making it an inspiring art tour

❶ Plus Belle Arts BistroFrom the sun totem on the entrance door to the lighting fixtures of steel deep-blue bar and artworks-adorned walls this is a place of unique artistic beauty In addition the creative cuisine designed by a 5-star hotel chef advisor makes this spotrsquos great popularity

Add 1 Aly 4 Ln 251 Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2772-7273

❷ MBampF MAD GALLERYMBampF MADGallery was founded in Geneva Switzerland Its sole branch in Asia is in Taipei In the distinctive blackwhite space diverse innovative concepts are used in showcasing unique avant-garde watches and stunning mechanical art installations These serve as both furnishings and playthings The stereotype of what a gallery is is overthrown Until August 23rd take in a showing of Swiss photographer Marc Ninghettorsquos work

Add 1F 10 Ln 101 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2775-2768

❸ Chi-Wen GalleryChi-Wen gallery was one of the earliest focused on the development of Taiwan new-media art It cooperates with numerous important Taiwanese contemporary artists and invites many world-caliber video artists to exhibit their creations Though not large the gallery showcases high-caliber artworks discovering first-rate efforts by many emerging artists

Add 3F 19 Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8771-3372

❹ Gallery100Promoting contemporary art showcasing well-known artists from both Taiwan and abroad staging exhibits on varying themes Energetically introducing their works on the international stage it also serves as a platform for the introduction of world-class creations to the local audience and for new-generation artists to show off their talent Works by Guo Hong-wei and Shi Jing contemporary artists from China are on exhibit from August to September

Add 13 Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2731-0876

❺ Cha Cha TheacuteA concept tea loungebar opened by well-known fashion house Shiatzy Chen the styling here is minimalist chic the air cultured The walls of Pursquoer-tea brick are visually compelling Cooperating with premium local farms a wide range of delicate Chinese- and Western-style teas tea drinks and tea snacks are offered

Add 23 Ln 219 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8773-1818

❻ Bluerider ART GalleryThe name of this art space comes from The Blue Rider an artist group founded by Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky It showcases European and American works in photography installation art graphic art and other genres Until August 26th catch the joint illustration exhibition featuring works by Englandrsquos Emily Carew Woodard and Germanyrsquos Christoph Niemann

Add 9F 25-1 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2752-2238

❼ papabubbleThis cute shop sells handmade Spanish-style sweets All made on-the-spot the range is thrilling the colors dazzling tickling visitors with endless surprises

Add 15 Ln 49 Sec 1 Anhe Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8773-0955

❽ Nou GalleryThe focus here is on interdisciplinary cross-cultural modern art with a diverse range of genres explored including paper sculptures visual works and new formed paintings

Add 232 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2700-0239

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Civic Blvd

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Renrsquoai Dunnan trac circle

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Andong St

Ln 26 Sec 4 Zhongxiao E Rd

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Gallery100

Nou Gallery

papabubble

Chi-Wen Gallery

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Cha Cha Theacute

Bluerider ART Gallery

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MBampF MAD GALLERY

Plus Belle Arts Bistro MBampF MAD GALLERY Nou Gallery

In Taipei all kinds of cake hide in the streets and alleys and the confectioners in every bakery rack their brains constantly releasing new creative desserts to attract customers Beautiful delicious sweet and tasty they always make ones mouth water and have become popular gifts

Mille-FeuilleShun Chen Bakery has 50 years of history and sells a range of foods including wedding cakes cakes and egg yolk pastries Their traditional taste was part of childhood for many citizens of Taipei The ldquoMille-Feuillerdquo traditional but also featuring the ingenuity of Western pastries is made of layer upon layer of pie crust encasing slightly salty butter and crispy walnut and is unforgettably delicious

Innovative NougatSaint Peters founder Ruan Jing-tian who likes to develop new sweets and has won countless awards has invented almost ten flavors of nougat His latest creation ldquoGolden strawberryrdquo nougat includes uniquely-textured brown rice popcorn dried strawberries macadamia nuts and caramel It has become a surprise favorite since it does not stick to ones teeth ldquoBlack galrdquo nougat combines brown rice popcorn sesame peanuts and black sugar cookies resulting in rich layers of flavor

Add 212 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2711-7222

Add 194 Nongrsquoan St Taipei CityTel (02)2515-8469

Chocolate Banana PieLucky Gifts founder learned their trade from Nagasaki Hompo in Japan and became known for hand-made honey cakes when they returned to Taiwan Round nougat and pineapple cakes are the bakerys most popular offerings Lucky Gifts ldquoGreen Bean Cakerdquo whose thick crust enfolds green beans and braised meat once won the Taipei Unique Snack Champion award in 2014 with its mixture of savory and sweet flavors each accentuating the other Their latest product the ldquochocolate banana pierdquo wraps sweet Taiwanese banana in chocolate cake and crisp pie crust every bite tastes of sweet banana

Add 422 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2704-5157

Chocolate Coating Paste CakeEstablished in 1867 the Kuo Yuan Ye foods Co Ltd has developed many kinds of cake through traditional craft The bakery has also established a creative pastry concept store HOK (House of Kuo) in March 2015 Their latest creations break through international boundaries For example the ldquoHanxiang Macaronrdquo combines Chinese cakes with Western methods allowing one to simultaneously taste the crispy outside of a Macaron and Taiwanese-style cake filling and boasts an extraordinary taste ldquoChocolate Coating Paste Cakerdquo are traditional green bean cakes covered with a fragrant rich chocolate overcoat combining the flavors of green beans and chocolate in unique style

Innovative Cheese CakeKT BAKERY is a long-established bakery chain which still makes pastries and bread by hand and has made its name with traditional pineapple and scallion bread It sells over 10000 breads cakes and pastries every day Their latest cake the ldquoInnovative Cheese Cakerdquo in which cream from Hokkaido Japan is matched with taro paste cheese rich coffee and sweet chestnut is an exquisite symphony of taste suffused with the scent of milk

Add 526 Wenlin Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2833-8377

Add 261 Sec 5 Yenping N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2812-5409

TaipeiFeasting in Desserts a Delicious Surprise

MRT Luzhou line

❶ MRT Daqiaotou StationBloom Art GalleryWalking from MRT Daqiaotou Station upon arriving at Dihua Street you will be greeted by a red brick building with a arced covered corridor go up to the second floor and you will find Bloom Art Gallery This building was originally an old building on Dihua Street after renovation it became an elegant leisure space for appreciating art and drinking good coffee characterized by its wooden window frames and red bricks

Add 2F 348 Sec 1 Dihua St Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Daqiaotou Station)

Tel (02)2557-8696

❷ MRT Xingtian Temple StationTaipei Xingtian TempleFortune-telling StreetThe main distinctive feature of this temple is the old women who incense in hand chant scriptures as they ldquorelieve shockrdquo for visitors This magnificent palace-type building is a must-visit attraction for visitors to the city Fortune-telling Street is located in the underpass in front of the temple it has more than 20 fortune tellers offering their services from 0800 to 2200 they offer the service of fortune telling by reading facial features some by divination some removing calamities or solving vexing problems

Add 109 Sec 2 Minquan E Rd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Xingtian Temple Station)

Tel (02)2502-7924

❸ MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng StationTaipei BreweryThis was the only brewery in Taiwan in the Japanese Colonial Period The beer brewing equipment is still operating making this a living historic site It also has one of the few copper mash hammers in the world Visit Taipei Brewery to appreciate the historic architecture and also enjoy some cold and refreshing Taiwan Beer

Add 85 Sec 2 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 8 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2771-9131

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkHuashan 1914 Creative Park was originally Taipei Distillery established in 1914 The park retains a number of historic buildings from Taipei Distillery days with the factory buildings now used for arts exhibitions culture and creative product stores distinctive restaurants and an art-house film theater creating an aesthetic space where old and new merge

Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 3 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2358-1914

Guanghua Digital PlazaGuanghua Digital Plaza stocks an array of digital and information products Visitors from around the world buy the latest and most bargain-priced computer related products Even if you donrsquot buy wander around and you can see interesting designs

Add 8 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2391-7105

❹ MRT Guting StationKishu An Forest of LiteratureBuilt in 1917 Kishu An was a typical Japanese style house Destroyed by fire all that remained was an outbuilding after renovation this outbuilding and the new Kishu An building became Kishu An Forest of Literature a space for exhibitions and lectures The meeting of traditional aesthetics and literatures make this place a diverse arts base

Add 107 Tongrsquoan St Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 2 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2368-7577

To dearOnce an old house To dear is now an art space coffee and meals are available on the first floor which is given a retro feel by the antique furniture the third floor is irregularly scheduled the venue for exhibitions by up and coming Taiwanese artists The proprietorrsquos aim is to promote art creativity To dear is full of artistic surprises and art in the form of metal sculptures can even be seen in the back yard

Add 7 Aly 77 Sec 2 Roosevelt Rd Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 3 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2363-7768

FunMRT Travel

MRT Luzhou line is the first MRT line to cross the Danshui River As Luzhou was originally a sandbank and the happy gathering place for numerous egrets the recurring themes of the public art along the line are sandbanks and egrets and became an MRT highlight area As well as the public art that can be enjoyed along the line it also offers the famous Xingtian Temple and other distinctive attractions that are well worth a visit

Beimen

Taipei Arena

Nanjing Sanmin

Songshan

Taipei Zoo Station

Zhinan Temple Station

Taipei Zoo South Station

Maokong Station

Maokong Gondola

Tamsui

Hongshulin

Zhuwei

Guandu Zhongyi

Fuxinggang

Beitou

Qiyan

Xinbeitou

Qilian

Shipai

Mingde

Zhishan

Shilin

Jiantan

Yuanshan

Taipei Main Station

Minquan W Rd

Zhongshan Elementary School Daqiaotou

ShuanglianXingtian TempleSongjiang Nanjing

Luzhou

Sanmin Senior High School

St Ignatius High School

Sanhe Junior High School

Sanchong Elementary School

Taipei Bridge

Cailiao

Sanchong

Xianse Temple

Touqianzhuang

Xinzhuang

Fu Jen University

Danfeng

Huilong

Ximen

Longshan Temple

Jiangzicui

Xinpu

Banqiao

Fuzhong

Far Eastern Hospital

Haishan

Tucheng

Yongning

Dingpu

Dingxi

Yongan Market

Jingan

Nanshijiao

XiaonanmenChiang Kai-Shek

Memorial Hall

ShandaoTemple

NTU Hospital

Dongmen

Gongguan

Wanlong

Jingmei

Dapinglin

Xindian District Oce

Xiaobitan

Xindian

Qizhang

Taipower Building

Guting

Xinyi Anhe

Taipei 101 World Trade Center

Xiangshan Daan

Technology Building

Liuzhangli Linguang

Xinhai

Wanfang Hospital Taipei Zoo

ZhongxiaoDunhua

ZhongxiaoFuxingZhongxiao

Xinsheng

Taipei City Hall

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Yongchun

Houshanpi

Kunyang Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center

NangangSoftware Park

Donghu

Huzhou

Dahu Park

Neihu

WendeXihu

Dazhi

Songshan Airport

Zhongshan Junior High SchoolNanjing Fuxing

GangqianJiannan Rd

Nangang

Daan Park

Wanfang Community

Muzha

Zhongshan

Terminal Station

Regular Station

TRA

HSR

Airport

Transfer Station

Wenhu Line

Tamsui-Xinyi Line

Songshan-Xindian Line

Zhonghe-Xinlu Line

Taipei Visitor Information Center

Legend

Bannan Line

Plum Garden

Miramar Entertainment Park

Songshan Airport

East Metro Mall Taipei City Hall Bus Station

MRT Map

Leisure amp Arts Taipei

2015 Taipei Arts FestivalTime until 96Locations City Stage of Taipei Cultural Center Zhongshan Hall Wellspring TheaterTel (02)2528-9580 ext 191-199Website wwwtaipeifestivalorg

The theme of the 2015 Taipei Arts Festival is ldquoThe Human Conditionrdquo and will display 11 works of art from 8 countries including ldquoThe Metamorphosis Android Versionrdquo created by Seinendan Theater and Iregravene Jacob the Australian Band Black Arm who will bring moving Australian indigenous music in the performance ldquoDirtsongrdquo and Deutsches Theater Berlin who will present their weighty work ldquoDieberdquo hoping for a beautiful encounter with the audience at the theater

2015 Taipei Fringe FestivalTime 828- 913Locations 36 areas in Taipei City (please see the official website)Tel (02)2528-9580 ext 189Website wwwtaipeicaforg

155 cutting-edge creative groups will be gathered for the 2015 Taipei Fringe Festival and will give performances in 36 different spaces including ldquoMiculture Tiger Mountainrdquo a converted old temple on a mountain the ldquoDadaocheng Yachtrdquo on the citys blue highway Beitous indooroutdoor art space ldquoPolymerrdquo and the ldquoSolo Singer Innrdquo Dont miss the opening activity which is to take place in Darsquoan Forest Park on the August 23rd there will be many small stages and different groups will be invited to come and give performances There will be activities including performances and lectures at the Fringe Club on the second floor of the NTU Gymnasium throughout the Festival creating boundless possibilities for art and life

Crazy Summer Water Fun Time until 104 (Sat and Sun 0900~1700)Location Beneath Dazhi Bridge Dajia Riverside Park

(the Dajia stretch of the Keelung River)Tel (02)2570-2330 ext 6439Website sportsgovtaipei

Where can you play in the water in Taipei This summer the Dajia Riverside Park will hold for all kinds of family water activities including canoeing sailing and kayaking Visitors are welcome to come and join in Groups can register for activities on the day or can make advance reservations online at a cost of NT$100 person

2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos DayTime 815Location Dadaocheng Wharf

(Between Danshui River flood gates 3 and 5)Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7576Website wwwtraveltaipei

The 2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos Day will commence on the afternoon on the August 15th with activities including surrounding stalls open from 1500~2130 boat trips to view the fireworks at blue highway from 1700~2100 a live performance by the Taipei Symphony Orchestras Wind Band and Conservatory Ensemble from 2000~2025 and a fireworks display from 2030~2040 bringing the audience a most romantic beautiful midsummer night There will also be activities including worship of Yuelao (Chinese god of marriage) for luck and a local cultural market between the 9th and 15th of August allowing the public to join in and create a Double- Seventh Festival unique to Taipei

2015 Taipei Confucius Temple Cultural ActivitiesTime 928 The Confucius Ceremony 0530~0600 ticket required

for entry (For more information about tickets please check the official website in September)

Location Taipei Confucius Temple (275 Dalong St Taipei City)Tel (02)2592-3934Website wwwcttaipeigovtw

Confucius Birthday on the September 28th is a major event for the Confucius Temple The traditional Eight Tones Musical Instruments will be used to play the Dacheng Suite from the Song Dynasty to honor Confucius and the ldquoYi Dancerdquo a ceremonial dance that originated in palaces in the Ming Dynasty will also be presented the ceremony features 37 distinct rites fully presenting a three consecrations ritual that is of national importance Additionally the Confucius Temple will also be holding the ldquoArts Every Dayrdquo activity for the entire year with experience activities including customized calligraphic blessing cards paper crafts DIY performances of elegant music and dance a pitch-pot game and simple manners lesson

Taipei Fine Arts MuseumTel (02)2595-7656Add 181 Sec 3 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwtfammuseum

Make SenseTime Until 830

Lee Mingwei and His Relations - The Art of ParticipationTime Until 96

Formosa in Formation Selected works from the Taipei Fine Arts Museum CollectionTime Until 927

Puppetry Art Center of TaipeiTel (02)2528-9553Add 2F 99 Sec 5 Civic Blvd Taipei CityWebsite wwwpactorgtw

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo ExhibitionTime Until 927

National Palace MuseumTel (02)2881-2021Add 221 Sec 2 Zhishan Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwnpmgovtw

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of LiechtensteinTime Until 831

Painting Anime Departure Herald and Return ClearingTime Until 831

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from GuizhouTime Until 91

Exemplar of Heritage Fan Kuan and His Influence in Chinese PaintingTime Until 929

National Taiwan Science Education CenterTel (02)6610-1234 ext 1000 1005Add 189 Shihshang Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwntsecgovtw

Fantasy Forest AdventureTime Until 830

Tokyo Ghost HospitalTime Until 913

Digital Art Center TaipeiTel (02)7736-0708Add 180 Fuhua Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwdactw

Imaginary Body BoundaryTime 815-104

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Tel (02)2765-1388Add 133 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwsongshanculturalparkorg

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars ExhibitionTime Until 830

Songchumore Campus 2015Time Until 913

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial HallTel (02)2343-1100

Add 21 Zhongshan S Rd Taipei City

Website wwwcksmhgovtw

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EarthTime Until 96

Transformers Expo TaipeiTime Until 102

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkTel (02)2358-1914Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwhuashan1914com

60 Years of MiffyTime Until 913

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary ExhibitionTime Until 913

Exhibition of Fantastic GoldfishTime Until 913

The Face of LEONARDO - Images of a GeniusTime Until 920

Kveta Pacovska ExhibitionTime Until 928

KUSAMA YAYOI CAFEacuteTime Until 930

Art Exhibition Calendar

Make Sense

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of

Liechtenstein

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo

Exhibition

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from Guizhou

Fantasy Forest Adventure

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars Exhibition

Songchumore Campus 2015

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EARTH

Transformers Expo Taipei

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary Exhibition

Taipei is an international design capital and in recent years has instituted a New Life for Old Buildings campaign bringing new life and function to neglected old structures Their heritage character and fresh new management style have given birth to distinctive new city highlights

A Share Tea houseOver 90 years old this building was once the dormitory of the Taiwan Railway Danshui Branch Line stationmaster After being renovated the wooden beams of the ceiling and red bricks walls were retained and matched with antique furniture with European charm A Share Tea House is a distinctive tea house serving up Taiwanese style hot pots and fine Taiwan tea The hot pots use local Taiwanese ingredients such as Chiayi black tree fungus Taidong orange daylily and Penghu towel gourd

Add 10 Wanquan St Taipei City (next to Exit 2 of MRT Shuanglian Station around 3 minutesrsquo walk)

Tel (02)2557-9393

Syntrend Creative ParkSyntrend Creative Park opened in May this year It has 12 floors apart from B2 and 9F which house restaurants every floor has a distinctive cafeacute As well as selling 3C products the Park sells speakers vinyl records 3D printers video games anime products and has a family play area Located next to Guanghua Digital Plaza people now have even more choices when buying 3C products

Add 2 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (Around 5 minutesrsquo walk from MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel 0809-093-300

URS 27MURS 27M was originally a house over 50 years old After being redesigned and renovated it has become a venue for holding exhibitions and concerts With wooden terrace roof path and other design features that merge with the landscape this is a green creative space that cleverly combines old and new and retains yesteryear charm

Add 27 Kaixuan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Shilin Station or Jiantan Station transfer to Red 5 bus 15 minibus 260 or 303 bus and alight at Shanzihou Police Station stop)

Tel (02)2861-8178

Plum GardenOnce his summer residence Plum Garden is the first memorial hall in Taiwan dedicated to the master of cursive hand calligraphy Mr Yu You-ren It displays his calligraphy works of different styles from different periods It is a tranquil and elegant space with a scholarly air and provides travel information for the Beitou area It was closed for refurbishment in January and reopened at the end of June In August afternoon concerts will be held every Saturday The visitors are invited to listen to some soothing music this summer savor good food and enjoy the escape from the heat that Plum Garden provides on a hot summerrsquos day

Add 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Beitou Station transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at Xinbeitou then walk for around 10 minutes)

Tel (02)2897-2647

Beitou Refuse Incinerator Star Catcher Revolving RestaurantBeitou Refuse Incinerator is the largest refuse incinerator in Taiwan and is the only incinerator in the world to have a revolving restaurant atop its chimney The restaurant was given a new look early this year The distinctive revolving restaurant is situated at the top of the colored chimney and offers an all-round view that takes in the Keelung River the Danshui Riverrsquos beautiful scenery and the vast Guandu Plain The restaurant is popular with photographers and it has also been the scene of romantic marriage proposals

Add 271 Zhoumei St Taipei City (take the 550 bus from MRT Beitou Station or 68 bus from MRT Jiantan Station and take off at Zhoumei Sport Park then walk for around 5 minutes)

Tel (02)2837-7122

HighlightsTaipei

Transportation Information

Metro Taipei24-Hour Customer Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwmetrotaipei

Metro Tickets

One-way Trip Day Pass

Maokong Gondola24-Hour Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwgondolataipei

YouBike Public BicyclesTel 1999 (outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 5855 or (02)8978-5511

Website wwwyoubikecomtw

Blue HighwayTaipei Department of Transportation wwwdotgovtaipei

Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip Website wwwriverfunnet

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

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-Beitou Zhuzihu RouteOrigin-Destination Beitou Bus Stop ndash Zhuzihu

The bus is demand responsive at mountain roads (Quanyuan Bieshu Stop -Zhuzihu)

Website wwwtaiwantripcomtw

INFOTOURIST

NT$20 ~ NT$65 NT$150

EasyCard

Taipei Pass

Each Easycard costs NT$100 including NT$100 of deposit

and NT$0 of available balance Once the card is charged it

would be activated immediately

The card provides discounts on transit fares and can also be

used for small purchases at convenience stores and other

designated shops

The Taipei Pass is activated upon first use on bus or metro

ticket readers and valid for unlimited use till expiration The

Taipei Pass can be purchased at all Metro stations and is

used on the Taipei Metro and on Taipei and New Taipei City

public buses (with Taipei Pass stickers showing)

One-day pass NT$180

Two-day pass NT$310

Three-day pass NT$440

Five-day pass NT$700

Maokong Gondola One-day pass NT$250

Taipei Visitor Information Centers

Taipei Main StationVisitor Information Center

Add 3 Beiping W Rd Taipei City (southwest side of lobby1st floor Taipei Main Station)

Tel (02) 2312-3256

Taipei Songshan AirportVisitor Information Center

Add 340-10 Dunhua N Rd Taipei City (Arrival Hall Terminal2 Taipei Songshan Aiport)

Tel (02)2546-4741

MRT Taipei 101 World TradeCenter Visitor InformationCenter

Add B1 20 Sec 5 Xinyi Rd Taipei City (Exit No 5 of MRT Taipei 101 World Trade Center Station)

Tel (02)2758-6593

Taipei City Hall Bus StationVisitor Information Center

Add 6 Sec 5 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei City (1F of Taipei City Hall Bus Station)

Tel (02)2723-6836

East Metro MallVisitor Information Center

Add Room 4-2 77 Sec 1 Daan Rd Taipei City (East Metro Mall)Tel (02)8772-0830

MRT Ximen StationVisitor Information Center

Add B1 32-1 Baoqing Rd Taipei City (near Exit No 5)Tel (02)2375-3096

MRT Yuanshan StationVisitor Information Center

Add 9-1 Jiuquan St Taipei City (near Exit No 2)Tel (02)2591-6130

MRT Jiantan StationVisitor Information Center

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

MRT Beitou StationVisitor Information Center

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

Miramar EntertainmentPark Visitor Center

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

Plum Garden Visitor CenterAdd 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (near open-air hot-spring area)Tel (02)2897-2647

Maokong Gondola TaipeiZoo Station Visitor Center

Add 2 Ln 10 Sec 2 Xinguang Rd Taipei City (at 1F Maokong Gondola Visitor Center)

Tel (02)8661-7627

Maokong Gondola MaokongStation Visitor Center

Add 35 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Taipei City (near exit of Maokong Station)

Tel (02)2937-8563

Fun Travel in Taipei

NowTaipeiiOS Android

Spectacular Taipei e-Book

Travel Information ServicesTaipei Citizen Hotline 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889)Taipei Travel Netwwwtraveltaipei Presents travel information on Taipei City in Chinese English Japanese Korean and Spanish provides recorded-audio travel introductions on related sightseeing spots and a hotel information data baseTravel information Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-011-765 wwwtaiwannettwToll-free complaint hotline Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-211-734Info on legally registered hotels and guesthouses taiwanstaynettw

Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7566

Design Printing Advertising WestBank Advertising Design Co Ltd Tel (02)2723-3516 Fax (02)2722-4967 Email westbankms47hinetnet

Published

FIRST SUPER ndash Safe Nutritious DeliciousFIRST Super is dedicated to providing contamination-free and leading international food brands stocking premium Japanese imported foods delicacies strongly recommended by Dotch Cooking Show and top North American and European brands Importance is attached to selection of foodstuffs The pigs used to make HACCP-certified KingPork are reared by FIRST SUPER at Taichung Gaodeng Livestock Ranch

The Rich Creamy Taste of FranceCregraveme sells a healthy and natural French style

handmade ice cream made using fresh fruit The

store also provides Rex Coffee from Italy fresh

juice smoothies and simple food This is a nice

place to gather together with your friends

Maokong Famous Chef ndash A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea RestaurantOnce head chef at a 5-star restaurant after taking over operations at what was formerly the ldquoBig Teapot Range Chicken Castlerdquo Master A-Yi made this a ldquotea culture restaurantrdquo Breaking through culinary convention hersquos acquired ldquotea cuisine expertrdquo renown has brought Maokongrsquos unique cuisine international recognition and was also invited by Discovery Channel to introduce distinctive cuisine His ldquocreative theme cuisinerdquo showcases flowers fruits and tea bringing much pleasure to food connoisseurs

Taiwan roots ndash Local fragranceFounder Chu Chialin was originally in the restaurant business and was often left mentally and physically fatigued by his work He found that he felt much better when he added ginger juice to his bath water a discovery that gave him the idea of establishing Ginger Ginger Using a natural farming method that involves growing one year and leaving the land fallow for three years the ginger he grows is able to absorb the essence of the earth After a long extraction process the ginger is transformed into an efficacious product that takes care of us

Authentic Yunnan Pu-er TeaThe Precious Tea Products Passed Down for Over a CenturyEstablished 115 years ago Cheng-Hsin Traders International Cos tea is all

big leaf tea picked from old bushes with an average age of over 100 years

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uses food-grade kraft paper as the outer packaging and edible ink for

printing Visitors can choose from various superior pu-er teas including

round tea (tuo) tea cake (bin) tea brick (zhuan) and small tea ball (gua)

Add 1 Sec 4 Nanjing E Rd Songshan Dist Taipei City

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Upon showing this coupon you will receive a 30-40 discount

at Zhaori Health Center

Add 1F 128-7 Jinhua St Daan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2391-4122Time 1100~2000

Show this voucher at Cheng-Hsin Traders International Co to enjoy a 10 discount

(Not be used together with any other of our special offers)

Add 28 Yongkang St Daan Dist Taipei CityTel (02)2351-4778Time 1030~2230Website wwwginger800com

Add 25-2 Ln 107 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Daan Dist Taipei City (5 min walk from MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station Exit No 5)

Tel (02)2775-2526Time 1300~2200Website f-cremecom

Add 1F 37ndash1 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Wenshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2939-5615Time Weekdays 1000~2200

Weekends Holidays 1000~2400Website wwwbigteapotidvtw

Show this voucher at Ginger Ginger to enjoy a 10 discount on

purchases of more than two items

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of ice cream

Present voucher at A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea Restaurant1 Receive a gratis tea-flavored popsicle if meal totals

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Xining BranchAdd 89 Xining S Rd Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2388-3750Hankou BranchAdd 18 Hankou St Sec 2 Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2389-7705 0916-364-754Hours 9am~3am (all year round)

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Page 4: TAIPEI NO46

Borsquoai Special District Heritage TourBorsquoai Special District is the ldquoheart of the Taiwan capitalrdquo In the cityrsquos Zhongzheng District the Presidential Office Building is its core Home to many seats of key central-government organizations bringing architectural gravitas it is a witness to dramatic historical periods ndash notably the Qing Dynasty Japanese colonial period and Taiwan Retrocession (since 1945) era The enclaversquos many architectural gems have endless stories to tell ndash time portals linking the Taipei of yesterday to today

❶ Futai Street MansionFutai Street Mansion is one of Taiwanrsquos oldest examples of Western-style townhouse architecture Today a boutique museum on the second floor is the ldquoDiscover Taipei Cityrdquo regular exhibit which juxtaposes oldnew maps and photos to explain Taipeirsquos evolution Opening on October 10th is a special exhibit of photos depicting 1960srsquo Yilan County through the lens of master photographer Qiu Jin-yi

Add 26 Yanping S Rd Taipei CityTel (02) 2314-8080 (Closed on Sunday)

❷ ARKI GALEacuteRIAARKI GALEacuteRIArsquos distinctive ldquobare designrdquo interior features paint-removed secondhand and recycled-wood furniture The warm gentle lighting creates a relaxed comfortable ambience making visitors sipping coffee or reading feel as though sitting in their own home Irregularly scheduled exhibitions and other cultural events are staged in the exhibit hall This has become one of Taipeirsquos hottest new-style cultural-creative venues

Add B1 2 Sec 1 Chongqing S Rd Taipei CityTel (02) 2382-1000

❸ Dr Sun Yat-sen Memorial House (Sun Yat-sen Park)This facility is a traditional Japanese-style wood construction The furnishings copy the period when Dr Sun Yat-sen stayed here pictures depict his time in Taipei and various precious representative Sun artifacts are in place including a tea table and manuscripts The grounds in traditional courtyard-garden style have bamboo plus pine and plum trees that nicely contrast with the arcade and arch bridge

Add 46 Sec 1 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2381-3359 (Closed on Monday)

❹ No1 Wellington StreetReproducing the graceful culture of old-time Hong Kong-style tea restaurants British-style trappings are used to evoke 1950s1960s London and an EnglishHong Kong fusion is brought to the Cantonese dishes and inexpensive authentic classic dim sum selections The retro atmosphere and tastes are delicious

Add 5F 12 Guanqian Rd Taipei CityTel (02) 6630-9088

❺ Cafeacute AstoriaThis cafeacute is a Taipei icon for Russian food and culture The 1F confectionery sells traditional Russian baked items the 2F cafeacute offers Russian foods including borscht and sirloin cooked Russian-style presenting you authentic Russian flavors The cafeacutersquos soft sweets were much loved by Faina Chiang Fang-liang wife of former President Chiang Ching-kuo A preferred venue for the Chiangs to receive Chinese and foreign dignitaries and hold dinner functions this was also long a haunt for Taipei artists and literati

Add 2F 5 Sec 1 Wuchang St Taipei CityTel (02)2381-5589

❻ Zhongshan Hall Fortress CafeacuteThis Historical Relic of the Second Rank is in the Spanish Moorish style Its Guangfu Auditorium was once used for state banquets The Fortress Cafeacute on second floor is a cultured leisure space combining European nobility and Mediterranean character enjoy the flamenco dance performances here (evenings first weekend each month)

Add 98 Yanping S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2381-3137 2381-9551

❼ Shanghai Lungchi RestaurantPreserving great flavors for three generations this restaurant is a rare Taipei gem serving authentic Shanghai cuisine ndash a favorite with old Taipei residents homesick for mainland China and gourmands seeking old-time tastes

Add 1 Ln 101 Yanping S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2331-5078

❽ National Taiwan Museum Land Bank Exhibition HallThis exhibition hall was originally the building of Land Bank The exterior features eight robust columns and sturdy walls with ornate classical animal-head and rose Egyptian and Mayan motifs Inside there is a regular exhibition Taiwan Paleontology Exhibit In the second floor Cafeacute Rainforest gaze at a giant dinosaur and enjoy exclusive ldquodinosaur mealrdquo for kids A fun fossil-dig activity is held daily 1130~1200 and films on dinosaurs are shown 1330~1630 ndash all free

Add 25 Xiangyang Rd Taipei CityTel (02) 2314-2699 (Closed on Monday)

❾ Laopai The Park ndash Sour Plum DrinkLaopai The Park ndash Sour Plum Drink is in a baroque style building at the corner of 228 Peace Park it is a long-time Taipei old-timer favorite for dispelling the summer heat Tradition is king ndash its hawthorn berry licorice smoked plums and other ingredients are together boiled six hours The old shop in a nostalgia-inducing Baroque-style building offers one-of-a-kind flavors in its house sour-plum juice and tri-color ice-cream

Add 2 Hengyang Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2311-3009Zhongshan Hall Fortress Cafeacute National Taiwan Museum Land Bank Exhibition Hall

Baoqing Rd

Sec 1 Changsha St

Sec 1 Guiyang St

Nanhai Rd

Aiguo W Rd

Aiguo E Rd

Guangzhou St

Sec 2 Heping W Rd

Ln 6 Sec 2 Chongqing S Rd

Sec 2 Chongqing S Rd

Sec 1 Nanchang Rd

Sec 1 Roosevelt Rd

6

12

1615

13

3

5

11

1

1

4

8

2

9

10

14

ARKI GALEacuteRIA

Presidential Oce Building

Cafeacute Astoria

Shanghai Lungchi Restaurant

Zhao Family Vegetable and Meat Wontons

Laopai The Park-Sour Plum Drink

Taipei Hero House Ruyi Hall

National Museum of History

Taipei Botanical GardenNanmon-cho 323

Guest House of Imperial Envoys

228 Peace Park Taipei 228 Memorial Museum

Dr Sun Yat-sen Memorial House(Sun Yat-sen Park)

National Taiwan Museum

Zhongshan HallFortress Cafeacute

Futai Street Mansion

National Taiwan Museum Land Bank Exhibition Hall

No1 Wellington Street

7

MRT Taipei Main Station

MRT Xiaonanmen Station

MRT Chiang Kai-ShekMemorial Hall Station

MRT Ximen StationMRT NTU Hospital Station

Taipei Postal Oce

National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

Bank of Taiwan

Dongmen

University of Taipei

National Central Library

National Concert Hall

National Theater

NTU Museum of Medical Humanities

ChengHuang Temple

Nanmen

Xiaonanmen

Beimen

Sec 1 Kaifeng St

Sec 1 Wuchang St

Sec 1 Hankou St

Hengyang Rd

Xiangyang Rd

Changde St

Beiping W Rd

Qingdao W Rd

Sec 1 Guiyang St

Ketagalan Blvd

Sec 1 Zhongxiao W Rd

Sec 1 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Xinyi Rd

Yanping S Rd

Guanqian Rd

Nanyang St G

ongyuan Rd

Gongyuan Rd

Zhongshan S Rd

Zhongshan S Rd

Sec 1 Zhonghua Rd

Sec 1 Zhonghua Rd

Sec 1 Chongqing S RdYanping S RdTaoyuan St

Yanping S Rd

Yanping S Rd

Borsquoai Rd

Huaining St

Sec 1 Chongqing S Rd

National Taiwan Museum Presidential Office Building Nanmon-cho 323

❿ National Taiwan MuseumNational Taiwan museum was established in 1908 has standing exhibitions on Taiwanrsquos history biology and natural environment and periodic special exhibits and lectures Until 830 take in the Mysterious Pescadores The Four Islands of Southern Penghu Exhibition A Unique New Breed of Gems Taiwan Black Jade Exhibition and Vivid Ancestor Paintings - A Plains Aborigines Exhibition

Add 2 Xiangyang Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2382-2566 (Closed on Monday)

⓫ Zhao Family Vegetable and Meat WontonsA Taoyuan Street fixture for 40-plus years this eatery specializes in wontons made fresh daily providing costumes with ultimate freshness and unbeatable value Itrsquos old-time flavors have a city-wide reputation

Add 5 amp 7 Taoyuan St Taipei CityTel (02)2381-1007

⓬ Taipei Hero House Ruyi HallThe Second floor of Taipei Hero House Ruyi Hall which opens at 0600 each day serves an all-you-can-eat Taiwan-style breakfast Accompany your sweet-potato congee with five different stir-fried vegetables and an egg fried fresh There is also traditional soy-sauce pickle a Japanese-traveler favorite Finish your filling inexpensive repast with fresh-made red bean soup

Add 2F 20 Sec 1 Changsha St Taipei CityTel (02)2331-9722

⓭ Presidential Office BuildingBuilt in 1919 replete with the artistic flourishes of Renaissance-style architecture this building has stood witness over 100 years of Taiwan history On public visits enjoy its photographs and films of different periods gaining understanding of the process from Japanrsquos Office of the Governor-General of Taiwan to today Finish by picking up a nifty memento at the souvenir center

Add 122 Sec 1 Chongqing S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2312-0760

⓮ 228 Peace Park Taipei 228 Memorial MuseumThis European-style park with a tropical character was established in 1935 There is a fusion of Chinese and Western elements including a fountain arch bridge breezy pavilion and royal palms Other highlights are two old steam engines ldquoCloud Riderrdquo and ldquoTRA No 9rdquo On the south side is the Taipei 228 Memorial Museum displaying historical materials on 1947rsquos infamous 228 Incident The cafeacute here has a tranquil air ndash a place to take a rest in the afternoon

Add 3 Ketalagan Blvd Taipei CityTel (02)2389-7228 (Closed on Monday)

⓯ Taipei Botanical Garden Nanmon-cho 323 Guest House of Imperial Envoys

In this remarkable ldquogreen paradiserdquo garden opened over a century ago are 1600-plus types of plants The wooden bungalow by the Lotus Pond was originally Taiwan Forestry Research Institute staff quarters in the Japannese colonial period Today after renovation and ldquoNanmon-cho 323rdquo re-naming it showcases the Japanese courtyard style Also within the botanical garden is Taiwanrsquos only remaining example of Qing Dynasty government-office architecture a distinctive work in the traditional south Fujian style shaped like the Chinese character ldquo 田 rdquo (paddy field) and contrasting markedly with most Japanese-style heritage architecture

Location Heping W Rd and Nanhai Rd IntersectionTel (02)2303-9978

⓰ National Museum of HistoryOn the Taipei Botanical Garden grounds the National Museum of History building is a MingQing-Dynasty architectural-style mix Its collection is focused on antiquities from the Yellow River Han Chinese cultural area with a secondary focus on early Taiwan culture Enjoy a fine Lotus Pond view from the 2F Wang Yen Hsuan cafeacute the blooming lotus beauties during May to September bring carefree joyous relaxation

