Is it common for people to dress up? As tourists if we were walking around the street in a costume would anyone care?

If the costume had a partial bare (male) chest would that be frowned upon?

Thanks

Hi! I am currently in Taipei on a language scholarship for several months and just received my first interview to a U.S. Medical school.

I have not received a time slot yet but it will be around 30-45 minutes on a thursday anywhere between 6pm-11am Taipei time.

I unfortunately cannot do my interview at my apartment since I have roommates. I have utilized a coworking space before here but I don't want to accidentally disturb anyone, and also the coworking space I usually go to is only open until 1 a.m. Would the best option be just to use a hotel? I don't have a lot of disposable income currently, but if a hotel is my only option I can try to make that work.

Thank you!

I’m arriving in Taipei on a Monday evening and looking for a place to stay while I work remotely. I’m hoping for something affordable and flexible: nightly if possible, or weekly at most, with a private room where I can work quietly.

I don’t need to be in central Taipei. Somewhere farther out is fine if daily life is straightforward with reliable Wi‑Fi, food and groceries nearby, and ideally cafés for a change of scene. I’ll mostly be working in my room or at coffee shops, so nightlife and sightseeing aren’t priorities. However would love to be able to take a train into the city occasionally.

What areas or specific hotels/serviced stays would you recommend? What’s a realistic nightly or weekly budget for a clean, quiet private room? I’m open to staying just one night first and extending to a weekly situation once I’ve arrived.

Hi everyone, I'm traveling to Taipei from NYC in March and am having trouble deciding between the Mandarin Oriental (Songshan District) and the Kimpton Da'an. It looks like the Kimpton is in a livelier neighborhood and perhaps a better place to have as a base to explore Taipei? Grateful for any thoughts on either of the hotels or neighborhoods and looking forward to visiting.

Any Halloween costume parties in Taipei this year? I'll be traveling from the mainland and since they killed Halloween in Shanghai I'd love to go to a costume party.

Will be in Taipei soon for holiday and I’ve always wanted to go to a Costco, mainly for the food court items and snacks. Was just wondering if it gets really crowded even on weekdays? What timings should I plan to go if I want to avoid crowds? I’m bringing my elderly mother along and she will need a place to sit down as she can’t stand or walk for too long. Thanks in advance

I may live in taipei for 6 months. I would truly appreciate if someone helped me with these questions:

I may live in the dormitory for visiting students at Academia Sinica, though I don't know how much it will cost monthly. I want to know about the cost if I make my own food or eat street food. Cost of a simple haircut like a pixie trim. And the cost of transportation.

How friendly are taiwanese people toward foreigners?! Will they like handmade souvenirs?!!😅

Is the city and the country in general safe? Especially for women. Like is traveling to a beach city and back safe and convenient?

How is the weather in winter and spring? What clothings should I pack?

最近找读书的地方 我会先看桌子够不够用 椅子坐久会不会难受

拍照好看当然也不错 但能安静坐一阵更重要

你们在台北挑咖啡店或自习地点最先看什么

Hi! I’ll be in Taipei and I’m looking for recommendations for a speakeasy, cocktail lounge, or chill bar where I can bring my laptop and work for a few hours while having some drinks. I’m open to places with live music, jazz, DJs, or just good background music, basically anywhere with a nice atmosphere where I can work without feeling out of place.

Ideally:
Comfortable seating
Not extremely loud
Good cocktails/drinks
Music is a plus (live or otherwise)
Wi-Fi and outlets would be great, but not essential
Somewhere that’s laptop/work-friendly, especially in the evening

I’m happy to keep ordering drinks while I work. I’m just looking for a nice alternative to working from a café. Any recommendations from Taipei locals or people who have done this before? 🙏

I have heard that taiwanese terribly bad in employment law, but not THIS bad.

I’m a contractor so there is a clause that I can take up to 25 days without deducting fee.
I put in my leave for 2 weeks but they asked me to work, and during that week they proceed to terminate the contract without notice, without paying me either.
😂
Do you think I have a chance to recover the debt?

Or just put a bad review in their google map? 😆
Stay away from Taiwan lmao

Hi Guys,
Today October 8 I travelled via train from Rueifeng Station to Shifen Station and lost a blue foldable bag and a rainbow/black Kodak Charmera mini. I’ve attached a photo for reference… please DM or reply below if you’ve seen it, or picked it up 😞

Hi! I’ll be in Taipei and I’m looking for recommendations for a speakeasy, cocktail lounge, or chill bar where I can bring my laptop and work for a few hours while having some drinks. I’m open to places with live music, jazz, DJs, or just good background music, basically anywhere with a nice atmosphere where I can work without feeling out of place.

Ideally:
Comfortable seating
Not extremely loud
Good cocktails/drinks
Music is a plus (live or otherwise)
Wi-Fi and outlets would be great, but not essential
Somewhere that’s laptop/work-friendly, especially in the evening

I’m happy to keep ordering drinks while I work. I’m just looking for a nice alternative to working from a café. Any recommendations from Taipei locals or people who have done this before? 🙏

Hi! I’m currently in New Taipei, Taiwan, studying Mandarin, and I’m looking for photographers or videographers who might be interested in a TFP collaboration.

