Taipei unforgettable private tours with locals

Essential city info, articles & travel tips from our local hosts

A kaleidoscope of cultures – with traditional Chinese, Japenese, Southeast Asian, and western influences – Taiwan’s capital city is as diverse as its list of things to do. Taipei may at first glance look like a modern metropolis of impressive buildings, inner-city parks, and wacky themed restaurants, but the true spirit of the city bubbles below the surface of its futuristic facade. All over the city, Taipei’s history is tangible: there’s the multitude of Taoist temples dotted amongst towering skyscrapers, museums filled with treasures dating back 5000 years, and old merchant villas transformed into museums or shops. When the sun sets, Taipei’s night markets – one the city’s major tourist attractions – are abuzz with locals jostling through crowded, crisscrossing lanes for a midnight snack. But break away from the frenetic city and you’ll discover wilderness on Taipei’s doorstep, with cliff-hugging hiking trails through densely forested mountains leading to all sorts of natural wonders.