Add 49 Nanhai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2361-0270

East District Alley Art TourIn addition to its chic trendiness Taipeirsquos east district also has a deep artistic air Unique works by artists and designers from around the globe are on display in the many galleries found along the side streets Drop into as many as you can during a leisurely east-side walkabout making it an inspiring art tour

❶ Plus Belle Arts BistroFrom the sun totem on the entrance door to the lighting fixtures of steel deep-blue bar and artworks-adorned walls this is a place of unique artistic beauty In addition the creative cuisine designed by a 5-star hotel chef advisor makes this spotrsquos great popularity

Add 1 Aly 4 Ln 251 Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2772-7273

❷ MBampF MAD GALLERYMBampF MADGallery was founded in Geneva Switzerland Its sole branch in Asia is in Taipei In the distinctive blackwhite space diverse innovative concepts are used in showcasing unique avant-garde watches and stunning mechanical art installations These serve as both furnishings and playthings The stereotype of what a gallery is is overthrown Until August 23rd take in a showing of Swiss photographer Marc Ninghettorsquos work

Add 1F 10 Ln 101 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2775-2768

❸ Chi-Wen GalleryChi-Wen gallery was one of the earliest focused on the development of Taiwan new-media art It cooperates with numerous important Taiwanese contemporary artists and invites many world-caliber video artists to exhibit their creations Though not large the gallery showcases high-caliber artworks discovering first-rate efforts by many emerging artists

Add 3F 19 Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8771-3372

❹ Gallery100Promoting contemporary art showcasing well-known artists from both Taiwan and abroad staging exhibits on varying themes Energetically introducing their works on the international stage it also serves as a platform for the introduction of world-class creations to the local audience and for new-generation artists to show off their talent Works by Guo Hong-wei and Shi Jing contemporary artists from China are on exhibit from August to September

Add 13 Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2731-0876

❺ Cha Cha TheacuteA concept tea loungebar opened by well-known fashion house Shiatzy Chen the styling here is minimalist chic the air cultured The walls of Pursquoer-tea brick are visually compelling Cooperating with premium local farms a wide range of delicate Chinese- and Western-style teas tea drinks and tea snacks are offered

Add 23 Ln 219 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8773-1818

❻ Bluerider ART GalleryThe name of this art space comes from The Blue Rider an artist group founded by Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky It showcases European and American works in photography installation art graphic art and other genres Until August 26th catch the joint illustration exhibition featuring works by Englandrsquos Emily Carew Woodard and Germanyrsquos Christoph Niemann

Add 9F 25-1 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2752-2238

❼ papabubbleThis cute shop sells handmade Spanish-style sweets All made on-the-spot the range is thrilling the colors dazzling tickling visitors with endless surprises

Add 15 Ln 49 Sec 1 Anhe Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8773-0955

❽ Nou GalleryThe focus here is on interdisciplinary cross-cultural modern art with a diverse range of genres explored including paper sculptures visual works and new formed paintings

Add 232 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2700-0239

Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Ln 71 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd

Ln 27 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 151 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Anhe Rd

Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Ln 84 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd Ln 83 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Ln 101 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 219 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Ln 270 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 49 Sec 1 Anhe Rd

Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd Sec 4 Zhongxiao E Rd

Civic Blvd

MRT Zhongxiao Dunhua StationMRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station

Renrsquoai Dunnan trac circle

Ln 251 Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd

Andong St

Ln 26 Sec 4 Zhongxiao E Rd

2

1

5

7

8

Gallery100

Nou Gallery

papabubble

Chi-Wen Gallery

Plus BelleArts Bistro

Cha Cha Theacute

Bluerider ART Gallery

3

6

4

MBampF MAD GALLERY

Plus Belle Arts Bistro MBampF MAD GALLERY Nou Gallery

In Taipei all kinds of cake hide in the streets and alleys and the confectioners in every bakery rack their brains constantly releasing new creative desserts to attract customers Beautiful delicious sweet and tasty they always make ones mouth water and have become popular gifts

Mille-FeuilleShun Chen Bakery has 50 years of history and sells a range of foods including wedding cakes cakes and egg yolk pastries Their traditional taste was part of childhood for many citizens of Taipei The ldquoMille-Feuillerdquo traditional but also featuring the ingenuity of Western pastries is made of layer upon layer of pie crust encasing slightly salty butter and crispy walnut and is unforgettably delicious

Innovative NougatSaint Peters founder Ruan Jing-tian who likes to develop new sweets and has won countless awards has invented almost ten flavors of nougat His latest creation ldquoGolden strawberryrdquo nougat includes uniquely-textured brown rice popcorn dried strawberries macadamia nuts and caramel It has become a surprise favorite since it does not stick to ones teeth ldquoBlack galrdquo nougat combines brown rice popcorn sesame peanuts and black sugar cookies resulting in rich layers of flavor

Add 212 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2711-7222

Add 194 Nongrsquoan St Taipei CityTel (02)2515-8469

Chocolate Banana PieLucky Gifts founder learned their trade from Nagasaki Hompo in Japan and became known for hand-made honey cakes when they returned to Taiwan Round nougat and pineapple cakes are the bakerys most popular offerings Lucky Gifts ldquoGreen Bean Cakerdquo whose thick crust enfolds green beans and braised meat once won the Taipei Unique Snack Champion award in 2014 with its mixture of savory and sweet flavors each accentuating the other Their latest product the ldquochocolate banana pierdquo wraps sweet Taiwanese banana in chocolate cake and crisp pie crust every bite tastes of sweet banana

Add 422 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2704-5157

Chocolate Coating Paste CakeEstablished in 1867 the Kuo Yuan Ye foods Co Ltd has developed many kinds of cake through traditional craft The bakery has also established a creative pastry concept store HOK (House of Kuo) in March 2015 Their latest creations break through international boundaries For example the ldquoHanxiang Macaronrdquo combines Chinese cakes with Western methods allowing one to simultaneously taste the crispy outside of a Macaron and Taiwanese-style cake filling and boasts an extraordinary taste ldquoChocolate Coating Paste Cakerdquo are traditional green bean cakes covered with a fragrant rich chocolate overcoat combining the flavors of green beans and chocolate in unique style

Innovative Cheese CakeKT BAKERY is a long-established bakery chain which still makes pastries and bread by hand and has made its name with traditional pineapple and scallion bread It sells over 10000 breads cakes and pastries every day Their latest cake the ldquoInnovative Cheese Cakerdquo in which cream from Hokkaido Japan is matched with taro paste cheese rich coffee and sweet chestnut is an exquisite symphony of taste suffused with the scent of milk

Add 526 Wenlin Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2833-8377

Add 261 Sec 5 Yenping N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2812-5409

TaipeiFeasting in Desserts a Delicious Surprise

MRT Luzhou line

❶ MRT Daqiaotou StationBloom Art GalleryWalking from MRT Daqiaotou Station upon arriving at Dihua Street you will be greeted by a red brick building with a arced covered corridor go up to the second floor and you will find Bloom Art Gallery This building was originally an old building on Dihua Street after renovation it became an elegant leisure space for appreciating art and drinking good coffee characterized by its wooden window frames and red bricks

Add 2F 348 Sec 1 Dihua St Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Daqiaotou Station)

Tel (02)2557-8696

❷ MRT Xingtian Temple StationTaipei Xingtian TempleFortune-telling StreetThe main distinctive feature of this temple is the old women who incense in hand chant scriptures as they ldquorelieve shockrdquo for visitors This magnificent palace-type building is a must-visit attraction for visitors to the city Fortune-telling Street is located in the underpass in front of the temple it has more than 20 fortune tellers offering their services from 0800 to 2200 they offer the service of fortune telling by reading facial features some by divination some removing calamities or solving vexing problems

Add 109 Sec 2 Minquan E Rd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Xingtian Temple Station)

Tel (02)2502-7924

❸ MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng StationTaipei BreweryThis was the only brewery in Taiwan in the Japanese Colonial Period The beer brewing equipment is still operating making this a living historic site It also has one of the few copper mash hammers in the world Visit Taipei Brewery to appreciate the historic architecture and also enjoy some cold and refreshing Taiwan Beer

Add 85 Sec 2 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 8 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2771-9131

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkHuashan 1914 Creative Park was originally Taipei Distillery established in 1914 The park retains a number of historic buildings from Taipei Distillery days with the factory buildings now used for arts exhibitions culture and creative product stores distinctive restaurants and an art-house film theater creating an aesthetic space where old and new merge

Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 3 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2358-1914

Guanghua Digital PlazaGuanghua Digital Plaza stocks an array of digital and information products Visitors from around the world buy the latest and most bargain-priced computer related products Even if you donrsquot buy wander around and you can see interesting designs

Add 8 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2391-7105

❹ MRT Guting StationKishu An Forest of LiteratureBuilt in 1917 Kishu An was a typical Japanese style house Destroyed by fire all that remained was an outbuilding after renovation this outbuilding and the new Kishu An building became Kishu An Forest of Literature a space for exhibitions and lectures The meeting of traditional aesthetics and literatures make this place a diverse arts base

Add 107 Tongrsquoan St Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 2 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2368-7577

To dearOnce an old house To dear is now an art space coffee and meals are available on the first floor which is given a retro feel by the antique furniture the third floor is irregularly scheduled the venue for exhibitions by up and coming Taiwanese artists The proprietorrsquos aim is to promote art creativity To dear is full of artistic surprises and art in the form of metal sculptures can even be seen in the back yard

Add 7 Aly 77 Sec 2 Roosevelt Rd Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 3 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2363-7768

FunMRT Travel

MRT Luzhou line is the first MRT line to cross the Danshui River As Luzhou was originally a sandbank and the happy gathering place for numerous egrets the recurring themes of the public art along the line are sandbanks and egrets and became an MRT highlight area As well as the public art that can be enjoyed along the line it also offers the famous Xingtian Temple and other distinctive attractions that are well worth a visit

Beimen

Taipei Arena

Nanjing Sanmin

Songshan

Taipei Zoo Station

Zhinan Temple Station

Taipei Zoo South Station

Maokong Station

Maokong Gondola

Tamsui

Hongshulin

Zhuwei

Guandu Zhongyi

Fuxinggang

Beitou

Qiyan

Xinbeitou

Qilian

Shipai

Mingde

Zhishan

Shilin

Jiantan

Yuanshan

Taipei Main Station

Minquan W Rd

Zhongshan Elementary School Daqiaotou

ShuanglianXingtian TempleSongjiang Nanjing

Luzhou

Sanmin Senior High School

St Ignatius High School

Sanhe Junior High School

Sanchong Elementary School

Taipei Bridge

Cailiao

Sanchong

Xianse Temple

Touqianzhuang

Xinzhuang

Fu Jen University

Danfeng

Huilong

Ximen

Longshan Temple

Jiangzicui

Xinpu

Banqiao

Fuzhong

Far Eastern Hospital

Haishan

Tucheng

Yongning

Dingpu

Dingxi

Yongan Market

Jingan

Nanshijiao

XiaonanmenChiang Kai-Shek

Memorial Hall

ShandaoTemple

NTU Hospital

Dongmen

Gongguan

Wanlong

Jingmei

Dapinglin

Xindian District Oce

Xiaobitan

Xindian

Qizhang

Taipower Building

Guting

Xinyi Anhe

Taipei 101 World Trade Center

Xiangshan Daan

Technology Building

Liuzhangli Linguang

Xinhai

Wanfang Hospital Taipei Zoo

ZhongxiaoDunhua

ZhongxiaoFuxingZhongxiao

Xinsheng

Taipei City Hall

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Yongchun

Houshanpi

Kunyang Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center

NangangSoftware Park

Donghu

Huzhou

Dahu Park

Neihu

WendeXihu

Dazhi

Songshan Airport

Zhongshan Junior High SchoolNanjing Fuxing

GangqianJiannan Rd

Nangang

Daan Park

Wanfang Community

Muzha

Zhongshan

Terminal Station

Regular Station

TRA

HSR

Airport

Transfer Station

Wenhu Line

Tamsui-Xinyi Line

Songshan-Xindian Line

Zhonghe-Xinlu Line

Taipei Visitor Information Center

Legend

Bannan Line

Plum Garden

Miramar Entertainment Park

Songshan Airport

East Metro Mall Taipei City Hall Bus Station

MRT Map

Leisure amp Arts Taipei

2015 Taipei Arts FestivalTime until 96Locations City Stage of Taipei Cultural Center Zhongshan Hall Wellspring TheaterTel (02)2528-9580 ext 191-199Website wwwtaipeifestivalorg

The theme of the 2015 Taipei Arts Festival is ldquoThe Human Conditionrdquo and will display 11 works of art from 8 countries including ldquoThe Metamorphosis Android Versionrdquo created by Seinendan Theater and Iregravene Jacob the Australian Band Black Arm who will bring moving Australian indigenous music in the performance ldquoDirtsongrdquo and Deutsches Theater Berlin who will present their weighty work ldquoDieberdquo hoping for a beautiful encounter with the audience at the theater

2015 Taipei Fringe FestivalTime 828- 913Locations 36 areas in Taipei City (please see the official website)Tel (02)2528-9580 ext 189Website wwwtaipeicaforg

155 cutting-edge creative groups will be gathered for the 2015 Taipei Fringe Festival and will give performances in 36 different spaces including ldquoMiculture Tiger Mountainrdquo a converted old temple on a mountain the ldquoDadaocheng Yachtrdquo on the citys blue highway Beitous indooroutdoor art space ldquoPolymerrdquo and the ldquoSolo Singer Innrdquo Dont miss the opening activity which is to take place in Darsquoan Forest Park on the August 23rd there will be many small stages and different groups will be invited to come and give performances There will be activities including performances and lectures at the Fringe Club on the second floor of the NTU Gymnasium throughout the Festival creating boundless possibilities for art and life

Crazy Summer Water Fun Time until 104 (Sat and Sun 0900~1700)Location Beneath Dazhi Bridge Dajia Riverside Park

(the Dajia stretch of the Keelung River)Tel (02)2570-2330 ext 6439Website sportsgovtaipei

Where can you play in the water in Taipei This summer the Dajia Riverside Park will hold for all kinds of family water activities including canoeing sailing and kayaking Visitors are welcome to come and join in Groups can register for activities on the day or can make advance reservations online at a cost of NT$100 person

2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos DayTime 815Location Dadaocheng Wharf

(Between Danshui River flood gates 3 and 5)Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7576Website wwwtraveltaipei

The 2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos Day will commence on the afternoon on the August 15th with activities including surrounding stalls open from 1500~2130 boat trips to view the fireworks at blue highway from 1700~2100 a live performance by the Taipei Symphony Orchestras Wind Band and Conservatory Ensemble from 2000~2025 and a fireworks display from 2030~2040 bringing the audience a most romantic beautiful midsummer night There will also be activities including worship of Yuelao (Chinese god of marriage) for luck and a local cultural market between the 9th and 15th of August allowing the public to join in and create a Double- Seventh Festival unique to Taipei

2015 Taipei Confucius Temple Cultural ActivitiesTime 928 The Confucius Ceremony 0530~0600 ticket required

for entry (For more information about tickets please check the official website in September)

Location Taipei Confucius Temple (275 Dalong St Taipei City)Tel (02)2592-3934Website wwwcttaipeigovtw

Confucius Birthday on the September 28th is a major event for the Confucius Temple The traditional Eight Tones Musical Instruments will be used to play the Dacheng Suite from the Song Dynasty to honor Confucius and the ldquoYi Dancerdquo a ceremonial dance that originated in palaces in the Ming Dynasty will also be presented the ceremony features 37 distinct rites fully presenting a three consecrations ritual that is of national importance Additionally the Confucius Temple will also be holding the ldquoArts Every Dayrdquo activity for the entire year with experience activities including customized calligraphic blessing cards paper crafts DIY performances of elegant music and dance a pitch-pot game and simple manners lesson

Taipei Fine Arts MuseumTel (02)2595-7656Add 181 Sec 3 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwtfammuseum

Make SenseTime Until 830

Lee Mingwei and His Relations - The Art of ParticipationTime Until 96

Formosa in Formation Selected works from the Taipei Fine Arts Museum CollectionTime Until 927

Puppetry Art Center of TaipeiTel (02)2528-9553Add 2F 99 Sec 5 Civic Blvd Taipei CityWebsite wwwpactorgtw

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo ExhibitionTime Until 927

National Palace MuseumTel (02)2881-2021Add 221 Sec 2 Zhishan Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwnpmgovtw

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of LiechtensteinTime Until 831

Painting Anime Departure Herald and Return ClearingTime Until 831

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from GuizhouTime Until 91

Exemplar of Heritage Fan Kuan and His Influence in Chinese PaintingTime Until 929

National Taiwan Science Education CenterTel (02)6610-1234 ext 1000 1005Add 189 Shihshang Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwntsecgovtw

Fantasy Forest AdventureTime Until 830

Tokyo Ghost HospitalTime Until 913

Digital Art Center TaipeiTel (02)7736-0708Add 180 Fuhua Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwdactw

Imaginary Body BoundaryTime 815-104

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Tel (02)2765-1388Add 133 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwsongshanculturalparkorg

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars ExhibitionTime Until 830

Songchumore Campus 2015Time Until 913

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial HallTel (02)2343-1100

Add 21 Zhongshan S Rd Taipei City

Website wwwcksmhgovtw

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EarthTime Until 96

Transformers Expo TaipeiTime Until 102

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkTel (02)2358-1914Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwhuashan1914com

60 Years of MiffyTime Until 913

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary ExhibitionTime Until 913

Exhibition of Fantastic GoldfishTime Until 913

The Face of LEONARDO - Images of a GeniusTime Until 920

Kveta Pacovska ExhibitionTime Until 928

KUSAMA YAYOI CAFEacuteTime Until 930

Art Exhibition Calendar

Make Sense

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of

Liechtenstein

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo

Exhibition

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from Guizhou

Fantasy Forest Adventure

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars Exhibition

Songchumore Campus 2015

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EARTH

Transformers Expo Taipei

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary Exhibition

Taipei is an international design capital and in recent years has instituted a New Life for Old Buildings campaign bringing new life and function to neglected old structures Their heritage character and fresh new management style have given birth to distinctive new city highlights

A Share Tea houseOver 90 years old this building was once the dormitory of the Taiwan Railway Danshui Branch Line stationmaster After being renovated the wooden beams of the ceiling and red bricks walls were retained and matched with antique furniture with European charm A Share Tea House is a distinctive tea house serving up Taiwanese style hot pots and fine Taiwan tea The hot pots use local Taiwanese ingredients such as Chiayi black tree fungus Taidong orange daylily and Penghu towel gourd

Add 10 Wanquan St Taipei City (next to Exit 2 of MRT Shuanglian Station around 3 minutesrsquo walk)

Tel (02)2557-9393

Syntrend Creative ParkSyntrend Creative Park opened in May this year It has 12 floors apart from B2 and 9F which house restaurants every floor has a distinctive cafeacute As well as selling 3C products the Park sells speakers vinyl records 3D printers video games anime products and has a family play area Located next to Guanghua Digital Plaza people now have even more choices when buying 3C products

Add 2 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (Around 5 minutesrsquo walk from MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel 0809-093-300

URS 27MURS 27M was originally a house over 50 years old After being redesigned and renovated it has become a venue for holding exhibitions and concerts With wooden terrace roof path and other design features that merge with the landscape this is a green creative space that cleverly combines old and new and retains yesteryear charm

Add 27 Kaixuan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Shilin Station or Jiantan Station transfer to Red 5 bus 15 minibus 260 or 303 bus and alight at Shanzihou Police Station stop)

Tel (02)2861-8178

Plum GardenOnce his summer residence Plum Garden is the first memorial hall in Taiwan dedicated to the master of cursive hand calligraphy Mr Yu You-ren It displays his calligraphy works of different styles from different periods It is a tranquil and elegant space with a scholarly air and provides travel information for the Beitou area It was closed for refurbishment in January and reopened at the end of June In August afternoon concerts will be held every Saturday The visitors are invited to listen to some soothing music this summer savor good food and enjoy the escape from the heat that Plum Garden provides on a hot summerrsquos day

Add 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Beitou Station transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at Xinbeitou then walk for around 10 minutes)

Tel (02)2897-2647

Beitou Refuse Incinerator Star Catcher Revolving RestaurantBeitou Refuse Incinerator is the largest refuse incinerator in Taiwan and is the only incinerator in the world to have a revolving restaurant atop its chimney The restaurant was given a new look early this year The distinctive revolving restaurant is situated at the top of the colored chimney and offers an all-round view that takes in the Keelung River the Danshui Riverrsquos beautiful scenery and the vast Guandu Plain The restaurant is popular with photographers and it has also been the scene of romantic marriage proposals

Add 271 Zhoumei St Taipei City (take the 550 bus from MRT Beitou Station or 68 bus from MRT Jiantan Station and take off at Zhoumei Sport Park then walk for around 5 minutes)

Tel (02)2837-7122

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Metro Tickets

One-way Trip Day Pass

Maokong Gondola24-Hour Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwgondolataipei

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Website wwwyoubikecomtw

Blue HighwayTaipei Department of Transportation wwwdotgovtaipei

Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip Website wwwriverfunnet

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

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-Beitou Zhuzihu RouteOrigin-Destination Beitou Bus Stop ndash Zhuzihu

The bus is demand responsive at mountain roads (Quanyuan Bieshu Stop -Zhuzihu)

Website wwwtaiwantripcomtw

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Taipei Pass

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used for small purchases at convenience stores and other

designated shops

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One-day pass NT$180

Two-day pass NT$310

Three-day pass NT$440

Five-day pass NT$700

Maokong Gondola One-day pass NT$250

Taipei Visitor Information Centers

Taipei Main StationVisitor Information Center

Add 3 Beiping W Rd Taipei City (southwest side of lobby1st floor Taipei Main Station)

Tel (02) 2312-3256

Taipei Songshan AirportVisitor Information Center

Add 340-10 Dunhua N Rd Taipei City (Arrival Hall Terminal2 Taipei Songshan Aiport)

Tel (02)2546-4741

MRT Taipei 101 World TradeCenter Visitor InformationCenter

Add B1 20 Sec 5 Xinyi Rd Taipei City (Exit No 5 of MRT Taipei 101 World Trade Center Station)

Tel (02)2758-6593

Taipei City Hall Bus StationVisitor Information Center

Add 6 Sec 5 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei City (1F of Taipei City Hall Bus Station)

Tel (02)2723-6836

East Metro MallVisitor Information Center

Add Room 4-2 77 Sec 1 Daan Rd Taipei City (East Metro Mall)Tel (02)8772-0830

MRT Ximen StationVisitor Information Center

Add B1 32-1 Baoqing Rd Taipei City (near Exit No 5)Tel (02)2375-3096

MRT Yuanshan StationVisitor Information Center

Add 9-1 Jiuquan St Taipei City (near Exit No 2)Tel (02)2591-6130

MRT Jiantan StationVisitor Information Center

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

MRT Beitou StationVisitor Information Center

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

Miramar EntertainmentPark Visitor Center

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

Plum Garden Visitor CenterAdd 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (near open-air hot-spring area)Tel (02)2897-2647

Maokong Gondola TaipeiZoo Station Visitor Center

Add 2 Ln 10 Sec 2 Xinguang Rd Taipei City (at 1F Maokong Gondola Visitor Center)

Tel (02)8661-7627

Maokong Gondola MaokongStation Visitor Center

Add 35 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Taipei City (near exit of Maokong Station)

Tel (02)2937-8563

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Nanhai Rd

Aiguo W Rd

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ARKI GALEacuteRIA

Presidential Oce Building

Cafeacute Astoria

Shanghai Lungchi Restaurant

Zhao Family Vegetable and Meat Wontons

Laopai The Park-Sour Plum Drink

Taipei Hero House Ruyi Hall

National Museum of History

Taipei Botanical GardenNanmon-cho 323

Guest House of Imperial Envoys

228 Peace Park Taipei 228 Memorial Museum

Dr Sun Yat-sen Memorial House(Sun Yat-sen Park)

National Taiwan Museum

Zhongshan HallFortress Cafeacute

Futai Street Mansion

National Taiwan Museum Land Bank Exhibition Hall

No1 Wellington Street

7

MRT Taipei Main Station

MRT Xiaonanmen Station

MRT Chiang Kai-ShekMemorial Hall Station

MRT Ximen StationMRT NTU Hospital Station

Taipei Postal Oce

National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

Bank of Taiwan

Dongmen

University of Taipei

National Central Library

National Concert Hall

National Theater

NTU Museum of Medical Humanities

ChengHuang Temple

Nanmen

Xiaonanmen

Beimen

Sec 1 Kaifeng St

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Sec 1 Hankou St

Hengyang Rd

Xiangyang Rd

Changde St

Beiping W Rd

Qingdao W Rd

Sec 1 Guiyang St

Ketagalan Blvd

Sec 1 Zhongxiao W Rd

Sec 1 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Xinyi Rd

Yanping S Rd

Guanqian Rd

Nanyang St G

ongyuan Rd

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Zhongshan S Rd

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Sec 1 Zhonghua Rd

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Sec 1 Chongqing S RdYanping S RdTaoyuan St

Yanping S Rd

Yanping S Rd

Borsquoai Rd

Huaining St

Sec 1 Chongqing S Rd

National Taiwan Museum Presidential Office Building Nanmon-cho 323

❿ National Taiwan MuseumNational Taiwan museum was established in 1908 has standing exhibitions on Taiwanrsquos history biology and natural environment and periodic special exhibits and lectures Until 830 take in the Mysterious Pescadores The Four Islands of Southern Penghu Exhibition A Unique New Breed of Gems Taiwan Black Jade Exhibition and Vivid Ancestor Paintings - A Plains Aborigines Exhibition

Add 2 Xiangyang Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2382-2566 (Closed on Monday)

⓫ Zhao Family Vegetable and Meat WontonsA Taoyuan Street fixture for 40-plus years this eatery specializes in wontons made fresh daily providing costumes with ultimate freshness and unbeatable value Itrsquos old-time flavors have a city-wide reputation

Add 5 amp 7 Taoyuan St Taipei CityTel (02)2381-1007

⓬ Taipei Hero House Ruyi HallThe Second floor of Taipei Hero House Ruyi Hall which opens at 0600 each day serves an all-you-can-eat Taiwan-style breakfast Accompany your sweet-potato congee with five different stir-fried vegetables and an egg fried fresh There is also traditional soy-sauce pickle a Japanese-traveler favorite Finish your filling inexpensive repast with fresh-made red bean soup

Add 2F 20 Sec 1 Changsha St Taipei CityTel (02)2331-9722

⓭ Presidential Office BuildingBuilt in 1919 replete with the artistic flourishes of Renaissance-style architecture this building has stood witness over 100 years of Taiwan history On public visits enjoy its photographs and films of different periods gaining understanding of the process from Japanrsquos Office of the Governor-General of Taiwan to today Finish by picking up a nifty memento at the souvenir center

Add 122 Sec 1 Chongqing S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2312-0760

⓮ 228 Peace Park Taipei 228 Memorial MuseumThis European-style park with a tropical character was established in 1935 There is a fusion of Chinese and Western elements including a fountain arch bridge breezy pavilion and royal palms Other highlights are two old steam engines ldquoCloud Riderrdquo and ldquoTRA No 9rdquo On the south side is the Taipei 228 Memorial Museum displaying historical materials on 1947rsquos infamous 228 Incident The cafeacute here has a tranquil air ndash a place to take a rest in the afternoon

Add 3 Ketalagan Blvd Taipei CityTel (02)2389-7228 (Closed on Monday)

⓯ Taipei Botanical Garden Nanmon-cho 323 Guest House of Imperial Envoys

In this remarkable ldquogreen paradiserdquo garden opened over a century ago are 1600-plus types of plants The wooden bungalow by the Lotus Pond was originally Taiwan Forestry Research Institute staff quarters in the Japannese colonial period Today after renovation and ldquoNanmon-cho 323rdquo re-naming it showcases the Japanese courtyard style Also within the botanical garden is Taiwanrsquos only remaining example of Qing Dynasty government-office architecture a distinctive work in the traditional south Fujian style shaped like the Chinese character ldquo 田 rdquo (paddy field) and contrasting markedly with most Japanese-style heritage architecture

Location Heping W Rd and Nanhai Rd IntersectionTel (02)2303-9978

⓰ National Museum of HistoryOn the Taipei Botanical Garden grounds the National Museum of History building is a MingQing-Dynasty architectural-style mix Its collection is focused on antiquities from the Yellow River Han Chinese cultural area with a secondary focus on early Taiwan culture Enjoy a fine Lotus Pond view from the 2F Wang Yen Hsuan cafeacute the blooming lotus beauties during May to September bring carefree joyous relaxation

Add 49 Nanhai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2361-0270

East District Alley Art TourIn addition to its chic trendiness Taipeirsquos east district also has a deep artistic air Unique works by artists and designers from around the globe are on display in the many galleries found along the side streets Drop into as many as you can during a leisurely east-side walkabout making it an inspiring art tour

❶ Plus Belle Arts BistroFrom the sun totem on the entrance door to the lighting fixtures of steel deep-blue bar and artworks-adorned walls this is a place of unique artistic beauty In addition the creative cuisine designed by a 5-star hotel chef advisor makes this spotrsquos great popularity

Add 1 Aly 4 Ln 251 Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2772-7273

❷ MBampF MAD GALLERYMBampF MADGallery was founded in Geneva Switzerland Its sole branch in Asia is in Taipei In the distinctive blackwhite space diverse innovative concepts are used in showcasing unique avant-garde watches and stunning mechanical art installations These serve as both furnishings and playthings The stereotype of what a gallery is is overthrown Until August 23rd take in a showing of Swiss photographer Marc Ninghettorsquos work

Add 1F 10 Ln 101 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2775-2768

❸ Chi-Wen GalleryChi-Wen gallery was one of the earliest focused on the development of Taiwan new-media art It cooperates with numerous important Taiwanese contemporary artists and invites many world-caliber video artists to exhibit their creations Though not large the gallery showcases high-caliber artworks discovering first-rate efforts by many emerging artists

Add 3F 19 Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8771-3372

❹ Gallery100Promoting contemporary art showcasing well-known artists from both Taiwan and abroad staging exhibits on varying themes Energetically introducing their works on the international stage it also serves as a platform for the introduction of world-class creations to the local audience and for new-generation artists to show off their talent Works by Guo Hong-wei and Shi Jing contemporary artists from China are on exhibit from August to September

Add 13 Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2731-0876

❺ Cha Cha TheacuteA concept tea loungebar opened by well-known fashion house Shiatzy Chen the styling here is minimalist chic the air cultured The walls of Pursquoer-tea brick are visually compelling Cooperating with premium local farms a wide range of delicate Chinese- and Western-style teas tea drinks and tea snacks are offered

Add 23 Ln 219 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8773-1818

❻ Bluerider ART GalleryThe name of this art space comes from The Blue Rider an artist group founded by Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky It showcases European and American works in photography installation art graphic art and other genres Until August 26th catch the joint illustration exhibition featuring works by Englandrsquos Emily Carew Woodard and Germanyrsquos Christoph Niemann

Add 9F 25-1 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2752-2238

❼ papabubbleThis cute shop sells handmade Spanish-style sweets All made on-the-spot the range is thrilling the colors dazzling tickling visitors with endless surprises

Add 15 Ln 49 Sec 1 Anhe Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8773-0955

❽ Nou GalleryThe focus here is on interdisciplinary cross-cultural modern art with a diverse range of genres explored including paper sculptures visual works and new formed paintings

Add 232 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2700-0239

Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Ln 71 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd

Ln 27 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 151 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Anhe Rd

Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Ln 84 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd Ln 83 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Ln 101 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 219 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Ln 270 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 49 Sec 1 Anhe Rd

Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd Sec 4 Zhongxiao E Rd

Civic Blvd

MRT Zhongxiao Dunhua StationMRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station

Renrsquoai Dunnan trac circle

Ln 251 Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd

Andong St

Ln 26 Sec 4 Zhongxiao E Rd

2

1

5

7

8

Gallery100

Nou Gallery

papabubble

Chi-Wen Gallery

Plus BelleArts Bistro

Cha Cha Theacute

Bluerider ART Gallery

3

6

4

MBampF MAD GALLERY

Plus Belle Arts Bistro MBampF MAD GALLERY Nou Gallery

In Taipei all kinds of cake hide in the streets and alleys and the confectioners in every bakery rack their brains constantly releasing new creative desserts to attract customers Beautiful delicious sweet and tasty they always make ones mouth water and have become popular gifts

Mille-FeuilleShun Chen Bakery has 50 years of history and sells a range of foods including wedding cakes cakes and egg yolk pastries Their traditional taste was part of childhood for many citizens of Taipei The ldquoMille-Feuillerdquo traditional but also featuring the ingenuity of Western pastries is made of layer upon layer of pie crust encasing slightly salty butter and crispy walnut and is unforgettably delicious

Innovative NougatSaint Peters founder Ruan Jing-tian who likes to develop new sweets and has won countless awards has invented almost ten flavors of nougat His latest creation ldquoGolden strawberryrdquo nougat includes uniquely-textured brown rice popcorn dried strawberries macadamia nuts and caramel It has become a surprise favorite since it does not stick to ones teeth ldquoBlack galrdquo nougat combines brown rice popcorn sesame peanuts and black sugar cookies resulting in rich layers of flavor

Add 212 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2711-7222

Add 194 Nongrsquoan St Taipei CityTel (02)2515-8469

Chocolate Banana PieLucky Gifts founder learned their trade from Nagasaki Hompo in Japan and became known for hand-made honey cakes when they returned to Taiwan Round nougat and pineapple cakes are the bakerys most popular offerings Lucky Gifts ldquoGreen Bean Cakerdquo whose thick crust enfolds green beans and braised meat once won the Taipei Unique Snack Champion award in 2014 with its mixture of savory and sweet flavors each accentuating the other Their latest product the ldquochocolate banana pierdquo wraps sweet Taiwanese banana in chocolate cake and crisp pie crust every bite tastes of sweet banana

Add 422 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2704-5157

Chocolate Coating Paste CakeEstablished in 1867 the Kuo Yuan Ye foods Co Ltd has developed many kinds of cake through traditional craft The bakery has also established a creative pastry concept store HOK (House of Kuo) in March 2015 Their latest creations break through international boundaries For example the ldquoHanxiang Macaronrdquo combines Chinese cakes with Western methods allowing one to simultaneously taste the crispy outside of a Macaron and Taiwanese-style cake filling and boasts an extraordinary taste ldquoChocolate Coating Paste Cakerdquo are traditional green bean cakes covered with a fragrant rich chocolate overcoat combining the flavors of green beans and chocolate in unique style

Innovative Cheese CakeKT BAKERY is a long-established bakery chain which still makes pastries and bread by hand and has made its name with traditional pineapple and scallion bread It sells over 10000 breads cakes and pastries every day Their latest cake the ldquoInnovative Cheese Cakerdquo in which cream from Hokkaido Japan is matched with taro paste cheese rich coffee and sweet chestnut is an exquisite symphony of taste suffused with the scent of milk

Add 526 Wenlin Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2833-8377

Add 261 Sec 5 Yenping N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2812-5409

TaipeiFeasting in Desserts a Delicious Surprise

MRT Luzhou line

❶ MRT Daqiaotou StationBloom Art GalleryWalking from MRT Daqiaotou Station upon arriving at Dihua Street you will be greeted by a red brick building with a arced covered corridor go up to the second floor and you will find Bloom Art Gallery This building was originally an old building on Dihua Street after renovation it became an elegant leisure space for appreciating art and drinking good coffee characterized by its wooden window frames and red bricks

Add 2F 348 Sec 1 Dihua St Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Daqiaotou Station)

Tel (02)2557-8696

❷ MRT Xingtian Temple StationTaipei Xingtian TempleFortune-telling StreetThe main distinctive feature of this temple is the old women who incense in hand chant scriptures as they ldquorelieve shockrdquo for visitors This magnificent palace-type building is a must-visit attraction for visitors to the city Fortune-telling Street is located in the underpass in front of the temple it has more than 20 fortune tellers offering their services from 0800 to 2200 they offer the service of fortune telling by reading facial features some by divination some removing calamities or solving vexing problems

Add 109 Sec 2 Minquan E Rd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Xingtian Temple Station)

Tel (02)2502-7924

❸ MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng StationTaipei BreweryThis was the only brewery in Taiwan in the Japanese Colonial Period The beer brewing equipment is still operating making this a living historic site It also has one of the few copper mash hammers in the world Visit Taipei Brewery to appreciate the historic architecture and also enjoy some cold and refreshing Taiwan Beer

Add 85 Sec 2 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 8 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2771-9131

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkHuashan 1914 Creative Park was originally Taipei Distillery established in 1914 The park retains a number of historic buildings from Taipei Distillery days with the factory buildings now used for arts exhibitions culture and creative product stores distinctive restaurants and an art-house film theater creating an aesthetic space where old and new merge

Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 3 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2358-1914

Guanghua Digital PlazaGuanghua Digital Plaza stocks an array of digital and information products Visitors from around the world buy the latest and most bargain-priced computer related products Even if you donrsquot buy wander around and you can see interesting designs

Add 8 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2391-7105

❹ MRT Guting StationKishu An Forest of LiteratureBuilt in 1917 Kishu An was a typical Japanese style house Destroyed by fire all that remained was an outbuilding after renovation this outbuilding and the new Kishu An building became Kishu An Forest of Literature a space for exhibitions and lectures The meeting of traditional aesthetics and literatures make this place a diverse arts base

