Taipei, Taiwan Top Sites To See

[@kevindst]

I recommend renting a Ubike and ride it along the river, the bicycle track along the river is my favorite thing about Taipei when I lived there (besides the MRT)

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Yeah that’s a very nice ride!

[@jimgood1949]

Excellent video. Very informative and helpful!

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Thanks very much!!!

[@lutzbassin9321]

I really appreciate your style of vlogging! Informativ and friendly. Thanks!!

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Thanks very much!!!

[@gunnynow]

Every time I go back to Taiwan, it keeps getting better and better. 🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼🇹🇼

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Yeah it’s such an awesome and interesting place!

[@hfs212000]

Went here with my bestfriends last jan 2020, my last overseas trip before the pandemic hit everywhere. i miss this place and miss my friends ❤

[@iamjohnsaboe]

It’s a great place, miss it too!

[@josephgallagher4279]

Nice work John Saboe! Very entertaining and informative. Two thumbs up! I suspect the eight thumbs down, were from Rick Steves and his seven dwarves. Footsteps, Rick; footsteps-lol!

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Joseph Gallagher haha thanks so much!!! Really nice to have you along for the journey!!!

[@MrScrappytheCat]

I like your video you explain things well. Just wondering if you could do a video of things to do with MRT stops especially from the Airport all the way down.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Scrappy The Cat hi I don't mind doing that however I don't think there are many things of interest to visitors along that line unless you're interested in visiting some outlet malls. If you have a specific place you had in mind let me know!

[@southbound1969]

I've been through the airport in Taiwan many times en route to other destinations but never got the chance to actually enter the country. In November, thanks to the new visa-free program for Filipinos, my wife and I will be doing a week long "side trip" to Taiwan during our Philippines vacation. Thanks for all the great presentations that you do. Cheers!

[@saramarie5744]

Thank you so much for all the effort your put into these videos . They have been so helpful in planning and understanding before our trip !

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Thanks very much! Hope you have a wonderful time. Those are definitely some of my favorite places to spend time in Taipei!

[@MarkTheTaxiDriver]

Hi john I messaged you a while ago about me visiting Taipe and have just got back a couple of weeks ago and may I say I went to quite a few of the places you mention and it’s just as you described. From the amazing 101 and views to the stinky Tofu eww lol I myself have fallen in love with Taipei so much I am going again in Feb 2020 and to finish off places I didn’t get to see. Thank you so much for making your videos they helped me so much Keep up the great work John Regards Mark from uk

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Mark, I’m so happy your visit went so well!!! I’m not surprised you’d feel that way about Taipei! I hope you can see even more of Taiwan on your next visit!!!

[@fredneil4235]

Thank you John . Love it .

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Thank you!

[@pardon906]

thank you so much for introducing my country beautifully. Keep up the good work, man!! :)))

[@brentcontois9337]

Hi John Love your Taiwan videos as I have been to most of those places you showed . I been to Taiwan in 2013 & 2016, my wife is from Taiwan and my mother-in-law stills lives in Taipei. I'm from Canada and when I retire my wife and I hope to spend more time there. Thank you.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Thanks very much! Taiwan is such a lovely place and Taipei is one of my favorite cities. If it wasn’t for the pandemic I probably would have been back for a couple of visits by now. Definitely worthy of spending lots of time there!

[@jamessantos7241]

I would've said: "man, great video, but upgrade your camera!". I didn't know this vid was 6 years ago already. Very helpful, we'll go to Taiwan next week.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Thanks! Enjoy your visit!!!

[@slothfulsayakasan]

Thank you for your vids! Helped me a lot in making our itinerary for our flight this 3rd week of January to Taipei

[@iamjohnsaboe]

You’re welcome!!! Hope you have some nice weather during your visit!

[@Chinareport]

Thanks for creating all this! This is going to be shared with a lot of people via my travel website.

[@IanC-bs9jq]

4:35 I like this street food 羊城小食 Great !

[@iamjohnsaboe]

C. Ian thank you!!!

[@sarvsfalefitu5832]

Have immensely enjoyed your guides of Taiwan 🇹🇼 it’s been instrumental in our planning for our holiday to Taiwan. Thanks so much for sharing your excellent travels.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

You’re welcome! Glad you found them helpful!

[@carmenwatson9977]

Great video. Yours is the most useful set of videos I’ve found for planning my trip to Taipei (next week!).

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Carmen Watson thanks very much!!! Hope you have a great time!!!

[@phongnguyen-pp5gd]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leeboyen]

A quick and profound travel guide to Taipei city, great work!!

[@iamjohnsaboe]

anonymous only thanks so much!!!

[@ryutimerdio]

Your video is quite unique and special. The music and your tone are stable and relaxing. And the tempo is slow, you introduced with the deeply studying of history. Some of your view point is just like a local. These make the video fresh minds. Good works!

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Steve Ryu thank you very much for your kind words!!! Taipei is a lovely city and the people are wonderful!!!

