What it actually costs
When to go
Typhoon season + extreme humidity. Sudden downpours make outdoor activities miserable.
Jiufen (Spirited Away village) on weekday mornings is magical. Weekends are claustrophobic. Go Tuesday-Thursday.
What locals know
Night markets are dinner, not a tourist activity. Shilin is famous but Raohe and Ningxia are better quality, less chaos.
EasyCard works on MRT, buses, YouBike (first 30 mins free), and convenience stores.
Beef noodle soup is the national dish. Yong Kang Beef Noodle (Yongkang Street) is the benchmark.
Hot springs in Beitou are 20 minutes from the city centre by MRT. Free public hot springs or luxury private ones.
Honest warnings
Taipei is humid year-round. Even spring feels like walking through soup.
Convenience stores (7-Eleven, FamilyMart) are genuinely great for cheap meals — NT$60-80 for a hot bento.
Scooter traffic is aggressive. Look both ways even on one-way streets.
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