Add 107 Tongrsquoan St Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 2 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2368-7577

To dearOnce an old house To dear is now an art space coffee and meals are available on the first floor which is given a retro feel by the antique furniture the third floor is irregularly scheduled the venue for exhibitions by up and coming Taiwanese artists The proprietorrsquos aim is to promote art creativity To dear is full of artistic surprises and art in the form of metal sculptures can even be seen in the back yard

Add 7 Aly 77 Sec 2 Roosevelt Rd Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 3 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2363-7768

FunMRT Travel

MRT Luzhou line is the first MRT line to cross the Danshui River As Luzhou was originally a sandbank and the happy gathering place for numerous egrets the recurring themes of the public art along the line are sandbanks and egrets and became an MRT highlight area As well as the public art that can be enjoyed along the line it also offers the famous Xingtian Temple and other distinctive attractions that are well worth a visit

Beimen

Taipei Arena

Nanjing Sanmin

Songshan

Taipei Zoo Station

Zhinan Temple Station

Taipei Zoo South Station

Maokong Station

Maokong Gondola

Tamsui

Hongshulin

Zhuwei

Guandu Zhongyi

Fuxinggang

Beitou

Qiyan

Xinbeitou

Qilian

Shipai

Mingde

Zhishan

Shilin

Jiantan

Yuanshan

Taipei Main Station

Minquan W Rd

Zhongshan Elementary School Daqiaotou

ShuanglianXingtian TempleSongjiang Nanjing

Luzhou

Sanmin Senior High School

St Ignatius High School

Sanhe Junior High School

Sanchong Elementary School

Taipei Bridge

Cailiao

Sanchong

Xianse Temple

Touqianzhuang

Xinzhuang

Fu Jen University

Danfeng

Huilong

Ximen

Longshan Temple

Jiangzicui

Xinpu

Banqiao

Fuzhong

Far Eastern Hospital

Haishan

Tucheng

Yongning

Dingpu

Dingxi

Yongan Market

Jingan

Nanshijiao

XiaonanmenChiang Kai-Shek

Memorial Hall

ShandaoTemple

NTU Hospital

Dongmen

Gongguan

Wanlong

Jingmei

Dapinglin

Xindian District Oce

Xiaobitan

Xindian

Qizhang

Taipower Building

Guting

Xinyi Anhe

Taipei 101 World Trade Center

Xiangshan Daan

Technology Building

Liuzhangli Linguang

Xinhai

Wanfang Hospital Taipei Zoo

ZhongxiaoDunhua

ZhongxiaoFuxingZhongxiao

Xinsheng

Taipei City Hall

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Yongchun

Houshanpi

Kunyang Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center

NangangSoftware Park

Donghu

Huzhou

Dahu Park

Neihu

WendeXihu

Dazhi

Songshan Airport

Zhongshan Junior High SchoolNanjing Fuxing

GangqianJiannan Rd

Nangang

Daan Park

Wanfang Community

Muzha

Zhongshan

Terminal Station

Regular Station

TRA

HSR

Airport

Transfer Station

Wenhu Line

Tamsui-Xinyi Line

Songshan-Xindian Line

Zhonghe-Xinlu Line

Taipei Visitor Information Center

Legend

Bannan Line

Plum Garden

Miramar Entertainment Park

Songshan Airport

East Metro Mall Taipei City Hall Bus Station

MRT Map

Leisure amp Arts Taipei

2015 Taipei Arts FestivalTime until 96Locations City Stage of Taipei Cultural Center Zhongshan Hall Wellspring TheaterTel (02)2528-9580 ext 191-199Website wwwtaipeifestivalorg

The theme of the 2015 Taipei Arts Festival is ldquoThe Human Conditionrdquo and will display 11 works of art from 8 countries including ldquoThe Metamorphosis Android Versionrdquo created by Seinendan Theater and Iregravene Jacob the Australian Band Black Arm who will bring moving Australian indigenous music in the performance ldquoDirtsongrdquo and Deutsches Theater Berlin who will present their weighty work ldquoDieberdquo hoping for a beautiful encounter with the audience at the theater

2015 Taipei Fringe FestivalTime 828- 913Locations 36 areas in Taipei City (please see the official website)Tel (02)2528-9580 ext 189Website wwwtaipeicaforg

155 cutting-edge creative groups will be gathered for the 2015 Taipei Fringe Festival and will give performances in 36 different spaces including ldquoMiculture Tiger Mountainrdquo a converted old temple on a mountain the ldquoDadaocheng Yachtrdquo on the citys blue highway Beitous indooroutdoor art space ldquoPolymerrdquo and the ldquoSolo Singer Innrdquo Dont miss the opening activity which is to take place in Darsquoan Forest Park on the August 23rd there will be many small stages and different groups will be invited to come and give performances There will be activities including performances and lectures at the Fringe Club on the second floor of the NTU Gymnasium throughout the Festival creating boundless possibilities for art and life

Crazy Summer Water Fun Time until 104 (Sat and Sun 0900~1700)Location Beneath Dazhi Bridge Dajia Riverside Park

(the Dajia stretch of the Keelung River)Tel (02)2570-2330 ext 6439Website sportsgovtaipei

Where can you play in the water in Taipei This summer the Dajia Riverside Park will hold for all kinds of family water activities including canoeing sailing and kayaking Visitors are welcome to come and join in Groups can register for activities on the day or can make advance reservations online at a cost of NT$100 person

2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos DayTime 815Location Dadaocheng Wharf

(Between Danshui River flood gates 3 and 5)Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7576Website wwwtraveltaipei

The 2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos Day will commence on the afternoon on the August 15th with activities including surrounding stalls open from 1500~2130 boat trips to view the fireworks at blue highway from 1700~2100 a live performance by the Taipei Symphony Orchestras Wind Band and Conservatory Ensemble from 2000~2025 and a fireworks display from 2030~2040 bringing the audience a most romantic beautiful midsummer night There will also be activities including worship of Yuelao (Chinese god of marriage) for luck and a local cultural market between the 9th and 15th of August allowing the public to join in and create a Double- Seventh Festival unique to Taipei

2015 Taipei Confucius Temple Cultural ActivitiesTime 928 The Confucius Ceremony 0530~0600 ticket required

for entry (For more information about tickets please check the official website in September)

Location Taipei Confucius Temple (275 Dalong St Taipei City)Tel (02)2592-3934Website wwwcttaipeigovtw

Confucius Birthday on the September 28th is a major event for the Confucius Temple The traditional Eight Tones Musical Instruments will be used to play the Dacheng Suite from the Song Dynasty to honor Confucius and the ldquoYi Dancerdquo a ceremonial dance that originated in palaces in the Ming Dynasty will also be presented the ceremony features 37 distinct rites fully presenting a three consecrations ritual that is of national importance Additionally the Confucius Temple will also be holding the ldquoArts Every Dayrdquo activity for the entire year with experience activities including customized calligraphic blessing cards paper crafts DIY performances of elegant music and dance a pitch-pot game and simple manners lesson

Taipei Fine Arts MuseumTel (02)2595-7656Add 181 Sec 3 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwtfammuseum

Make SenseTime Until 830

Lee Mingwei and His Relations - The Art of ParticipationTime Until 96

Formosa in Formation Selected works from the Taipei Fine Arts Museum CollectionTime Until 927

Puppetry Art Center of TaipeiTel (02)2528-9553Add 2F 99 Sec 5 Civic Blvd Taipei CityWebsite wwwpactorgtw

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo ExhibitionTime Until 927

National Palace MuseumTel (02)2881-2021Add 221 Sec 2 Zhishan Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwnpmgovtw

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of LiechtensteinTime Until 831

Painting Anime Departure Herald and Return ClearingTime Until 831

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from GuizhouTime Until 91

Exemplar of Heritage Fan Kuan and His Influence in Chinese PaintingTime Until 929

National Taiwan Science Education CenterTel (02)6610-1234 ext 1000 1005Add 189 Shihshang Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwntsecgovtw

Fantasy Forest AdventureTime Until 830

Tokyo Ghost HospitalTime Until 913

Digital Art Center TaipeiTel (02)7736-0708Add 180 Fuhua Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwdactw

Imaginary Body BoundaryTime 815-104

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Tel (02)2765-1388Add 133 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwsongshanculturalparkorg

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars ExhibitionTime Until 830

Songchumore Campus 2015Time Until 913

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial HallTel (02)2343-1100

Add 21 Zhongshan S Rd Taipei City

Website wwwcksmhgovtw

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EarthTime Until 96

Transformers Expo TaipeiTime Until 102

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkTel (02)2358-1914Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwhuashan1914com

60 Years of MiffyTime Until 913

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary ExhibitionTime Until 913

Exhibition of Fantastic GoldfishTime Until 913

The Face of LEONARDO - Images of a GeniusTime Until 920

Kveta Pacovska ExhibitionTime Until 928

KUSAMA YAYOI CAFEacuteTime Until 930

Art Exhibition Calendar

Make Sense

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of

Liechtenstein

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo

Exhibition

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from Guizhou

Fantasy Forest Adventure

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars Exhibition

Songchumore Campus 2015

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EARTH

Transformers Expo Taipei

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary Exhibition

Taipei is an international design capital and in recent years has instituted a New Life for Old Buildings campaign bringing new life and function to neglected old structures Their heritage character and fresh new management style have given birth to distinctive new city highlights

A Share Tea houseOver 90 years old this building was once the dormitory of the Taiwan Railway Danshui Branch Line stationmaster After being renovated the wooden beams of the ceiling and red bricks walls were retained and matched with antique furniture with European charm A Share Tea House is a distinctive tea house serving up Taiwanese style hot pots and fine Taiwan tea The hot pots use local Taiwanese ingredients such as Chiayi black tree fungus Taidong orange daylily and Penghu towel gourd

Add 10 Wanquan St Taipei City (next to Exit 2 of MRT Shuanglian Station around 3 minutesrsquo walk)

Tel (02)2557-9393

Syntrend Creative ParkSyntrend Creative Park opened in May this year It has 12 floors apart from B2 and 9F which house restaurants every floor has a distinctive cafeacute As well as selling 3C products the Park sells speakers vinyl records 3D printers video games anime products and has a family play area Located next to Guanghua Digital Plaza people now have even more choices when buying 3C products

Add 2 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (Around 5 minutesrsquo walk from MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel 0809-093-300

URS 27MURS 27M was originally a house over 50 years old After being redesigned and renovated it has become a venue for holding exhibitions and concerts With wooden terrace roof path and other design features that merge with the landscape this is a green creative space that cleverly combines old and new and retains yesteryear charm

Add 27 Kaixuan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Shilin Station or Jiantan Station transfer to Red 5 bus 15 minibus 260 or 303 bus and alight at Shanzihou Police Station stop)

Tel (02)2861-8178

Plum GardenOnce his summer residence Plum Garden is the first memorial hall in Taiwan dedicated to the master of cursive hand calligraphy Mr Yu You-ren It displays his calligraphy works of different styles from different periods It is a tranquil and elegant space with a scholarly air and provides travel information for the Beitou area It was closed for refurbishment in January and reopened at the end of June In August afternoon concerts will be held every Saturday The visitors are invited to listen to some soothing music this summer savor good food and enjoy the escape from the heat that Plum Garden provides on a hot summerrsquos day

Add 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Beitou Station transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at Xinbeitou then walk for around 10 minutes)

Tel (02)2897-2647

Beitou Refuse Incinerator Star Catcher Revolving RestaurantBeitou Refuse Incinerator is the largest refuse incinerator in Taiwan and is the only incinerator in the world to have a revolving restaurant atop its chimney The restaurant was given a new look early this year The distinctive revolving restaurant is situated at the top of the colored chimney and offers an all-round view that takes in the Keelung River the Danshui Riverrsquos beautiful scenery and the vast Guandu Plain The restaurant is popular with photographers and it has also been the scene of romantic marriage proposals

Add 271 Zhoumei St Taipei City (take the 550 bus from MRT Beitou Station or 68 bus from MRT Jiantan Station and take off at Zhoumei Sport Park then walk for around 5 minutes)

Tel (02)2837-7122

HighlightsTaipei

Transportation Information

Metro Taipei24-Hour Customer Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwmetrotaipei

Metro Tickets

One-way Trip Day Pass

Maokong Gondola24-Hour Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwgondolataipei

YouBike Public BicyclesTel 1999 (outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 5855 or (02)8978-5511

Website wwwyoubikecomtw

Blue HighwayTaipei Department of Transportation wwwdotgovtaipei

Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip Website wwwriverfunnet

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

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-Beitou Zhuzihu RouteOrigin-Destination Beitou Bus Stop ndash Zhuzihu

The bus is demand responsive at mountain roads (Quanyuan Bieshu Stop -Zhuzihu)

Website wwwtaiwantripcomtw

INFOTOURIST

NT$20 ~ NT$65 NT$150

EasyCard

Taipei Pass

Each Easycard costs NT$100 including NT$100 of deposit

and NT$0 of available balance Once the card is charged it

would be activated immediately

The card provides discounts on transit fares and can also be

used for small purchases at convenience stores and other

designated shops

The Taipei Pass is activated upon first use on bus or metro

ticket readers and valid for unlimited use till expiration The

Taipei Pass can be purchased at all Metro stations and is

used on the Taipei Metro and on Taipei and New Taipei City

public buses (with Taipei Pass stickers showing)

One-day pass NT$180

Two-day pass NT$310

Three-day pass NT$440

Five-day pass NT$700

Maokong Gondola One-day pass NT$250

Taipei Visitor Information Centers

Taipei Main StationVisitor Information Center

Add 3 Beiping W Rd Taipei City (southwest side of lobby1st floor Taipei Main Station)

Tel (02) 2312-3256

Taipei Songshan AirportVisitor Information Center

Add 340-10 Dunhua N Rd Taipei City (Arrival Hall Terminal2 Taipei Songshan Aiport)

Tel (02)2546-4741

MRT Taipei 101 World TradeCenter Visitor InformationCenter

Add B1 20 Sec 5 Xinyi Rd Taipei City (Exit No 5 of MRT Taipei 101 World Trade Center Station)

Tel (02)2758-6593

Taipei City Hall Bus StationVisitor Information Center

Add 6 Sec 5 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei City (1F of Taipei City Hall Bus Station)

Tel (02)2723-6836

East Metro MallVisitor Information Center

Add Room 4-2 77 Sec 1 Daan Rd Taipei City (East Metro Mall)Tel (02)8772-0830

MRT Ximen StationVisitor Information Center

Add B1 32-1 Baoqing Rd Taipei City (near Exit No 5)Tel (02)2375-3096

MRT Yuanshan StationVisitor Information Center

Add 9-1 Jiuquan St Taipei City (near Exit No 2)Tel (02)2591-6130

MRT Jiantan StationVisitor Information Center

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

MRT Beitou StationVisitor Information Center

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

Miramar EntertainmentPark Visitor Center

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

Plum Garden Visitor CenterAdd 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (near open-air hot-spring area)Tel (02)2897-2647

Maokong Gondola TaipeiZoo Station Visitor Center

Add 2 Ln 10 Sec 2 Xinguang Rd Taipei City (at 1F Maokong Gondola Visitor Center)

Tel (02)8661-7627

Maokong Gondola MaokongStation Visitor Center

Add 35 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Taipei City (near exit of Maokong Station)

Tel (02)2937-8563

Fun Travel in Taipei

NowTaipeiiOS Android

Spectacular Taipei e-Book

Travel Information ServicesTaipei Citizen Hotline 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889)Taipei Travel Netwwwtraveltaipei Presents travel information on Taipei City in Chinese English Japanese Korean and Spanish provides recorded-audio travel introductions on related sightseeing spots and a hotel information data baseTravel information Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-011-765 wwwtaiwannettwToll-free complaint hotline Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-211-734Info on legally registered hotels and guesthouses taiwanstaynettw

Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7566

Design Printing Advertising WestBank Advertising Design Co Ltd Tel (02)2723-3516 Fax (02)2722-4967 Email westbankms47hinetnet

Published

FIRST SUPER ndash Safe Nutritious DeliciousFIRST Super is dedicated to providing contamination-free and leading international food brands stocking premium Japanese imported foods delicacies strongly recommended by Dotch Cooking Show and top North American and European brands Importance is attached to selection of foodstuffs The pigs used to make HACCP-certified KingPork are reared by FIRST SUPER at Taichung Gaodeng Livestock Ranch

The Rich Creamy Taste of FranceCregraveme sells a healthy and natural French style

handmade ice cream made using fresh fruit The

store also provides Rex Coffee from Italy fresh

juice smoothies and simple food This is a nice

place to gather together with your friends

Maokong Famous Chef ndash A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea RestaurantOnce head chef at a 5-star restaurant after taking over operations at what was formerly the ldquoBig Teapot Range Chicken Castlerdquo Master A-Yi made this a ldquotea culture restaurantrdquo Breaking through culinary convention hersquos acquired ldquotea cuisine expertrdquo renown has brought Maokongrsquos unique cuisine international recognition and was also invited by Discovery Channel to introduce distinctive cuisine His ldquocreative theme cuisinerdquo showcases flowers fruits and tea bringing much pleasure to food connoisseurs

Taiwan roots ndash Local fragranceFounder Chu Chialin was originally in the restaurant business and was often left mentally and physically fatigued by his work He found that he felt much better when he added ginger juice to his bath water a discovery that gave him the idea of establishing Ginger Ginger Using a natural farming method that involves growing one year and leaving the land fallow for three years the ginger he grows is able to absorb the essence of the earth After a long extraction process the ginger is transformed into an efficacious product that takes care of us

Authentic Yunnan Pu-er TeaThe Precious Tea Products Passed Down for Over a CenturyEstablished 115 years ago Cheng-Hsin Traders International Cos tea is all

big leaf tea picked from old bushes with an average age of over 100 years

old in the Wuliang Mountain Range Jinggu County Yunnan Province

China Its tea rich in Tea Polyphenols and Catechin and innovatively

uses food-grade kraft paper as the outer packaging and edible ink for

printing Visitors can choose from various superior pu-er teas including

round tea (tuo) tea cake (bin) tea brick (zhuan) and small tea ball (gua)

Add 1 Sec 4 Nanjing E Rd Songshan Dist Taipei City

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Upon showing this coupon you will receive a 30-40 discount

at Zhaori Health Center

Add 1F 128-7 Jinhua St Daan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2391-4122Time 1100~2000

Show this voucher at Cheng-Hsin Traders International Co to enjoy a 10 discount

(Not be used together with any other of our special offers)

Add 28 Yongkang St Daan Dist Taipei CityTel (02)2351-4778Time 1030~2230Website wwwginger800com

Add 25-2 Ln 107 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Daan Dist Taipei City (5 min walk from MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station Exit No 5)

Tel (02)2775-2526Time 1300~2200Website f-cremecom

Add 1F 37ndash1 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Wenshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2939-5615Time Weekdays 1000~2200

Weekends Holidays 1000~2400Website wwwbigteapotidvtw

Show this voucher at Ginger Ginger to enjoy a 10 discount on

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of ice cream

Present voucher at A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea Restaurant1 Receive a gratis tea-flavored popsicle if meal totals

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Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 70 min Sale Price NT$ 1000 Special Price NT$ 700

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Xining BranchAdd 89 Xining S Rd Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2388-3750Hankou BranchAdd 18 Hankou St Sec 2 Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2389-7705 0916-364-754Hours 9am~3am (all year round)

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Page 6: TAIPEI NO46

National Taiwan Museum Presidential Office Building Nanmon-cho 323

❿ National Taiwan MuseumNational Taiwan museum was established in 1908 has standing exhibitions on Taiwanrsquos history biology and natural environment and periodic special exhibits and lectures Until 830 take in the Mysterious Pescadores The Four Islands of Southern Penghu Exhibition A Unique New Breed of Gems Taiwan Black Jade Exhibition and Vivid Ancestor Paintings - A Plains Aborigines Exhibition

Add 2 Xiangyang Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2382-2566 (Closed on Monday)

⓫ Zhao Family Vegetable and Meat WontonsA Taoyuan Street fixture for 40-plus years this eatery specializes in wontons made fresh daily providing costumes with ultimate freshness and unbeatable value Itrsquos old-time flavors have a city-wide reputation

Add 5 amp 7 Taoyuan St Taipei CityTel (02)2381-1007

⓬ Taipei Hero House Ruyi HallThe Second floor of Taipei Hero House Ruyi Hall which opens at 0600 each day serves an all-you-can-eat Taiwan-style breakfast Accompany your sweet-potato congee with five different stir-fried vegetables and an egg fried fresh There is also traditional soy-sauce pickle a Japanese-traveler favorite Finish your filling inexpensive repast with fresh-made red bean soup

Add 2F 20 Sec 1 Changsha St Taipei CityTel (02)2331-9722

⓭ Presidential Office BuildingBuilt in 1919 replete with the artistic flourishes of Renaissance-style architecture this building has stood witness over 100 years of Taiwan history On public visits enjoy its photographs and films of different periods gaining understanding of the process from Japanrsquos Office of the Governor-General of Taiwan to today Finish by picking up a nifty memento at the souvenir center

Add 122 Sec 1 Chongqing S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2312-0760

⓮ 228 Peace Park Taipei 228 Memorial MuseumThis European-style park with a tropical character was established in 1935 There is a fusion of Chinese and Western elements including a fountain arch bridge breezy pavilion and royal palms Other highlights are two old steam engines ldquoCloud Riderrdquo and ldquoTRA No 9rdquo On the south side is the Taipei 228 Memorial Museum displaying historical materials on 1947rsquos infamous 228 Incident The cafeacute here has a tranquil air ndash a place to take a rest in the afternoon

Add 3 Ketalagan Blvd Taipei CityTel (02)2389-7228 (Closed on Monday)

⓯ Taipei Botanical Garden Nanmon-cho 323 Guest House of Imperial Envoys

In this remarkable ldquogreen paradiserdquo garden opened over a century ago are 1600-plus types of plants The wooden bungalow by the Lotus Pond was originally Taiwan Forestry Research Institute staff quarters in the Japannese colonial period Today after renovation and ldquoNanmon-cho 323rdquo re-naming it showcases the Japanese courtyard style Also within the botanical garden is Taiwanrsquos only remaining example of Qing Dynasty government-office architecture a distinctive work in the traditional south Fujian style shaped like the Chinese character ldquo 田 rdquo (paddy field) and contrasting markedly with most Japanese-style heritage architecture

Location Heping W Rd and Nanhai Rd IntersectionTel (02)2303-9978

⓰ National Museum of HistoryOn the Taipei Botanical Garden grounds the National Museum of History building is a MingQing-Dynasty architectural-style mix Its collection is focused on antiquities from the Yellow River Han Chinese cultural area with a secondary focus on early Taiwan culture Enjoy a fine Lotus Pond view from the 2F Wang Yen Hsuan cafeacute the blooming lotus beauties during May to September bring carefree joyous relaxation

Add 49 Nanhai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2361-0270

East District Alley Art TourIn addition to its chic trendiness Taipeirsquos east district also has a deep artistic air Unique works by artists and designers from around the globe are on display in the many galleries found along the side streets Drop into as many as you can during a leisurely east-side walkabout making it an inspiring art tour

❶ Plus Belle Arts BistroFrom the sun totem on the entrance door to the lighting fixtures of steel deep-blue bar and artworks-adorned walls this is a place of unique artistic beauty In addition the creative cuisine designed by a 5-star hotel chef advisor makes this spotrsquos great popularity

Add 1 Aly 4 Ln 251 Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2772-7273

❷ MBampF MAD GALLERYMBampF MADGallery was founded in Geneva Switzerland Its sole branch in Asia is in Taipei In the distinctive blackwhite space diverse innovative concepts are used in showcasing unique avant-garde watches and stunning mechanical art installations These serve as both furnishings and playthings The stereotype of what a gallery is is overthrown Until August 23rd take in a showing of Swiss photographer Marc Ninghettorsquos work

Add 1F 10 Ln 101 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2775-2768

❸ Chi-Wen GalleryChi-Wen gallery was one of the earliest focused on the development of Taiwan new-media art It cooperates with numerous important Taiwanese contemporary artists and invites many world-caliber video artists to exhibit their creations Though not large the gallery showcases high-caliber artworks discovering first-rate efforts by many emerging artists

Add 3F 19 Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8771-3372

❹ Gallery100Promoting contemporary art showcasing well-known artists from both Taiwan and abroad staging exhibits on varying themes Energetically introducing their works on the international stage it also serves as a platform for the introduction of world-class creations to the local audience and for new-generation artists to show off their talent Works by Guo Hong-wei and Shi Jing contemporary artists from China are on exhibit from August to September

Add 13 Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2731-0876

❺ Cha Cha TheacuteA concept tea loungebar opened by well-known fashion house Shiatzy Chen the styling here is minimalist chic the air cultured The walls of Pursquoer-tea brick are visually compelling Cooperating with premium local farms a wide range of delicate Chinese- and Western-style teas tea drinks and tea snacks are offered

Add 23 Ln 219 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8773-1818

❻ Bluerider ART GalleryThe name of this art space comes from The Blue Rider an artist group founded by Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky It showcases European and American works in photography installation art graphic art and other genres Until August 26th catch the joint illustration exhibition featuring works by Englandrsquos Emily Carew Woodard and Germanyrsquos Christoph Niemann

Add 9F 25-1 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2752-2238

❼ papabubbleThis cute shop sells handmade Spanish-style sweets All made on-the-spot the range is thrilling the colors dazzling tickling visitors with endless surprises

Add 15 Ln 49 Sec 1 Anhe Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8773-0955

❽ Nou GalleryThe focus here is on interdisciplinary cross-cultural modern art with a diverse range of genres explored including paper sculptures visual works and new formed paintings

Add 232 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2700-0239

Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Ln 71 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd

Ln 27 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 151 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Anhe Rd

Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Ln 84 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd Ln 83 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Ln 101 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 219 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Ln 270 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 49 Sec 1 Anhe Rd

Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd Sec 4 Zhongxiao E Rd

Civic Blvd

MRT Zhongxiao Dunhua StationMRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station

Renrsquoai Dunnan trac circle

Ln 251 Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd

Andong St

Ln 26 Sec 4 Zhongxiao E Rd

2

1

5

7

8

Gallery100

Nou Gallery

papabubble

Chi-Wen Gallery

Plus BelleArts Bistro

Cha Cha Theacute

Bluerider ART Gallery

3

6

4

MBampF MAD GALLERY

Plus Belle Arts Bistro MBampF MAD GALLERY Nou Gallery

In Taipei all kinds of cake hide in the streets and alleys and the confectioners in every bakery rack their brains constantly releasing new creative desserts to attract customers Beautiful delicious sweet and tasty they always make ones mouth water and have become popular gifts

Mille-FeuilleShun Chen Bakery has 50 years of history and sells a range of foods including wedding cakes cakes and egg yolk pastries Their traditional taste was part of childhood for many citizens of Taipei The ldquoMille-Feuillerdquo traditional but also featuring the ingenuity of Western pastries is made of layer upon layer of pie crust encasing slightly salty butter and crispy walnut and is unforgettably delicious

Innovative NougatSaint Peters founder Ruan Jing-tian who likes to develop new sweets and has won countless awards has invented almost ten flavors of nougat His latest creation ldquoGolden strawberryrdquo nougat includes uniquely-textured brown rice popcorn dried strawberries macadamia nuts and caramel It has become a surprise favorite since it does not stick to ones teeth ldquoBlack galrdquo nougat combines brown rice popcorn sesame peanuts and black sugar cookies resulting in rich layers of flavor

Add 212 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2711-7222

Add 194 Nongrsquoan St Taipei CityTel (02)2515-8469

Chocolate Banana PieLucky Gifts founder learned their trade from Nagasaki Hompo in Japan and became known for hand-made honey cakes when they returned to Taiwan Round nougat and pineapple cakes are the bakerys most popular offerings Lucky Gifts ldquoGreen Bean Cakerdquo whose thick crust enfolds green beans and braised meat once won the Taipei Unique Snack Champion award in 2014 with its mixture of savory and sweet flavors each accentuating the other Their latest product the ldquochocolate banana pierdquo wraps sweet Taiwanese banana in chocolate cake and crisp pie crust every bite tastes of sweet banana

Add 422 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2704-5157

Chocolate Coating Paste CakeEstablished in 1867 the Kuo Yuan Ye foods Co Ltd has developed many kinds of cake through traditional craft The bakery has also established a creative pastry concept store HOK (House of Kuo) in March 2015 Their latest creations break through international boundaries For example the ldquoHanxiang Macaronrdquo combines Chinese cakes with Western methods allowing one to simultaneously taste the crispy outside of a Macaron and Taiwanese-style cake filling and boasts an extraordinary taste ldquoChocolate Coating Paste Cakerdquo are traditional green bean cakes covered with a fragrant rich chocolate overcoat combining the flavors of green beans and chocolate in unique style

Innovative Cheese CakeKT BAKERY is a long-established bakery chain which still makes pastries and bread by hand and has made its name with traditional pineapple and scallion bread It sells over 10000 breads cakes and pastries every day Their latest cake the ldquoInnovative Cheese Cakerdquo in which cream from Hokkaido Japan is matched with taro paste cheese rich coffee and sweet chestnut is an exquisite symphony of taste suffused with the scent of milk

Add 526 Wenlin Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2833-8377

Add 261 Sec 5 Yenping N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2812-5409

TaipeiFeasting in Desserts a Delicious Surprise

MRT Luzhou line

❶ MRT Daqiaotou StationBloom Art GalleryWalking from MRT Daqiaotou Station upon arriving at Dihua Street you will be greeted by a red brick building with a arced covered corridor go up to the second floor and you will find Bloom Art Gallery This building was originally an old building on Dihua Street after renovation it became an elegant leisure space for appreciating art and drinking good coffee characterized by its wooden window frames and red bricks

Add 2F 348 Sec 1 Dihua St Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Daqiaotou Station)

Tel (02)2557-8696

❷ MRT Xingtian Temple StationTaipei Xingtian TempleFortune-telling StreetThe main distinctive feature of this temple is the old women who incense in hand chant scriptures as they ldquorelieve shockrdquo for visitors This magnificent palace-type building is a must-visit attraction for visitors to the city Fortune-telling Street is located in the underpass in front of the temple it has more than 20 fortune tellers offering their services from 0800 to 2200 they offer the service of fortune telling by reading facial features some by divination some removing calamities or solving vexing problems

Add 109 Sec 2 Minquan E Rd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Xingtian Temple Station)

Tel (02)2502-7924

❸ MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng StationTaipei BreweryThis was the only brewery in Taiwan in the Japanese Colonial Period The beer brewing equipment is still operating making this a living historic site It also has one of the few copper mash hammers in the world Visit Taipei Brewery to appreciate the historic architecture and also enjoy some cold and refreshing Taiwan Beer

Add 85 Sec 2 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 8 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2771-9131

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkHuashan 1914 Creative Park was originally Taipei Distillery established in 1914 The park retains a number of historic buildings from Taipei Distillery days with the factory buildings now used for arts exhibitions culture and creative product stores distinctive restaurants and an art-house film theater creating an aesthetic space where old and new merge

Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 3 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2358-1914

Guanghua Digital PlazaGuanghua Digital Plaza stocks an array of digital and information products Visitors from around the world buy the latest and most bargain-priced computer related products Even if you donrsquot buy wander around and you can see interesting designs

Add 8 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2391-7105

❹ MRT Guting StationKishu An Forest of LiteratureBuilt in 1917 Kishu An was a typical Japanese style house Destroyed by fire all that remained was an outbuilding after renovation this outbuilding and the new Kishu An building became Kishu An Forest of Literature a space for exhibitions and lectures The meeting of traditional aesthetics and literatures make this place a diverse arts base

Add 107 Tongrsquoan St Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 2 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2368-7577

To dearOnce an old house To dear is now an art space coffee and meals are available on the first floor which is given a retro feel by the antique furniture the third floor is irregularly scheduled the venue for exhibitions by up and coming Taiwanese artists The proprietorrsquos aim is to promote art creativity To dear is full of artistic surprises and art in the form of metal sculptures can even be seen in the back yard

Add 7 Aly 77 Sec 2 Roosevelt Rd Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 3 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2363-7768

FunMRT Travel

MRT Luzhou line is the first MRT line to cross the Danshui River As Luzhou was originally a sandbank and the happy gathering place for numerous egrets the recurring themes of the public art along the line are sandbanks and egrets and became an MRT highlight area As well as the public art that can be enjoyed along the line it also offers the famous Xingtian Temple and other distinctive attractions that are well worth a visit

Beimen

Taipei Arena

Nanjing Sanmin

Songshan

Taipei Zoo Station

Zhinan Temple Station

Taipei Zoo South Station

Maokong Station

Maokong Gondola

Tamsui

Hongshulin

Zhuwei

Guandu Zhongyi

Fuxinggang

Beitou

Qiyan

Xinbeitou

Qilian

Shipai

Mingde

Zhishan

Shilin

Jiantan

Yuanshan

Taipei Main Station

Minquan W Rd

Zhongshan Elementary School Daqiaotou

ShuanglianXingtian TempleSongjiang Nanjing

Luzhou

Sanmin Senior High School

St Ignatius High School

Sanhe Junior High School

Sanchong Elementary School

Taipei Bridge

Cailiao

Sanchong

Xianse Temple

Touqianzhuang

Xinzhuang

Fu Jen University

Danfeng

Huilong

Ximen

Longshan Temple

Jiangzicui

Xinpu

Banqiao

Fuzhong

Far Eastern Hospital

Haishan

Tucheng

Yongning

Dingpu

Dingxi

Yongan Market

Jingan

Nanshijiao

XiaonanmenChiang Kai-Shek

Memorial Hall

ShandaoTemple

NTU Hospital

Dongmen

Gongguan

Wanlong

Jingmei

Dapinglin

Xindian District Oce

Xiaobitan

Xindian

Qizhang

Taipower Building

Guting

Xinyi Anhe

Taipei 101 World Trade Center

Xiangshan Daan

Technology Building

Liuzhangli Linguang

Xinhai

Wanfang Hospital Taipei Zoo

ZhongxiaoDunhua

ZhongxiaoFuxingZhongxiao

Xinsheng

Taipei City Hall

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Yongchun

Houshanpi

Kunyang Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center

NangangSoftware Park

Donghu

Huzhou

Dahu Park

Neihu

WendeXihu

Dazhi

Songshan Airport

Zhongshan Junior High SchoolNanjing Fuxing

GangqianJiannan Rd

Nangang

Daan Park

Wanfang Community

Muzha

Zhongshan

Terminal Station

Regular Station

TRA

HSR

Airport

Transfer Station

Wenhu Line

Tamsui-Xinyi Line

Songshan-Xindian Line

Zhonghe-Xinlu Line

Taipei Visitor Information Center

Legend

Bannan Line

Plum Garden

Miramar Entertainment Park

Songshan Airport

East Metro Mall Taipei City Hall Bus Station

MRT Map

Leisure amp Arts Taipei

2015 Taipei Arts FestivalTime until 96Locations City Stage of Taipei Cultural Center Zhongshan Hall Wellspring TheaterTel (02)2528-9580 ext 191-199Website wwwtaipeifestivalorg

The theme of the 2015 Taipei Arts Festival is ldquoThe Human Conditionrdquo and will display 11 works of art from 8 countries including ldquoThe Metamorphosis Android Versionrdquo created by Seinendan Theater and Iregravene Jacob the Australian Band Black Arm who will bring moving Australian indigenous music in the performance ldquoDirtsongrdquo and Deutsches Theater Berlin who will present their weighty work ldquoDieberdquo hoping for a beautiful encounter with the audience at the theater

2015 Taipei Fringe FestivalTime 828- 913Locations 36 areas in Taipei City (please see the official website)Tel (02)2528-9580 ext 189Website wwwtaipeicaforg

155 cutting-edge creative groups will be gathered for the 2015 Taipei Fringe Festival and will give performances in 36 different spaces including ldquoMiculture Tiger Mountainrdquo a converted old temple on a mountain the ldquoDadaocheng Yachtrdquo on the citys blue highway Beitous indooroutdoor art space ldquoPolymerrdquo and the ldquoSolo Singer Innrdquo Dont miss the opening activity which is to take place in Darsquoan Forest Park on the August 23rd there will be many small stages and different groups will be invited to come and give performances There will be activities including performances and lectures at the Fringe Club on the second floor of the NTU Gymnasium throughout the Festival creating boundless possibilities for art and life

Crazy Summer Water Fun Time until 104 (Sat and Sun 0900~1700)Location Beneath Dazhi Bridge Dajia Riverside Park

(the Dajia stretch of the Keelung River)Tel (02)2570-2330 ext 6439Website sportsgovtaipei

Where can you play in the water in Taipei This summer the Dajia Riverside Park will hold for all kinds of family water activities including canoeing sailing and kayaking Visitors are welcome to come and join in Groups can register for activities on the day or can make advance reservations online at a cost of NT$100 person

2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos DayTime 815Location Dadaocheng Wharf

(Between Danshui River flood gates 3 and 5)Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7576Website wwwtraveltaipei

The 2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos Day will commence on the afternoon on the August 15th with activities including surrounding stalls open from 1500~2130 boat trips to view the fireworks at blue highway from 1700~2100 a live performance by the Taipei Symphony Orchestras Wind Band and Conservatory Ensemble from 2000~2025 and a fireworks display from 2030~2040 bringing the audience a most romantic beautiful midsummer night There will also be activities including worship of Yuelao (Chinese god of marriage) for luck and a local cultural market between the 9th and 15th of August allowing the public to join in and create a Double- Seventh Festival unique to Taipei

2015 Taipei Confucius Temple Cultural ActivitiesTime 928 The Confucius Ceremony 0530~0600 ticket required

for entry (For more information about tickets please check the official website in September)

