{"id":184713,"date":"2020-05-03T15:08:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-03T12:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-taiwan-famous-for\/"},"modified":"2020-05-03T15:08:00","modified_gmt":"2020-05-03T12:08:00","slug":"what-is-taiwan-famous-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-taiwan-famous-for\/","title":{"rendered":"#What is Taiwan famous for?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a23a70990572\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a23a70990572\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-taiwan-famous-for\/#Things_Taiwan_is_famous_for\" >Things Taiwan is famous for<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-taiwan-famous-for\/#Beef_Noodle_Soup\" >Beef Noodle Soup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-taiwan-famous-for\/#Night_Markets\" >Night Markets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-taiwan-famous-for\/#Bubble_Tea\" >Bubble Tea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-taiwan-famous-for\/#Soup_Dumplings\" >Soup Dumplings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-taiwan-famous-for\/#Stinky_Tofu\" >Stinky Tofu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-taiwan-famous-for\/#Bicycles\" >Bicycles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-taiwan-famous-for\/#Convenience_Stores\" >Convenience Stores<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-taiwan-famous-for\/#LGTB-friendly\" >LGTB-friendly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-taiwan-famous-for\/#The_town_of_%E2%80%9CSpirited_Away%E2%80%9D\" >The town of \u201cSpirited Away\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-taiwan-famous-for\/#Taipei_101\" >Taipei 101<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#What is Taiwan famous for?<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\" itemprop=\"text\">Taiwan \u2013 an island country in East Asia \u2013 might be small, but has an incredible amount of things to offer. It is hard to put into a single sentence what really put Taiwan on the map for international <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>ers. Due to its complicated history, Taiwan has become a melting pot not only of diverse Han Chinese subgroups but also of indigenous tribes and immigrants from all over the world (Dutch, Spanish, Japanese, etc). This unique mix of cultures is evident in many different aspects \u2013 from music, art, food to even architectures!<\/p>\n<p>Today, Cat Lin of \u201cFor Two, Please<strong>\u201d <\/strong>will show you <strong>what is Taiwan famous for<\/strong> \u2013 from a local\u2019s perspective.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_Taiwan_is_famous_for\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_Taiwan_is_famous_for\"><\/span>Things Taiwan is famous for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beef_Noodle_Soup\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beef_Noodle_Soup\"><\/span>Beef Noodle Soup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A bowl of beef noodle soup is the best way to dive into Taiwan\u2019s food culture. Beloved over all others in Taiwan, beef noodle soup can be found everywhere from food courts to high-end restaurants and is often hailed as the national dish.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Braised beef stewed in a deeply savory, spicy broth is the most common (and traditional) type. Clear broth and tomato-based are very popular as well. But every city and restaurant has its own take on this respected food. Don\u2019t be surprised to come across interesting flavors like creamy satay and curry!<\/p>\n<p>Some of the most famous beef noodle soup restaurants in Taipei include Liu Shandong Beef Noodle, Yong Kang Beef Noodles, Beef Noodles, and Beef Entrails Soup, and Halal Chinese Beef Noodles, all of which have made Michelin\u2019s Bib Gourmand list in 2019!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1051\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taiwanese-Beef-Noodle-Soup_For-Two-Please.jpg\" alt=\"Things Taiwan Is Famous For\" class=\"wp-image-18081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taiwanese-Beef-Noodle-Soup_For-Two-Please.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taiwanese-Beef-Noodle-Soup_For-Two-Please-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taiwanese-Beef-Noodle-Soup_For-Two-Please-768x788.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1051\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taiwanese-Beef-Noodle-Soup_For-Two-Please.jpg\" alt=\"Things Taiwan Is Famous For\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-18081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taiwanese-Beef-Noodle-Soup_For-Two-Please.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taiwanese-Beef-Noodle-Soup_For-Two-Please-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taiwanese-Beef-Noodle-Soup_For-Two-Please-768x788.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Night_Markets\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Night_Markets\"><\/span>Night Markets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To get a taste of the diverse range of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fortwoplz.com\/taiwan-food-guide\/\">street foods in Taiwan<\/a>, you\u2019ve gotta visit night markets!<\/p>\n<p>Night markets are not just for the tourists, locals also frequent to grab quick bites and cheap eats. There is a countless amount across the country. An unofficial survey suggests over 400, basically one in every neighborhood!