Travel Guides & Tips in this video
- Tip 1Getting from Taoyuan International Airport to the city center is easy via the MRT Express, taking about 30 minutes. (0:45)
- Tip 2Ximending is a must-visit, lively neighborhood in Taipei, known for its youthful culture, shopping, and street performances. (3:09)
- Tip 3Liberty Square houses significant buildings and monuments, including the Chang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, offering a serene atmosphere. (5:18)
- Tip 4Lungshan Temple is one of Taipei's oldest and most famous temples, a blend of Buddhist and Taoist influences. (8:28)
- Tip 5Raohe Street Night Market offers diverse street food and a vibrant atmosphere, with pepper pork buns as a highlight. (9:49)
- Tip 6Elephant Mountain offers a short hike with stunning panoramic views of Taipei, but check the weather forecast before you go. (12:19)
- Tip 7Shilin Night Market is another large and popular night market, but some prefer Raohe Street for its atmosphere. (15:05)
- Tip 8Consider exploring hot springs and Shifen, a town outside Taipei with a train street and evening lantern show, if time permits. (15:34)
Ride With Gabi's Taipei adventure is a vibrant exploration of Taiwan's capital! From the bustling Ximending neighborhood to the serene Liberty Square, Gabi captures the city's energy and tranquility. She shares personal insights into local life, savoring delicious street food and uncovering hidden gems in night markets. Don't miss her unique experiences, including a quirky claw machine game and stunning city views from Elephant Mountain. A must-watch for anyone planning a Taipei trip!
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This Taipei travel vlog follows Ride With Gabi as she explores the vibrant capital of Taiwan. Her journey begins with a smooth MRT ride from the airport to a centrally located hotel in Ximending, a trendy and lively neighborhood known for its youthful energy and street performances. Gabi highlights the convenience of her hotel location, which allows for easy access to the city's attractions.
She then embarks on a tour of Liberty Square, a significant historical site featuring the impressive Chang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. Gabi details the square's peaceful atmosphere and shares the historical significance of the memorial, noting the 89 steps leading to the statue, symbolic of the former president's age at death. The surrounding gardens and lake add to the serene ambiance.
Next, Gabi visits Lungshan Temple, a significant religious and spiritual symbol of Taiwan, highlighting its age and unique blend of religious influences. The vlog continues with a visit to Raohe Street Night Market, known for its diverse street food and bustling atmosphere. Gabi samples local delicacies, including pepper pork buns and (though she doesn't try it herself) stinky tofu. She also participates in a series of claw machine games, providing humorous commentary on the prizes available.
The exploration continues with a visit to Taipei 101, formerly the world's tallest building. Due to inclement weather, Gabi's planned ascent is thwarted, but she still appreciates the building's grandeur from the ground. She then embarks on a hike up Elephant Mountain, which offers panoramic views of the city, despite a brief rain shower interrupting her ascent. The hike provides a unique perspective of Taipei's sprawling cityscape.
Finally, Gabi visits Shilin Night Market, another popular night market known for its size and variety of food stalls. She compares it to Raohe Street Night Market, expressing a preference for the latter. The vlog concludes with Gabi's recommendations for other attractions outside the city, including hot springs and Shifen, an old town with a train street and lantern show. Throughout the vlog, Gabi's enthusiasm for exploring Taipei is infectious, making it an enjoyable and informative watch. Ride With Gabi's personal anecdotes and observations offer unique insights into the city's culture and atmosphere, showcasing the beauty and vibrancy of Taipei.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: How easy is it to get from the airport to the city center?
- A: It was extremely easy! There's an MRT Express that takes only 30 minutes.
- Q: What's Ximending like?
- A: It's the most lively and vibrant neighborhood in Taipei, super busy with lots of young people and street dancers!
- Q: What was the most memorable part of Liberty Square?
- A: The whole area is extremely quiet and peaceful. And there are 89 steps to the memorial, because Chang Kai-shek died at 89 years old.
- Q: What was the food like at Raohe Street Night Market?
- A: The pepper pork buns were really, really good! But the stinky tofu smelled so bad I didn't dare try it.
- Q: What was the view from Elephant Mountain like?
- A: It was amazing! I didn't realize the city was so big. But it started raining a lot while I was up there.
- Q: What's Shilin Night Market like?
- A: It's really big, maybe bigger than Raohe Street Night Market, but I personally prefer Raohe Street.
