Unusual Things to Do in Taipei, Taipei, Taiwan
We are not always looking for the postcard-perfect views everyone else has; we are hunting for the offbeat, the unexpected, and the delightfully weird. Whether it is an unusual attraction or simply an experience that makes us laugh, finding places that sit outside the typical tourist trail is always part of the adventure.
Taipei is the perfect city for travellers looking for something different. You can visit the world's first cat café, drink bubble tea in its birthplace, hunt for street art, discover hidden speakeasies and, if you really want to, eat dessert from a miniature toilet bowl.
If you are looking for unusual things to do in Taipei, hidden gems in Taipei, or simply a different side of the city beyond the famous attractions, Feet Do Travel share some of our favourite discoveries.
As animal lovers, we are extremely selective about animal attractions and will not visit anything that does not put animal welfare first.
When we discovered the world's first cat café was in Taipei, we wanted to visit-but only after satisfying ourselves that the animals were the priority rather than simply part of a money-making attraction.
After doing our research, we found Kitten Coffee Garden to be an ethical, animal-first establishment with happy, well-cared-for residents. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Taipei is the perfect city for travellers looking for something different. You can visit the world's first cat café, drink bubble tea in its birthplace, hunt for street art, discover hidden speakeasies and, if you really want to, eat dessert from a miniature toilet bowl.
If you are looking for unusual things to do in Taipei, hidden gems in Taipei, or simply a different side of the city beyond the famous attractions, Feet Do Travel share some of our favourite discoveries.
As animal lovers, we are extremely selective about animal attractions and will not visit anything that does not put animal welfare first.
When we discovered the world's first cat café was in Taipei, we wanted to visit-but only after satisfying ourselves that the animals were the priority rather than simply part of a money-making attraction.
After doing our research, we found Kitten Coffee Garden to be an ethical, animal-first establishment with happy, well-cared-for residents. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Unusual Things to Do in Taipei
Guide Location: Taiwan » Taipei
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Angie Briggs
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.feetdotravel.com/the-blog/unusual-things-to-do-in-taipei-taiwan
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Taiwan » Taipei
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Angie Briggs
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.feetdotravel.com/the-blog/unusual-things-to-do-in-taipei-taiwan
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Kitten Coffee Garden
- Raohe Night Market
- Hanko 60
- Taipei's toilet theme restaurant
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