Location Taipei Confucius Temple (275 Dalong St Taipei City)Tel (02)2592-3934Website wwwcttaipeigovtw

Confucius Birthday on the September 28th is a major event for the Confucius Temple The traditional Eight Tones Musical Instruments will be used to play the Dacheng Suite from the Song Dynasty to honor Confucius and the ldquoYi Dancerdquo a ceremonial dance that originated in palaces in the Ming Dynasty will also be presented the ceremony features 37 distinct rites fully presenting a three consecrations ritual that is of national importance Additionally the Confucius Temple will also be holding the ldquoArts Every Dayrdquo activity for the entire year with experience activities including customized calligraphic blessing cards paper crafts DIY performances of elegant music and dance a pitch-pot game and simple manners lesson

Taipei Fine Arts MuseumTel (02)2595-7656Add 181 Sec 3 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwtfammuseum

Make SenseTime Until 830

Lee Mingwei and His Relations - The Art of ParticipationTime Until 96

Formosa in Formation Selected works from the Taipei Fine Arts Museum CollectionTime Until 927

Puppetry Art Center of TaipeiTel (02)2528-9553Add 2F 99 Sec 5 Civic Blvd Taipei CityWebsite wwwpactorgtw

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo ExhibitionTime Until 927

National Palace MuseumTel (02)2881-2021Add 221 Sec 2 Zhishan Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwnpmgovtw

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of LiechtensteinTime Until 831

Painting Anime Departure Herald and Return ClearingTime Until 831

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from GuizhouTime Until 91

Exemplar of Heritage Fan Kuan and His Influence in Chinese PaintingTime Until 929

National Taiwan Science Education CenterTel (02)6610-1234 ext 1000 1005Add 189 Shihshang Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwntsecgovtw

Fantasy Forest AdventureTime Until 830

Tokyo Ghost HospitalTime Until 913

Digital Art Center TaipeiTel (02)7736-0708Add 180 Fuhua Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwdactw

Imaginary Body BoundaryTime 815-104

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Tel (02)2765-1388Add 133 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwsongshanculturalparkorg

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars ExhibitionTime Until 830

Songchumore Campus 2015Time Until 913

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial HallTel (02)2343-1100

Add 21 Zhongshan S Rd Taipei City

Website wwwcksmhgovtw

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EarthTime Until 96

Transformers Expo TaipeiTime Until 102

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkTel (02)2358-1914Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwhuashan1914com

60 Years of MiffyTime Until 913

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary ExhibitionTime Until 913

Exhibition of Fantastic GoldfishTime Until 913

The Face of LEONARDO - Images of a GeniusTime Until 920

Kveta Pacovska ExhibitionTime Until 928

KUSAMA YAYOI CAFEacuteTime Until 930

Art Exhibition Calendar

Make Sense

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of

Liechtenstein

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo

Exhibition

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from Guizhou

Fantasy Forest Adventure

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars Exhibition

Songchumore Campus 2015

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EARTH

Transformers Expo Taipei

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary Exhibition

Taipei is an international design capital and in recent years has instituted a New Life for Old Buildings campaign bringing new life and function to neglected old structures Their heritage character and fresh new management style have given birth to distinctive new city highlights

A Share Tea houseOver 90 years old this building was once the dormitory of the Taiwan Railway Danshui Branch Line stationmaster After being renovated the wooden beams of the ceiling and red bricks walls were retained and matched with antique furniture with European charm A Share Tea House is a distinctive tea house serving up Taiwanese style hot pots and fine Taiwan tea The hot pots use local Taiwanese ingredients such as Chiayi black tree fungus Taidong orange daylily and Penghu towel gourd

Add 10 Wanquan St Taipei City (next to Exit 2 of MRT Shuanglian Station around 3 minutesrsquo walk)

Tel (02)2557-9393

Syntrend Creative ParkSyntrend Creative Park opened in May this year It has 12 floors apart from B2 and 9F which house restaurants every floor has a distinctive cafeacute As well as selling 3C products the Park sells speakers vinyl records 3D printers video games anime products and has a family play area Located next to Guanghua Digital Plaza people now have even more choices when buying 3C products

Add 2 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (Around 5 minutesrsquo walk from MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel 0809-093-300

URS 27MURS 27M was originally a house over 50 years old After being redesigned and renovated it has become a venue for holding exhibitions and concerts With wooden terrace roof path and other design features that merge with the landscape this is a green creative space that cleverly combines old and new and retains yesteryear charm

Add 27 Kaixuan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Shilin Station or Jiantan Station transfer to Red 5 bus 15 minibus 260 or 303 bus and alight at Shanzihou Police Station stop)

Tel (02)2861-8178

Plum GardenOnce his summer residence Plum Garden is the first memorial hall in Taiwan dedicated to the master of cursive hand calligraphy Mr Yu You-ren It displays his calligraphy works of different styles from different periods It is a tranquil and elegant space with a scholarly air and provides travel information for the Beitou area It was closed for refurbishment in January and reopened at the end of June In August afternoon concerts will be held every Saturday The visitors are invited to listen to some soothing music this summer savor good food and enjoy the escape from the heat that Plum Garden provides on a hot summerrsquos day

Add 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Beitou Station transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at Xinbeitou then walk for around 10 minutes)

Tel (02)2897-2647

Beitou Refuse Incinerator Star Catcher Revolving RestaurantBeitou Refuse Incinerator is the largest refuse incinerator in Taiwan and is the only incinerator in the world to have a revolving restaurant atop its chimney The restaurant was given a new look early this year The distinctive revolving restaurant is situated at the top of the colored chimney and offers an all-round view that takes in the Keelung River the Danshui Riverrsquos beautiful scenery and the vast Guandu Plain The restaurant is popular with photographers and it has also been the scene of romantic marriage proposals

Add 271 Zhoumei St Taipei City (take the 550 bus from MRT Beitou Station or 68 bus from MRT Jiantan Station and take off at Zhoumei Sport Park then walk for around 5 minutes)

Tel (02)2837-7122

HighlightsTaipei

Transportation Information

Metro Taipei24-Hour Customer Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwmetrotaipei

Metro Tickets

One-way Trip Day Pass

Maokong Gondola24-Hour Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwgondolataipei

YouBike Public BicyclesTel 1999 (outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 5855 or (02)8978-5511

Website wwwyoubikecomtw

Blue HighwayTaipei Department of Transportation wwwdotgovtaipei

Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip Website wwwriverfunnet

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

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-Beitou Zhuzihu RouteOrigin-Destination Beitou Bus Stop ndash Zhuzihu

The bus is demand responsive at mountain roads (Quanyuan Bieshu Stop -Zhuzihu)

Website wwwtaiwantripcomtw

INFOTOURIST

NT$20 ~ NT$65 NT$150

EasyCard

Taipei Pass

Each Easycard costs NT$100 including NT$100 of deposit

and NT$0 of available balance Once the card is charged it

would be activated immediately

The card provides discounts on transit fares and can also be

used for small purchases at convenience stores and other

designated shops

The Taipei Pass is activated upon first use on bus or metro

ticket readers and valid for unlimited use till expiration The

Taipei Pass can be purchased at all Metro stations and is

used on the Taipei Metro and on Taipei and New Taipei City

public buses (with Taipei Pass stickers showing)

One-day pass NT$180

Two-day pass NT$310

Three-day pass NT$440

Five-day pass NT$700

Maokong Gondola One-day pass NT$250

Taipei Visitor Information Centers

Taipei Main StationVisitor Information Center

Add 3 Beiping W Rd Taipei City (southwest side of lobby1st floor Taipei Main Station)

Tel (02) 2312-3256

Taipei Songshan AirportVisitor Information Center

Add 340-10 Dunhua N Rd Taipei City (Arrival Hall Terminal2 Taipei Songshan Aiport)

Tel (02)2546-4741

MRT Taipei 101 World TradeCenter Visitor InformationCenter

Add B1 20 Sec 5 Xinyi Rd Taipei City (Exit No 5 of MRT Taipei 101 World Trade Center Station)

Tel (02)2758-6593

Taipei City Hall Bus StationVisitor Information Center

Add 6 Sec 5 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei City (1F of Taipei City Hall Bus Station)

Tel (02)2723-6836

East Metro MallVisitor Information Center

Add Room 4-2 77 Sec 1 Daan Rd Taipei City (East Metro Mall)Tel (02)8772-0830

MRT Ximen StationVisitor Information Center

Add B1 32-1 Baoqing Rd Taipei City (near Exit No 5)Tel (02)2375-3096

MRT Yuanshan StationVisitor Information Center

Add 9-1 Jiuquan St Taipei City (near Exit No 2)Tel (02)2591-6130

MRT Jiantan StationVisitor Information Center

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

MRT Beitou StationVisitor Information Center

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

Miramar EntertainmentPark Visitor Center

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

Plum Garden Visitor CenterAdd 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (near open-air hot-spring area)Tel (02)2897-2647

Maokong Gondola TaipeiZoo Station Visitor Center

Add 2 Ln 10 Sec 2 Xinguang Rd Taipei City (at 1F Maokong Gondola Visitor Center)

Tel (02)8661-7627

Maokong Gondola MaokongStation Visitor Center

Add 35 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Taipei City (near exit of Maokong Station)

Tel (02)2937-8563

Fun Travel in Taipei

NowTaipeiiOS Android

Spectacular Taipei e-Book

Travel Information ServicesTaipei Citizen Hotline 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889)Taipei Travel Netwwwtraveltaipei Presents travel information on Taipei City in Chinese English Japanese Korean and Spanish provides recorded-audio travel introductions on related sightseeing spots and a hotel information data baseTravel information Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-011-765 wwwtaiwannettwToll-free complaint hotline Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-211-734Info on legally registered hotels and guesthouses taiwanstaynettw

Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7566

Design Printing Advertising WestBank Advertising Design Co Ltd Tel (02)2723-3516 Fax (02)2722-4967 Email westbankms47hinetnet

Published

FIRST SUPER ndash Safe Nutritious DeliciousFIRST Super is dedicated to providing contamination-free and leading international food brands stocking premium Japanese imported foods delicacies strongly recommended by Dotch Cooking Show and top North American and European brands Importance is attached to selection of foodstuffs The pigs used to make HACCP-certified KingPork are reared by FIRST SUPER at Taichung Gaodeng Livestock Ranch

The Rich Creamy Taste of FranceCregraveme sells a healthy and natural French style

handmade ice cream made using fresh fruit The

store also provides Rex Coffee from Italy fresh

juice smoothies and simple food This is a nice

place to gather together with your friends

Maokong Famous Chef ndash A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea RestaurantOnce head chef at a 5-star restaurant after taking over operations at what was formerly the ldquoBig Teapot Range Chicken Castlerdquo Master A-Yi made this a ldquotea culture restaurantrdquo Breaking through culinary convention hersquos acquired ldquotea cuisine expertrdquo renown has brought Maokongrsquos unique cuisine international recognition and was also invited by Discovery Channel to introduce distinctive cuisine His ldquocreative theme cuisinerdquo showcases flowers fruits and tea bringing much pleasure to food connoisseurs

Taiwan roots ndash Local fragranceFounder Chu Chialin was originally in the restaurant business and was often left mentally and physically fatigued by his work He found that he felt much better when he added ginger juice to his bath water a discovery that gave him the idea of establishing Ginger Ginger Using a natural farming method that involves growing one year and leaving the land fallow for three years the ginger he grows is able to absorb the essence of the earth After a long extraction process the ginger is transformed into an efficacious product that takes care of us

Authentic Yunnan Pu-er TeaThe Precious Tea Products Passed Down for Over a CenturyEstablished 115 years ago Cheng-Hsin Traders International Cos tea is all

big leaf tea picked from old bushes with an average age of over 100 years

old in the Wuliang Mountain Range Jinggu County Yunnan Province

China Its tea rich in Tea Polyphenols and Catechin and innovatively

uses food-grade kraft paper as the outer packaging and edible ink for

printing Visitors can choose from various superior pu-er teas including

round tea (tuo) tea cake (bin) tea brick (zhuan) and small tea ball (gua)

Add 1 Sec 4 Nanjing E Rd Songshan Dist Taipei City

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Use this coupon to make a purchase at FIRST SUPER

and enjoy a NT$100 discount(Not including special offer products)

Upon showing this coupon you will receive a 30-40 discount

at Zhaori Health Center

Add 1F 128-7 Jinhua St Daan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2391-4122Time 1100~2000

Show this voucher at Cheng-Hsin Traders International Co to enjoy a 10 discount

(Not be used together with any other of our special offers)

Add 28 Yongkang St Daan Dist Taipei CityTel (02)2351-4778Time 1030~2230Website wwwginger800com

Add 25-2 Ln 107 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Daan Dist Taipei City (5 min walk from MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station Exit No 5)

Tel (02)2775-2526Time 1300~2200Website f-cremecom

Add 1F 37ndash1 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Wenshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2939-5615Time Weekdays 1000~2200

Weekends Holidays 1000~2400Website wwwbigteapotidvtw

Show this voucher at Ginger Ginger to enjoy a 10 discount on

purchases of more than two items

Show this coupon at Cregraveme to receive a free scoop

of ice cream

Present voucher at A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea Restaurant1 Receive a gratis tea-flavored popsicle if meal totals

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Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 70 min Sale Price NT$ 1000 Special Price NT$ 700

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Xining BranchAdd 89 Xining S Rd Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2388-3750Hankou BranchAdd 18 Hankou St Sec 2 Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2389-7705 0916-364-754Hours 9am~3am (all year round)

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Page 7: TAIPEI NO46

East District Alley Art TourIn addition to its chic trendiness Taipeirsquos east district also has a deep artistic air Unique works by artists and designers from around the globe are on display in the many galleries found along the side streets Drop into as many as you can during a leisurely east-side walkabout making it an inspiring art tour

❶ Plus Belle Arts BistroFrom the sun totem on the entrance door to the lighting fixtures of steel deep-blue bar and artworks-adorned walls this is a place of unique artistic beauty In addition the creative cuisine designed by a 5-star hotel chef advisor makes this spotrsquos great popularity

Add 1 Aly 4 Ln 251 Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2772-7273

❷ MBampF MAD GALLERYMBampF MADGallery was founded in Geneva Switzerland Its sole branch in Asia is in Taipei In the distinctive blackwhite space diverse innovative concepts are used in showcasing unique avant-garde watches and stunning mechanical art installations These serve as both furnishings and playthings The stereotype of what a gallery is is overthrown Until August 23rd take in a showing of Swiss photographer Marc Ninghettorsquos work

Add 1F 10 Ln 101 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2775-2768

❸ Chi-Wen GalleryChi-Wen gallery was one of the earliest focused on the development of Taiwan new-media art It cooperates with numerous important Taiwanese contemporary artists and invites many world-caliber video artists to exhibit their creations Though not large the gallery showcases high-caliber artworks discovering first-rate efforts by many emerging artists

Add 3F 19 Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8771-3372

❹ Gallery100Promoting contemporary art showcasing well-known artists from both Taiwan and abroad staging exhibits on varying themes Energetically introducing their works on the international stage it also serves as a platform for the introduction of world-class creations to the local audience and for new-generation artists to show off their talent Works by Guo Hong-wei and Shi Jing contemporary artists from China are on exhibit from August to September

Add 13 Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2731-0876

❺ Cha Cha TheacuteA concept tea loungebar opened by well-known fashion house Shiatzy Chen the styling here is minimalist chic the air cultured The walls of Pursquoer-tea brick are visually compelling Cooperating with premium local farms a wide range of delicate Chinese- and Western-style teas tea drinks and tea snacks are offered

Add 23 Ln 219 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8773-1818

❻ Bluerider ART GalleryThe name of this art space comes from The Blue Rider an artist group founded by Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky It showcases European and American works in photography installation art graphic art and other genres Until August 26th catch the joint illustration exhibition featuring works by Englandrsquos Emily Carew Woodard and Germanyrsquos Christoph Niemann

Add 9F 25-1 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2752-2238

❼ papabubbleThis cute shop sells handmade Spanish-style sweets All made on-the-spot the range is thrilling the colors dazzling tickling visitors with endless surprises

Add 15 Ln 49 Sec 1 Anhe Rd Taipei CityTel (02)8773-0955

❽ Nou GalleryThe focus here is on interdisciplinary cross-cultural modern art with a diverse range of genres explored including paper sculptures visual works and new formed paintings

Add 232 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2700-0239

Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Ln 71 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd

Ln 27 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 151 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Anhe Rd

Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Ln 84 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd Ln 83 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Ln 101 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 219 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Ln 270 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 49 Sec 1 Anhe Rd

Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd Sec 4 Zhongxiao E Rd

Civic Blvd

MRT Zhongxiao Dunhua StationMRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station

Renrsquoai Dunnan trac circle

Ln 251 Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd

Andong St

Ln 26 Sec 4 Zhongxiao E Rd

2

1

5

7

8

Gallery100

Nou Gallery

papabubble

Chi-Wen Gallery

Plus BelleArts Bistro

Cha Cha Theacute

Bluerider ART Gallery

3

6

4

MBampF MAD GALLERY

Plus Belle Arts Bistro MBampF MAD GALLERY Nou Gallery

In Taipei all kinds of cake hide in the streets and alleys and the confectioners in every bakery rack their brains constantly releasing new creative desserts to attract customers Beautiful delicious sweet and tasty they always make ones mouth water and have become popular gifts

Mille-FeuilleShun Chen Bakery has 50 years of history and sells a range of foods including wedding cakes cakes and egg yolk pastries Their traditional taste was part of childhood for many citizens of Taipei The ldquoMille-Feuillerdquo traditional but also featuring the ingenuity of Western pastries is made of layer upon layer of pie crust encasing slightly salty butter and crispy walnut and is unforgettably delicious

Innovative NougatSaint Peters founder Ruan Jing-tian who likes to develop new sweets and has won countless awards has invented almost ten flavors of nougat His latest creation ldquoGolden strawberryrdquo nougat includes uniquely-textured brown rice popcorn dried strawberries macadamia nuts and caramel It has become a surprise favorite since it does not stick to ones teeth ldquoBlack galrdquo nougat combines brown rice popcorn sesame peanuts and black sugar cookies resulting in rich layers of flavor

Add 212 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2711-7222

Add 194 Nongrsquoan St Taipei CityTel (02)2515-8469

Chocolate Banana PieLucky Gifts founder learned their trade from Nagasaki Hompo in Japan and became known for hand-made honey cakes when they returned to Taiwan Round nougat and pineapple cakes are the bakerys most popular offerings Lucky Gifts ldquoGreen Bean Cakerdquo whose thick crust enfolds green beans and braised meat once won the Taipei Unique Snack Champion award in 2014 with its mixture of savory and sweet flavors each accentuating the other Their latest product the ldquochocolate banana pierdquo wraps sweet Taiwanese banana in chocolate cake and crisp pie crust every bite tastes of sweet banana

Add 422 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2704-5157

Chocolate Coating Paste CakeEstablished in 1867 the Kuo Yuan Ye foods Co Ltd has developed many kinds of cake through traditional craft The bakery has also established a creative pastry concept store HOK (House of Kuo) in March 2015 Their latest creations break through international boundaries For example the ldquoHanxiang Macaronrdquo combines Chinese cakes with Western methods allowing one to simultaneously taste the crispy outside of a Macaron and Taiwanese-style cake filling and boasts an extraordinary taste ldquoChocolate Coating Paste Cakerdquo are traditional green bean cakes covered with a fragrant rich chocolate overcoat combining the flavors of green beans and chocolate in unique style

Innovative Cheese CakeKT BAKERY is a long-established bakery chain which still makes pastries and bread by hand and has made its name with traditional pineapple and scallion bread It sells over 10000 breads cakes and pastries every day Their latest cake the ldquoInnovative Cheese Cakerdquo in which cream from Hokkaido Japan is matched with taro paste cheese rich coffee and sweet chestnut is an exquisite symphony of taste suffused with the scent of milk

Add 526 Wenlin Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2833-8377

Add 261 Sec 5 Yenping N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2812-5409

TaipeiFeasting in Desserts a Delicious Surprise

MRT Luzhou line

❶ MRT Daqiaotou StationBloom Art GalleryWalking from MRT Daqiaotou Station upon arriving at Dihua Street you will be greeted by a red brick building with a arced covered corridor go up to the second floor and you will find Bloom Art Gallery This building was originally an old building on Dihua Street after renovation it became an elegant leisure space for appreciating art and drinking good coffee characterized by its wooden window frames and red bricks

Add 2F 348 Sec 1 Dihua St Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Daqiaotou Station)

Tel (02)2557-8696

❷ MRT Xingtian Temple StationTaipei Xingtian TempleFortune-telling StreetThe main distinctive feature of this temple is the old women who incense in hand chant scriptures as they ldquorelieve shockrdquo for visitors This magnificent palace-type building is a must-visit attraction for visitors to the city Fortune-telling Street is located in the underpass in front of the temple it has more than 20 fortune tellers offering their services from 0800 to 2200 they offer the service of fortune telling by reading facial features some by divination some removing calamities or solving vexing problems

Add 109 Sec 2 Minquan E Rd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Xingtian Temple Station)

Tel (02)2502-7924

❸ MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng StationTaipei BreweryThis was the only brewery in Taiwan in the Japanese Colonial Period The beer brewing equipment is still operating making this a living historic site It also has one of the few copper mash hammers in the world Visit Taipei Brewery to appreciate the historic architecture and also enjoy some cold and refreshing Taiwan Beer

Add 85 Sec 2 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 8 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2771-9131

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkHuashan 1914 Creative Park was originally Taipei Distillery established in 1914 The park retains a number of historic buildings from Taipei Distillery days with the factory buildings now used for arts exhibitions culture and creative product stores distinctive restaurants and an art-house film theater creating an aesthetic space where old and new merge

Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 3 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2358-1914

Guanghua Digital PlazaGuanghua Digital Plaza stocks an array of digital and information products Visitors from around the world buy the latest and most bargain-priced computer related products Even if you donrsquot buy wander around and you can see interesting designs

Add 8 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2391-7105

❹ MRT Guting StationKishu An Forest of LiteratureBuilt in 1917 Kishu An was a typical Japanese style house Destroyed by fire all that remained was an outbuilding after renovation this outbuilding and the new Kishu An building became Kishu An Forest of Literature a space for exhibitions and lectures The meeting of traditional aesthetics and literatures make this place a diverse arts base

Add 107 Tongrsquoan St Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 2 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2368-7577

To dearOnce an old house To dear is now an art space coffee and meals are available on the first floor which is given a retro feel by the antique furniture the third floor is irregularly scheduled the venue for exhibitions by up and coming Taiwanese artists The proprietorrsquos aim is to promote art creativity To dear is full of artistic surprises and art in the form of metal sculptures can even be seen in the back yard

Add 7 Aly 77 Sec 2 Roosevelt Rd Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 3 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2363-7768

FunMRT Travel

MRT Luzhou line is the first MRT line to cross the Danshui River As Luzhou was originally a sandbank and the happy gathering place for numerous egrets the recurring themes of the public art along the line are sandbanks and egrets and became an MRT highlight area As well as the public art that can be enjoyed along the line it also offers the famous Xingtian Temple and other distinctive attractions that are well worth a visit

Beimen

Taipei Arena

Nanjing Sanmin

Songshan

Taipei Zoo Station

Zhinan Temple Station

Taipei Zoo South Station

Maokong Station

Maokong Gondola

Tamsui

Hongshulin

Zhuwei

Guandu Zhongyi

Fuxinggang

Beitou

Qiyan

Xinbeitou

Qilian

Shipai

Mingde

Zhishan

Shilin

Jiantan

Yuanshan

Taipei Main Station

Minquan W Rd

Zhongshan Elementary School Daqiaotou

ShuanglianXingtian TempleSongjiang Nanjing

Luzhou

Sanmin Senior High School

St Ignatius High School

Sanhe Junior High School

Sanchong Elementary School

Taipei Bridge

Cailiao

Sanchong

Xianse Temple

Touqianzhuang

Xinzhuang

Fu Jen University

Danfeng

Huilong

Ximen

Longshan Temple

Jiangzicui

Xinpu

Banqiao

Fuzhong

Far Eastern Hospital

Haishan

Tucheng

Yongning

Dingpu

Dingxi

Yongan Market

Jingan

Nanshijiao

XiaonanmenChiang Kai-Shek

Memorial Hall

ShandaoTemple

NTU Hospital

Dongmen

Gongguan

Wanlong

Jingmei

Dapinglin

Xindian District Oce

Xiaobitan

Xindian

Qizhang

Taipower Building

Guting

Xinyi Anhe

Taipei 101 World Trade Center

Xiangshan Daan

Technology Building

Liuzhangli Linguang

Xinhai

Wanfang Hospital Taipei Zoo

ZhongxiaoDunhua

ZhongxiaoFuxingZhongxiao

Xinsheng

Taipei City Hall

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Yongchun

Houshanpi

Kunyang Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center

NangangSoftware Park

Donghu

Huzhou

Dahu Park

Neihu

WendeXihu

Dazhi

Songshan Airport

Zhongshan Junior High SchoolNanjing Fuxing

GangqianJiannan Rd

Nangang

Daan Park

Wanfang Community

Muzha

Zhongshan

Terminal Station

Regular Station

TRA

HSR

Airport

Transfer Station

Wenhu Line

Tamsui-Xinyi Line

Songshan-Xindian Line

Zhonghe-Xinlu Line

Taipei Visitor Information Center

Legend

Bannan Line

Plum Garden

Miramar Entertainment Park

Songshan Airport

East Metro Mall Taipei City Hall Bus Station

MRT Map

Leisure amp Arts Taipei

2015 Taipei Arts FestivalTime until 96Locations City Stage of Taipei Cultural Center Zhongshan Hall Wellspring TheaterTel (02)2528-9580 ext 191-199Website wwwtaipeifestivalorg

The theme of the 2015 Taipei Arts Festival is ldquoThe Human Conditionrdquo and will display 11 works of art from 8 countries including ldquoThe Metamorphosis Android Versionrdquo created by Seinendan Theater and Iregravene Jacob the Australian Band Black Arm who will bring moving Australian indigenous music in the performance ldquoDirtsongrdquo and Deutsches Theater Berlin who will present their weighty work ldquoDieberdquo hoping for a beautiful encounter with the audience at the theater

2015 Taipei Fringe FestivalTime 828- 913Locations 36 areas in Taipei City (please see the official website)Tel (02)2528-9580 ext 189Website wwwtaipeicaforg

155 cutting-edge creative groups will be gathered for the 2015 Taipei Fringe Festival and will give performances in 36 different spaces including ldquoMiculture Tiger Mountainrdquo a converted old temple on a mountain the ldquoDadaocheng Yachtrdquo on the citys blue highway Beitous indooroutdoor art space ldquoPolymerrdquo and the ldquoSolo Singer Innrdquo Dont miss the opening activity which is to take place in Darsquoan Forest Park on the August 23rd there will be many small stages and different groups will be invited to come and give performances There will be activities including performances and lectures at the Fringe Club on the second floor of the NTU Gymnasium throughout the Festival creating boundless possibilities for art and life

Crazy Summer Water Fun Time until 104 (Sat and Sun 0900~1700)Location Beneath Dazhi Bridge Dajia Riverside Park

(the Dajia stretch of the Keelung River)Tel (02)2570-2330 ext 6439Website sportsgovtaipei

Where can you play in the water in Taipei This summer the Dajia Riverside Park will hold for all kinds of family water activities including canoeing sailing and kayaking Visitors are welcome to come and join in Groups can register for activities on the day or can make advance reservations online at a cost of NT$100 person

2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos DayTime 815Location Dadaocheng Wharf

(Between Danshui River flood gates 3 and 5)Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7576Website wwwtraveltaipei

The 2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos Day will commence on the afternoon on the August 15th with activities including surrounding stalls open from 1500~2130 boat trips to view the fireworks at blue highway from 1700~2100 a live performance by the Taipei Symphony Orchestras Wind Band and Conservatory Ensemble from 2000~2025 and a fireworks display from 2030~2040 bringing the audience a most romantic beautiful midsummer night There will also be activities including worship of Yuelao (Chinese god of marriage) for luck and a local cultural market between the 9th and 15th of August allowing the public to join in and create a Double- Seventh Festival unique to Taipei

2015 Taipei Confucius Temple Cultural ActivitiesTime 928 The Confucius Ceremony 0530~0600 ticket required

for entry (For more information about tickets please check the official website in September)

Location Taipei Confucius Temple (275 Dalong St Taipei City)Tel (02)2592-3934Website wwwcttaipeigovtw

Confucius Birthday on the September 28th is a major event for the Confucius Temple The traditional Eight Tones Musical Instruments will be used to play the Dacheng Suite from the Song Dynasty to honor Confucius and the ldquoYi Dancerdquo a ceremonial dance that originated in palaces in the Ming Dynasty will also be presented the ceremony features 37 distinct rites fully presenting a three consecrations ritual that is of national importance Additionally the Confucius Temple will also be holding the ldquoArts Every Dayrdquo activity for the entire year with experience activities including customized calligraphic blessing cards paper crafts DIY performances of elegant music and dance a pitch-pot game and simple manners lesson

Taipei Fine Arts MuseumTel (02)2595-7656Add 181 Sec 3 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwtfammuseum

Make SenseTime Until 830

Lee Mingwei and His Relations - The Art of ParticipationTime Until 96

Formosa in Formation Selected works from the Taipei Fine Arts Museum CollectionTime Until 927

Puppetry Art Center of TaipeiTel (02)2528-9553Add 2F 99 Sec 5 Civic Blvd Taipei CityWebsite wwwpactorgtw

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo ExhibitionTime Until 927

National Palace MuseumTel (02)2881-2021Add 221 Sec 2 Zhishan Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwnpmgovtw

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of LiechtensteinTime Until 831

Painting Anime Departure Herald and Return ClearingTime Until 831

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from GuizhouTime Until 91

Exemplar of Heritage Fan Kuan and His Influence in Chinese PaintingTime Until 929

National Taiwan Science Education CenterTel (02)6610-1234 ext 1000 1005Add 189 Shihshang Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwntsecgovtw

Fantasy Forest AdventureTime Until 830

Tokyo Ghost HospitalTime Until 913

Digital Art Center TaipeiTel (02)7736-0708Add 180 Fuhua Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwdactw

Imaginary Body BoundaryTime 815-104

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Tel (02)2765-1388Add 133 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwsongshanculturalparkorg

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars ExhibitionTime Until 830

Songchumore Campus 2015Time Until 913

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial HallTel (02)2343-1100

Add 21 Zhongshan S Rd Taipei City

Website wwwcksmhgovtw

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EarthTime Until 96

Transformers Expo TaipeiTime Until 102

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkTel (02)2358-1914Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwhuashan1914com

60 Years of MiffyTime Until 913

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary ExhibitionTime Until 913

Exhibition of Fantastic GoldfishTime Until 913

The Face of LEONARDO - Images of a GeniusTime Until 920

Kveta Pacovska ExhibitionTime Until 928

KUSAMA YAYOI CAFEacuteTime Until 930

Art Exhibition Calendar

Make Sense

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of

Liechtenstein

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo

Exhibition

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from Guizhou

Fantasy Forest Adventure

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars Exhibition

Songchumore Campus 2015

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EARTH

Transformers Expo Taipei

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary Exhibition

Taipei is an international design capital and in recent years has instituted a New Life for Old Buildings campaign bringing new life and function to neglected old structures Their heritage character and fresh new management style have given birth to distinctive new city highlights

A Share Tea houseOver 90 years old this building was once the dormitory of the Taiwan Railway Danshui Branch Line stationmaster After being renovated the wooden beams of the ceiling and red bricks walls were retained and matched with antique furniture with European charm A Share Tea House is a distinctive tea house serving up Taiwanese style hot pots and fine Taiwan tea The hot pots use local Taiwanese ingredients such as Chiayi black tree fungus Taidong orange daylily and Penghu towel gourd

Add 10 Wanquan St Taipei City (next to Exit 2 of MRT Shuanglian Station around 3 minutesrsquo walk)

Tel (02)2557-9393

Syntrend Creative ParkSyntrend Creative Park opened in May this year It has 12 floors apart from B2 and 9F which house restaurants every floor has a distinctive cafeacute As well as selling 3C products the Park sells speakers vinyl records 3D printers video games anime products and has a family play area Located next to Guanghua Digital Plaza people now have even more choices when buying 3C products

Add 2 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (Around 5 minutesrsquo walk from MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel 0809-093-300

URS 27MURS 27M was originally a house over 50 years old After being redesigned and renovated it has become a venue for holding exhibitions and concerts With wooden terrace roof path and other design features that merge with the landscape this is a green creative space that cleverly combines old and new and retains yesteryear charm

Add 27 Kaixuan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Shilin Station or Jiantan Station transfer to Red 5 bus 15 minibus 260 or 303 bus and alight at Shanzihou Police Station stop)

Tel (02)2861-8178

Plum GardenOnce his summer residence Plum Garden is the first memorial hall in Taiwan dedicated to the master of cursive hand calligraphy Mr Yu You-ren It displays his calligraphy works of different styles from different periods It is a tranquil and elegant space with a scholarly air and provides travel information for the Beitou area It was closed for refurbishment in January and reopened at the end of June In August afternoon concerts will be held every Saturday The visitors are invited to listen to some soothing music this summer savor good food and enjoy the escape from the heat that Plum Garden provides on a hot summerrsquos day

Add 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Beitou Station transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at Xinbeitou then walk for around 10 minutes)

Tel (02)2897-2647

Beitou Refuse Incinerator Star Catcher Revolving RestaurantBeitou Refuse Incinerator is the largest refuse incinerator in Taiwan and is the only incinerator in the world to have a revolving restaurant atop its chimney The restaurant was given a new look early this year The distinctive revolving restaurant is situated at the top of the colored chimney and offers an all-round view that takes in the Keelung River the Danshui Riverrsquos beautiful scenery and the vast Guandu Plain The restaurant is popular with photographers and it has also been the scene of romantic marriage proposals

Add 271 Zhoumei St Taipei City (take the 550 bus from MRT Beitou Station or 68 bus from MRT Jiantan Station and take off at Zhoumei Sport Park then walk for around 5 minutes)

Tel (02)2837-7122

HighlightsTaipei

Transportation Information

Metro Taipei24-Hour Customer Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwmetrotaipei

Metro Tickets

One-way Trip Day Pass

Maokong Gondola24-Hour Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwgondolataipei

YouBike Public BicyclesTel 1999 (outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 5855 or (02)8978-5511

Website wwwyoubikecomtw

Blue HighwayTaipei Department of Transportation wwwdotgovtaipei

Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip Website wwwriverfunnet

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

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-Beitou Zhuzihu RouteOrigin-Destination Beitou Bus Stop ndash Zhuzihu

The bus is demand responsive at mountain roads (Quanyuan Bieshu Stop -Zhuzihu)

Website wwwtaiwantripcomtw

INFOTOURIST

NT$20 ~ NT$65 NT$150

EasyCard

Taipei Pass

Each Easycard costs NT$100 including NT$100 of deposit

and NT$0 of available balance Once the card is charged it

would be activated immediately

The card provides discounts on transit fares and can also be

used for small purchases at convenience stores and other

designated shops

The Taipei Pass is activated upon first use on bus or metro

ticket readers and valid for unlimited use till expiration The

Taipei Pass can be purchased at all Metro stations and is

used on the Taipei Metro and on Taipei and New Taipei City

public buses (with Taipei Pass stickers showing)

One-day pass NT$180

Two-day pass NT$310

Three-day pass NT$440

Five-day pass NT$700

Maokong Gondola One-day pass NT$250

Taipei Visitor Information Centers

Taipei Main StationVisitor Information Center

Add 3 Beiping W Rd Taipei City (southwest side of lobby1st floor Taipei Main Station)

Tel (02) 2312-3256

Taipei Songshan AirportVisitor Information Center

Add 340-10 Dunhua N Rd Taipei City (Arrival Hall Terminal2 Taipei Songshan Aiport)

Tel (02)2546-4741

MRT Taipei 101 World TradeCenter Visitor InformationCenter

Add B1 20 Sec 5 Xinyi Rd Taipei City (Exit No 5 of MRT Taipei 101 World Trade Center Station)

Tel (02)2758-6593

Taipei City Hall Bus StationVisitor Information Center

Add 6 Sec 5 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei City (1F of Taipei City Hall Bus Station)

Tel (02)2723-6836

East Metro MallVisitor Information Center

Add Room 4-2 77 Sec 1 Daan Rd Taipei City (East Metro Mall)Tel (02)8772-0830

MRT Ximen StationVisitor Information Center

Add B1 32-1 Baoqing Rd Taipei City (near Exit No 5)Tel (02)2375-3096

MRT Yuanshan StationVisitor Information Center

Add 9-1 Jiuquan St Taipei City (near Exit No 2)Tel (02)2591-6130

MRT Jiantan StationVisitor Information Center

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

MRT Beitou StationVisitor Information Center

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

Miramar EntertainmentPark Visitor Center

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

Plum Garden Visitor CenterAdd 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (near open-air hot-spring area)Tel (02)2897-2647

Maokong Gondola TaipeiZoo Station Visitor Center

Add 2 Ln 10 Sec 2 Xinguang Rd Taipei City (at 1F Maokong Gondola Visitor Center)

Tel (02)8661-7627

Maokong Gondola MaokongStation Visitor Center

Add 35 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Taipei City (near exit of Maokong Station)

Tel (02)2937-8563

Fun Travel in Taipei

NowTaipeiiOS Android

Spectacular Taipei e-Book

Travel Information ServicesTaipei Citizen Hotline 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889)Taipei Travel Netwwwtraveltaipei Presents travel information on Taipei City in Chinese English Japanese Korean and Spanish provides recorded-audio travel introductions on related sightseeing spots and a hotel information data baseTravel information Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-011-765 wwwtaiwannettwToll-free complaint hotline Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-211-734Info on legally registered hotels and guesthouses taiwanstaynettw

Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7566

Design Printing Advertising WestBank Advertising Design Co Ltd Tel (02)2723-3516 Fax (02)2722-4967 Email westbankms47hinetnet

Published

FIRST SUPER ndash Safe Nutritious DeliciousFIRST Super is dedicated to providing contamination-free and leading international food brands stocking premium Japanese imported foods delicacies strongly recommended by Dotch Cooking Show and top North American and European brands Importance is attached to selection of foodstuffs The pigs used to make HACCP-certified KingPork are reared by FIRST SUPER at Taichung Gaodeng Livestock Ranch

The Rich Creamy Taste of FranceCregraveme sells a healthy and natural French style

handmade ice cream made using fresh fruit The

store also provides Rex Coffee from Italy fresh

juice smoothies and simple food This is a nice

place to gather together with your friends

Maokong Famous Chef ndash A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea RestaurantOnce head chef at a 5-star restaurant after taking over operations at what was formerly the ldquoBig Teapot Range Chicken Castlerdquo Master A-Yi made this a ldquotea culture restaurantrdquo Breaking through culinary convention hersquos acquired ldquotea cuisine expertrdquo renown has brought Maokongrsquos unique cuisine international recognition and was also invited by Discovery Channel to introduce distinctive cuisine His ldquocreative theme cuisinerdquo showcases flowers fruits and tea bringing much pleasure to food connoisseurs

Taiwan roots ndash Local fragranceFounder Chu Chialin was originally in the restaurant business and was often left mentally and physically fatigued by his work He found that he felt much better when he added ginger juice to his bath water a discovery that gave him the idea of establishing Ginger Ginger Using a natural farming method that involves growing one year and leaving the land fallow for three years the ginger he grows is able to absorb the essence of the earth After a long extraction process the ginger is transformed into an efficacious product that takes care of us

Authentic Yunnan Pu-er TeaThe Precious Tea Products Passed Down for Over a CenturyEstablished 115 years ago Cheng-Hsin Traders International Cos tea is all

big leaf tea picked from old bushes with an average age of over 100 years

old in the Wuliang Mountain Range Jinggu County Yunnan Province

China Its tea rich in Tea Polyphenols and Catechin and innovatively

uses food-grade kraft paper as the outer packaging and edible ink for

printing Visitors can choose from various superior pu-er teas including

round tea (tuo) tea cake (bin) tea brick (zhuan) and small tea ball (gua)

Add 1 Sec 4 Nanjing E Rd Songshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)8712-3626Time Monday~ Friday 930 ~ 2130

Saturday and Sunday 1030~2130Website wwwfacebookcomkingmori1 Please show this coupon when paying Single use only

Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Use this coupon to make a purchase at FIRST SUPER

and enjoy a NT$100 discount(Not including special offer products)

Upon showing this coupon you will receive a 30-40 discount

at Zhaori Health Center

Add 1F 128-7 Jinhua St Daan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2391-4122Time 1100~2000

Show this voucher at Cheng-Hsin Traders International Co to enjoy a 10 discount

(Not be used together with any other of our special offers)

Add 28 Yongkang St Daan Dist Taipei CityTel (02)2351-4778Time 1030~2230Website wwwginger800com

Add 25-2 Ln 107 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Daan Dist Taipei City (5 min walk from MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station Exit No 5)

Tel (02)2775-2526Time 1300~2200Website f-cremecom

Add 1F 37ndash1 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Wenshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2939-5615Time Weekdays 1000~2200

Weekends Holidays 1000~2400Website wwwbigteapotidvtw

Show this voucher at Ginger Ginger to enjoy a 10 discount on

purchases of more than two items

Show this coupon at Cregraveme to receive a free scoop

of ice cream

Present voucher at A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea Restaurant1 Receive a gratis tea-flavored popsicle if meal totals

NT$1000 or more2 Buy 4 gift-item tea candy packages for NT$1000

Worry-free travel Taiwan experience foot massage full body

massage the best choice for relaxation and stress relief

Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 70 min Sale Price NT$ 1000 Special Price NT$ 700

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Xining BranchAdd 89 Xining S Rd Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2388-3750Hankou BranchAdd 18 Hankou St Sec 2 Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2389-7705 0916-364-754Hours 9am~3am (all year round)

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

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Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Ln 71 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd

Ln 27 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 151 Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Sec 1 Anhe Rd

Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Ln 84 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd Ln 83 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Ln 101 Sec 1 Darsquoan Rd

Sec 4 Renrsquoai Rd

Ln 252 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 219 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Ln 270 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd

Ln 49 Sec 1 Anhe Rd

Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd Sec 4 Zhongxiao E Rd

Civic Blvd

MRT Zhongxiao Dunhua StationMRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station

Renrsquoai Dunnan trac circle

Ln 251 Sec 3 Zhongxiao E Rd

Andong St

Ln 26 Sec 4 Zhongxiao E Rd

2

1

5

7

8

Gallery100

Nou Gallery

papabubble

Chi-Wen Gallery

Plus BelleArts Bistro

Cha Cha Theacute

Bluerider ART Gallery

3

6

4

MBampF MAD GALLERY

Plus Belle Arts Bistro MBampF MAD GALLERY Nou Gallery

In Taipei all kinds of cake hide in the streets and alleys and the confectioners in every bakery rack their brains constantly releasing new creative desserts to attract customers Beautiful delicious sweet and tasty they always make ones mouth water and have become popular gifts

Mille-FeuilleShun Chen Bakery has 50 years of history and sells a range of foods including wedding cakes cakes and egg yolk pastries Their traditional taste was part of childhood for many citizens of Taipei The ldquoMille-Feuillerdquo traditional but also featuring the ingenuity of Western pastries is made of layer upon layer of pie crust encasing slightly salty butter and crispy walnut and is unforgettably delicious

Innovative NougatSaint Peters founder Ruan Jing-tian who likes to develop new sweets and has won countless awards has invented almost ten flavors of nougat His latest creation ldquoGolden strawberryrdquo nougat includes uniquely-textured brown rice popcorn dried strawberries macadamia nuts and caramel It has become a surprise favorite since it does not stick to ones teeth ldquoBlack galrdquo nougat combines brown rice popcorn sesame peanuts and black sugar cookies resulting in rich layers of flavor

Add 212 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2711-7222

Add 194 Nongrsquoan St Taipei CityTel (02)2515-8469

Chocolate Banana PieLucky Gifts founder learned their trade from Nagasaki Hompo in Japan and became known for hand-made honey cakes when they returned to Taiwan Round nougat and pineapple cakes are the bakerys most popular offerings Lucky Gifts ldquoGreen Bean Cakerdquo whose thick crust enfolds green beans and braised meat once won the Taipei Unique Snack Champion award in 2014 with its mixture of savory and sweet flavors each accentuating the other Their latest product the ldquochocolate banana pierdquo wraps sweet Taiwanese banana in chocolate cake and crisp pie crust every bite tastes of sweet banana

Add 422 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2704-5157

Chocolate Coating Paste CakeEstablished in 1867 the Kuo Yuan Ye foods Co Ltd has developed many kinds of cake through traditional craft The bakery has also established a creative pastry concept store HOK (House of Kuo) in March 2015 Their latest creations break through international boundaries For example the ldquoHanxiang Macaronrdquo combines Chinese cakes with Western methods allowing one to simultaneously taste the crispy outside of a Macaron and Taiwanese-style cake filling and boasts an extraordinary taste ldquoChocolate Coating Paste Cakerdquo are traditional green bean cakes covered with a fragrant rich chocolate overcoat combining the flavors of green beans and chocolate in unique style

Innovative Cheese CakeKT BAKERY is a long-established bakery chain which still makes pastries and bread by hand and has made its name with traditional pineapple and scallion bread It sells over 10000 breads cakes and pastries every day Their latest cake the ldquoInnovative Cheese Cakerdquo in which cream from Hokkaido Japan is matched with taro paste cheese rich coffee and sweet chestnut is an exquisite symphony of taste suffused with the scent of milk

Add 526 Wenlin Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2833-8377

Add 261 Sec 5 Yenping N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2812-5409

TaipeiFeasting in Desserts a Delicious Surprise

MRT Luzhou line

❶ MRT Daqiaotou StationBloom Art GalleryWalking from MRT Daqiaotou Station upon arriving at Dihua Street you will be greeted by a red brick building with a arced covered corridor go up to the second floor and you will find Bloom Art Gallery This building was originally an old building on Dihua Street after renovation it became an elegant leisure space for appreciating art and drinking good coffee characterized by its wooden window frames and red bricks

Add 2F 348 Sec 1 Dihua St Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Daqiaotou Station)

Tel (02)2557-8696

❷ MRT Xingtian Temple StationTaipei Xingtian TempleFortune-telling StreetThe main distinctive feature of this temple is the old women who incense in hand chant scriptures as they ldquorelieve shockrdquo for visitors This magnificent palace-type building is a must-visit attraction for visitors to the city Fortune-telling Street is located in the underpass in front of the temple it has more than 20 fortune tellers offering their services from 0800 to 2200 they offer the service of fortune telling by reading facial features some by divination some removing calamities or solving vexing problems

Add 109 Sec 2 Minquan E Rd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Xingtian Temple Station)

Tel (02)2502-7924

❸ MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng StationTaipei BreweryThis was the only brewery in Taiwan in the Japanese Colonial Period The beer brewing equipment is still operating making this a living historic site It also has one of the few copper mash hammers in the world Visit Taipei Brewery to appreciate the historic architecture and also enjoy some cold and refreshing Taiwan Beer

Add 85 Sec 2 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 8 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2771-9131

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkHuashan 1914 Creative Park was originally Taipei Distillery established in 1914 The park retains a number of historic buildings from Taipei Distillery days with the factory buildings now used for arts exhibitions culture and creative product stores distinctive restaurants and an art-house film theater creating an aesthetic space where old and new merge

Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 3 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2358-1914

Guanghua Digital PlazaGuanghua Digital Plaza stocks an array of digital and information products Visitors from around the world buy the latest and most bargain-priced computer related products Even if you donrsquot buy wander around and you can see interesting designs

Add 8 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2391-7105

❹ MRT Guting StationKishu An Forest of LiteratureBuilt in 1917 Kishu An was a typical Japanese style house Destroyed by fire all that remained was an outbuilding after renovation this outbuilding and the new Kishu An building became Kishu An Forest of Literature a space for exhibitions and lectures The meeting of traditional aesthetics and literatures make this place a diverse arts base

Add 107 Tongrsquoan St Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 2 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2368-7577

To dearOnce an old house To dear is now an art space coffee and meals are available on the first floor which is given a retro feel by the antique furniture the third floor is irregularly scheduled the venue for exhibitions by up and coming Taiwanese artists The proprietorrsquos aim is to promote art creativity To dear is full of artistic surprises and art in the form of metal sculptures can even be seen in the back yard

Add 7 Aly 77 Sec 2 Roosevelt Rd Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 3 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2363-7768

FunMRT Travel

MRT Luzhou line is the first MRT line to cross the Danshui River As Luzhou was originally a sandbank and the happy gathering place for numerous egrets the recurring themes of the public art along the line are sandbanks and egrets and became an MRT highlight area As well as the public art that can be enjoyed along the line it also offers the famous Xingtian Temple and other distinctive attractions that are well worth a visit

Beimen

Taipei Arena

Nanjing Sanmin

Songshan

Taipei Zoo Station

Zhinan Temple Station

Taipei Zoo South Station

Maokong Station

Maokong Gondola

Tamsui

Hongshulin

Zhuwei

Guandu Zhongyi

Fuxinggang

Beitou

Qiyan

Xinbeitou

Qilian

Shipai

Mingde

Zhishan

Shilin

Jiantan

Yuanshan

Taipei Main Station

Minquan W Rd

Zhongshan Elementary School Daqiaotou

ShuanglianXingtian TempleSongjiang Nanjing

Luzhou

Sanmin Senior High School

St Ignatius High School

Sanhe Junior High School

Sanchong Elementary School

Taipei Bridge

Cailiao

Sanchong

Xianse Temple

Touqianzhuang

Xinzhuang

Fu Jen University

Danfeng

Huilong

Ximen

Longshan Temple

Jiangzicui

Xinpu

Banqiao

Fuzhong

Far Eastern Hospital

Haishan

Tucheng

Yongning

Dingpu

Dingxi

Yongan Market

Jingan

Nanshijiao

XiaonanmenChiang Kai-Shek

Memorial Hall

ShandaoTemple

NTU Hospital

Dongmen

Gongguan

Wanlong

Jingmei

Dapinglin

Xindian District Oce

Xiaobitan

Xindian

Qizhang

Taipower Building

Guting

Xinyi Anhe

Taipei 101 World Trade Center

Xiangshan Daan

Technology Building

Liuzhangli Linguang

Xinhai

Wanfang Hospital Taipei Zoo

ZhongxiaoDunhua

ZhongxiaoFuxingZhongxiao

Xinsheng

Taipei City Hall

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Yongchun

Houshanpi

Kunyang Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center

NangangSoftware Park

Donghu

Huzhou

Dahu Park

Neihu

WendeXihu

Dazhi

Songshan Airport

Zhongshan Junior High SchoolNanjing Fuxing

GangqianJiannan Rd

Nangang

Daan Park

Wanfang Community

Muzha

Zhongshan

Terminal Station

Regular Station

TRA

HSR

Airport

Transfer Station

Wenhu Line

Tamsui-Xinyi Line

Songshan-Xindian Line

Zhonghe-Xinlu Line

Taipei Visitor Information Center

Legend

Bannan Line

Plum Garden

Miramar Entertainment Park

Songshan Airport

East Metro Mall Taipei City Hall Bus Station

MRT Map

Leisure amp Arts Taipei

2015 Taipei Arts FestivalTime until 96Locations City Stage of Taipei Cultural Center Zhongshan Hall Wellspring TheaterTel (02)2528-9580 ext 191-199Website wwwtaipeifestivalorg

The theme of the 2015 Taipei Arts Festival is ldquoThe Human Conditionrdquo and will display 11 works of art from 8 countries including ldquoThe Metamorphosis Android Versionrdquo created by Seinendan Theater and Iregravene Jacob the Australian Band Black Arm who will bring moving Australian indigenous music in the performance ldquoDirtsongrdquo and Deutsches Theater Berlin who will present their weighty work ldquoDieberdquo hoping for a beautiful encounter with the audience at the theater

2015 Taipei Fringe FestivalTime 828- 913Locations 36 areas in Taipei City (please see the official website)Tel (02)2528-9580 ext 189Website wwwtaipeicaforg

155 cutting-edge creative groups will be gathered for the 2015 Taipei Fringe Festival and will give performances in 36 different spaces including ldquoMiculture Tiger Mountainrdquo a converted old temple on a mountain the ldquoDadaocheng Yachtrdquo on the citys blue highway Beitous indooroutdoor art space ldquoPolymerrdquo and the ldquoSolo Singer Innrdquo Dont miss the opening activity which is to take place in Darsquoan Forest Park on the August 23rd there will be many small stages and different groups will be invited to come and give performances There will be activities including performances and lectures at the Fringe Club on the second floor of the NTU Gymnasium throughout the Festival creating boundless possibilities for art and life

Crazy Summer Water Fun Time until 104 (Sat and Sun 0900~1700)Location Beneath Dazhi Bridge Dajia Riverside Park

(the Dajia stretch of the Keelung River)Tel (02)2570-2330 ext 6439Website sportsgovtaipei

Where can you play in the water in Taipei This summer the Dajia Riverside Park will hold for all kinds of family water activities including canoeing sailing and kayaking Visitors are welcome to come and join in Groups can register for activities on the day or can make advance reservations online at a cost of NT$100 person

2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos DayTime 815Location Dadaocheng Wharf

(Between Danshui River flood gates 3 and 5)Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7576Website wwwtraveltaipei

The 2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos Day will commence on the afternoon on the August 15th with activities including surrounding stalls open from 1500~2130 boat trips to view the fireworks at blue highway from 1700~2100 a live performance by the Taipei Symphony Orchestras Wind Band and Conservatory Ensemble from 2000~2025 and a fireworks display from 2030~2040 bringing the audience a most romantic beautiful midsummer night There will also be activities including worship of Yuelao (Chinese god of marriage) for luck and a local cultural market between the 9th and 15th of August allowing the public to join in and create a Double- Seventh Festival unique to Taipei

2015 Taipei Confucius Temple Cultural ActivitiesTime 928 The Confucius Ceremony 0530~0600 ticket required

for entry (For more information about tickets please check the official website in September)

Location Taipei Confucius Temple (275 Dalong St Taipei City)Tel (02)2592-3934Website wwwcttaipeigovtw

Confucius Birthday on the September 28th is a major event for the Confucius Temple The traditional Eight Tones Musical Instruments will be used to play the Dacheng Suite from the Song Dynasty to honor Confucius and the ldquoYi Dancerdquo a ceremonial dance that originated in palaces in the Ming Dynasty will also be presented the ceremony features 37 distinct rites fully presenting a three consecrations ritual that is of national importance Additionally the Confucius Temple will also be holding the ldquoArts Every Dayrdquo activity for the entire year with experience activities including customized calligraphic blessing cards paper crafts DIY performances of elegant music and dance a pitch-pot game and simple manners lesson

Taipei Fine Arts MuseumTel (02)2595-7656Add 181 Sec 3 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwtfammuseum

Make SenseTime Until 830

Lee Mingwei and His Relations - The Art of ParticipationTime Until 96

Formosa in Formation Selected works from the Taipei Fine Arts Museum CollectionTime Until 927

Puppetry Art Center of TaipeiTel (02)2528-9553Add 2F 99 Sec 5 Civic Blvd Taipei CityWebsite wwwpactorgtw

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo ExhibitionTime Until 927

National Palace MuseumTel (02)2881-2021Add 221 Sec 2 Zhishan Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwnpmgovtw

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of LiechtensteinTime Until 831

Painting Anime Departure Herald and Return ClearingTime Until 831

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from GuizhouTime Until 91

Exemplar of Heritage Fan Kuan and His Influence in Chinese PaintingTime Until 929

National Taiwan Science Education CenterTel (02)6610-1234 ext 1000 1005Add 189 Shihshang Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwntsecgovtw

Fantasy Forest AdventureTime Until 830

Tokyo Ghost HospitalTime Until 913

Digital Art Center TaipeiTel (02)7736-0708Add 180 Fuhua Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwdactw

Imaginary Body BoundaryTime 815-104

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Tel (02)2765-1388Add 133 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwsongshanculturalparkorg

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars ExhibitionTime Until 830

Songchumore Campus 2015Time Until 913

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial HallTel (02)2343-1100

Add 21 Zhongshan S Rd Taipei City

Website wwwcksmhgovtw

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EarthTime Until 96

Transformers Expo TaipeiTime Until 102

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkTel (02)2358-1914Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwhuashan1914com

60 Years of MiffyTime Until 913

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary ExhibitionTime Until 913

Exhibition of Fantastic GoldfishTime Until 913

The Face of LEONARDO - Images of a GeniusTime Until 920

Kveta Pacovska ExhibitionTime Until 928

KUSAMA YAYOI CAFEacuteTime Until 930

Art Exhibition Calendar

Make Sense

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of

Liechtenstein

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo

Exhibition

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from Guizhou

Fantasy Forest Adventure

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars Exhibition

Songchumore Campus 2015

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EARTH

Transformers Expo Taipei

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary Exhibition

Taipei is an international design capital and in recent years has instituted a New Life for Old Buildings campaign bringing new life and function to neglected old structures Their heritage character and fresh new management style have given birth to distinctive new city highlights

A Share Tea houseOver 90 years old this building was once the dormitory of the Taiwan Railway Danshui Branch Line stationmaster After being renovated the wooden beams of the ceiling and red bricks walls were retained and matched with antique furniture with European charm A Share Tea House is a distinctive tea house serving up Taiwanese style hot pots and fine Taiwan tea The hot pots use local Taiwanese ingredients such as Chiayi black tree fungus Taidong orange daylily and Penghu towel gourd

Add 10 Wanquan St Taipei City (next to Exit 2 of MRT Shuanglian Station around 3 minutesrsquo walk)

Tel (02)2557-9393

Syntrend Creative ParkSyntrend Creative Park opened in May this year It has 12 floors apart from B2 and 9F which house restaurants every floor has a distinctive cafeacute As well as selling 3C products the Park sells speakers vinyl records 3D printers video games anime products and has a family play area Located next to Guanghua Digital Plaza people now have even more choices when buying 3C products

Add 2 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (Around 5 minutesrsquo walk from MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel 0809-093-300

URS 27MURS 27M was originally a house over 50 years old After being redesigned and renovated it has become a venue for holding exhibitions and concerts With wooden terrace roof path and other design features that merge with the landscape this is a green creative space that cleverly combines old and new and retains yesteryear charm

Add 27 Kaixuan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Shilin Station or Jiantan Station transfer to Red 5 bus 15 minibus 260 or 303 bus and alight at Shanzihou Police Station stop)

Tel (02)2861-8178

Plum GardenOnce his summer residence Plum Garden is the first memorial hall in Taiwan dedicated to the master of cursive hand calligraphy Mr Yu You-ren It displays his calligraphy works of different styles from different periods It is a tranquil and elegant space with a scholarly air and provides travel information for the Beitou area It was closed for refurbishment in January and reopened at the end of June In August afternoon concerts will be held every Saturday The visitors are invited to listen to some soothing music this summer savor good food and enjoy the escape from the heat that Plum Garden provides on a hot summerrsquos day

Add 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Beitou Station transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at Xinbeitou then walk for around 10 minutes)

Tel (02)2897-2647

Beitou Refuse Incinerator Star Catcher Revolving RestaurantBeitou Refuse Incinerator is the largest refuse incinerator in Taiwan and is the only incinerator in the world to have a revolving restaurant atop its chimney The restaurant was given a new look early this year The distinctive revolving restaurant is situated at the top of the colored chimney and offers an all-round view that takes in the Keelung River the Danshui Riverrsquos beautiful scenery and the vast Guandu Plain The restaurant is popular with photographers and it has also been the scene of romantic marriage proposals

Add 271 Zhoumei St Taipei City (take the 550 bus from MRT Beitou Station or 68 bus from MRT Jiantan Station and take off at Zhoumei Sport Park then walk for around 5 minutes)

Tel (02)2837-7122

HighlightsTaipei

Transportation Information

Metro Taipei24-Hour Customer Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwmetrotaipei

Metro Tickets

One-way Trip Day Pass

Maokong Gondola24-Hour Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwgondolataipei

YouBike Public BicyclesTel 1999 (outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 5855 or (02)8978-5511

Website wwwyoubikecomtw

Blue HighwayTaipei Department of Transportation wwwdotgovtaipei

Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip Website wwwriverfunnet

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

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-Beitou Zhuzihu RouteOrigin-Destination Beitou Bus Stop ndash Zhuzihu

The bus is demand responsive at mountain roads (Quanyuan Bieshu Stop -Zhuzihu)

Website wwwtaiwantripcomtw

INFOTOURIST

NT$20 ~ NT$65 NT$150

EasyCard

Taipei Pass

Each Easycard costs NT$100 including NT$100 of deposit

and NT$0 of available balance Once the card is charged it

would be activated immediately

The card provides discounts on transit fares and can also be

used for small purchases at convenience stores and other

designated shops

The Taipei Pass is activated upon first use on bus or metro

ticket readers and valid for unlimited use till expiration The

Taipei Pass can be purchased at all Metro stations and is

used on the Taipei Metro and on Taipei and New Taipei City

public buses (with Taipei Pass stickers showing)

One-day pass NT$180

Two-day pass NT$310

Three-day pass NT$440

Five-day pass NT$700

Maokong Gondola One-day pass NT$250

Taipei Visitor Information Centers

Taipei Main StationVisitor Information Center

Add 3 Beiping W Rd Taipei City (southwest side of lobby1st floor Taipei Main Station)

Tel (02) 2312-3256

Taipei Songshan AirportVisitor Information Center

Add 340-10 Dunhua N Rd Taipei City (Arrival Hall Terminal2 Taipei Songshan Aiport)

Tel (02)2546-4741

MRT Taipei 101 World TradeCenter Visitor InformationCenter

Add B1 20 Sec 5 Xinyi Rd Taipei City (Exit No 5 of MRT Taipei 101 World Trade Center Station)

Tel (02)2758-6593

Taipei City Hall Bus StationVisitor Information Center

Add 6 Sec 5 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei City (1F of Taipei City Hall Bus Station)

Tel (02)2723-6836

East Metro MallVisitor Information Center

Add Room 4-2 77 Sec 1 Daan Rd Taipei City (East Metro Mall)Tel (02)8772-0830

MRT Ximen StationVisitor Information Center

Add B1 32-1 Baoqing Rd Taipei City (near Exit No 5)Tel (02)2375-3096

MRT Yuanshan StationVisitor Information Center

Add 9-1 Jiuquan St Taipei City (near Exit No 2)Tel (02)2591-6130

MRT Jiantan StationVisitor Information Center

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

MRT Beitou StationVisitor Information Center

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

Miramar EntertainmentPark Visitor Center

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

Plum Garden Visitor CenterAdd 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (near open-air hot-spring area)Tel (02)2897-2647

Maokong Gondola TaipeiZoo Station Visitor Center

Add 2 Ln 10 Sec 2 Xinguang Rd Taipei City (at 1F Maokong Gondola Visitor Center)

Tel (02)8661-7627

Maokong Gondola MaokongStation Visitor Center

Add 35 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Taipei City (near exit of Maokong Station)

Tel (02)2937-8563

Fun Travel in Taipei

NowTaipeiiOS Android

Spectacular Taipei e-Book

Travel Information ServicesTaipei Citizen Hotline 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889)Taipei Travel Netwwwtraveltaipei Presents travel information on Taipei City in Chinese English Japanese Korean and Spanish provides recorded-audio travel introductions on related sightseeing spots and a hotel information data baseTravel information Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-011-765 wwwtaiwannettwToll-free complaint hotline Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-211-734Info on legally registered hotels and guesthouses taiwanstaynettw

Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7566

Design Printing Advertising WestBank Advertising Design Co Ltd Tel (02)2723-3516 Fax (02)2722-4967 Email westbankms47hinetnet

Published

FIRST SUPER ndash Safe Nutritious DeliciousFIRST Super is dedicated to providing contamination-free and leading international food brands stocking premium Japanese imported foods delicacies strongly recommended by Dotch Cooking Show and top North American and European brands Importance is attached to selection of foodstuffs The pigs used to make HACCP-certified KingPork are reared by FIRST SUPER at Taichung Gaodeng Livestock Ranch

The Rich Creamy Taste of FranceCregraveme sells a healthy and natural French style

handmade ice cream made using fresh fruit The

store also provides Rex Coffee from Italy fresh

juice smoothies and simple food This is a nice

place to gather together with your friends

Maokong Famous Chef ndash A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea RestaurantOnce head chef at a 5-star restaurant after taking over operations at what was formerly the ldquoBig Teapot Range Chicken Castlerdquo Master A-Yi made this a ldquotea culture restaurantrdquo Breaking through culinary convention hersquos acquired ldquotea cuisine expertrdquo renown has brought Maokongrsquos unique cuisine international recognition and was also invited by Discovery Channel to introduce distinctive cuisine His ldquocreative theme cuisinerdquo showcases flowers fruits and tea bringing much pleasure to food connoisseurs

Taiwan roots ndash Local fragranceFounder Chu Chialin was originally in the restaurant business and was often left mentally and physically fatigued by his work He found that he felt much better when he added ginger juice to his bath water a discovery that gave him the idea of establishing Ginger Ginger Using a natural farming method that involves growing one year and leaving the land fallow for three years the ginger he grows is able to absorb the essence of the earth After a long extraction process the ginger is transformed into an efficacious product that takes care of us

Authentic Yunnan Pu-er TeaThe Precious Tea Products Passed Down for Over a CenturyEstablished 115 years ago Cheng-Hsin Traders International Cos tea is all

big leaf tea picked from old bushes with an average age of over 100 years

old in the Wuliang Mountain Range Jinggu County Yunnan Province

China Its tea rich in Tea Polyphenols and Catechin and innovatively

uses food-grade kraft paper as the outer packaging and edible ink for

printing Visitors can choose from various superior pu-er teas including

round tea (tuo) tea cake (bin) tea brick (zhuan) and small tea ball (gua)

Add 1 Sec 4 Nanjing E Rd Songshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)8712-3626Time Monday~ Friday 930 ~ 2130

Saturday and Sunday 1030~2130Website wwwfacebookcomkingmori1 Please show this coupon when paying Single use only

Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Use this coupon to make a purchase at FIRST SUPER

and enjoy a NT$100 discount(Not including special offer products)

Upon showing this coupon you will receive a 30-40 discount

at Zhaori Health Center

Add 1F 128-7 Jinhua St Daan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2391-4122Time 1100~2000

Show this voucher at Cheng-Hsin Traders International Co to enjoy a 10 discount

(Not be used together with any other of our special offers)

Add 28 Yongkang St Daan Dist Taipei CityTel (02)2351-4778Time 1030~2230Website wwwginger800com

Add 25-2 Ln 107 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Daan Dist Taipei City (5 min walk from MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station Exit No 5)

Tel (02)2775-2526Time 1300~2200Website f-cremecom

Add 1F 37ndash1 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Wenshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2939-5615Time Weekdays 1000~2200

Weekends Holidays 1000~2400Website wwwbigteapotidvtw

Show this voucher at Ginger Ginger to enjoy a 10 discount on

purchases of more than two items

Show this coupon at Cregraveme to receive a free scoop

of ice cream

Present voucher at A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea Restaurant1 Receive a gratis tea-flavored popsicle if meal totals

NT$1000 or more2 Buy 4 gift-item tea candy packages for NT$1000

Worry-free travel Taiwan experience foot massage full body

massage the best choice for relaxation and stress relief

Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 70 min Sale Price NT$ 1000 Special Price NT$ 700

Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 120 min Sale Price NT$ 2000 Special Price NT$ 1200

Xining BranchAdd 89 Xining S Rd Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2388-3750Hankou BranchAdd 18 Hankou St Sec 2 Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2389-7705 0916-364-754Hours 9am~3am (all year round)

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

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Page 9: TAIPEI NO46

In Taipei all kinds of cake hide in the streets and alleys and the confectioners in every bakery rack their brains constantly releasing new creative desserts to attract customers Beautiful delicious sweet and tasty they always make ones mouth water and have become popular gifts

Mille-FeuilleShun Chen Bakery has 50 years of history and sells a range of foods including wedding cakes cakes and egg yolk pastries Their traditional taste was part of childhood for many citizens of Taipei The ldquoMille-Feuillerdquo traditional but also featuring the ingenuity of Western pastries is made of layer upon layer of pie crust encasing slightly salty butter and crispy walnut and is unforgettably delicious

Innovative NougatSaint Peters founder Ruan Jing-tian who likes to develop new sweets and has won countless awards has invented almost ten flavors of nougat His latest creation ldquoGolden strawberryrdquo nougat includes uniquely-textured brown rice popcorn dried strawberries macadamia nuts and caramel It has become a surprise favorite since it does not stick to ones teeth ldquoBlack galrdquo nougat combines brown rice popcorn sesame peanuts and black sugar cookies resulting in rich layers of flavor

Add 212 Sec 1 Dunhua S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2711-7222

Add 194 Nongrsquoan St Taipei CityTel (02)2515-8469

Chocolate Banana PieLucky Gifts founder learned their trade from Nagasaki Hompo in Japan and became known for hand-made honey cakes when they returned to Taiwan Round nougat and pineapple cakes are the bakerys most popular offerings Lucky Gifts ldquoGreen Bean Cakerdquo whose thick crust enfolds green beans and braised meat once won the Taipei Unique Snack Champion award in 2014 with its mixture of savory and sweet flavors each accentuating the other Their latest product the ldquochocolate banana pierdquo wraps sweet Taiwanese banana in chocolate cake and crisp pie crust every bite tastes of sweet banana

Add 422 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2704-5157

Chocolate Coating Paste CakeEstablished in 1867 the Kuo Yuan Ye foods Co Ltd has developed many kinds of cake through traditional craft The bakery has also established a creative pastry concept store HOK (House of Kuo) in March 2015 Their latest creations break through international boundaries For example the ldquoHanxiang Macaronrdquo combines Chinese cakes with Western methods allowing one to simultaneously taste the crispy outside of a Macaron and Taiwanese-style cake filling and boasts an extraordinary taste ldquoChocolate Coating Paste Cakerdquo are traditional green bean cakes covered with a fragrant rich chocolate overcoat combining the flavors of green beans and chocolate in unique style

Innovative Cheese CakeKT BAKERY is a long-established bakery chain which still makes pastries and bread by hand and has made its name with traditional pineapple and scallion bread It sells over 10000 breads cakes and pastries every day Their latest cake the ldquoInnovative Cheese Cakerdquo in which cream from Hokkaido Japan is matched with taro paste cheese rich coffee and sweet chestnut is an exquisite symphony of taste suffused with the scent of milk

Add 526 Wenlin Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2833-8377

Add 261 Sec 5 Yenping N Rd Taipei CityTel (02)2812-5409

TaipeiFeasting in Desserts a Delicious Surprise

MRT Luzhou line

❶ MRT Daqiaotou StationBloom Art GalleryWalking from MRT Daqiaotou Station upon arriving at Dihua Street you will be greeted by a red brick building with a arced covered corridor go up to the second floor and you will find Bloom Art Gallery This building was originally an old building on Dihua Street after renovation it became an elegant leisure space for appreciating art and drinking good coffee characterized by its wooden window frames and red bricks

Add 2F 348 Sec 1 Dihua St Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Daqiaotou Station)

Tel (02)2557-8696

❷ MRT Xingtian Temple StationTaipei Xingtian TempleFortune-telling StreetThe main distinctive feature of this temple is the old women who incense in hand chant scriptures as they ldquorelieve shockrdquo for visitors This magnificent palace-type building is a must-visit attraction for visitors to the city Fortune-telling Street is located in the underpass in front of the temple it has more than 20 fortune tellers offering their services from 0800 to 2200 they offer the service of fortune telling by reading facial features some by divination some removing calamities or solving vexing problems

Add 109 Sec 2 Minquan E Rd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Xingtian Temple Station)

Tel (02)2502-7924

❸ MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng StationTaipei BreweryThis was the only brewery in Taiwan in the Japanese Colonial Period The beer brewing equipment is still operating making this a living historic site It also has one of the few copper mash hammers in the world Visit Taipei Brewery to appreciate the historic architecture and also enjoy some cold and refreshing Taiwan Beer

Add 85 Sec 2 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 8 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2771-9131

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkHuashan 1914 Creative Park was originally Taipei Distillery established in 1914 The park retains a number of historic buildings from Taipei Distillery days with the factory buildings now used for arts exhibitions culture and creative product stores distinctive restaurants and an art-house film theater creating an aesthetic space where old and new merge

Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 3 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2358-1914

Guanghua Digital PlazaGuanghua Digital Plaza stocks an array of digital and information products Visitors from around the world buy the latest and most bargain-priced computer related products Even if you donrsquot buy wander around and you can see interesting designs

Add 8 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2391-7105

❹ MRT Guting StationKishu An Forest of LiteratureBuilt in 1917 Kishu An was a typical Japanese style house Destroyed by fire all that remained was an outbuilding after renovation this outbuilding and the new Kishu An building became Kishu An Forest of Literature a space for exhibitions and lectures The meeting of traditional aesthetics and literatures make this place a diverse arts base

Add 107 Tongrsquoan St Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 2 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2368-7577

To dearOnce an old house To dear is now an art space coffee and meals are available on the first floor which is given a retro feel by the antique furniture the third floor is irregularly scheduled the venue for exhibitions by up and coming Taiwanese artists The proprietorrsquos aim is to promote art creativity To dear is full of artistic surprises and art in the form of metal sculptures can even be seen in the back yard

Add 7 Aly 77 Sec 2 Roosevelt Rd Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 3 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2363-7768

FunMRT Travel

MRT Luzhou line is the first MRT line to cross the Danshui River As Luzhou was originally a sandbank and the happy gathering place for numerous egrets the recurring themes of the public art along the line are sandbanks and egrets and became an MRT highlight area As well as the public art that can be enjoyed along the line it also offers the famous Xingtian Temple and other distinctive attractions that are well worth a visit