[@jeffliu8717]

Great video , try the Presidential Office Building next time ,hope you will like it :)

[@iamjohnsaboe]

劉哲宇 great suggestion, thanks!!!

[@大頭-z6r]

Thank you very much ! Introduction to Taipei

[@iamjohnsaboe]

大頭 you're very welcome!!!

[@victoriajoe1777]

Love that you incorporate last meditation music at the end

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Victoria Joe thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@oanhdu45]

Thanks for your video. I'm so exciting, I'll be there next month!!!

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Oanh Du cool!!! Hope you have a great time!!!

[@oanhdu45]

Thanks so much :)

[@DreamhopMusic]

really like stuff, dont stop posting pls

[@jimgood1949]

Does Uber or a similar system operate in Taiwan? If not, is there anything to look for in selecting a taxi there?

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Uber operates in Taiwan but they are not private drivers. Uber uses regular taxis there. Almost all of the taxi drivers are honest. Occasionally one might take you on a loop to crank up the fare but I think this is mostly rare. Taxis are all metered and for a short ride in Taipei can be as little as $3-$4. In smaller towns it will be a flat fare which sometimes can be negotiated.

[@Chimpangel]

Fantastic footage

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Chimpangel thank you!!! Really appreciate that!!!

[@zetajones2274]

Great videos John.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Hana Lee thanks so much!!! Glad you enjoy them!!!

[@kondohon]

Love your videos of Taiwan, I will visit Taipei next year.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

kondohon awesome!!! You'll love it!!!

[@jc895503]

Hi, John thanks for your videos! Besides those place you've mentioned in this video I would recommend Chinese Culture University where you can see the most beautiful nightscape of Taipei. But traffic may be a problem, as I know there's no bus go through there (I'm not sureXD). We usually go there by motorcycles or cars. So if you don't have your own vehicle, you can take bus to the nearest stop then walk through some dark alleys(XD to go there or take a taxi, but maybe a little expensive.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

jc895503 you're welcome and that's a great and unique suggestion. You can catch bus 5 from Shilin MRT station and it takes you right near the university. Thanks!!!

[@s0936171553]

歡迎來到台灣!

[@Liuwatson]

great video！

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Allen Liu thank you!!!

[@sakamoto7874]

This evening is the first time I ever watch your video, and have since been thru 4 of them. Why am I watching your videos ? Yours have CC and transcripts - while not rare, most travel videos do without them. Yours also have lengthy accompanying video descriptions. I guess when I actually go to Taipei half a year from now, I will need to read the description and transcripts, and don’t need to watch the videos again.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Haha, well maybe that’s why people don’t include information or transcripts, so you have to watch the video again. It also helps me because if I don’t no doubt people will still ask me for the information. Thanks and hope you have a wonderful time in Taiwan!

[@Joseph_yy]

Somchart Tuperth hey man I’m so glad you’re coming to Taiwan,trust me,it’s a country full of surprises. If you have any trouble when you’re traveling here,don’t be afraid to ask,Taiwanese people will be more than happy to help. I hope you’ll have a great time in Taipei :)

[@Gdd-dg9ym]

I recommended Dalongdong Bao-An Temple, too, UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards, no pushy tourists , filled with beautiful art and vibrant Taiwanese culture, like "bwa bwei" , and the preservation of the original architecture. A peaceful place at dusk and at night with Soft lighting upon the temple. BTW, "bwa bwei" can be replaced by two coins , Isn't it fun? ^ v ^

[@iamjohnsaboe]

andreea hsiao yes good choice! One of my favorite temples in Taipei!!!

[@criskity]

I agree that if you only have time to see one temple, see Longshan. But I actually like Baoan Temple better, as it's more beautiful and serene in my opinion. It's also next to the Confucius Temple.

[@bobbyho4586]

WOW JOHN YOU CAN SPEAK MANDARIN CHINESE BRAVO MONSTER ICE VERY GOOD .BEFORE IT WAS AT YUNG KANG STREET . THE FIRST OLD SHOP OF MONSTER ICE SHOP. NOW IN CHONGXIAO E RD.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Not too much I’m afraid! Sure miss those mango ice!

[@khristapink]

You can be a great tour guide!!!!

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Thank you!!!

[@moooo8272]

From Taiwan! My favorite part is 12:31, cheers!!!

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Haha, it’s how most Taiwanese think us foreigners will react when we try stinky tofu!

[@charlesdenman9052]

Dude, everything you say is true. But the real deal is interacting with the wonderful people. They invite me into their homes and shops to drink tea. I love Dihua Street. Every year I can’t wait to go back. Handmade clothes are high quality. Two MRT lines take you there. Yonkang Park is wonderful. Use the MRT red line to get there. Get off on Dongman stop. Sunmercy pastry shop. Don’t miss cha te pineapple cakes on Nanking Street. Long lines.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Thanks for sharing!