<\/p>\n<p>Each night market is unique and has its own characteristics. Some have more traditional Taiwanese snacks like braised pork rice and oyster omelets while others dish out creative inventions like deep-fried yam balls and ramen burgers.<\/p>\n<p>Raohe Street, Shilin, and Shida night markets are the popular ones in Taipei. If you\u2019d like to try something inventive, I would suggest Fengjia Night Market in Taichung.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Taichung-Night-Market_For-Two-Please_1.jpg\" alt=\"What is Taiwan is famous for\" class=\"wp-image-18083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Taichung-Night-Market_For-Two-Please_1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Taichung-Night-Market_For-Two-Please_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Taichung-Night-Market_For-Two-Please_1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Taichung-Night-Market_For-Two-Please_1.jpg\" alt=\"What is Taiwan is famous for\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-18083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Taichung-Night-Market_For-Two-Please_1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Taichung-Night-Market_For-Two-Please_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Taichung-Night-Market_For-Two-Please_1-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bubble_Tea\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bubble_Tea\"><\/span>Bubble Tea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bubble tea has become a worldwide sensation in recent years, but did you know that it originated in Taiwan in the 1980s?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It all started in Taichung at a tea shop called <em>Chun Shui Tang<\/em>, with a simple idea of mixing together black tea, milk, ice, and chewy tapioca pearls (aka bubbles or boba). This creamy delight then quickly turned into a popular concoction. Today, hundreds and thousands of bubble tea shops take over the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Besides the most basic form, many stores have taken one step further and created a variety of fun, playful flavors. Fruity, cheesy, or herbal, there are all sorts of amazing concoctions for you to choose. Most importantly, at almost every bubble tea shop, you can customize your preferred level of sweetness, amount of ice, and even the type of milk!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1074\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Bubble-Tea-Taiwan_For-Two-Please.jpg\" alt=\"what is Taiwan best known for\" class=\"wp-image-18084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Bubble-Tea-Taiwan_For-Two-Please.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Bubble-Tea-Taiwan_For-Two-Please-286x300.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Bubble-Tea-Taiwan_For-Two-Please-768x806.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1074\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Bubble-Tea-Taiwan_For-Two-Please.jpg\" alt=\"what is Taiwan best known for\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-18084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Bubble-Tea-Taiwan_For-Two-Please.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Bubble-Tea-Taiwan_For-Two-Please-286x300.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Bubble-Tea-Taiwan_For-Two-Please-768x806.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soup_Dumplings\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soup_Dumplings\"><\/span>Soup Dumplings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Soup dumplings, aka <em>xiao long bao<\/em>, is originally a Shanghainese invention but is made famous by a Taiwanese restaurant called Din Tai Fung, which was awarded a Michelin star from 2010 to 2012.<\/p>\n<p>What exactly are <em>xiao long bao<\/em>? Simply put, these delectable treats are minced pork and gelatinized broth wr<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ed inside a thin dough skin and steamed in a bamboo basket. They are a must-try on the Taiwan food list.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to dip in a mixture of\u00a0black vinegar\u00a0and ginger for the perfectly balanced bite. Most soup dumplings are made with pork filling, but there are some versions that contain crabmeat, shrimp and vegetable fillings. At <em>Din Tai Fung, <\/em>you can even find truffle soup dumplings!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taiwanese-Soup-Dumplings_For-Two-Please.jpg\" alt=\"things Taiwan famous for\" class=\"wp-image-18085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taiwanese-Soup-Dumplings_For-Two-Please.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taiwanese-Soup-Dumplings_For-Two-Please-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taiwanese-Soup-Dumplings_For-Two-Please-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taiwanese-Soup-Dumplings_For-Two-Please.jpg\" alt=\"things Taiwan famous for\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-18085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taiwanese-Soup-Dumplings_For-Two-Please.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taiwanese-Soup-Dumplings_For-Two-Please-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taiwanese-Soup-Dumplings_For-Two-Please-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stinky_Tofu\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stinky_Tofu\"><\/span>Stinky Tofu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Believe it or not, stinky tofu is wildly popular street food in Taiwan. It is called \u201cstinky\u201d tofu but it is really not that stinky. The pungent odor might be bewildering at first, but once you\u2019ve tasted it, you will find it surprisingly addictive. Just like blue cheese and durian for some people.