Beimen

Taipei Arena

Nanjing Sanmin

Songshan

Taipei Zoo Station

Zhinan Temple Station

Taipei Zoo South Station

Maokong Station

Maokong Gondola

Tamsui

Hongshulin

Zhuwei

Guandu Zhongyi

Fuxinggang

Beitou

Qiyan

Xinbeitou

Qilian

Shipai

Mingde

Zhishan

Shilin

Jiantan

Yuanshan

Taipei Main Station

Minquan W Rd

Zhongshan Elementary School Daqiaotou

ShuanglianXingtian TempleSongjiang Nanjing

Luzhou

Sanmin Senior High School

St Ignatius High School

Sanhe Junior High School

Sanchong Elementary School

Taipei Bridge

Cailiao

Sanchong

Xianse Temple

Touqianzhuang

Xinzhuang

Fu Jen University

Danfeng

Huilong

Ximen

Longshan Temple

Jiangzicui

Xinpu

Banqiao

Fuzhong

Far Eastern Hospital

Haishan

Tucheng

Yongning

Dingpu

Dingxi

Yongan Market

Jingan

Nanshijiao

XiaonanmenChiang Kai-Shek

Memorial Hall

ShandaoTemple

NTU Hospital

Dongmen

Gongguan

Wanlong

Jingmei

Dapinglin

Xindian District Oce

Xiaobitan

Xindian

Qizhang

Taipower Building

Guting

Xinyi Anhe

Taipei 101 World Trade Center

Xiangshan Daan

Technology Building

Liuzhangli Linguang

Xinhai

Wanfang Hospital Taipei Zoo

ZhongxiaoDunhua

ZhongxiaoFuxingZhongxiao

Xinsheng

Taipei City Hall

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Yongchun

Houshanpi

Kunyang Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center

NangangSoftware Park

Donghu

Huzhou

Dahu Park

Neihu

WendeXihu

Dazhi

Songshan Airport

Zhongshan Junior High SchoolNanjing Fuxing

GangqianJiannan Rd

Nangang

Daan Park

Wanfang Community

Muzha

Zhongshan

Terminal Station

Regular Station

TRA

HSR

Airport

Transfer Station

Wenhu Line

Tamsui-Xinyi Line

Songshan-Xindian Line

Zhonghe-Xinlu Line

Taipei Visitor Information Center

Legend

Bannan Line

Plum Garden

Miramar Entertainment Park

Songshan Airport

East Metro Mall Taipei City Hall Bus Station

MRT Map

Leisure amp Arts Taipei

2015 Taipei Arts FestivalTime until 96Locations City Stage of Taipei Cultural Center Zhongshan Hall Wellspring TheaterTel (02)2528-9580 ext 191-199Website wwwtaipeifestivalorg

The theme of the 2015 Taipei Arts Festival is ldquoThe Human Conditionrdquo and will display 11 works of art from 8 countries including ldquoThe Metamorphosis Android Versionrdquo created by Seinendan Theater and Iregravene Jacob the Australian Band Black Arm who will bring moving Australian indigenous music in the performance ldquoDirtsongrdquo and Deutsches Theater Berlin who will present their weighty work ldquoDieberdquo hoping for a beautiful encounter with the audience at the theater

2015 Taipei Fringe FestivalTime 828- 913Locations 36 areas in Taipei City (please see the official website)Tel (02)2528-9580 ext 189Website wwwtaipeicaforg

155 cutting-edge creative groups will be gathered for the 2015 Taipei Fringe Festival and will give performances in 36 different spaces including ldquoMiculture Tiger Mountainrdquo a converted old temple on a mountain the ldquoDadaocheng Yachtrdquo on the citys blue highway Beitous indooroutdoor art space ldquoPolymerrdquo and the ldquoSolo Singer Innrdquo Dont miss the opening activity which is to take place in Darsquoan Forest Park on the August 23rd there will be many small stages and different groups will be invited to come and give performances There will be activities including performances and lectures at the Fringe Club on the second floor of the NTU Gymnasium throughout the Festival creating boundless possibilities for art and life

Crazy Summer Water Fun Time until 104 (Sat and Sun 0900~1700)Location Beneath Dazhi Bridge Dajia Riverside Park

(the Dajia stretch of the Keelung River)Tel (02)2570-2330 ext 6439Website sportsgovtaipei

Where can you play in the water in Taipei This summer the Dajia Riverside Park will hold for all kinds of family water activities including canoeing sailing and kayaking Visitors are welcome to come and join in Groups can register for activities on the day or can make advance reservations online at a cost of NT$100 person

2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos DayTime 815Location Dadaocheng Wharf

(Between Danshui River flood gates 3 and 5)Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7576Website wwwtraveltaipei

The 2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos Day will commence on the afternoon on the August 15th with activities including surrounding stalls open from 1500~2130 boat trips to view the fireworks at blue highway from 1700~2100 a live performance by the Taipei Symphony Orchestras Wind Band and Conservatory Ensemble from 2000~2025 and a fireworks display from 2030~2040 bringing the audience a most romantic beautiful midsummer night There will also be activities including worship of Yuelao (Chinese god of marriage) for luck and a local cultural market between the 9th and 15th of August allowing the public to join in and create a Double- Seventh Festival unique to Taipei

2015 Taipei Confucius Temple Cultural ActivitiesTime 928 The Confucius Ceremony 0530~0600 ticket required

for entry (For more information about tickets please check the official website in September)

Location Taipei Confucius Temple (275 Dalong St Taipei City)Tel (02)2592-3934Website wwwcttaipeigovtw

Confucius Birthday on the September 28th is a major event for the Confucius Temple The traditional Eight Tones Musical Instruments will be used to play the Dacheng Suite from the Song Dynasty to honor Confucius and the ldquoYi Dancerdquo a ceremonial dance that originated in palaces in the Ming Dynasty will also be presented the ceremony features 37 distinct rites fully presenting a three consecrations ritual that is of national importance Additionally the Confucius Temple will also be holding the ldquoArts Every Dayrdquo activity for the entire year with experience activities including customized calligraphic blessing cards paper crafts DIY performances of elegant music and dance a pitch-pot game and simple manners lesson

Taipei Fine Arts MuseumTel (02)2595-7656Add 181 Sec 3 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwtfammuseum

Make SenseTime Until 830

Lee Mingwei and His Relations - The Art of ParticipationTime Until 96

Formosa in Formation Selected works from the Taipei Fine Arts Museum CollectionTime Until 927

Puppetry Art Center of TaipeiTel (02)2528-9553Add 2F 99 Sec 5 Civic Blvd Taipei CityWebsite wwwpactorgtw

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo ExhibitionTime Until 927

National Palace MuseumTel (02)2881-2021Add 221 Sec 2 Zhishan Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwnpmgovtw

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of LiechtensteinTime Until 831

Painting Anime Departure Herald and Return ClearingTime Until 831

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from GuizhouTime Until 91

Exemplar of Heritage Fan Kuan and His Influence in Chinese PaintingTime Until 929

National Taiwan Science Education CenterTel (02)6610-1234 ext 1000 1005Add 189 Shihshang Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwntsecgovtw

Fantasy Forest AdventureTime Until 830

Tokyo Ghost HospitalTime Until 913

Digital Art Center TaipeiTel (02)7736-0708Add 180 Fuhua Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwdactw

Imaginary Body BoundaryTime 815-104

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Tel (02)2765-1388Add 133 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwsongshanculturalparkorg

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars ExhibitionTime Until 830

Songchumore Campus 2015Time Until 913

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial HallTel (02)2343-1100

Add 21 Zhongshan S Rd Taipei City

Website wwwcksmhgovtw

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EarthTime Until 96

Transformers Expo TaipeiTime Until 102

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkTel (02)2358-1914Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwhuashan1914com

60 Years of MiffyTime Until 913

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary ExhibitionTime Until 913

Exhibition of Fantastic GoldfishTime Until 913

The Face of LEONARDO - Images of a GeniusTime Until 920

Kveta Pacovska ExhibitionTime Until 928

KUSAMA YAYOI CAFEacuteTime Until 930

Art Exhibition Calendar

Make Sense

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of

Liechtenstein

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo

Exhibition

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from Guizhou

Fantasy Forest Adventure

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars Exhibition

Songchumore Campus 2015

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EARTH

Transformers Expo Taipei

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary Exhibition

Taipei is an international design capital and in recent years has instituted a New Life for Old Buildings campaign bringing new life and function to neglected old structures Their heritage character and fresh new management style have given birth to distinctive new city highlights

A Share Tea houseOver 90 years old this building was once the dormitory of the Taiwan Railway Danshui Branch Line stationmaster After being renovated the wooden beams of the ceiling and red bricks walls were retained and matched with antique furniture with European charm A Share Tea House is a distinctive tea house serving up Taiwanese style hot pots and fine Taiwan tea The hot pots use local Taiwanese ingredients such as Chiayi black tree fungus Taidong orange daylily and Penghu towel gourd

Add 10 Wanquan St Taipei City (next to Exit 2 of MRT Shuanglian Station around 3 minutesrsquo walk)

Tel (02)2557-9393

Syntrend Creative ParkSyntrend Creative Park opened in May this year It has 12 floors apart from B2 and 9F which house restaurants every floor has a distinctive cafeacute As well as selling 3C products the Park sells speakers vinyl records 3D printers video games anime products and has a family play area Located next to Guanghua Digital Plaza people now have even more choices when buying 3C products

Add 2 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (Around 5 minutesrsquo walk from MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel 0809-093-300

URS 27MURS 27M was originally a house over 50 years old After being redesigned and renovated it has become a venue for holding exhibitions and concerts With wooden terrace roof path and other design features that merge with the landscape this is a green creative space that cleverly combines old and new and retains yesteryear charm

Add 27 Kaixuan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Shilin Station or Jiantan Station transfer to Red 5 bus 15 minibus 260 or 303 bus and alight at Shanzihou Police Station stop)

Tel (02)2861-8178

Plum GardenOnce his summer residence Plum Garden is the first memorial hall in Taiwan dedicated to the master of cursive hand calligraphy Mr Yu You-ren It displays his calligraphy works of different styles from different periods It is a tranquil and elegant space with a scholarly air and provides travel information for the Beitou area It was closed for refurbishment in January and reopened at the end of June In August afternoon concerts will be held every Saturday The visitors are invited to listen to some soothing music this summer savor good food and enjoy the escape from the heat that Plum Garden provides on a hot summerrsquos day

Add 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Beitou Station transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at Xinbeitou then walk for around 10 minutes)

Tel (02)2897-2647

Beitou Refuse Incinerator Star Catcher Revolving RestaurantBeitou Refuse Incinerator is the largest refuse incinerator in Taiwan and is the only incinerator in the world to have a revolving restaurant atop its chimney The restaurant was given a new look early this year The distinctive revolving restaurant is situated at the top of the colored chimney and offers an all-round view that takes in the Keelung River the Danshui Riverrsquos beautiful scenery and the vast Guandu Plain The restaurant is popular with photographers and it has also been the scene of romantic marriage proposals

Add 271 Zhoumei St Taipei City (take the 550 bus from MRT Beitou Station or 68 bus from MRT Jiantan Station and take off at Zhoumei Sport Park then walk for around 5 minutes)

Tel (02)2837-7122

HighlightsTaipei

Transportation Information

Metro Taipei24-Hour Customer Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwmetrotaipei

Metro Tickets

One-way Trip Day Pass

Maokong Gondola24-Hour Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwgondolataipei

YouBike Public BicyclesTel 1999 (outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 5855 or (02)8978-5511

Website wwwyoubikecomtw

Blue HighwayTaipei Department of Transportation wwwdotgovtaipei

Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip Website wwwriverfunnet

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

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-Beitou Zhuzihu RouteOrigin-Destination Beitou Bus Stop ndash Zhuzihu

The bus is demand responsive at mountain roads (Quanyuan Bieshu Stop -Zhuzihu)

Website wwwtaiwantripcomtw

INFOTOURIST

NT$20 ~ NT$65 NT$150

EasyCard

Taipei Pass

Each Easycard costs NT$100 including NT$100 of deposit

and NT$0 of available balance Once the card is charged it

would be activated immediately

The card provides discounts on transit fares and can also be

used for small purchases at convenience stores and other

designated shops

The Taipei Pass is activated upon first use on bus or metro

ticket readers and valid for unlimited use till expiration The

Taipei Pass can be purchased at all Metro stations and is

used on the Taipei Metro and on Taipei and New Taipei City

public buses (with Taipei Pass stickers showing)

One-day pass NT$180

Two-day pass NT$310

Three-day pass NT$440

Five-day pass NT$700

Maokong Gondola One-day pass NT$250

Taipei Visitor Information Centers

Taipei Main StationVisitor Information Center

Add 3 Beiping W Rd Taipei City (southwest side of lobby1st floor Taipei Main Station)

Tel (02) 2312-3256

Taipei Songshan AirportVisitor Information Center

Add 340-10 Dunhua N Rd Taipei City (Arrival Hall Terminal2 Taipei Songshan Aiport)

Tel (02)2546-4741

MRT Taipei 101 World TradeCenter Visitor InformationCenter

Add B1 20 Sec 5 Xinyi Rd Taipei City (Exit No 5 of MRT Taipei 101 World Trade Center Station)

Tel (02)2758-6593

Taipei City Hall Bus StationVisitor Information Center

Add 6 Sec 5 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei City (1F of Taipei City Hall Bus Station)

Tel (02)2723-6836

East Metro MallVisitor Information Center

Add Room 4-2 77 Sec 1 Daan Rd Taipei City (East Metro Mall)Tel (02)8772-0830

MRT Ximen StationVisitor Information Center

Add B1 32-1 Baoqing Rd Taipei City (near Exit No 5)Tel (02)2375-3096

MRT Yuanshan StationVisitor Information Center

Add 9-1 Jiuquan St Taipei City (near Exit No 2)Tel (02)2591-6130

MRT Jiantan StationVisitor Information Center

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

MRT Beitou StationVisitor Information Center

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

Miramar EntertainmentPark Visitor Center

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

Plum Garden Visitor CenterAdd 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (near open-air hot-spring area)Tel (02)2897-2647

Maokong Gondola TaipeiZoo Station Visitor Center

Add 2 Ln 10 Sec 2 Xinguang Rd Taipei City (at 1F Maokong Gondola Visitor Center)

Tel (02)8661-7627

Maokong Gondola MaokongStation Visitor Center

Add 35 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Taipei City (near exit of Maokong Station)

Tel (02)2937-8563

Fun Travel in Taipei

NowTaipeiiOS Android

Spectacular Taipei e-Book

Travel Information ServicesTaipei Citizen Hotline 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889)Taipei Travel Netwwwtraveltaipei Presents travel information on Taipei City in Chinese English Japanese Korean and Spanish provides recorded-audio travel introductions on related sightseeing spots and a hotel information data baseTravel information Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-011-765 wwwtaiwannettwToll-free complaint hotline Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-211-734Info on legally registered hotels and guesthouses taiwanstaynettw

Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7566

Design Printing Advertising WestBank Advertising Design Co Ltd Tel (02)2723-3516 Fax (02)2722-4967 Email westbankms47hinetnet

Published

FIRST SUPER ndash Safe Nutritious DeliciousFIRST Super is dedicated to providing contamination-free and leading international food brands stocking premium Japanese imported foods delicacies strongly recommended by Dotch Cooking Show and top North American and European brands Importance is attached to selection of foodstuffs The pigs used to make HACCP-certified KingPork are reared by FIRST SUPER at Taichung Gaodeng Livestock Ranch

The Rich Creamy Taste of FranceCregraveme sells a healthy and natural French style

handmade ice cream made using fresh fruit The

store also provides Rex Coffee from Italy fresh

juice smoothies and simple food This is a nice

place to gather together with your friends

Maokong Famous Chef ndash A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea RestaurantOnce head chef at a 5-star restaurant after taking over operations at what was formerly the ldquoBig Teapot Range Chicken Castlerdquo Master A-Yi made this a ldquotea culture restaurantrdquo Breaking through culinary convention hersquos acquired ldquotea cuisine expertrdquo renown has brought Maokongrsquos unique cuisine international recognition and was also invited by Discovery Channel to introduce distinctive cuisine His ldquocreative theme cuisinerdquo showcases flowers fruits and tea bringing much pleasure to food connoisseurs

Taiwan roots ndash Local fragranceFounder Chu Chialin was originally in the restaurant business and was often left mentally and physically fatigued by his work He found that he felt much better when he added ginger juice to his bath water a discovery that gave him the idea of establishing Ginger Ginger Using a natural farming method that involves growing one year and leaving the land fallow for three years the ginger he grows is able to absorb the essence of the earth After a long extraction process the ginger is transformed into an efficacious product that takes care of us

Authentic Yunnan Pu-er TeaThe Precious Tea Products Passed Down for Over a CenturyEstablished 115 years ago Cheng-Hsin Traders International Cos tea is all

big leaf tea picked from old bushes with an average age of over 100 years

old in the Wuliang Mountain Range Jinggu County Yunnan Province

China Its tea rich in Tea Polyphenols and Catechin and innovatively

uses food-grade kraft paper as the outer packaging and edible ink for

printing Visitors can choose from various superior pu-er teas including

round tea (tuo) tea cake (bin) tea brick (zhuan) and small tea ball (gua)

Add 1 Sec 4 Nanjing E Rd Songshan Dist Taipei City

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Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Use this coupon to make a purchase at FIRST SUPER

and enjoy a NT$100 discount(Not including special offer products)

Upon showing this coupon you will receive a 30-40 discount

at Zhaori Health Center

Add 1F 128-7 Jinhua St Daan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2391-4122Time 1100~2000

Show this voucher at Cheng-Hsin Traders International Co to enjoy a 10 discount

(Not be used together with any other of our special offers)

Add 28 Yongkang St Daan Dist Taipei CityTel (02)2351-4778Time 1030~2230Website wwwginger800com

Add 25-2 Ln 107 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Daan Dist Taipei City (5 min walk from MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station Exit No 5)

Tel (02)2775-2526Time 1300~2200Website f-cremecom

Add 1F 37ndash1 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Wenshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2939-5615Time Weekdays 1000~2200

Weekends Holidays 1000~2400Website wwwbigteapotidvtw

Show this voucher at Ginger Ginger to enjoy a 10 discount on

purchases of more than two items

Show this coupon at Cregraveme to receive a free scoop

of ice cream

Present voucher at A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea Restaurant1 Receive a gratis tea-flavored popsicle if meal totals

NT$1000 or more2 Buy 4 gift-item tea candy packages for NT$1000

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massage the best choice for relaxation and stress relief

Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 70 min Sale Price NT$ 1000 Special Price NT$ 700

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Xining BranchAdd 89 Xining S Rd Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2388-3750Hankou BranchAdd 18 Hankou St Sec 2 Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2389-7705 0916-364-754Hours 9am~3am (all year round)

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

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Page 10: TAIPEI NO46

MRT Luzhou line

❶ MRT Daqiaotou StationBloom Art GalleryWalking from MRT Daqiaotou Station upon arriving at Dihua Street you will be greeted by a red brick building with a arced covered corridor go up to the second floor and you will find Bloom Art Gallery This building was originally an old building on Dihua Street after renovation it became an elegant leisure space for appreciating art and drinking good coffee characterized by its wooden window frames and red bricks

Add 2F 348 Sec 1 Dihua St Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Daqiaotou Station)

Tel (02)2557-8696

❷ MRT Xingtian Temple StationTaipei Xingtian TempleFortune-telling StreetThe main distinctive feature of this temple is the old women who incense in hand chant scriptures as they ldquorelieve shockrdquo for visitors This magnificent palace-type building is a must-visit attraction for visitors to the city Fortune-telling Street is located in the underpass in front of the temple it has more than 20 fortune tellers offering their services from 0800 to 2200 they offer the service of fortune telling by reading facial features some by divination some removing calamities or solving vexing problems

Add 109 Sec 2 Minquan E Rd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Xingtian Temple Station)

Tel (02)2502-7924

❸ MRT Zhongxiao Xinsheng StationTaipei BreweryThis was the only brewery in Taiwan in the Japanese Colonial Period The beer brewing equipment is still operating making this a living historic site It also has one of the few copper mash hammers in the world Visit Taipei Brewery to appreciate the historic architecture and also enjoy some cold and refreshing Taiwan Beer

Add 85 Sec 2 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 8 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 4 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2771-9131

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkHuashan 1914 Creative Park was originally Taipei Distillery established in 1914 The park retains a number of historic buildings from Taipei Distillery days with the factory buildings now used for arts exhibitions culture and creative product stores distinctive restaurants and an art-house film theater creating an aesthetic space where old and new merge

Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei City (around 3 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2358-1914

Guanghua Digital PlazaGuanghua Digital Plaza stocks an array of digital and information products Visitors from around the world buy the latest and most bargain-priced computer related products Even if you donrsquot buy wander around and you can see interesting designs

Add 8 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 1 of MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel (02)2391-7105

❹ MRT Guting StationKishu An Forest of LiteratureBuilt in 1917 Kishu An was a typical Japanese style house Destroyed by fire all that remained was an outbuilding after renovation this outbuilding and the new Kishu An building became Kishu An Forest of Literature a space for exhibitions and lectures The meeting of traditional aesthetics and literatures make this place a diverse arts base

Add 107 Tongrsquoan St Taipei City (around 10 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 2 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2368-7577

To dearOnce an old house To dear is now an art space coffee and meals are available on the first floor which is given a retro feel by the antique furniture the third floor is irregularly scheduled the venue for exhibitions by up and coming Taiwanese artists The proprietorrsquos aim is to promote art creativity To dear is full of artistic surprises and art in the form of metal sculptures can even be seen in the back yard

Add 7 Aly 77 Sec 2 Roosevelt Rd Taipei City (around 5 minutesrsquo walk from Exit 3 of MRT Guting Station)

Tel (02)2363-7768

FunMRT Travel

MRT Luzhou line is the first MRT line to cross the Danshui River As Luzhou was originally a sandbank and the happy gathering place for numerous egrets the recurring themes of the public art along the line are sandbanks and egrets and became an MRT highlight area As well as the public art that can be enjoyed along the line it also offers the famous Xingtian Temple and other distinctive attractions that are well worth a visit

Beimen

Taipei Arena

Nanjing Sanmin

Songshan

Taipei Zoo Station

Zhinan Temple Station

Taipei Zoo South Station

Maokong Station

Maokong Gondola

Tamsui

Hongshulin

Zhuwei

Guandu Zhongyi

Fuxinggang

Beitou

Qiyan

Xinbeitou

Qilian

Shipai

Mingde

Zhishan

Shilin

Jiantan

Yuanshan

Taipei Main Station

Minquan W Rd

Zhongshan Elementary School Daqiaotou

ShuanglianXingtian TempleSongjiang Nanjing

Luzhou

Sanmin Senior High School

St Ignatius High School

Sanhe Junior High School

Sanchong Elementary School

Taipei Bridge

Cailiao

Sanchong

Xianse Temple

Touqianzhuang

Xinzhuang

Fu Jen University

Danfeng

Huilong

Ximen

Longshan Temple

Jiangzicui

Xinpu

Banqiao

Fuzhong

Far Eastern Hospital

Haishan

Tucheng

Yongning

Dingpu

Dingxi

Yongan Market

Jingan

Nanshijiao

XiaonanmenChiang Kai-Shek

Memorial Hall

ShandaoTemple

NTU Hospital

Dongmen

Gongguan

Wanlong

Jingmei

Dapinglin

Xindian District Oce

Xiaobitan

Xindian

Qizhang

Taipower Building

Guting

Xinyi Anhe

Taipei 101 World Trade Center

Xiangshan Daan

Technology Building

Liuzhangli Linguang

Xinhai

Wanfang Hospital Taipei Zoo

ZhongxiaoDunhua

ZhongxiaoFuxingZhongxiao

Xinsheng

Taipei City Hall

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Yongchun

Houshanpi

Kunyang Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center

NangangSoftware Park

Donghu

Huzhou

Dahu Park

Neihu

WendeXihu

Dazhi

Songshan Airport

Zhongshan Junior High SchoolNanjing Fuxing

GangqianJiannan Rd

Nangang

Daan Park

Wanfang Community

Muzha

Zhongshan

Terminal Station

Regular Station

TRA

HSR

Airport

Transfer Station

Wenhu Line

Tamsui-Xinyi Line

Songshan-Xindian Line

Zhonghe-Xinlu Line

Taipei Visitor Information Center

Legend

Bannan Line

Plum Garden

Miramar Entertainment Park

Songshan Airport

East Metro Mall Taipei City Hall Bus Station

MRT Map

Leisure amp Arts Taipei

2015 Taipei Arts FestivalTime until 96Locations City Stage of Taipei Cultural Center Zhongshan Hall Wellspring TheaterTel (02)2528-9580 ext 191-199Website wwwtaipeifestivalorg

The theme of the 2015 Taipei Arts Festival is ldquoThe Human Conditionrdquo and will display 11 works of art from 8 countries including ldquoThe Metamorphosis Android Versionrdquo created by Seinendan Theater and Iregravene Jacob the Australian Band Black Arm who will bring moving Australian indigenous music in the performance ldquoDirtsongrdquo and Deutsches Theater Berlin who will present their weighty work ldquoDieberdquo hoping for a beautiful encounter with the audience at the theater

2015 Taipei Fringe FestivalTime 828- 913Locations 36 areas in Taipei City (please see the official website)Tel (02)2528-9580 ext 189Website wwwtaipeicaforg

155 cutting-edge creative groups will be gathered for the 2015 Taipei Fringe Festival and will give performances in 36 different spaces including ldquoMiculture Tiger Mountainrdquo a converted old temple on a mountain the ldquoDadaocheng Yachtrdquo on the citys blue highway Beitous indooroutdoor art space ldquoPolymerrdquo and the ldquoSolo Singer Innrdquo Dont miss the opening activity which is to take place in Darsquoan Forest Park on the August 23rd there will be many small stages and different groups will be invited to come and give performances There will be activities including performances and lectures at the Fringe Club on the second floor of the NTU Gymnasium throughout the Festival creating boundless possibilities for art and life

Crazy Summer Water Fun Time until 104 (Sat and Sun 0900~1700)Location Beneath Dazhi Bridge Dajia Riverside Park

(the Dajia stretch of the Keelung River)Tel (02)2570-2330 ext 6439Website sportsgovtaipei

Where can you play in the water in Taipei This summer the Dajia Riverside Park will hold for all kinds of family water activities including canoeing sailing and kayaking Visitors are welcome to come and join in Groups can register for activities on the day or can make advance reservations online at a cost of NT$100 person

2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos DayTime 815Location Dadaocheng Wharf

(Between Danshui River flood gates 3 and 5)Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7576Website wwwtraveltaipei

The 2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos Day will commence on the afternoon on the August 15th with activities including surrounding stalls open from 1500~2130 boat trips to view the fireworks at blue highway from 1700~2100 a live performance by the Taipei Symphony Orchestras Wind Band and Conservatory Ensemble from 2000~2025 and a fireworks display from 2030~2040 bringing the audience a most romantic beautiful midsummer night There will also be activities including worship of Yuelao (Chinese god of marriage) for luck and a local cultural market between the 9th and 15th of August allowing the public to join in and create a Double- Seventh Festival unique to Taipei

2015 Taipei Confucius Temple Cultural ActivitiesTime 928 The Confucius Ceremony 0530~0600 ticket required

for entry (For more information about tickets please check the official website in September)

Location Taipei Confucius Temple (275 Dalong St Taipei City)Tel (02)2592-3934Website wwwcttaipeigovtw

Confucius Birthday on the September 28th is a major event for the Confucius Temple The traditional Eight Tones Musical Instruments will be used to play the Dacheng Suite from the Song Dynasty to honor Confucius and the ldquoYi Dancerdquo a ceremonial dance that originated in palaces in the Ming Dynasty will also be presented the ceremony features 37 distinct rites fully presenting a three consecrations ritual that is of national importance Additionally the Confucius Temple will also be holding the ldquoArts Every Dayrdquo activity for the entire year with experience activities including customized calligraphic blessing cards paper crafts DIY performances of elegant music and dance a pitch-pot game and simple manners lesson

Taipei Fine Arts MuseumTel (02)2595-7656Add 181 Sec 3 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwtfammuseum

Make SenseTime Until 830

Lee Mingwei and His Relations - The Art of ParticipationTime Until 96

Formosa in Formation Selected works from the Taipei Fine Arts Museum CollectionTime Until 927

Puppetry Art Center of TaipeiTel (02)2528-9553Add 2F 99 Sec 5 Civic Blvd Taipei CityWebsite wwwpactorgtw

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo ExhibitionTime Until 927

National Palace MuseumTel (02)2881-2021Add 221 Sec 2 Zhishan Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwnpmgovtw

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of LiechtensteinTime Until 831

Painting Anime Departure Herald and Return ClearingTime Until 831

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from GuizhouTime Until 91

Exemplar of Heritage Fan Kuan and His Influence in Chinese PaintingTime Until 929

National Taiwan Science Education CenterTel (02)6610-1234 ext 1000 1005Add 189 Shihshang Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwntsecgovtw

Fantasy Forest AdventureTime Until 830

Tokyo Ghost HospitalTime Until 913

Digital Art Center TaipeiTel (02)7736-0708Add 180 Fuhua Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwdactw

Imaginary Body BoundaryTime 815-104

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Tel (02)2765-1388Add 133 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwsongshanculturalparkorg

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars ExhibitionTime Until 830

Songchumore Campus 2015Time Until 913

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial HallTel (02)2343-1100

Add 21 Zhongshan S Rd Taipei City

Website wwwcksmhgovtw

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EarthTime Until 96

Transformers Expo TaipeiTime Until 102

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkTel (02)2358-1914Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwhuashan1914com

60 Years of MiffyTime Until 913

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary ExhibitionTime Until 913

Exhibition of Fantastic GoldfishTime Until 913

The Face of LEONARDO - Images of a GeniusTime Until 920

Kveta Pacovska ExhibitionTime Until 928

KUSAMA YAYOI CAFEacuteTime Until 930

Art Exhibition Calendar

Make Sense

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of

Liechtenstein

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo

Exhibition

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from Guizhou

Fantasy Forest Adventure

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars Exhibition

Songchumore Campus 2015

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EARTH

Transformers Expo Taipei

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary Exhibition

Taipei is an international design capital and in recent years has instituted a New Life for Old Buildings campaign bringing new life and function to neglected old structures Their heritage character and fresh new management style have given birth to distinctive new city highlights

A Share Tea houseOver 90 years old this building was once the dormitory of the Taiwan Railway Danshui Branch Line stationmaster After being renovated the wooden beams of the ceiling and red bricks walls were retained and matched with antique furniture with European charm A Share Tea House is a distinctive tea house serving up Taiwanese style hot pots and fine Taiwan tea The hot pots use local Taiwanese ingredients such as Chiayi black tree fungus Taidong orange daylily and Penghu towel gourd

Add 10 Wanquan St Taipei City (next to Exit 2 of MRT Shuanglian Station around 3 minutesrsquo walk)

Tel (02)2557-9393

Syntrend Creative ParkSyntrend Creative Park opened in May this year It has 12 floors apart from B2 and 9F which house restaurants every floor has a distinctive cafeacute As well as selling 3C products the Park sells speakers vinyl records 3D printers video games anime products and has a family play area Located next to Guanghua Digital Plaza people now have even more choices when buying 3C products

Add 2 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (Around 5 minutesrsquo walk from MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel 0809-093-300

URS 27MURS 27M was originally a house over 50 years old After being redesigned and renovated it has become a venue for holding exhibitions and concerts With wooden terrace roof path and other design features that merge with the landscape this is a green creative space that cleverly combines old and new and retains yesteryear charm

Add 27 Kaixuan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Shilin Station or Jiantan Station transfer to Red 5 bus 15 minibus 260 or 303 bus and alight at Shanzihou Police Station stop)

Tel (02)2861-8178

Plum GardenOnce his summer residence Plum Garden is the first memorial hall in Taiwan dedicated to the master of cursive hand calligraphy Mr Yu You-ren It displays his calligraphy works of different styles from different periods It is a tranquil and elegant space with a scholarly air and provides travel information for the Beitou area It was closed for refurbishment in January and reopened at the end of June In August afternoon concerts will be held every Saturday The visitors are invited to listen to some soothing music this summer savor good food and enjoy the escape from the heat that Plum Garden provides on a hot summerrsquos day

Add 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Beitou Station transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at Xinbeitou then walk for around 10 minutes)

Tel (02)2897-2647

Beitou Refuse Incinerator Star Catcher Revolving RestaurantBeitou Refuse Incinerator is the largest refuse incinerator in Taiwan and is the only incinerator in the world to have a revolving restaurant atop its chimney The restaurant was given a new look early this year The distinctive revolving restaurant is situated at the top of the colored chimney and offers an all-round view that takes in the Keelung River the Danshui Riverrsquos beautiful scenery and the vast Guandu Plain The restaurant is popular with photographers and it has also been the scene of romantic marriage proposals

Add 271 Zhoumei St Taipei City (take the 550 bus from MRT Beitou Station or 68 bus from MRT Jiantan Station and take off at Zhoumei Sport Park then walk for around 5 minutes)

Tel (02)2837-7122

HighlightsTaipei

Transportation Information

Metro Taipei24-Hour Customer Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwmetrotaipei

Metro Tickets

One-way Trip Day Pass

Maokong Gondola24-Hour Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwgondolataipei

YouBike Public BicyclesTel 1999 (outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 5855 or (02)8978-5511

Website wwwyoubikecomtw

Blue HighwayTaipei Department of Transportation wwwdotgovtaipei

Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip Website wwwriverfunnet

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

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-Beitou Zhuzihu RouteOrigin-Destination Beitou Bus Stop ndash Zhuzihu

The bus is demand responsive at mountain roads (Quanyuan Bieshu Stop -Zhuzihu)

Website wwwtaiwantripcomtw

INFOTOURIST

NT$20 ~ NT$65 NT$150

EasyCard

Taipei Pass

Each Easycard costs NT$100 including NT$100 of deposit

and NT$0 of available balance Once the card is charged it

would be activated immediately

The card provides discounts on transit fares and can also be

used for small purchases at convenience stores and other

designated shops

The Taipei Pass is activated upon first use on bus or metro

ticket readers and valid for unlimited use till expiration The

Taipei Pass can be purchased at all Metro stations and is

used on the Taipei Metro and on Taipei and New Taipei City

public buses (with Taipei Pass stickers showing)

One-day pass NT$180

Two-day pass NT$310

Three-day pass NT$440

Five-day pass NT$700

Maokong Gondola One-day pass NT$250

Taipei Visitor Information Centers

Taipei Main StationVisitor Information Center

Add 3 Beiping W Rd Taipei City (southwest side of lobby1st floor Taipei Main Station)

Tel (02) 2312-3256

Taipei Songshan AirportVisitor Information Center

Add 340-10 Dunhua N Rd Taipei City (Arrival Hall Terminal2 Taipei Songshan Aiport)

Tel (02)2546-4741

MRT Taipei 101 World TradeCenter Visitor InformationCenter

Add B1 20 Sec 5 Xinyi Rd Taipei City (Exit No 5 of MRT Taipei 101 World Trade Center Station)

Tel (02)2758-6593

Taipei City Hall Bus StationVisitor Information Center

Add 6 Sec 5 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei City (1F of Taipei City Hall Bus Station)

Tel (02)2723-6836

East Metro MallVisitor Information Center

Add Room 4-2 77 Sec 1 Daan Rd Taipei City (East Metro Mall)Tel (02)8772-0830

MRT Ximen StationVisitor Information Center

Add B1 32-1 Baoqing Rd Taipei City (near Exit No 5)Tel (02)2375-3096

MRT Yuanshan StationVisitor Information Center

Add 9-1 Jiuquan St Taipei City (near Exit No 2)Tel (02)2591-6130

MRT Jiantan StationVisitor Information Center

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

MRT Beitou StationVisitor Information Center

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

Miramar EntertainmentPark Visitor Center

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

Plum Garden Visitor CenterAdd 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (near open-air hot-spring area)Tel (02)2897-2647

Maokong Gondola TaipeiZoo Station Visitor Center

Add 2 Ln 10 Sec 2 Xinguang Rd Taipei City (at 1F Maokong Gondola Visitor Center)

Tel (02)8661-7627

Maokong Gondola MaokongStation Visitor Center

Add 35 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Taipei City (near exit of Maokong Station)

Tel (02)2937-8563

Fun Travel in Taipei

NowTaipeiiOS Android

Spectacular Taipei e-Book

Travel Information ServicesTaipei Citizen Hotline 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889)Taipei Travel Netwwwtraveltaipei Presents travel information on Taipei City in Chinese English Japanese Korean and Spanish provides recorded-audio travel introductions on related sightseeing spots and a hotel information data baseTravel information Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-011-765 wwwtaiwannettwToll-free complaint hotline Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-211-734Info on legally registered hotels and guesthouses taiwanstaynettw

Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7566

Design Printing Advertising WestBank Advertising Design Co Ltd Tel (02)2723-3516 Fax (02)2722-4967 Email westbankms47hinetnet

Published

FIRST SUPER ndash Safe Nutritious DeliciousFIRST Super is dedicated to providing contamination-free and leading international food brands stocking premium Japanese imported foods delicacies strongly recommended by Dotch Cooking Show and top North American and European brands Importance is attached to selection of foodstuffs The pigs used to make HACCP-certified KingPork are reared by FIRST SUPER at Taichung Gaodeng Livestock Ranch

The Rich Creamy Taste of FranceCregraveme sells a healthy and natural French style

handmade ice cream made using fresh fruit The

store also provides Rex Coffee from Italy fresh

juice smoothies and simple food This is a nice

place to gather together with your friends

Maokong Famous Chef ndash A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea RestaurantOnce head chef at a 5-star restaurant after taking over operations at what was formerly the ldquoBig Teapot Range Chicken Castlerdquo Master A-Yi made this a ldquotea culture restaurantrdquo Breaking through culinary convention hersquos acquired ldquotea cuisine expertrdquo renown has brought Maokongrsquos unique cuisine international recognition and was also invited by Discovery Channel to introduce distinctive cuisine His ldquocreative theme cuisinerdquo showcases flowers fruits and tea bringing much pleasure to food connoisseurs

Taiwan roots ndash Local fragranceFounder Chu Chialin was originally in the restaurant business and was often left mentally and physically fatigued by his work He found that he felt much better when he added ginger juice to his bath water a discovery that gave him the idea of establishing Ginger Ginger Using a natural farming method that involves growing one year and leaving the land fallow for three years the ginger he grows is able to absorb the essence of the earth After a long extraction process the ginger is transformed into an efficacious product that takes care of us

