Actually, most of Taipei is like that (I'm a Taipei local). Lots of old buildings. When I was a kid, I honestly thought Taipei was ugly, hahaha! But it's my home, so I still love it. Taipei looks old because it developed early, so many buildings are quite old. But actually, many of them are nicely renovated inside.

Business exchange and medical visas are still manageable. However, before your final departure, you also need to report to and get approval from the Taiwan Affairs Office in your city.

Oh man, that sounds rough. I feel uncomfortable just reading about it.

Smoking is prohibited indoors in public places.

Banqiao.

Going to Taiwan for winter break, and accommodation is costing over 850 RMB per night 🥹.

You should check out my Taiwan travel journal!

I'm Minnanese.

Because for now, I'm still only planning to visit Taipei in Taiwan.

It was disgustingly bad. I went full of anticipation... couldn't drink any of it. It's even worse than Mixue (a well-known budget tea chain). The only good thing there is Yitiaogen (a local specialty).

I want to go.

You don't need a visa! It's visa-free.

It's actually better if people like that don't go. You should breathe a sigh of relief, don't be angry~

No, it was actual food poisoning, definitely due to unhygienic conditions. My daughter doesn't eat spicy food, and what she had wasn't oily either.

Tourist visas are not an option.

I went with a tour group, so I didn't take the bus.

You could say that only Taipei locals don't get lost in Taipei Main Station (Beiche).

Taichung's natural scenery is exceptionally beautiful.

It's a different vibe.