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>So, what gives stinky tofu the funky smell? It\u2019s the fermentation. Fresh tofu is soaked in a brine of fermented milk, meat or vegetables (or a combination of all three) for weeks to months. The fermented tofu is then cut in small cubes and deep-fried to golden color and crisp on the outside. It is usually served along with pickled vegetables and soy-chili sauce on the side.<\/p>\n<p>For the locals, the smellier it is, the better it tastes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Not that daring? Try the other less-stinky variations: grilled, steamed, or stewed in spicy soup!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Taiwan-Stinky-Tofu_For-Two-Please.jpg\" alt=\"Things to know about Taiwan\" class=\"wp-image-18086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Taiwan-Stinky-Tofu_For-Two-Please.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Taiwan-Stinky-Tofu_For-Two-Please-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Taiwan-Stinky-Tofu_For-Two-Please-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Taiwan-Stinky-Tofu_For-Two-Please.jpg\" alt=\"Things to know about Taiwan\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-18086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Taiwan-Stinky-Tofu_For-Two-Please.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Taiwan-Stinky-Tofu_For-Two-Please-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Taiwan-Stinky-Tofu_For-Two-Please-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bicycles\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bicycles\"><\/span>Bicycles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Taiwan is known as the bicycle kingdom since the 1970s. Anyone who is into cycling is no stranger to <em>Giant<\/em>, the world\u2019s largest bike company and a global leader in the industry. The Taiwanese company was the first to mass-produce carbon fiber for bikes and is the preferred brand for many professionals and world champions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Quality and advanced technologies differentiate Taiwan manufactures from competitors from other countries; that\u2019s why many other leading brands like Trek, Specialized, Cannondale, Schwinn, and Raleigh have their bike units manufactured in Taiwan.<\/p>\n<p>Cycling-obsessed travelers will have no trouble finding their dream bike on a visit to Taiwan. Maybe they will even want to stay around for extra few days to tackle the 602-mile\u00a0Cycle\u00a0Route No. 1 around the island!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Convenience_Stores\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Convenience_Stores\"><\/span> Convenience Stores <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Convenience stores are the second home for Taiwanese. I\u2019m not joking!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There is a convenience store on every corner \u2013 if it\u2019s not a 7-11, it is either a Family Mart, an OK Mart or Hi-Life. Taiwan actually has the highest density of convenience stores in the world, roughly 1 per 2,300 citizens!<\/p>\n<p>So why do Taiwanese rely on convenience stores so much? Well, unlike in North America, Taiwanese convenience stores are <em>actually<\/em> convenient. We can do A LOT of things there including (and not limited to) topping up your transportation card, banking at ATMs, buying freshly brewed coffee, using photocopiers, paying bills, mailing, picking up parcels, and even dropping off dry-cleaning! Not to mention the delicious microwave food items sold in store!<\/p>\n<p>Big convenient stores sometimes let you collect stamps from your purchases, which you can then exchange for limited edition products! What a smart idea to get you to come back and spend more, huh?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7-eleven.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting things about Taiwan\" class=\"wp-image-18090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7-eleven.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7-eleven-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7-eleven-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7-eleven.jpg\" alt=\"Interesting things about Taiwan\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-18090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7-eleven.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7-eleven-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/7-eleven-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LGTB-friendly\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LGTBfriendly\"><\/span>LGTB-friendly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Taiwanese are a friendly bunch to travelers. Period. It doesn\u2019t matter what your skin color looks like, what language you speak, or how you identify yourself. Straight, gay, bisexual, or transgender, you are you. Taiwanese will open our arms to welcome you with a smile.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, Taiwan has recently passed the same-sex marriage bill, the first and only country in Asia to do so. In addition, every autumn Taiwan hosts the largest gay pride parade in Asia, attracting hundreds of thousands of people from across the island and neighboring countries!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In such a progressive environment, LGTB travelers have no need to worry about being themselves and showing affection with their loved one in the public.