Charming TAIPEI: Local Delights + Breathtaking Sights | TAIWAN

We're delighted to be back in Taiwan after our trip was abruptly cut short 4 years ago. We kick this series off starting in the capital Taipei City.
✨ PLACES WE VISITED IN THIS VLOG ✨
▸ Di Hua Street
The lunch spot maps.app.goo.gl/CsWyDABQMZv9z... and Ruli Tapioca Balls dessert shop are just opposite each other.
▸ Taipei Botanical Garden
We visited in spring and were able to catch the lotus flowers in bloom.
▸ Hongludi Nanshan Fude Temple
There is apparently a road that can take you to the very top temple so you don't have to walk all the steps up, but if you're physically able to, we recommend doing the walk/climb as when you get to the top and just before you enter the temple, it's quite a magical sight to encounter! We were able to easily get an Uber back down the mountain too.
✨ BONUS TAIWAN TRAVEL TIPS ✨
If you're visiting Taiwan, we highly recommend getting both your local SIM card and EasyCard when you arrive at the airport as it's efficient and cost effective too for tourists.
For local SIM cards, networks are all generally the same coverage-wise apparently but we went with Chunghwa Telecom (the biggest) and Far East One. The variation comes mostly with the duration of your plan. Exit into the arrivals hall in Taoyuan Airport and you'll see many counters that sell the SIMs.
The EasyCard will allow you to use Taipei's trains, buses, and other public transport services (you can buy it at Taoyuan Metro in Taipei's airport) as well as other metro stations and convenience stores around Taiwan.
#taipei #taiwan #taipeitaiwan
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VLOG DATE: 29 May 2024
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[@trywithchris]

Taiwan looks fantastic, the food and all of those amazing gardens

[@PeterandYen]

Definitely 👍 such an awesome day

[@Sam-qr1zh]

Yen is getting better in front of the camera now 👍👍

[@rlim9947]

Beautiful botanical gardens and also the magnificent looking temple with golden glows in the night. Excellent first vlog for this series.

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks 👍 lots more vlogs from Taiwan on the way 😊

[@Billoushukla]

I love birds miss to see dodo🦤

[@rob1971]

The botanics and the temples at night look so beautiful and so much more peaceful than I'd have expected. 🏯

[@PeterandYen]

Yeah! Really would have thought the temple would have been way busier because the view was just spectacular. But I think it is a local spot which is why it was so quiet 😁

[@nikkilogan7726]

It's city skyline is so breathtaking! The view itself really sold me! 🥰💖 Thanks Peter & Yen!

[@catherinekhoo1246]

Love Taiwan great cultures n interesting n beautiful city❤

[@PeterandYen]

Very true such a nice place to visit 😊👍💗

[@zillsburyy1]

I love my vacations in ximending

[@je7882]

Taiwan looks fantastic ❤ I'd love to visit there. Thanks for another great video 😊

[@PeterandYen]

Taiwan is awesome we've had an amazing time here lots of unique vlogs on their way 😊

[@ashima999]

Friendly, safe, affordable and super convenient! I love that city! 3:05 Probably kumara mochi balls and taro mochi balls in addition to tapioca balls.

[@PeterandYen]

You're right! You must be a pro with these desserts hahaha. We only found out after we asked the counter lady the second time coming back 😂

[@darshpatadia2330]

Hey guys Darsh here, Your first Taiwan vlog Is amazingly beautiful😍 I just loved the architecture, the design of their houses, small houses, the dragons, beautiful colors at their wonderful houses, amazing Taiwan food plus delicious, soo yummy 😋 I also liked the botanical garden, the big leaves, flowers, birds as well. I liked their clean roads, busses, U bike as yen said. I'm happy they are also having those all in one card for payments. And yeah I also loved their train station plus inside the train very spacious, clean and comfortable Thank you so much guys for the wonderful Taiwan vlog 😍😊 It was amazing and wonderful as always to see you guys again and again ☺️ I actually keep up to you guys so that I can see you plus your wonderful vlog and the beauty of it😇 Thank you so much guys it was wonderful watching your vlog See you guys soon in your new Taiwan vlog 😊 Stay happy and healthy as always 😇