Authentic Yunnan Pu-er TeaThe Precious Tea Products Passed Down for Over a CenturyEstablished 115 years ago Cheng-Hsin Traders International Cos tea is all

big leaf tea picked from old bushes with an average age of over 100 years

old in the Wuliang Mountain Range Jinggu County Yunnan Province

China Its tea rich in Tea Polyphenols and Catechin and innovatively

uses food-grade kraft paper as the outer packaging and edible ink for

printing Visitors can choose from various superior pu-er teas including

round tea (tuo) tea cake (bin) tea brick (zhuan) and small tea ball (gua)

Add 1 Sec 4 Nanjing E Rd Songshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)8712-3626Time Monday~ Friday 930 ~ 2130

Saturday and Sunday 1030~2130Website wwwfacebookcomkingmori1 Please show this coupon when paying Single use only

Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Use this coupon to make a purchase at FIRST SUPER

and enjoy a NT$100 discount(Not including special offer products)

Upon showing this coupon you will receive a 30-40 discount

at Zhaori Health Center

Add 1F 128-7 Jinhua St Daan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2391-4122Time 1100~2000

Show this voucher at Cheng-Hsin Traders International Co to enjoy a 10 discount

(Not be used together with any other of our special offers)

Add 28 Yongkang St Daan Dist Taipei CityTel (02)2351-4778Time 1030~2230Website wwwginger800com

Add 25-2 Ln 107 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Daan Dist Taipei City (5 min walk from MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station Exit No 5)

Tel (02)2775-2526Time 1300~2200Website f-cremecom

Add 1F 37ndash1 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Wenshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2939-5615Time Weekdays 1000~2200

Weekends Holidays 1000~2400Website wwwbigteapotidvtw

Show this voucher at Ginger Ginger to enjoy a 10 discount on

purchases of more than two items

Show this coupon at Cregraveme to receive a free scoop

of ice cream

Present voucher at A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea Restaurant1 Receive a gratis tea-flavored popsicle if meal totals

NT$1000 or more2 Buy 4 gift-item tea candy packages for NT$1000

Worry-free travel Taiwan experience foot massage full body

massage the best choice for relaxation and stress relief

Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 70 min Sale Price NT$ 1000 Special Price NT$ 700

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Xining BranchAdd 89 Xining S Rd Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2388-3750Hankou BranchAdd 18 Hankou St Sec 2 Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2389-7705 0916-364-754Hours 9am~3am (all year round)

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

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Premiere Sale

Page 11: TAIPEI NO46

Beimen

Taipei Arena

Nanjing Sanmin

Songshan

Taipei Zoo Station

Zhinan Temple Station

Taipei Zoo South Station

Maokong Station

Maokong Gondola

Tamsui

Hongshulin

Zhuwei

Guandu Zhongyi

Fuxinggang

Beitou

Qiyan

Xinbeitou

Qilian

Shipai

Mingde

Zhishan

Shilin

Jiantan

Yuanshan

Taipei Main Station

Minquan W Rd

Zhongshan Elementary School Daqiaotou

ShuanglianXingtian TempleSongjiang Nanjing

Luzhou

Sanmin Senior High School

St Ignatius High School

Sanhe Junior High School

Sanchong Elementary School

Taipei Bridge

Cailiao

Sanchong

Xianse Temple

Touqianzhuang

Xinzhuang

Fu Jen University

Danfeng

Huilong

Ximen

Longshan Temple

Jiangzicui

Xinpu

Banqiao

Fuzhong

Far Eastern Hospital

Haishan

Tucheng

Yongning

Dingpu

Dingxi

Yongan Market

Jingan

Nanshijiao

XiaonanmenChiang Kai-Shek

Memorial Hall

ShandaoTemple

NTU Hospital

Dongmen

Gongguan

Wanlong

Jingmei

Dapinglin

Xindian District Oce

Xiaobitan

Xindian

Qizhang

Taipower Building

Guting

Xinyi Anhe

Taipei 101 World Trade Center

Xiangshan Daan

Technology Building

Liuzhangli Linguang

Xinhai

Wanfang Hospital Taipei Zoo

ZhongxiaoDunhua

ZhongxiaoFuxingZhongxiao

Xinsheng

Taipei City Hall

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall Yongchun

Houshanpi

Kunyang Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center

NangangSoftware Park

Donghu

Huzhou

Dahu Park

Neihu

WendeXihu

Dazhi

Songshan Airport

Zhongshan Junior High SchoolNanjing Fuxing

GangqianJiannan Rd

Nangang

Daan Park

Wanfang Community

Muzha

Zhongshan

Terminal Station

Regular Station

TRA

HSR

Airport

Transfer Station

Wenhu Line

Tamsui-Xinyi Line

Songshan-Xindian Line

Zhonghe-Xinlu Line

Taipei Visitor Information Center

Legend

Bannan Line

Plum Garden

Miramar Entertainment Park

Songshan Airport

East Metro Mall Taipei City Hall Bus Station

MRT Map

Leisure amp Arts Taipei

2015 Taipei Arts FestivalTime until 96Locations City Stage of Taipei Cultural Center Zhongshan Hall Wellspring TheaterTel (02)2528-9580 ext 191-199Website wwwtaipeifestivalorg

The theme of the 2015 Taipei Arts Festival is ldquoThe Human Conditionrdquo and will display 11 works of art from 8 countries including ldquoThe Metamorphosis Android Versionrdquo created by Seinendan Theater and Iregravene Jacob the Australian Band Black Arm who will bring moving Australian indigenous music in the performance ldquoDirtsongrdquo and Deutsches Theater Berlin who will present their weighty work ldquoDieberdquo hoping for a beautiful encounter with the audience at the theater

2015 Taipei Fringe FestivalTime 828- 913Locations 36 areas in Taipei City (please see the official website)Tel (02)2528-9580 ext 189Website wwwtaipeicaforg

155 cutting-edge creative groups will be gathered for the 2015 Taipei Fringe Festival and will give performances in 36 different spaces including ldquoMiculture Tiger Mountainrdquo a converted old temple on a mountain the ldquoDadaocheng Yachtrdquo on the citys blue highway Beitous indooroutdoor art space ldquoPolymerrdquo and the ldquoSolo Singer Innrdquo Dont miss the opening activity which is to take place in Darsquoan Forest Park on the August 23rd there will be many small stages and different groups will be invited to come and give performances There will be activities including performances and lectures at the Fringe Club on the second floor of the NTU Gymnasium throughout the Festival creating boundless possibilities for art and life

Crazy Summer Water Fun Time until 104 (Sat and Sun 0900~1700)Location Beneath Dazhi Bridge Dajia Riverside Park

(the Dajia stretch of the Keelung River)Tel (02)2570-2330 ext 6439Website sportsgovtaipei

Where can you play in the water in Taipei This summer the Dajia Riverside Park will hold for all kinds of family water activities including canoeing sailing and kayaking Visitors are welcome to come and join in Groups can register for activities on the day or can make advance reservations online at a cost of NT$100 person

2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos DayTime 815Location Dadaocheng Wharf

(Between Danshui River flood gates 3 and 5)Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7576Website wwwtraveltaipei

The 2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos Day will commence on the afternoon on the August 15th with activities including surrounding stalls open from 1500~2130 boat trips to view the fireworks at blue highway from 1700~2100 a live performance by the Taipei Symphony Orchestras Wind Band and Conservatory Ensemble from 2000~2025 and a fireworks display from 2030~2040 bringing the audience a most romantic beautiful midsummer night There will also be activities including worship of Yuelao (Chinese god of marriage) for luck and a local cultural market between the 9th and 15th of August allowing the public to join in and create a Double- Seventh Festival unique to Taipei

2015 Taipei Confucius Temple Cultural ActivitiesTime 928 The Confucius Ceremony 0530~0600 ticket required

for entry (For more information about tickets please check the official website in September)

Location Taipei Confucius Temple (275 Dalong St Taipei City)Tel (02)2592-3934Website wwwcttaipeigovtw

Confucius Birthday on the September 28th is a major event for the Confucius Temple The traditional Eight Tones Musical Instruments will be used to play the Dacheng Suite from the Song Dynasty to honor Confucius and the ldquoYi Dancerdquo a ceremonial dance that originated in palaces in the Ming Dynasty will also be presented the ceremony features 37 distinct rites fully presenting a three consecrations ritual that is of national importance Additionally the Confucius Temple will also be holding the ldquoArts Every Dayrdquo activity for the entire year with experience activities including customized calligraphic blessing cards paper crafts DIY performances of elegant music and dance a pitch-pot game and simple manners lesson

Taipei Fine Arts MuseumTel (02)2595-7656Add 181 Sec 3 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwtfammuseum

Make SenseTime Until 830

Lee Mingwei and His Relations - The Art of ParticipationTime Until 96

Formosa in Formation Selected works from the Taipei Fine Arts Museum CollectionTime Until 927

Puppetry Art Center of TaipeiTel (02)2528-9553Add 2F 99 Sec 5 Civic Blvd Taipei CityWebsite wwwpactorgtw

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo ExhibitionTime Until 927

National Palace MuseumTel (02)2881-2021Add 221 Sec 2 Zhishan Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwnpmgovtw

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of LiechtensteinTime Until 831

Painting Anime Departure Herald and Return ClearingTime Until 831

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from GuizhouTime Until 91

Exemplar of Heritage Fan Kuan and His Influence in Chinese PaintingTime Until 929

National Taiwan Science Education CenterTel (02)6610-1234 ext 1000 1005Add 189 Shihshang Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwntsecgovtw

Fantasy Forest AdventureTime Until 830

Tokyo Ghost HospitalTime Until 913

Digital Art Center TaipeiTel (02)7736-0708Add 180 Fuhua Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwdactw

Imaginary Body BoundaryTime 815-104

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Tel (02)2765-1388Add 133 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwsongshanculturalparkorg

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars ExhibitionTime Until 830

Songchumore Campus 2015Time Until 913

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial HallTel (02)2343-1100

Add 21 Zhongshan S Rd Taipei City

Website wwwcksmhgovtw

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EarthTime Until 96

Transformers Expo TaipeiTime Until 102

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkTel (02)2358-1914Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwhuashan1914com

60 Years of MiffyTime Until 913

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary ExhibitionTime Until 913

Exhibition of Fantastic GoldfishTime Until 913

The Face of LEONARDO - Images of a GeniusTime Until 920

Kveta Pacovska ExhibitionTime Until 928

KUSAMA YAYOI CAFEacuteTime Until 930

Art Exhibition Calendar

Make Sense

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of

Liechtenstein

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo

Exhibition

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from Guizhou

Fantasy Forest Adventure

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars Exhibition

Songchumore Campus 2015

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EARTH

Transformers Expo Taipei

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary Exhibition

Taipei is an international design capital and in recent years has instituted a New Life for Old Buildings campaign bringing new life and function to neglected old structures Their heritage character and fresh new management style have given birth to distinctive new city highlights

A Share Tea houseOver 90 years old this building was once the dormitory of the Taiwan Railway Danshui Branch Line stationmaster After being renovated the wooden beams of the ceiling and red bricks walls were retained and matched with antique furniture with European charm A Share Tea House is a distinctive tea house serving up Taiwanese style hot pots and fine Taiwan tea The hot pots use local Taiwanese ingredients such as Chiayi black tree fungus Taidong orange daylily and Penghu towel gourd

Add 10 Wanquan St Taipei City (next to Exit 2 of MRT Shuanglian Station around 3 minutesrsquo walk)

Tel (02)2557-9393

Syntrend Creative ParkSyntrend Creative Park opened in May this year It has 12 floors apart from B2 and 9F which house restaurants every floor has a distinctive cafeacute As well as selling 3C products the Park sells speakers vinyl records 3D printers video games anime products and has a family play area Located next to Guanghua Digital Plaza people now have even more choices when buying 3C products

Add 2 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (Around 5 minutesrsquo walk from MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel 0809-093-300

URS 27MURS 27M was originally a house over 50 years old After being redesigned and renovated it has become a venue for holding exhibitions and concerts With wooden terrace roof path and other design features that merge with the landscape this is a green creative space that cleverly combines old and new and retains yesteryear charm

Add 27 Kaixuan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Shilin Station or Jiantan Station transfer to Red 5 bus 15 minibus 260 or 303 bus and alight at Shanzihou Police Station stop)

Tel (02)2861-8178

Plum GardenOnce his summer residence Plum Garden is the first memorial hall in Taiwan dedicated to the master of cursive hand calligraphy Mr Yu You-ren It displays his calligraphy works of different styles from different periods It is a tranquil and elegant space with a scholarly air and provides travel information for the Beitou area It was closed for refurbishment in January and reopened at the end of June In August afternoon concerts will be held every Saturday The visitors are invited to listen to some soothing music this summer savor good food and enjoy the escape from the heat that Plum Garden provides on a hot summerrsquos day

Add 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Beitou Station transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at Xinbeitou then walk for around 10 minutes)

Tel (02)2897-2647

Beitou Refuse Incinerator Star Catcher Revolving RestaurantBeitou Refuse Incinerator is the largest refuse incinerator in Taiwan and is the only incinerator in the world to have a revolving restaurant atop its chimney The restaurant was given a new look early this year The distinctive revolving restaurant is situated at the top of the colored chimney and offers an all-round view that takes in the Keelung River the Danshui Riverrsquos beautiful scenery and the vast Guandu Plain The restaurant is popular with photographers and it has also been the scene of romantic marriage proposals

Add 271 Zhoumei St Taipei City (take the 550 bus from MRT Beitou Station or 68 bus from MRT Jiantan Station and take off at Zhoumei Sport Park then walk for around 5 minutes)

Tel (02)2837-7122

HighlightsTaipei

Transportation Information

Metro Taipei24-Hour Customer Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwmetrotaipei

Metro Tickets

One-way Trip Day Pass

Maokong Gondola24-Hour Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwgondolataipei

YouBike Public BicyclesTel 1999 (outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 5855 or (02)8978-5511

Website wwwyoubikecomtw

Blue HighwayTaipei Department of Transportation wwwdotgovtaipei

Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip Website wwwriverfunnet

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

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-Beitou Zhuzihu RouteOrigin-Destination Beitou Bus Stop ndash Zhuzihu

The bus is demand responsive at mountain roads (Quanyuan Bieshu Stop -Zhuzihu)

Website wwwtaiwantripcomtw

INFOTOURIST

NT$20 ~ NT$65 NT$150

EasyCard

Taipei Pass

Each Easycard costs NT$100 including NT$100 of deposit

and NT$0 of available balance Once the card is charged it

would be activated immediately

The card provides discounts on transit fares and can also be

used for small purchases at convenience stores and other

designated shops

The Taipei Pass is activated upon first use on bus or metro

ticket readers and valid for unlimited use till expiration The

Taipei Pass can be purchased at all Metro stations and is

used on the Taipei Metro and on Taipei and New Taipei City

public buses (with Taipei Pass stickers showing)

One-day pass NT$180

Two-day pass NT$310

Three-day pass NT$440

Five-day pass NT$700

Maokong Gondola One-day pass NT$250

Taipei Visitor Information Centers

Taipei Main StationVisitor Information Center

Add 3 Beiping W Rd Taipei City (southwest side of lobby1st floor Taipei Main Station)

Tel (02) 2312-3256

Taipei Songshan AirportVisitor Information Center

Add 340-10 Dunhua N Rd Taipei City (Arrival Hall Terminal2 Taipei Songshan Aiport)

Tel (02)2546-4741

MRT Taipei 101 World TradeCenter Visitor InformationCenter

Add B1 20 Sec 5 Xinyi Rd Taipei City (Exit No 5 of MRT Taipei 101 World Trade Center Station)

Tel (02)2758-6593

Taipei City Hall Bus StationVisitor Information Center

Add 6 Sec 5 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei City (1F of Taipei City Hall Bus Station)

Tel (02)2723-6836

East Metro MallVisitor Information Center

Add Room 4-2 77 Sec 1 Daan Rd Taipei City (East Metro Mall)Tel (02)8772-0830

MRT Ximen StationVisitor Information Center

Add B1 32-1 Baoqing Rd Taipei City (near Exit No 5)Tel (02)2375-3096

MRT Yuanshan StationVisitor Information Center

Add 9-1 Jiuquan St Taipei City (near Exit No 2)Tel (02)2591-6130

MRT Jiantan StationVisitor Information Center

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

MRT Beitou StationVisitor Information Center

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

Miramar EntertainmentPark Visitor Center

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

Plum Garden Visitor CenterAdd 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (near open-air hot-spring area)Tel (02)2897-2647

Maokong Gondola TaipeiZoo Station Visitor Center

Add 2 Ln 10 Sec 2 Xinguang Rd Taipei City (at 1F Maokong Gondola Visitor Center)

Tel (02)8661-7627

Maokong Gondola MaokongStation Visitor Center

Add 35 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Taipei City (near exit of Maokong Station)

Tel (02)2937-8563

Fun Travel in Taipei

NowTaipeiiOS Android

Spectacular Taipei e-Book

Travel Information ServicesTaipei Citizen Hotline 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889)Taipei Travel Netwwwtraveltaipei Presents travel information on Taipei City in Chinese English Japanese Korean and Spanish provides recorded-audio travel introductions on related sightseeing spots and a hotel information data baseTravel information Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-011-765 wwwtaiwannettwToll-free complaint hotline Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-211-734Info on legally registered hotels and guesthouses taiwanstaynettw

Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7566

Design Printing Advertising WestBank Advertising Design Co Ltd Tel (02)2723-3516 Fax (02)2722-4967 Email westbankms47hinetnet

Published

FIRST SUPER ndash Safe Nutritious DeliciousFIRST Super is dedicated to providing contamination-free and leading international food brands stocking premium Japanese imported foods delicacies strongly recommended by Dotch Cooking Show and top North American and European brands Importance is attached to selection of foodstuffs The pigs used to make HACCP-certified KingPork are reared by FIRST SUPER at Taichung Gaodeng Livestock Ranch

The Rich Creamy Taste of FranceCregraveme sells a healthy and natural French style

handmade ice cream made using fresh fruit The

store also provides Rex Coffee from Italy fresh

juice smoothies and simple food This is a nice

place to gather together with your friends

Maokong Famous Chef ndash A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea RestaurantOnce head chef at a 5-star restaurant after taking over operations at what was formerly the ldquoBig Teapot Range Chicken Castlerdquo Master A-Yi made this a ldquotea culture restaurantrdquo Breaking through culinary convention hersquos acquired ldquotea cuisine expertrdquo renown has brought Maokongrsquos unique cuisine international recognition and was also invited by Discovery Channel to introduce distinctive cuisine His ldquocreative theme cuisinerdquo showcases flowers fruits and tea bringing much pleasure to food connoisseurs

Taiwan roots ndash Local fragranceFounder Chu Chialin was originally in the restaurant business and was often left mentally and physically fatigued by his work He found that he felt much better when he added ginger juice to his bath water a discovery that gave him the idea of establishing Ginger Ginger Using a natural farming method that involves growing one year and leaving the land fallow for three years the ginger he grows is able to absorb the essence of the earth After a long extraction process the ginger is transformed into an efficacious product that takes care of us

Authentic Yunnan Pu-er TeaThe Precious Tea Products Passed Down for Over a CenturyEstablished 115 years ago Cheng-Hsin Traders International Cos tea is all

big leaf tea picked from old bushes with an average age of over 100 years

old in the Wuliang Mountain Range Jinggu County Yunnan Province

China Its tea rich in Tea Polyphenols and Catechin and innovatively

uses food-grade kraft paper as the outer packaging and edible ink for

printing Visitors can choose from various superior pu-er teas including

round tea (tuo) tea cake (bin) tea brick (zhuan) and small tea ball (gua)

Add 1 Sec 4 Nanjing E Rd Songshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)8712-3626Time Monday~ Friday 930 ~ 2130

Saturday and Sunday 1030~2130Website wwwfacebookcomkingmori1 Please show this coupon when paying Single use only

Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Use this coupon to make a purchase at FIRST SUPER

and enjoy a NT$100 discount(Not including special offer products)

Upon showing this coupon you will receive a 30-40 discount

at Zhaori Health Center

Add 1F 128-7 Jinhua St Daan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2391-4122Time 1100~2000

Show this voucher at Cheng-Hsin Traders International Co to enjoy a 10 discount

(Not be used together with any other of our special offers)

Add 28 Yongkang St Daan Dist Taipei CityTel (02)2351-4778Time 1030~2230Website wwwginger800com

Add 25-2 Ln 107 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Daan Dist Taipei City (5 min walk from MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station Exit No 5)

Tel (02)2775-2526Time 1300~2200Website f-cremecom

Add 1F 37ndash1 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Wenshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2939-5615Time Weekdays 1000~2200

Weekends Holidays 1000~2400Website wwwbigteapotidvtw

Show this voucher at Ginger Ginger to enjoy a 10 discount on

purchases of more than two items

Show this coupon at Cregraveme to receive a free scoop

of ice cream

Present voucher at A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea Restaurant1 Receive a gratis tea-flavored popsicle if meal totals

NT$1000 or more2 Buy 4 gift-item tea candy packages for NT$1000

Worry-free travel Taiwan experience foot massage full body

massage the best choice for relaxation and stress relief

Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 70 min Sale Price NT$ 1000 Special Price NT$ 700

Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 120 min Sale Price NT$ 2000 Special Price NT$ 1200

Xining BranchAdd 89 Xining S Rd Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2388-3750Hankou BranchAdd 18 Hankou St Sec 2 Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2389-7705 0916-364-754Hours 9am~3am (all year round)

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

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Zhaori Health Center ndash low-price friendly honest

Premiere Sale

Page 12: TAIPEI NO46

Leisure amp Arts Taipei

2015 Taipei Arts FestivalTime until 96Locations City Stage of Taipei Cultural Center Zhongshan Hall Wellspring TheaterTel (02)2528-9580 ext 191-199Website wwwtaipeifestivalorg

The theme of the 2015 Taipei Arts Festival is ldquoThe Human Conditionrdquo and will display 11 works of art from 8 countries including ldquoThe Metamorphosis Android Versionrdquo created by Seinendan Theater and Iregravene Jacob the Australian Band Black Arm who will bring moving Australian indigenous music in the performance ldquoDirtsongrdquo and Deutsches Theater Berlin who will present their weighty work ldquoDieberdquo hoping for a beautiful encounter with the audience at the theater

2015 Taipei Fringe FestivalTime 828- 913Locations 36 areas in Taipei City (please see the official website)Tel (02)2528-9580 ext 189Website wwwtaipeicaforg

155 cutting-edge creative groups will be gathered for the 2015 Taipei Fringe Festival and will give performances in 36 different spaces including ldquoMiculture Tiger Mountainrdquo a converted old temple on a mountain the ldquoDadaocheng Yachtrdquo on the citys blue highway Beitous indooroutdoor art space ldquoPolymerrdquo and the ldquoSolo Singer Innrdquo Dont miss the opening activity which is to take place in Darsquoan Forest Park on the August 23rd there will be many small stages and different groups will be invited to come and give performances There will be activities including performances and lectures at the Fringe Club on the second floor of the NTU Gymnasium throughout the Festival creating boundless possibilities for art and life

Crazy Summer Water Fun Time until 104 (Sat and Sun 0900~1700)Location Beneath Dazhi Bridge Dajia Riverside Park

(the Dajia stretch of the Keelung River)Tel (02)2570-2330 ext 6439Website sportsgovtaipei

Where can you play in the water in Taipei This summer the Dajia Riverside Park will hold for all kinds of family water activities including canoeing sailing and kayaking Visitors are welcome to come and join in Groups can register for activities on the day or can make advance reservations online at a cost of NT$100 person

2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos DayTime 815Location Dadaocheng Wharf

(Between Danshui River flood gates 3 and 5)Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7576Website wwwtraveltaipei

The 2015 Dadaocheng Music Valentinersquos Day will commence on the afternoon on the August 15th with activities including surrounding stalls open from 1500~2130 boat trips to view the fireworks at blue highway from 1700~2100 a live performance by the Taipei Symphony Orchestras Wind Band and Conservatory Ensemble from 2000~2025 and a fireworks display from 2030~2040 bringing the audience a most romantic beautiful midsummer night There will also be activities including worship of Yuelao (Chinese god of marriage) for luck and a local cultural market between the 9th and 15th of August allowing the public to join in and create a Double- Seventh Festival unique to Taipei

2015 Taipei Confucius Temple Cultural ActivitiesTime 928 The Confucius Ceremony 0530~0600 ticket required

for entry (For more information about tickets please check the official website in September)

Location Taipei Confucius Temple (275 Dalong St Taipei City)Tel (02)2592-3934Website wwwcttaipeigovtw

Confucius Birthday on the September 28th is a major event for the Confucius Temple The traditional Eight Tones Musical Instruments will be used to play the Dacheng Suite from the Song Dynasty to honor Confucius and the ldquoYi Dancerdquo a ceremonial dance that originated in palaces in the Ming Dynasty will also be presented the ceremony features 37 distinct rites fully presenting a three consecrations ritual that is of national importance Additionally the Confucius Temple will also be holding the ldquoArts Every Dayrdquo activity for the entire year with experience activities including customized calligraphic blessing cards paper crafts DIY performances of elegant music and dance a pitch-pot game and simple manners lesson

Taipei Fine Arts MuseumTel (02)2595-7656Add 181 Sec 3 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwtfammuseum

Make SenseTime Until 830

Lee Mingwei and His Relations - The Art of ParticipationTime Until 96

Formosa in Formation Selected works from the Taipei Fine Arts Museum CollectionTime Until 927

Puppetry Art Center of TaipeiTel (02)2528-9553Add 2F 99 Sec 5 Civic Blvd Taipei CityWebsite wwwpactorgtw

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo ExhibitionTime Until 927

National Palace MuseumTel (02)2881-2021Add 221 Sec 2 Zhishan Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwnpmgovtw

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of LiechtensteinTime Until 831

Painting Anime Departure Herald and Return ClearingTime Until 831

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from GuizhouTime Until 91

Exemplar of Heritage Fan Kuan and His Influence in Chinese PaintingTime Until 929

National Taiwan Science Education CenterTel (02)6610-1234 ext 1000 1005Add 189 Shihshang Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwntsecgovtw

Fantasy Forest AdventureTime Until 830

Tokyo Ghost HospitalTime Until 913

Digital Art Center TaipeiTel (02)7736-0708Add 180 Fuhua Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwdactw

Imaginary Body BoundaryTime 815-104

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Tel (02)2765-1388Add 133 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwsongshanculturalparkorg

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars ExhibitionTime Until 830

Songchumore Campus 2015Time Until 913

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial HallTel (02)2343-1100

Add 21 Zhongshan S Rd Taipei City

Website wwwcksmhgovtw

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EarthTime Until 96

Transformers Expo TaipeiTime Until 102

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkTel (02)2358-1914Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwhuashan1914com

60 Years of MiffyTime Until 913

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary ExhibitionTime Until 913

Exhibition of Fantastic GoldfishTime Until 913

The Face of LEONARDO - Images of a GeniusTime Until 920

Kveta Pacovska ExhibitionTime Until 928

KUSAMA YAYOI CAFEacuteTime Until 930

Art Exhibition Calendar

Make Sense

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of

Liechtenstein

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo

Exhibition

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from Guizhou

Fantasy Forest Adventure

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars Exhibition

Songchumore Campus 2015

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EARTH

Transformers Expo Taipei

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary Exhibition

Taipei is an international design capital and in recent years has instituted a New Life for Old Buildings campaign bringing new life and function to neglected old structures Their heritage character and fresh new management style have given birth to distinctive new city highlights

A Share Tea houseOver 90 years old this building was once the dormitory of the Taiwan Railway Danshui Branch Line stationmaster After being renovated the wooden beams of the ceiling and red bricks walls were retained and matched with antique furniture with European charm A Share Tea House is a distinctive tea house serving up Taiwanese style hot pots and fine Taiwan tea The hot pots use local Taiwanese ingredients such as Chiayi black tree fungus Taidong orange daylily and Penghu towel gourd

Add 10 Wanquan St Taipei City (next to Exit 2 of MRT Shuanglian Station around 3 minutesrsquo walk)

Tel (02)2557-9393

Syntrend Creative ParkSyntrend Creative Park opened in May this year It has 12 floors apart from B2 and 9F which house restaurants every floor has a distinctive cafeacute As well as selling 3C products the Park sells speakers vinyl records 3D printers video games anime products and has a family play area Located next to Guanghua Digital Plaza people now have even more choices when buying 3C products

Add 2 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (Around 5 minutesrsquo walk from MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel 0809-093-300

URS 27MURS 27M was originally a house over 50 years old After being redesigned and renovated it has become a venue for holding exhibitions and concerts With wooden terrace roof path and other design features that merge with the landscape this is a green creative space that cleverly combines old and new and retains yesteryear charm

Add 27 Kaixuan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Shilin Station or Jiantan Station transfer to Red 5 bus 15 minibus 260 or 303 bus and alight at Shanzihou Police Station stop)

Tel (02)2861-8178

Plum GardenOnce his summer residence Plum Garden is the first memorial hall in Taiwan dedicated to the master of cursive hand calligraphy Mr Yu You-ren It displays his calligraphy works of different styles from different periods It is a tranquil and elegant space with a scholarly air and provides travel information for the Beitou area It was closed for refurbishment in January and reopened at the end of June In August afternoon concerts will be held every Saturday The visitors are invited to listen to some soothing music this summer savor good food and enjoy the escape from the heat that Plum Garden provides on a hot summerrsquos day

Add 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Beitou Station transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at Xinbeitou then walk for around 10 minutes)

Tel (02)2897-2647

Beitou Refuse Incinerator Star Catcher Revolving RestaurantBeitou Refuse Incinerator is the largest refuse incinerator in Taiwan and is the only incinerator in the world to have a revolving restaurant atop its chimney The restaurant was given a new look early this year The distinctive revolving restaurant is situated at the top of the colored chimney and offers an all-round view that takes in the Keelung River the Danshui Riverrsquos beautiful scenery and the vast Guandu Plain The restaurant is popular with photographers and it has also been the scene of romantic marriage proposals

Add 271 Zhoumei St Taipei City (take the 550 bus from MRT Beitou Station or 68 bus from MRT Jiantan Station and take off at Zhoumei Sport Park then walk for around 5 minutes)

Tel (02)2837-7122

HighlightsTaipei

Transportation Information

Metro Taipei24-Hour Customer Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwmetrotaipei

Metro Tickets

One-way Trip Day Pass

Maokong Gondola24-Hour Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwgondolataipei

YouBike Public BicyclesTel 1999 (outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 5855 or (02)8978-5511

Website wwwyoubikecomtw

Blue HighwayTaipei Department of Transportation wwwdotgovtaipei

Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip Website wwwriverfunnet

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

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-Beitou Zhuzihu RouteOrigin-Destination Beitou Bus Stop ndash Zhuzihu

The bus is demand responsive at mountain roads (Quanyuan Bieshu Stop -Zhuzihu)

Website wwwtaiwantripcomtw

INFOTOURIST

NT$20 ~ NT$65 NT$150

EasyCard

Taipei Pass

Each Easycard costs NT$100 including NT$100 of deposit

and NT$0 of available balance Once the card is charged it

would be activated immediately

The card provides discounts on transit fares and can also be

used for small purchases at convenience stores and other

designated shops

The Taipei Pass is activated upon first use on bus or metro

ticket readers and valid for unlimited use till expiration The

Taipei Pass can be purchased at all Metro stations and is

used on the Taipei Metro and on Taipei and New Taipei City

public buses (with Taipei Pass stickers showing)

One-day pass NT$180

Two-day pass NT$310

Three-day pass NT$440

Five-day pass NT$700

Maokong Gondola One-day pass NT$250

Taipei Visitor Information Centers

Taipei Main StationVisitor Information Center

Add 3 Beiping W Rd Taipei City (southwest side of lobby1st floor Taipei Main Station)

Tel (02) 2312-3256

Taipei Songshan AirportVisitor Information Center

Add 340-10 Dunhua N Rd Taipei City (Arrival Hall Terminal2 Taipei Songshan Aiport)

Tel (02)2546-4741

MRT Taipei 101 World TradeCenter Visitor InformationCenter

Add B1 20 Sec 5 Xinyi Rd Taipei City (Exit No 5 of MRT Taipei 101 World Trade Center Station)

Tel (02)2758-6593

Taipei City Hall Bus StationVisitor Information Center

Add 6 Sec 5 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei City (1F of Taipei City Hall Bus Station)

Tel (02)2723-6836

East Metro MallVisitor Information Center

Add Room 4-2 77 Sec 1 Daan Rd Taipei City (East Metro Mall)Tel (02)8772-0830

MRT Ximen StationVisitor Information Center

Add B1 32-1 Baoqing Rd Taipei City (near Exit No 5)Tel (02)2375-3096

MRT Yuanshan StationVisitor Information Center

Add 9-1 Jiuquan St Taipei City (near Exit No 2)Tel (02)2591-6130

MRT Jiantan StationVisitor Information Center

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

MRT Beitou StationVisitor Information Center

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

Miramar EntertainmentPark Visitor Center

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

Plum Garden Visitor CenterAdd 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (near open-air hot-spring area)Tel (02)2897-2647

Maokong Gondola TaipeiZoo Station Visitor Center

Add 2 Ln 10 Sec 2 Xinguang Rd Taipei City (at 1F Maokong Gondola Visitor Center)

Tel (02)8661-7627

Maokong Gondola MaokongStation Visitor Center

Add 35 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Taipei City (near exit of Maokong Station)

Tel (02)2937-8563

Fun Travel in Taipei

NowTaipeiiOS Android

Spectacular Taipei e-Book

Travel Information ServicesTaipei Citizen Hotline 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889)Taipei Travel Netwwwtraveltaipei Presents travel information on Taipei City in Chinese English Japanese Korean and Spanish provides recorded-audio travel introductions on related sightseeing spots and a hotel information data baseTravel information Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-011-765 wwwtaiwannettwToll-free complaint hotline Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-211-734Info on legally registered hotels and guesthouses taiwanstaynettw

Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7566

Design Printing Advertising WestBank Advertising Design Co Ltd Tel (02)2723-3516 Fax (02)2722-4967 Email westbankms47hinetnet

Published

FIRST SUPER ndash Safe Nutritious DeliciousFIRST Super is dedicated to providing contamination-free and leading international food brands stocking premium Japanese imported foods delicacies strongly recommended by Dotch Cooking Show and top North American and European brands Importance is attached to selection of foodstuffs The pigs used to make HACCP-certified KingPork are reared by FIRST SUPER at Taichung Gaodeng Livestock Ranch

The Rich Creamy Taste of FranceCregraveme sells a healthy and natural French style

handmade ice cream made using fresh fruit The

store also provides Rex Coffee from Italy fresh

juice smoothies and simple food This is a nice

place to gather together with your friends

Maokong Famous Chef ndash A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea RestaurantOnce head chef at a 5-star restaurant after taking over operations at what was formerly the ldquoBig Teapot Range Chicken Castlerdquo Master A-Yi made this a ldquotea culture restaurantrdquo Breaking through culinary convention hersquos acquired ldquotea cuisine expertrdquo renown has brought Maokongrsquos unique cuisine international recognition and was also invited by Discovery Channel to introduce distinctive cuisine His ldquocreative theme cuisinerdquo showcases flowers fruits and tea bringing much pleasure to food connoisseurs

Taiwan roots ndash Local fragranceFounder Chu Chialin was originally in the restaurant business and was often left mentally and physically fatigued by his work He found that he felt much better when he added ginger juice to his bath water a discovery that gave him the idea of establishing Ginger Ginger Using a natural farming method that involves growing one year and leaving the land fallow for three years the ginger he grows is able to absorb the essence of the earth After a long extraction process the ginger is transformed into an efficacious product that takes care of us

Authentic Yunnan Pu-er TeaThe Precious Tea Products Passed Down for Over a CenturyEstablished 115 years ago Cheng-Hsin Traders International Cos tea is all

big leaf tea picked from old bushes with an average age of over 100 years

old in the Wuliang Mountain Range Jinggu County Yunnan Province

China Its tea rich in Tea Polyphenols and Catechin and innovatively

uses food-grade kraft paper as the outer packaging and edible ink for

printing Visitors can choose from various superior pu-er teas including

round tea (tuo) tea cake (bin) tea brick (zhuan) and small tea ball (gua)

Add 1 Sec 4 Nanjing E Rd Songshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)8712-3626Time Monday~ Friday 930 ~ 2130

Saturday and Sunday 1030~2130Website wwwfacebookcomkingmori1 Please show this coupon when paying Single use only

Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Use this coupon to make a purchase at FIRST SUPER

and enjoy a NT$100 discount(Not including special offer products)

Upon showing this coupon you will receive a 30-40 discount

at Zhaori Health Center

Add 1F 128-7 Jinhua St Daan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2391-4122Time 1100~2000

Show this voucher at Cheng-Hsin Traders International Co to enjoy a 10 discount

(Not be used together with any other of our special offers)

Add 28 Yongkang St Daan Dist Taipei CityTel (02)2351-4778Time 1030~2230Website wwwginger800com

Add 25-2 Ln 107 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Daan Dist Taipei City (5 min walk from MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station Exit No 5)

Tel (02)2775-2526Time 1300~2200Website f-cremecom

Add 1F 37ndash1 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Wenshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2939-5615Time Weekdays 1000~2200

Weekends Holidays 1000~2400Website wwwbigteapotidvtw

Show this voucher at Ginger Ginger to enjoy a 10 discount on

purchases of more than two items

Show this coupon at Cregraveme to receive a free scoop

of ice cream

Present voucher at A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea Restaurant1 Receive a gratis tea-flavored popsicle if meal totals

NT$1000 or more2 Buy 4 gift-item tea candy packages for NT$1000

Worry-free travel Taiwan experience foot massage full body

massage the best choice for relaxation and stress relief

Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 70 min Sale Price NT$ 1000 Special Price NT$ 700

Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 120 min Sale Price NT$ 2000 Special Price NT$ 1200

Xining BranchAdd 89 Xining S Rd Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2388-3750Hankou BranchAdd 18 Hankou St Sec 2 Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2389-7705 0916-364-754Hours 9am~3am (all year round)

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Zhaori Health Center ndash low-price friendly honest

Premiere Sale

Page 13: TAIPEI NO46

Taipei Fine Arts MuseumTel (02)2595-7656Add 181 Sec 3 Zhongshan N Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwtfammuseum

Make SenseTime Until 830

Lee Mingwei and His Relations - The Art of ParticipationTime Until 96

Formosa in Formation Selected works from the Taipei Fine Arts Museum CollectionTime Until 927

Puppetry Art Center of TaipeiTel (02)2528-9553Add 2F 99 Sec 5 Civic Blvd Taipei CityWebsite wwwpactorgtw

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo ExhibitionTime Until 927

National Palace MuseumTel (02)2881-2021Add 221 Sec 2 Zhishan Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwnpmgovtw

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of LiechtensteinTime Until 831

Painting Anime Departure Herald and Return ClearingTime Until 831

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from GuizhouTime Until 91

Exemplar of Heritage Fan Kuan and His Influence in Chinese PaintingTime Until 929

National Taiwan Science Education CenterTel (02)6610-1234 ext 1000 1005Add 189 Shihshang Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwntsecgovtw

Fantasy Forest AdventureTime Until 830

Tokyo Ghost HospitalTime Until 913

Digital Art Center TaipeiTel (02)7736-0708Add 180 Fuhua Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwdactw

Imaginary Body BoundaryTime 815-104

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park Tel (02)2765-1388Add 133 Guangfu S Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwsongshanculturalparkorg

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars ExhibitionTime Until 830

Songchumore Campus 2015Time Until 913

National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial HallTel (02)2343-1100

Add 21 Zhongshan S Rd Taipei City

Website wwwcksmhgovtw

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EarthTime Until 96

Transformers Expo TaipeiTime Until 102

Huashan 1914 Creative ParkTel (02)2358-1914Add 1 Sec 1 Bade Rd Taipei CityWebsite wwwhuashan1914com

60 Years of MiffyTime Until 913

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary ExhibitionTime Until 913

Exhibition of Fantastic GoldfishTime Until 913

The Face of LEONARDO - Images of a GeniusTime Until 920

Kveta Pacovska ExhibitionTime Until 928

KUSAMA YAYOI CAFEacuteTime Until 930

Art Exhibition Calendar

Make Sense

Crown of the Alps Masterworks from the Collections of the Prince of

Liechtenstein

Visual Darwinism - The Rhapsody of The Bionic Zhong Kai-Xiang solo

Exhibition

The Splendor of Ethnic Costumes and Accessories from Guizhou

Fantasy Forest Adventure

My Melody amp LittleTwinStars Exhibition

Songchumore Campus 2015

The Cretaceous Dinosaurs-Nature Adventure the EARTH

Transformers Expo Taipei

Chibi Maruko Chan Animation 25th Anniversary Exhibition

Taipei is an international design capital and in recent years has instituted a New Life for Old Buildings campaign bringing new life and function to neglected old structures Their heritage character and fresh new management style have given birth to distinctive new city highlights

A Share Tea houseOver 90 years old this building was once the dormitory of the Taiwan Railway Danshui Branch Line stationmaster After being renovated the wooden beams of the ceiling and red bricks walls were retained and matched with antique furniture with European charm A Share Tea House is a distinctive tea house serving up Taiwanese style hot pots and fine Taiwan tea The hot pots use local Taiwanese ingredients such as Chiayi black tree fungus Taidong orange daylily and Penghu towel gourd

Add 10 Wanquan St Taipei City (next to Exit 2 of MRT Shuanglian Station around 3 minutesrsquo walk)

Tel (02)2557-9393

Syntrend Creative ParkSyntrend Creative Park opened in May this year It has 12 floors apart from B2 and 9F which house restaurants every floor has a distinctive cafeacute As well as selling 3C products the Park sells speakers vinyl records 3D printers video games anime products and has a family play area Located next to Guanghua Digital Plaza people now have even more choices when buying 3C products

Add 2 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (Around 5 minutesrsquo walk from MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel 0809-093-300

URS 27MURS 27M was originally a house over 50 years old After being redesigned and renovated it has become a venue for holding exhibitions and concerts With wooden terrace roof path and other design features that merge with the landscape this is a green creative space that cleverly combines old and new and retains yesteryear charm

Add 27 Kaixuan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Shilin Station or Jiantan Station transfer to Red 5 bus 15 minibus 260 or 303 bus and alight at Shanzihou Police Station stop)

Tel (02)2861-8178

Plum GardenOnce his summer residence Plum Garden is the first memorial hall in Taiwan dedicated to the master of cursive hand calligraphy Mr Yu You-ren It displays his calligraphy works of different styles from different periods It is a tranquil and elegant space with a scholarly air and provides travel information for the Beitou area It was closed for refurbishment in January and reopened at the end of June In August afternoon concerts will be held every Saturday The visitors are invited to listen to some soothing music this summer savor good food and enjoy the escape from the heat that Plum Garden provides on a hot summerrsquos day

Add 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Beitou Station transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at Xinbeitou then walk for around 10 minutes)

Tel (02)2897-2647

Beitou Refuse Incinerator Star Catcher Revolving RestaurantBeitou Refuse Incinerator is the largest refuse incinerator in Taiwan and is the only incinerator in the world to have a revolving restaurant atop its chimney The restaurant was given a new look early this year The distinctive revolving restaurant is situated at the top of the colored chimney and offers an all-round view that takes in the Keelung River the Danshui Riverrsquos beautiful scenery and the vast Guandu Plain The restaurant is popular with photographers and it has also been the scene of romantic marriage proposals

Add 271 Zhoumei St Taipei City (take the 550 bus from MRT Beitou Station or 68 bus from MRT Jiantan Station and take off at Zhoumei Sport Park then walk for around 5 minutes)

Tel (02)2837-7122

HighlightsTaipei

Transportation Information

Metro Taipei24-Hour Customer Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwmetrotaipei

Metro Tickets

One-way Trip Day Pass

Maokong Gondola24-Hour Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwgondolataipei

YouBike Public BicyclesTel 1999 (outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 5855 or (02)8978-5511

Website wwwyoubikecomtw

Blue HighwayTaipei Department of Transportation wwwdotgovtaipei

Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip Website wwwriverfunnet

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

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-Beitou Zhuzihu RouteOrigin-Destination Beitou Bus Stop ndash Zhuzihu

The bus is demand responsive at mountain roads (Quanyuan Bieshu Stop -Zhuzihu)

Website wwwtaiwantripcomtw

INFOTOURIST

NT$20 ~ NT$65 NT$150

EasyCard

Taipei Pass

Each Easycard costs NT$100 including NT$100 of deposit

and NT$0 of available balance Once the card is charged it

would be activated immediately

The card provides discounts on transit fares and can also be

used for small purchases at convenience stores and other

designated shops

The Taipei Pass is activated upon first use on bus or metro

ticket readers and valid for unlimited use till expiration The

Taipei Pass can be purchased at all Metro stations and is

used on the Taipei Metro and on Taipei and New Taipei City

public buses (with Taipei Pass stickers showing)

One-day pass NT$180

Two-day pass NT$310

Three-day pass NT$440

Five-day pass NT$700

Maokong Gondola One-day pass NT$250

Taipei Visitor Information Centers

Taipei Main StationVisitor Information Center

Add 3 Beiping W Rd Taipei City (southwest side of lobby1st floor Taipei Main Station)

Tel (02) 2312-3256

Taipei Songshan AirportVisitor Information Center

Add 340-10 Dunhua N Rd Taipei City (Arrival Hall Terminal2 Taipei Songshan Aiport)

Tel (02)2546-4741

MRT Taipei 101 World TradeCenter Visitor InformationCenter

Add B1 20 Sec 5 Xinyi Rd Taipei City (Exit No 5 of MRT Taipei 101 World Trade Center Station)

Tel (02)2758-6593

Taipei City Hall Bus StationVisitor Information Center

Add 6 Sec 5 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei City (1F of Taipei City Hall Bus Station)

Tel (02)2723-6836

East Metro MallVisitor Information Center

Add Room 4-2 77 Sec 1 Daan Rd Taipei City (East Metro Mall)Tel (02)8772-0830

MRT Ximen StationVisitor Information Center

Add B1 32-1 Baoqing Rd Taipei City (near Exit No 5)Tel (02)2375-3096

MRT Yuanshan StationVisitor Information Center

Add 9-1 Jiuquan St Taipei City (near Exit No 2)Tel (02)2591-6130

MRT Jiantan StationVisitor Information Center

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

MRT Beitou StationVisitor Information Center

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

Miramar EntertainmentPark Visitor Center

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

Plum Garden Visitor CenterAdd 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (near open-air hot-spring area)Tel (02)2897-2647

Maokong Gondola TaipeiZoo Station Visitor Center

Add 2 Ln 10 Sec 2 Xinguang Rd Taipei City (at 1F Maokong Gondola Visitor Center)

Tel (02)8661-7627

Maokong Gondola MaokongStation Visitor Center

Add 35 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Taipei City (near exit of Maokong Station)

Tel (02)2937-8563

Fun Travel in Taipei

NowTaipeiiOS Android

Spectacular Taipei e-Book

Travel Information ServicesTaipei Citizen Hotline 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889)Taipei Travel Netwwwtraveltaipei Presents travel information on Taipei City in Chinese English Japanese Korean and Spanish provides recorded-audio travel introductions on related sightseeing spots and a hotel information data baseTravel information Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-011-765 wwwtaiwannettwToll-free complaint hotline Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-211-734Info on legally registered hotels and guesthouses taiwanstaynettw

Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7566

Design Printing Advertising WestBank Advertising Design Co Ltd Tel (02)2723-3516 Fax (02)2722-4967 Email westbankms47hinetnet

Published

FIRST SUPER ndash Safe Nutritious DeliciousFIRST Super is dedicated to providing contamination-free and leading international food brands stocking premium Japanese imported foods delicacies strongly recommended by Dotch Cooking Show and top North American and European brands Importance is attached to selection of foodstuffs The pigs used to make HACCP-certified KingPork are reared by FIRST SUPER at Taichung Gaodeng Livestock Ranch

The Rich Creamy Taste of FranceCregraveme sells a healthy and natural French style

handmade ice cream made using fresh fruit The

store also provides Rex Coffee from Italy fresh

juice smoothies and simple food This is a nice

place to gather together with your friends

Maokong Famous Chef ndash A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea RestaurantOnce head chef at a 5-star restaurant after taking over operations at what was formerly the ldquoBig Teapot Range Chicken Castlerdquo Master A-Yi made this a ldquotea culture restaurantrdquo Breaking through culinary convention hersquos acquired ldquotea cuisine expertrdquo renown has brought Maokongrsquos unique cuisine international recognition and was also invited by Discovery Channel to introduce distinctive cuisine His ldquocreative theme cuisinerdquo showcases flowers fruits and tea bringing much pleasure to food connoisseurs

Taiwan roots ndash Local fragranceFounder Chu Chialin was originally in the restaurant business and was often left mentally and physically fatigued by his work He found that he felt much better when he added ginger juice to his bath water a discovery that gave him the idea of establishing Ginger Ginger Using a natural farming method that involves growing one year and leaving the land fallow for three years the ginger he grows is able to absorb the essence of the earth After a long extraction process the ginger is transformed into an efficacious product that takes care of us

Authentic Yunnan Pu-er TeaThe Precious Tea Products Passed Down for Over a CenturyEstablished 115 years ago Cheng-Hsin Traders International Cos tea is all

big leaf tea picked from old bushes with an average age of over 100 years

old in the Wuliang Mountain Range Jinggu County Yunnan Province

China Its tea rich in Tea Polyphenols and Catechin and innovatively

uses food-grade kraft paper as the outer packaging and edible ink for

printing Visitors can choose from various superior pu-er teas including

round tea (tuo) tea cake (bin) tea brick (zhuan) and small tea ball (gua)

Add 1 Sec 4 Nanjing E Rd Songshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)8712-3626Time Monday~ Friday 930 ~ 2130

Saturday and Sunday 1030~2130Website wwwfacebookcomkingmori1 Please show this coupon when paying Single use only

Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Use this coupon to make a purchase at FIRST SUPER

and enjoy a NT$100 discount(Not including special offer products)

Upon showing this coupon you will receive a 30-40 discount

at Zhaori Health Center

Add 1F 128-7 Jinhua St Daan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2391-4122Time 1100~2000

Show this voucher at Cheng-Hsin Traders International Co to enjoy a 10 discount

(Not be used together with any other of our special offers)

Add 28 Yongkang St Daan Dist Taipei CityTel (02)2351-4778Time 1030~2230Website wwwginger800com

Add 25-2 Ln 107 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Daan Dist Taipei City (5 min walk from MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station Exit No 5)

Tel (02)2775-2526Time 1300~2200Website f-cremecom

Add 1F 37ndash1 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Wenshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2939-5615Time Weekdays 1000~2200

Weekends Holidays 1000~2400Website wwwbigteapotidvtw

Show this voucher at Ginger Ginger to enjoy a 10 discount on

purchases of more than two items

Show this coupon at Cregraveme to receive a free scoop

of ice cream

Present voucher at A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea Restaurant1 Receive a gratis tea-flavored popsicle if meal totals

NT$1000 or more2 Buy 4 gift-item tea candy packages for NT$1000

Worry-free travel Taiwan experience foot massage full body

massage the best choice for relaxation and stress relief

Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 70 min Sale Price NT$ 1000 Special Price NT$ 700

Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 120 min Sale Price NT$ 2000 Special Price NT$ 1200

Xining BranchAdd 89 Xining S Rd Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2388-3750Hankou BranchAdd 18 Hankou St Sec 2 Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2389-7705 0916-364-754Hours 9am~3am (all year round)

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Zhaori Health Center ndash low-price friendly honest

Premiere Sale

Page 14: TAIPEI NO46

Taipei is an international design capital and in recent years has instituted a New Life for Old Buildings campaign bringing new life and function to neglected old structures Their heritage character and fresh new management style have given birth to distinctive new city highlights

A Share Tea houseOver 90 years old this building was once the dormitory of the Taiwan Railway Danshui Branch Line stationmaster After being renovated the wooden beams of the ceiling and red bricks walls were retained and matched with antique furniture with European charm A Share Tea House is a distinctive tea house serving up Taiwanese style hot pots and fine Taiwan tea The hot pots use local Taiwanese ingredients such as Chiayi black tree fungus Taidong orange daylily and Penghu towel gourd

Add 10 Wanquan St Taipei City (next to Exit 2 of MRT Shuanglian Station around 3 minutesrsquo walk)

Tel (02)2557-9393

Syntrend Creative ParkSyntrend Creative Park opened in May this year It has 12 floors apart from B2 and 9F which house restaurants every floor has a distinctive cafeacute As well as selling 3C products the Park sells speakers vinyl records 3D printers video games anime products and has a family play area Located next to Guanghua Digital Plaza people now have even more choices when buying 3C products

Add 2 Sec 3 Civic Blvd Taipei City (Around 5 minutesrsquo walk from MRT Zhongxiao-Xinsheng Station)

Tel 0809-093-300

URS 27MURS 27M was originally a house over 50 years old After being redesigned and renovated it has become a venue for holding exhibitions and concerts With wooden terrace roof path and other design features that merge with the landscape this is a green creative space that cleverly combines old and new and retains yesteryear charm

Add 27 Kaixuan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Shilin Station or Jiantan Station transfer to Red 5 bus 15 minibus 260 or 303 bus and alight at Shanzihou Police Station stop)

Tel (02)2861-8178

Plum GardenOnce his summer residence Plum Garden is the first memorial hall in Taiwan dedicated to the master of cursive hand calligraphy Mr Yu You-ren It displays his calligraphy works of different styles from different periods It is a tranquil and elegant space with a scholarly air and provides travel information for the Beitou area It was closed for refurbishment in January and reopened at the end of June In August afternoon concerts will be held every Saturday The visitors are invited to listen to some soothing music this summer savor good food and enjoy the escape from the heat that Plum Garden provides on a hot summerrsquos day

Add 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (At MRT Beitou Station transfer to the MRT Xinbeitou Branch Line and get off at Xinbeitou then walk for around 10 minutes)

Tel (02)2897-2647

Beitou Refuse Incinerator Star Catcher Revolving RestaurantBeitou Refuse Incinerator is the largest refuse incinerator in Taiwan and is the only incinerator in the world to have a revolving restaurant atop its chimney The restaurant was given a new look early this year The distinctive revolving restaurant is situated at the top of the colored chimney and offers an all-round view that takes in the Keelung River the Danshui Riverrsquos beautiful scenery and the vast Guandu Plain The restaurant is popular with photographers and it has also been the scene of romantic marriage proposals

Add 271 Zhoumei St Taipei City (take the 550 bus from MRT Beitou Station or 68 bus from MRT Jiantan Station and take off at Zhoumei Sport Park then walk for around 5 minutes)

Tel (02)2837-7122

HighlightsTaipei

Transportation Information

Metro Taipei24-Hour Customer Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwmetrotaipei

Metro Tickets

One-way Trip Day Pass

Maokong Gondola24-Hour Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwgondolataipei

YouBike Public BicyclesTel 1999 (outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 5855 or (02)8978-5511

Website wwwyoubikecomtw

Blue HighwayTaipei Department of Transportation wwwdotgovtaipei

Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip Website wwwriverfunnet

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

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-Beitou Zhuzihu RouteOrigin-Destination Beitou Bus Stop ndash Zhuzihu

The bus is demand responsive at mountain roads (Quanyuan Bieshu Stop -Zhuzihu)

Website wwwtaiwantripcomtw

INFOTOURIST

NT$20 ~ NT$65 NT$150

EasyCard

Taipei Pass

Each Easycard costs NT$100 including NT$100 of deposit

and NT$0 of available balance Once the card is charged it

would be activated immediately

The card provides discounts on transit fares and can also be

used for small purchases at convenience stores and other

designated shops

The Taipei Pass is activated upon first use on bus or metro

ticket readers and valid for unlimited use till expiration The

Taipei Pass can be purchased at all Metro stations and is

used on the Taipei Metro and on Taipei and New Taipei City

public buses (with Taipei Pass stickers showing)

One-day pass NT$180

Two-day pass NT$310

Three-day pass NT$440

Five-day pass NT$700

Maokong Gondola One-day pass NT$250

Taipei Visitor Information Centers

Taipei Main StationVisitor Information Center

Add 3 Beiping W Rd Taipei City (southwest side of lobby1st floor Taipei Main Station)

Tel (02) 2312-3256

Taipei Songshan AirportVisitor Information Center

Add 340-10 Dunhua N Rd Taipei City (Arrival Hall Terminal2 Taipei Songshan Aiport)

Tel (02)2546-4741

MRT Taipei 101 World TradeCenter Visitor InformationCenter

Add B1 20 Sec 5 Xinyi Rd Taipei City (Exit No 5 of MRT Taipei 101 World Trade Center Station)

Tel (02)2758-6593

Taipei City Hall Bus StationVisitor Information Center

Add 6 Sec 5 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei City (1F of Taipei City Hall Bus Station)

Tel (02)2723-6836

East Metro MallVisitor Information Center

Add Room 4-2 77 Sec 1 Daan Rd Taipei City (East Metro Mall)Tel (02)8772-0830

MRT Ximen StationVisitor Information Center

Add B1 32-1 Baoqing Rd Taipei City (near Exit No 5)Tel (02)2375-3096

MRT Yuanshan StationVisitor Information Center

Add 9-1 Jiuquan St Taipei City (near Exit No 2)Tel (02)2591-6130

MRT Jiantan StationVisitor Information Center

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

MRT Beitou StationVisitor Information Center

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

Miramar EntertainmentPark Visitor Center

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

Plum Garden Visitor CenterAdd 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (near open-air hot-spring area)Tel (02)2897-2647

Maokong Gondola TaipeiZoo Station Visitor Center

Add 2 Ln 10 Sec 2 Xinguang Rd Taipei City (at 1F Maokong Gondola Visitor Center)

Tel (02)8661-7627

Maokong Gondola MaokongStation Visitor Center

Add 35 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Taipei City (near exit of Maokong Station)

Tel (02)2937-8563

Fun Travel in Taipei

NowTaipeiiOS Android

Spectacular Taipei e-Book

Travel Information ServicesTaipei Citizen Hotline 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889)Taipei Travel Netwwwtraveltaipei Presents travel information on Taipei City in Chinese English Japanese Korean and Spanish provides recorded-audio travel introductions on related sightseeing spots and a hotel information data baseTravel information Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-011-765 wwwtaiwannettwToll-free complaint hotline Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-211-734Info on legally registered hotels and guesthouses taiwanstaynettw

Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7566

Design Printing Advertising WestBank Advertising Design Co Ltd Tel (02)2723-3516 Fax (02)2722-4967 Email westbankms47hinetnet

Published

FIRST SUPER ndash Safe Nutritious DeliciousFIRST Super is dedicated to providing contamination-free and leading international food brands stocking premium Japanese imported foods delicacies strongly recommended by Dotch Cooking Show and top North American and European brands Importance is attached to selection of foodstuffs The pigs used to make HACCP-certified KingPork are reared by FIRST SUPER at Taichung Gaodeng Livestock Ranch

The Rich Creamy Taste of FranceCregraveme sells a healthy and natural French style

handmade ice cream made using fresh fruit The

store also provides Rex Coffee from Italy fresh

juice smoothies and simple food This is a nice

place to gather together with your friends

Maokong Famous Chef ndash A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea RestaurantOnce head chef at a 5-star restaurant after taking over operations at what was formerly the ldquoBig Teapot Range Chicken Castlerdquo Master A-Yi made this a ldquotea culture restaurantrdquo Breaking through culinary convention hersquos acquired ldquotea cuisine expertrdquo renown has brought Maokongrsquos unique cuisine international recognition and was also invited by Discovery Channel to introduce distinctive cuisine His ldquocreative theme cuisinerdquo showcases flowers fruits and tea bringing much pleasure to food connoisseurs

Taiwan roots ndash Local fragranceFounder Chu Chialin was originally in the restaurant business and was often left mentally and physically fatigued by his work He found that he felt much better when he added ginger juice to his bath water a discovery that gave him the idea of establishing Ginger Ginger Using a natural farming method that involves growing one year and leaving the land fallow for three years the ginger he grows is able to absorb the essence of the earth After a long extraction process the ginger is transformed into an efficacious product that takes care of us

Authentic Yunnan Pu-er TeaThe Precious Tea Products Passed Down for Over a CenturyEstablished 115 years ago Cheng-Hsin Traders International Cos tea is all

big leaf tea picked from old bushes with an average age of over 100 years

old in the Wuliang Mountain Range Jinggu County Yunnan Province

China Its tea rich in Tea Polyphenols and Catechin and innovatively

uses food-grade kraft paper as the outer packaging and edible ink for

printing Visitors can choose from various superior pu-er teas including

round tea (tuo) tea cake (bin) tea brick (zhuan) and small tea ball (gua)

Add 1 Sec 4 Nanjing E Rd Songshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)8712-3626Time Monday~ Friday 930 ~ 2130

Saturday and Sunday 1030~2130Website wwwfacebookcomkingmori1 Please show this coupon when paying Single use only

Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Use this coupon to make a purchase at FIRST SUPER

and enjoy a NT$100 discount(Not including special offer products)

Upon showing this coupon you will receive a 30-40 discount

at Zhaori Health Center

Add 1F 128-7 Jinhua St Daan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2391-4122Time 1100~2000

Show this voucher at Cheng-Hsin Traders International Co to enjoy a 10 discount

(Not be used together with any other of our special offers)

Add 28 Yongkang St Daan Dist Taipei CityTel (02)2351-4778Time 1030~2230Website wwwginger800com

Add 25-2 Ln 107 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Daan Dist Taipei City (5 min walk from MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station Exit No 5)

Tel (02)2775-2526Time 1300~2200Website f-cremecom

Add 1F 37ndash1 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Wenshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2939-5615Time Weekdays 1000~2200

Weekends Holidays 1000~2400Website wwwbigteapotidvtw

Show this voucher at Ginger Ginger to enjoy a 10 discount on

purchases of more than two items

Show this coupon at Cregraveme to receive a free scoop

of ice cream

Present voucher at A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea Restaurant1 Receive a gratis tea-flavored popsicle if meal totals

NT$1000 or more2 Buy 4 gift-item tea candy packages for NT$1000

Worry-free travel Taiwan experience foot massage full body

massage the best choice for relaxation and stress relief

Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 70 min Sale Price NT$ 1000 Special Price NT$ 700

Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 120 min Sale Price NT$ 2000 Special Price NT$ 1200

Xining BranchAdd 89 Xining S Rd Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2388-3750Hankou BranchAdd 18 Hankou St Sec 2 Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2389-7705 0916-364-754Hours 9am~3am (all year round)

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

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Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Zhaori Health Center ndash low-price friendly honest

Premiere Sale

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Transportation Information

Metro Taipei24-Hour Customer Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwmetrotaipei

Metro Tickets

One-way Trip Day Pass

Maokong Gondola24-Hour Service Hotline (02)218-12345 Website wwwgondolataipei

YouBike Public BicyclesTel 1999 (outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 5855 or (02)8978-5511

Website wwwyoubikecomtw

Blue HighwayTaipei Department of Transportation wwwdotgovtaipei

Taipei River Cruise Mini Trip Website wwwriverfunnet

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

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle-Beitou Zhuzihu RouteOrigin-Destination Beitou Bus Stop ndash Zhuzihu

The bus is demand responsive at mountain roads (Quanyuan Bieshu Stop -Zhuzihu)

Website wwwtaiwantripcomtw

INFOTOURIST

NT$20 ~ NT$65 NT$150

EasyCard

Taipei Pass

Each Easycard costs NT$100 including NT$100 of deposit

and NT$0 of available balance Once the card is charged it

would be activated immediately

The card provides discounts on transit fares and can also be

used for small purchases at convenience stores and other

designated shops

The Taipei Pass is activated upon first use on bus or metro

ticket readers and valid for unlimited use till expiration The

Taipei Pass can be purchased at all Metro stations and is

used on the Taipei Metro and on Taipei and New Taipei City

public buses (with Taipei Pass stickers showing)

One-day pass NT$180

Two-day pass NT$310

Three-day pass NT$440

Five-day pass NT$700

Maokong Gondola One-day pass NT$250

Taipei Visitor Information Centers

Taipei Main StationVisitor Information Center

Add 3 Beiping W Rd Taipei City (southwest side of lobby1st floor Taipei Main Station)

Tel (02) 2312-3256

Taipei Songshan AirportVisitor Information Center

Add 340-10 Dunhua N Rd Taipei City (Arrival Hall Terminal2 Taipei Songshan Aiport)

Tel (02)2546-4741

MRT Taipei 101 World TradeCenter Visitor InformationCenter

Add B1 20 Sec 5 Xinyi Rd Taipei City (Exit No 5 of MRT Taipei 101 World Trade Center Station)

Tel (02)2758-6593

Taipei City Hall Bus StationVisitor Information Center

Add 6 Sec 5 Zhongxiao E Rd Taipei City (1F of Taipei City Hall Bus Station)

Tel (02)2723-6836

East Metro MallVisitor Information Center

Add Room 4-2 77 Sec 1 Daan Rd Taipei City (East Metro Mall)Tel (02)8772-0830

MRT Ximen StationVisitor Information Center

Add B1 32-1 Baoqing Rd Taipei City (near Exit No 5)Tel (02)2375-3096

MRT Yuanshan StationVisitor Information Center

Add 9-1 Jiuquan St Taipei City (near Exit No 2)Tel (02)2591-6130

MRT Jiantan StationVisitor Information Center

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

MRT Beitou StationVisitor Information Center

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

Miramar EntertainmentPark Visitor Center

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

Plum Garden Visitor CenterAdd 6 Zhongshan Rd Taipei City (near open-air hot-spring area)Tel (02)2897-2647

Maokong Gondola TaipeiZoo Station Visitor Center

Add 2 Ln 10 Sec 2 Xinguang Rd Taipei City (at 1F Maokong Gondola Visitor Center)

Tel (02)8661-7627

Maokong Gondola MaokongStation Visitor Center

Add 35 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Taipei City (near exit of Maokong Station)

Tel (02)2937-8563

Fun Travel in Taipei

NowTaipeiiOS Android

Spectacular Taipei e-Book

Travel Information ServicesTaipei Citizen Hotline 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889)Taipei Travel Netwwwtraveltaipei Presents travel information on Taipei City in Chinese English Japanese Korean and Spanish provides recorded-audio travel introductions on related sightseeing spots and a hotel information data baseTravel information Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-011-765 wwwtaiwannettwToll-free complaint hotline Tourism Bureau Ministry of Transportation and Communication 0800-211-734Info on legally registered hotels and guesthouses taiwanstaynettw

Tel 1999 (Outside Taipei City please dial 02-2720-8889) ext 7566

Design Printing Advertising WestBank Advertising Design Co Ltd Tel (02)2723-3516 Fax (02)2722-4967 Email westbankms47hinetnet

Published

FIRST SUPER ndash Safe Nutritious DeliciousFIRST Super is dedicated to providing contamination-free and leading international food brands stocking premium Japanese imported foods delicacies strongly recommended by Dotch Cooking Show and top North American and European brands Importance is attached to selection of foodstuffs The pigs used to make HACCP-certified KingPork are reared by FIRST SUPER at Taichung Gaodeng Livestock Ranch

The Rich Creamy Taste of FranceCregraveme sells a healthy and natural French style

handmade ice cream made using fresh fruit The

store also provides Rex Coffee from Italy fresh

juice smoothies and simple food This is a nice

place to gather together with your friends

Maokong Famous Chef ndash A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea RestaurantOnce head chef at a 5-star restaurant after taking over operations at what was formerly the ldquoBig Teapot Range Chicken Castlerdquo Master A-Yi made this a ldquotea culture restaurantrdquo Breaking through culinary convention hersquos acquired ldquotea cuisine expertrdquo renown has brought Maokongrsquos unique cuisine international recognition and was also invited by Discovery Channel to introduce distinctive cuisine His ldquocreative theme cuisinerdquo showcases flowers fruits and tea bringing much pleasure to food connoisseurs

Taiwan roots ndash Local fragranceFounder Chu Chialin was originally in the restaurant business and was often left mentally and physically fatigued by his work He found that he felt much better when he added ginger juice to his bath water a discovery that gave him the idea of establishing Ginger Ginger Using a natural farming method that involves growing one year and leaving the land fallow for three years the ginger he grows is able to absorb the essence of the earth After a long extraction process the ginger is transformed into an efficacious product that takes care of us

Authentic Yunnan Pu-er TeaThe Precious Tea Products Passed Down for Over a CenturyEstablished 115 years ago Cheng-Hsin Traders International Cos tea is all

big leaf tea picked from old bushes with an average age of over 100 years

old in the Wuliang Mountain Range Jinggu County Yunnan Province

China Its tea rich in Tea Polyphenols and Catechin and innovatively

uses food-grade kraft paper as the outer packaging and edible ink for

printing Visitors can choose from various superior pu-er teas including

round tea (tuo) tea cake (bin) tea brick (zhuan) and small tea ball (gua)

Add 1 Sec 4 Nanjing E Rd Songshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)8712-3626Time Monday~ Friday 930 ~ 2130

Saturday and Sunday 1030~2130Website wwwfacebookcomkingmori1 Please show this coupon when paying Single use only

Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Use this coupon to make a purchase at FIRST SUPER

and enjoy a NT$100 discount(Not including special offer products)

Upon showing this coupon you will receive a 30-40 discount

at Zhaori Health Center

Add 1F 128-7 Jinhua St Daan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2391-4122Time 1100~2000

Show this voucher at Cheng-Hsin Traders International Co to enjoy a 10 discount

(Not be used together with any other of our special offers)

Add 28 Yongkang St Daan Dist Taipei CityTel (02)2351-4778Time 1030~2230Website wwwginger800com

Add 25-2 Ln 107 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Daan Dist Taipei City (5 min walk from MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station Exit No 5)

Tel (02)2775-2526Time 1300~2200Website f-cremecom

Add 1F 37ndash1 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Wenshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2939-5615Time Weekdays 1000~2200

Weekends Holidays 1000~2400Website wwwbigteapotidvtw

Show this voucher at Ginger Ginger to enjoy a 10 discount on

purchases of more than two items

Show this coupon at Cregraveme to receive a free scoop

of ice cream

Present voucher at A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea Restaurant1 Receive a gratis tea-flavored popsicle if meal totals

NT$1000 or more2 Buy 4 gift-item tea candy packages for NT$1000

Worry-free travel Taiwan experience foot massage full body

massage the best choice for relaxation and stress relief

Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 70 min Sale Price NT$ 1000 Special Price NT$ 700

Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 120 min Sale Price NT$ 2000 Special Price NT$ 1200

Xining BranchAdd 89 Xining S Rd Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2388-3750Hankou BranchAdd 18 Hankou St Sec 2 Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2389-7705 0916-364-754Hours 9am~3am (all year round)

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Zhaori Health Center ndash low-price friendly honest

Premiere Sale

Page 16: TAIPEI NO46

FIRST SUPER ndash Safe Nutritious DeliciousFIRST Super is dedicated to providing contamination-free and leading international food brands stocking premium Japanese imported foods delicacies strongly recommended by Dotch Cooking Show and top North American and European brands Importance is attached to selection of foodstuffs The pigs used to make HACCP-certified KingPork are reared by FIRST SUPER at Taichung Gaodeng Livestock Ranch

The Rich Creamy Taste of FranceCregraveme sells a healthy and natural French style

handmade ice cream made using fresh fruit The

store also provides Rex Coffee from Italy fresh

juice smoothies and simple food This is a nice

place to gather together with your friends

Maokong Famous Chef ndash A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea RestaurantOnce head chef at a 5-star restaurant after taking over operations at what was formerly the ldquoBig Teapot Range Chicken Castlerdquo Master A-Yi made this a ldquotea culture restaurantrdquo Breaking through culinary convention hersquos acquired ldquotea cuisine expertrdquo renown has brought Maokongrsquos unique cuisine international recognition and was also invited by Discovery Channel to introduce distinctive cuisine His ldquocreative theme cuisinerdquo showcases flowers fruits and tea bringing much pleasure to food connoisseurs

Taiwan roots ndash Local fragranceFounder Chu Chialin was originally in the restaurant business and was often left mentally and physically fatigued by his work He found that he felt much better when he added ginger juice to his bath water a discovery that gave him the idea of establishing Ginger Ginger Using a natural farming method that involves growing one year and leaving the land fallow for three years the ginger he grows is able to absorb the essence of the earth After a long extraction process the ginger is transformed into an efficacious product that takes care of us

Authentic Yunnan Pu-er TeaThe Precious Tea Products Passed Down for Over a CenturyEstablished 115 years ago Cheng-Hsin Traders International Cos tea is all

big leaf tea picked from old bushes with an average age of over 100 years

old in the Wuliang Mountain Range Jinggu County Yunnan Province

China Its tea rich in Tea Polyphenols and Catechin and innovatively

uses food-grade kraft paper as the outer packaging and edible ink for

printing Visitors can choose from various superior pu-er teas including

round tea (tuo) tea cake (bin) tea brick (zhuan) and small tea ball (gua)

Add 1 Sec 4 Nanjing E Rd Songshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)8712-3626Time Monday~ Friday 930 ~ 2130

Saturday and Sunday 1030~2130Website wwwfacebookcomkingmori1 Please show this coupon when paying Single use only

Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Use this coupon to make a purchase at FIRST SUPER

and enjoy a NT$100 discount(Not including special offer products)

Upon showing this coupon you will receive a 30-40 discount

at Zhaori Health Center

Add 1F 128-7 Jinhua St Daan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2391-4122Time 1100~2000

Show this voucher at Cheng-Hsin Traders International Co to enjoy a 10 discount

(Not be used together with any other of our special offers)

Add 28 Yongkang St Daan Dist Taipei CityTel (02)2351-4778Time 1030~2230Website wwwginger800com

Add 25-2 Ln 107 Sec 1 Fuxing S Rd Daan Dist Taipei City (5 min walk from MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing Station Exit No 5)

Tel (02)2775-2526Time 1300~2200Website f-cremecom

Add 1F 37ndash1 Ln 38 Sec 3 Zhinan Rd Wenshan Dist Taipei City

Tel (02)2939-5615Time Weekdays 1000~2200

Weekends Holidays 1000~2400Website wwwbigteapotidvtw

Show this voucher at Ginger Ginger to enjoy a 10 discount on

purchases of more than two items

Show this coupon at Cregraveme to receive a free scoop

of ice cream

Present voucher at A-Yirsquos Big Teapot Tea Restaurant1 Receive a gratis tea-flavored popsicle if meal totals

NT$1000 or more2 Buy 4 gift-item tea candy packages for NT$1000

Worry-free travel Taiwan experience foot massage full body

massage the best choice for relaxation and stress relief

Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 70 min Sale Price NT$ 1000 Special Price NT$ 700

Foot Sole + Whole-Body Massage (10 min foot bath) 120 min Sale Price NT$ 2000 Special Price NT$ 1200

Xining BranchAdd 89 Xining S Rd Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2388-3750Hankou BranchAdd 18 Hankou St Sec 2 Wanhua Dist Taipei CityTel (02) 2389-7705 0916-364-754Hours 9am~3am (all year round)

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Please show this coupon when paying Single use only Photocopy invalid Period of validity now until 3092015

Zhaori Health Center ndash low-price friendly honest

Premiere Sale