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_town_of_%E2%80%9CSpirited_Away%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_town_of_%E2%80%9CSpirited_Away%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>The town of \u201cSpirited Away\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Remember the famous Japanese animated film Spirited Away? Many of the beautiful scenes are actually inspired by a mountainous town called Jiufen in Taiwan.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The picturesque town is nestled on the northeastern coast, 2 hours away from the hustle and bustle of Taipei City. Walking on the narrow, lantern-lit cobblestone street, you will feel being transported to another time and unique place. Many buildings reflect Japanese influence during the gold mining era.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Movie fans will not want to miss the A-Mei Tea House, the inspiration for the iconic bathhouse in the film. And certainly do not want to leave without trying out the mouth-watering street food and seeing the mesmerizing ocean vistas!\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Jiufen-in-Taiwan.jpg\" alt=\"Cool stuff about Taiwan\" class=\"wp-image-18092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Jiufen-in-Taiwan.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Jiufen-in-Taiwan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Jiufen-in-Taiwan-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Jiufen-in-Taiwan.jpg\" alt=\"Cool stuff about Taiwan\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-18092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Jiufen-in-Taiwan.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Jiufen-in-Taiwan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Jiufen-in-Taiwan-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption> Jiufen in Taiwan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taipei_101\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taipei_101\"><\/span>Taipei 101<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Taipei 101, an iconic symbol of Taiwan, may no longer be the tallest building in the world but is the world\u2019s largest LEED-certified Platinum building.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Aside from having an environmental design, the skyscraper is also unique in many ways: the form is inspired by a traditional pagoda; the green glass is used to resemble bamboo; the eight sections of the tower are a nod to the lucky number in Chinese culture.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On a clear day, it is worth visiting the observatory deck on the 89th floor for a 360-degree view of the city, and to the 91st floor for an outdoor vantage point. For a more intimate experience, I recommend heading down to the 35th floor. There, you will find the tallest Starbucks in the world! Note: an advance reservation is required with a minimum spend of NT $250 per person.<\/p>\n<p>Every year, Taipei 101 puts on a stunning firework show on New Year\u2019s Eve. Lasting for at least 5 minutes long, the dazzling display is really\u00a0an eye-opener and bring great joy to the crowds. Why not consider ringing in the next new year in Taiwan?\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taipei-101.jpg\" alt=\"What you should know about Taiwan\" class=\"wp-image-18094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taipei-101.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taipei-101-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taipei-101-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taipei-101.jpg\" alt=\"What you should know about Taiwan\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-18094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taipei-101.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taipei-101-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Taipei-101-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<p>About the author<\/p>\n<p>This post is written by Cat Lin, a Taiwanese-born food and travel writer. She loves adventure travel and enjoys sampling the local cuisine when traveling to foreign countries.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>She currently lives in Calgary, where she runs the food and travel blog <strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fortwoplz.com\">For Two, Please<\/a><\/strong> with her husband, Kev. You can follow her online at <em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/fortwoplz\">Facebook<\/a><\/em>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fortwoplz\"><em>Instagram<\/em><\/a>, and <em><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fortwoplz\">Twitter<\/a><\/em>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Pin for later<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/What-is-Taiwan-famous-for.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Taiwan Famous For?\" class=\"wp-image-18137\" width=\"496\" height=\"744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/What-is-Taiwan-famous-for.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/What-is-Taiwan-famous-for-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/What-is-Taiwan-famous-for.jpg\" alt=\"What Is Taiwan Famous For?\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-18137\" width=\"496\" height=\"744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/What-is-Taiwan-famous-for.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.traveldrafts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/What-is-Taiwan-famous-for-200x300.jpg 200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text \">Sharing is caring!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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