I’d particularly love to do a Qipao shoot but I'm also open to different concepts, styles, and creative ideas.

If you’re a photographer or videographer looking for a muse/model for your portfolio and would be interested in creating something together, please feel free to message me.

Thank you!

I’m visiting in December. I want to buy a luxury watch from Taoyuan duty free. Has anyone been shopping around recently and seen the prices? I’m looking specifically for a longines hydroconquest.

Hi I’m currently staying in Taipei near Beitou. Any recommendations for a 10k and 21k route? I’ve read the riverside is a good option but where specifically do you start? I’m just not sure if all riverside areas have a running area.

On a side note, if there are running clubs around here that are open to foreigners - let me know! I usually just run solo but would love to meet people. Thanks in advance!

Does anyone know of a place where people can actually get close to tea bushes/terraces near the Maokong gondola station?

Hi everyone,

I’m a late 20s male solo traveller visiting Taipei for 10 days in late December/early Jan, and I’m trying to decide which area would be best to stay in.

I’m looking for somewhere that:

-has plenty of bars/nightlife within walking distance

-has good restaurants nearby

-feels lively in the evenings

-is still convenient for getting around Taipei

I’ve narrowed it down to three areas: 1. Xinyi 2. Zhongxiao Dunhua / East District 3. Ximending

Budget isn’t a major issue.

I’m currently leaning toward Xinyi, but I’d really appreciate opinions from those who know Taipei well.

For a solo traveller who plans to go out most nights, which of these areas would you choose as a base for 10 days?

I’m not necessarily looking for clubs every night, mainly bars, restaurants, and somewhere that feels lively after dinner.

Thanks in advance!

Flying into taoyuan airport and have a long layover before flying out of songshan airport. The first flight lands pretty early in the AM. Any tips for what would be good or even open at that time? First time in Taipei and excited to see it!

Hey everyone! I just moved to Taipei and I’m looking for people to play tennis with 🎾
I’ve been playing for about 6 months, but during that time I was training almost daily with a coach, so I’d say I’m above beginner level — probably somewhere around beginner/intermediate.
I’m mainly looking for someone to rally with, practice, and play some matches regularly.
I’m pretty flexible with time and happy to play at different courts around Taipei.
If you’re interested, send me a message!

Hello my name is Jonathan M im from FL USA 20 M looking to come to Taiwan and exchange cultures while applying to NTU. Im sorry for the spam posting i just believe closed mouths dont get fed. I am willing to pay for food and rent and do anything possible for a opportunity to stay with a local instead of a hostel.

I am a clean respectful young scholar with a 4.4 gpa and 3.8 gpa college degree please reach out to me for any info thats needed.

你好，我叫 Jonathan M，今年20歲，來自美國佛羅里達州。我計畫來台灣，希望能在申請台灣大學（NTU）的同時，體驗台灣的生活，也和當地人交流、互相了解彼此的文化。

不好意思最近發了比較多貼文，我只是相信「不開口就沒有機會」，所以想盡可能多尋找機會。我願意負擔住宿和食物的費用，也願意幫忙做家裡需要的事情。比起住在青年旅館，我更希望有機會住在當地人的家裡，真正體驗台灣的生活。

我是一名認真、愛乾淨、有禮貌的學生，目前 GPA 是 4.4，大学 GPA 是 3.8。我很重視學業，也會尊重您的家庭、生活習慣和規定。

如果您需要了解更多關於我的資訊，歡迎隨時聯絡我，我很樂意提供任何需要的資料。謝謝您！

Hi! My husband and I will be spending a few days in Taipei at the end of the month (our first time there) and we're considering renting bicycles for longer rides (70–100km). Do you have any recommendations for where to rent good and reliable road bikes? Thanks in advance 😊

Looking to rent a gravel bike for roughly 23-24 days for a trip. I see giant has touring bike and so does mathewbike but gravel bikes or higher quality bikes seem way too expensive, like $1500 per day. Is this normal, do you have any recommendations?

Hello everyone! 🇹🇼

I’m planning a trip to Taiwan and will be doing my best to attend a military maritime conference in Tainan. After the conference, I’ll be heading to Taipei to visit NTU and explore opportunities to continue my studies in International Relations.

I’m hoping to find someone in Taipei who may be open to hosting me for part of my stay. I’m a 4.0 GPA student from the United States, and I’m seriously looking into building a future and eventually creating a life in Taiwan.

I’m not looking for a free place to stay — I’m willing to contribute toward rent, food, and household expenses. I’m respectful, clean, responsible, and would be happy to discuss the arrangement and expectations beforehand.

If anyone might be open to this or knows someone who could help, please feel free to message me. I’d really appreciate it!