[@PeterandYen]

Thank you for sending us your positive vibes 😁✌️ really glad that you enjoyed our first vlog from Taiwan. You're right it is a really awesome place to explore. So convenient and easy to get around. We always have a fantastic time here 😊💗

[@darylmckay]

Taipei looks fascinating, bustling shopping, and the botanical gardens teeming with life. Great vlog guys 😊

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Daryl 😁 yeah 💯 Taiwan is awesome. Our trip really gets better and better. We were really fortunate to see some really amazing things this time around.

[@michaelboyle7435]

Love your videos. I was in Taiwan just before the world shut down for covid. Loved Taipei.

[@PeterandYen]

We were in Taiwan just before Covid too 😅 had a very chaotic time trying to get back to New Zealand

[@lucaskoh9173]

Fude temple really nice at night with all the lights up.

[@PeterandYen]

💯 magical spot ✨️ 😍

[@Kiwi_Col]

I agree, the temple is absolutely gorgeous, and I could feel the inner peace too. Love it there 😊 Looking forward to the next vlog 😎

[@PeterandYen]

While we were there couldn't help but feel like we had stumbled on a hidden local gem. Such a great spot 💗

[@ptrevino7684]

👋👋👋.... Peter......👋👋👋 Yen ,I ♥️ your vlog , Taipei does have some pretty Spots , Super Nice ,,Lunch looked excellent, You can't go wrong with some good noodles huh? Show me some home made dumplings guys , When you get a chance .♥️ You guys ,Be extra safe ...🙏🙏🙏

[@PeterandYen]

Oooo no, we ate heaps of dumplings but not sure if we filmed any of that in vlogs during this trip. Hopefully there will be some other unique cuisine that'll catch your eye 😁 thank you Taiwan is super safe 💗

[@lh6135]

Pete you are "dangerous", you were about to polish off the desert 🍧, it's a good job that Yen is not a push over 🤣, give it to me 😆. Man, it must have been really good😋 DiHua street, like the color, red clay bricks with a peppering of brooklyn grey building in the mix, nice, especially the street seems clean too The Botanical gardens, loving the shots of the @8:41, kudos 🫡 to you, really nice that you got it👍 It is so unlike of Pete to be afraid of hard work (climbing the steps), but main the late evening shots of the the exterior of the temple and its light, is really impactful 🌆 Hope you guys had a good dinner after the trip. Have a great week and looking forward to next weeks🙏🏻

[@PeterandYen]

Hahahaha 😅 you totally caught what was going on. The rest of that dessert was shared equally 😂 That dessert was so tasty we went back there to eat it again on a separate occasion. Taiwan in general is very clean despite some of the buildings being quite old. Stairs in moderate doses is ok but we're both also very lazy when it comes to exercise 😂

[@PeterandYen]

We had dumplings for dinner after this day they were very tasty 😊 hope you have a great week too ✌️

[@tonyfoulkes9289]

That was great,look forward to seeing more . Maungaturoto, New Zealand.

[@PeterandYen]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊 🇳🇿 lots more vlogs from Taiwan on the way

[@davidbeazley1958]

Happy Matariki guys❤🤍🖤

[@PeterandYen]

Happy Matariki ❤️🇳🇿❤️

[@raywayski]

Loved the vlog! The intro was great as well as the rest of the video! Sure makes me want to go to Taipei! 👏👏👏

[@PeterandYen]

You should totally go Ray! I think you and Connie would love it 😁👍

[@MichaelKamson]

You guys are making me miss Taiwan so much...my old stomping ground Taipei!!! Awesome video guys!

[@PeterandYen]

Yo dude 😁 glad you enjoyed it must bring back a couple of memories eh

[@MichaelKamson]

@@PeterandYen definitely mate...but you guys also went past the temple or shrine for those looking for love...I believe it was the one you guys passed by whilst walking dihua...but i might have it wrong.

[@ibrrich6730]

This comes at the right time! Planning to visit Taiwan in September.