[@showwin2006]

And I recommend "Lan Jia Gua Bao" aka Taiwanese hamburger, i think it's better than western hamburger,haha. You may try it!

[@iamjohnsaboe]

HSIAO Jack yes I like Gua Bao but as I don't eat meat I like the vegetarian and fish versions! I love the steamed bun!!!

[@sarvsfalefitu5832]

We arrive late afternoon in December and then we are taking the train down to Taichung for a couple nights with a few other stops before we make our way up to Taipei for the 6 days. Any tips from airport down to Taichung please? Thank you 🙏🏽

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Take the commuter Airport MRT train to Taoyuan HSR stop. Transfer to the HSR train south to Taichung. Simple and fast!

[@sarvsfalefitu5832]

John Saboe excellent thanks so much. I’ve also watched your video on how to get around the MRT etc. very helpful. Don’t use the wall maps only look above you at the signs 👍🏾

[@claytone7958]

An interesting video but are you not looking at the camera for a reason? I find it a little uncomfortable.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Clayton E yes a little bit of a challenge to make eye contact with a lens the size of a pinhole but thanks for your feedback

[@alexfrancis3603]

Thank You for this video. I am planning on visiting my online girlfriend soon for the first time. I cannot wait to experience Taipei.

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Alex Francis you’re welcome!!! Good luck with everything and I hope you have an enjoyable stay in Taipei!!!

[@Thenevisian]

I'll be there in 2 days. (August 11 2018) so excited. Anyone there, wanna meet up? It's my 1st time going!!

[@sarvsfalefitu5832]

Michael Henville omg what’s your take on Taipei? We are there in December. What’s the weather been like for you in August. Did you get to meet up with any fellow travellers?

[@Thenevisian]

@@sarvsfalefitu5832 hey my time here was nothing short of amazing. Loved every second of it. The weather was very humid, but I'm accustomed to it, I'm from the Caribbean originally.

[@jzldr4220]

Hi we are planning to visit and we are arriving on aug 10 at 1am and leave aug 13 at 0315am. Would u suggest to stay at ximending on our first night and how do we get there at 1am? We have a limited time do u have suggestion of how i could line up the places to visit? Thank you

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Yes Ximending is fine to stay on first night. It’s not far from Taipei Main Station. You can take the bus from the airport to Main Station then take a taxi to your hotel. Should only be a 10 minute ride. You can hire a guide if you want to see things or you can take the open roof bus tour. I do not offer a free travel planning service so beyond that I don’t have any other suggestions.

[@chihchiensong4937]

that's good .. be honesty .. the tofu .. is reaaly good ? personally

[@heghinemelkonyan8424]

What about Maokong gondola?

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Yeah that’s a good one too!

[@seeland1037]

I'm a student in Taiwan. I'll be happy if we can go around one time together :)

[@khaledmahmud7192]

Seyyed Mahmood Musavi brother can I apply for a taiwan student visa from Bangladesh...?

[@GloryAndy]

good vid but I think u need a better camera

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Glory Andy sure! You can send me a new Sony RX100 V! Let me know when you've got it and I'll message you my address!

[@GloryAndy]

hahaha no $ for that

[@zetajones2274]

💘

[@jerchannel4832]

Im planning to visit taiwan sept 20 to 21.. hope someone can help me out .

[@iamjohnsaboe]

eng.taiwan.net.tw/#menu you can access the Taiwan Tourism Bureau here.

[@showwin2006]

Do you drink alcohol? You're gonna love kavalan whisky, the world champion whisky!

[@iamjohnsaboe]

HSIAO Jack yes I've tried Kavalan! You're right it is a high quality whiskey!!!

[@noormarinaibrahim2584]

Haiii.. John... I'm moving soon to Taipei.. Is there any street with Halal.. Food for muslim.. I'm. Frm. MALAYSIA.. moving in September to Taipei

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Yes go to Yanping South RD No.23. It’s near The North Gate in Zhonzheng district Taipei. There are 2-3 Halal restaurants there serving delicious food. Chang’s Beef Noodle is the best. Also on Sundays many Indonesians gather at Taipei Main Station. You can ask them. There is also a lane next to Taipei Main Station that has several Indonesian restaurants that some of which are Halal.

[@bobbyho4586]

HY MR JOHN SABOE.YOU TRY THAT STINKY TAU FU OMG. I ,VE NEVER EVER TRY THIS STINKY TAU FU IN MY LIFE .REALLY VERY STINKY.RATHER I EAT SOME OTHER STUFF.HAHAHA.

[@Juraberg]

👍🏼

[@iamjohnsaboe]

Patrick Eruimy thank you!

[@yourwisecousinjoe8841]

Stinky tofu is delicious

[@jwangxm388]

Did anyone say you look like Alec Baldwin?

[@iamjohnsaboe]

jwangxm388 you'd be the first!

[@the.magnus]

"Dictator of Taiwan"?!? - wtf are u talking about