[@PeterandYen]

Nice! Enjoy our Taiwan series 😊

[@chriskatzer]

I’m living right on the other side of the mountain from the temple ❤ used to hike from home to the temple before. Hope you had a great time in Taipei 🎉

[@SeoulMan2020]

Yay Taiwan 🇹🇼!! Looking forward to month’s stay worth of videos from Taiwan… one of the countries on my list I would love to walk across (or in Taiwan’s case…around the circumference)… also looking to surf there someday so a peek inside different parts will be fun to watch. Looking forward to all the food you guys ate.. and the noodles were a perfect start 😋😋 🍜. All the birds were beautiful to see… Great slow mo shot ☺️☺️. After such a long stretch in humid hot SE Asia, you guys looked quite at peace in Taiwan 😁. Looking forward to this series!! Safe travels!!

[@aliowl]

Its a region of China

[@PeterandYen]

Yo dude! I'm not sure about the surf in Taiwan but there are so many cool birds. I think it's definitely walkable too. Lots of beautiful scenery and natural wonders to show in the up coming videos too 😁👌 Hahaha it was only cool for the first bit of our trip but it is really hot now feels like 40 degrees lately...

[@SeoulMan2020]

@@PeterandYen if you ever have a moment and you’re staring at the KZbin search bar thinking “what should I look for..” type in Taiwan surf. You’ll be pleasantly surprised… a decent surf scene in Taiwan 😁

[@PeterandYen]

@SeoulMan2020 oooo just watched some videos about Taiwan surf 🏄‍♂️ 🌊 looks like a hidden gem 💎

[@SeoulMan2020]

@@PeterandYen pretty cool, eh? I surfed regularly with a couple Taiwanese guys when I lived in the U.S., and they’d mention the surf in Taiwan… someday 😁

[@bookwormfaith]

oooh Taiwan! Another place I've never been. Looks like the food is good haha!

[@PeterandYen]

Hahahaha yes! Especially if you love street food it's wonderful. So many choices 🤤

[@lmcanje]

Hi Guys, another great video. We are missing seeing your accommodations in the last batches of videos. We found it interesting and informative. Keep up the good work.

[@PeterandYen]

Hello thank you 😊 we were wondering if anyone would notice that we haven't posted our accomodations recently. We decided to only show particularly unique accommodations going forward. Otherwise they are all pretty much the same basic one bedroom airbnb 😅

[@lmcanje]

@@PeterandYen Ah, okay. That makes sense. Maybe you could just mention how much the Airbnb is per night? Looking forward to the next video!

[@rebeccaw9656]

New subscriber, love your vibe, love your storytelling

[@PeterandYen]

Welcome to the community 😊 glad you're enjoying the videos

[@ouradventerousdays]

I'm drooling watching you guys ate Taiwanese street food especially the sweet tofu one. We only stayed 1 week in Taipei, surely not enough but did manage to went to one of the popular night market. Should Yen holding back on all those bubbles tea lol?

[@PeterandYen]

Hahahaha trust me... Yen has not held back on any desserts during our time here. We have had so many tofu fa it's ridiculous. We will be turning into tofu fa at this point 😂😂

[@ouradventerousdays]

@PeterandYen I'm so jelly. Tofu fa is one of my favourite desserts. I just had it the other day from an instant package lol. Why holding, diet can be done after you leave Taiwan or going home lol

[@deepalisharma1506]

I was in New Zealand with my family last week and had half a mind to message you guys to see if there was a chance to meet up. Absolutely love your videos and your vibe! Do let me know if you ever decide to visit sunny Singapore!

[@user-rh1ec6ep5x]

Apologies for my forgetfulness,but what are you’re ethnicities (apart from being great Kiwi ambassadors)

[@PeterandYen]

Hi Matt, I'm Chinese and Yens Malaysian 😊

[@Billoushukla]

Try Kashmir it is like switzerland of asia

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks for the recommendation 😊

[@alexchen3984]

Hot hot summer in Taiwan Please drink more water ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@PeterandYen]

Thanks Alex you're right it is so hot at the moment 😅