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See. Huandao Cycle this nearly 1,000km route around the island, a rite of passage for many Taiwanese. Scooter Waterfall Witness thousands of scooters cascade down a ramp off Taipei Bridge during rush hour.

Eat. Plume Dine at this see-and-be-seen restaurant within the Capella Taipei. Glasshouse Enjoy one of three bars in this standalone venue near Capella Taipei. Tilt Visit this bar located within the Glasshouse for local nightlife.

Stay. Capella Taipei Stay at this urban sanctuary in the tree-lined Songshan neighborhood, a buzzy new opening. Songshan Base yourself in this tree-lined neighborhood, home to the Capella Taipei.

Atlas ObscuraSep 1, 2026

Must-Try Spots For Noodle Lovers

Humans have been slurping and savoring noodles for centuries, with the first recorded noodle dish recorded during China’s Eastern Han period (25–220 CE). In fact, noodles would go on to become inextricable from ancient Chinese culture, with a wheat-based version emerging as a staple of the Han dynasty. Centuries later, noodle-making would hit Europe, transforming the cuisines of Italy during th…

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  • Pure Love Diner BarRestaurant80s-themed diner with karaoke, homage to Taipei karaoke bars
  • Elsewhere
  • Hrimnir RamenRestaurantOslo, NorwayEatery with Norwegian spin on Japanese ramen
  • Ms. Minh'sRestaurantHanoi, VietnamHome chef serving traditional northern-style phở
  • Inari Soba ManseiRestaurantTokyo, JapanSoba shop dating back to the early 1600s
  • Pekin Noodle ParlorRestaurantButte, United StatesOldest continuously-operating Chinese restaurant in the U.S.
  • Mie Lethek GarudaRestaurantSrandakan, IndonesiaFactory making mie lethek noodles with cow-powered mortar
  • Festa des VermarFestivalBinissalem, SpainAnnual festival with wine, noodles, and slow-cooked meats
  • Bamonte'sRestaurantBrooklyn, United StatesBrooklyn's oldest Italian restaurant, once a mafia meeting spot
  • Khanom Jeen Pa MaiRestaurantPhuket Town, ThailandUnassuming eatery serving customizable khanom jeen noodles
  • Hawker ChanRestaurantSingaporeMichelin-star noodle shop famous for Cantonese-style chicken
  • Lin Heung Tea HouseRestaurantHong KongHong Kong's oldest dim sum spot with trolleys
  • Matsuka Seimen Noodle FactoryRestaurantKurashiki, JapanNoodle factory serving freshly-cooked udon and curry ramen
  • Bún Riêu GánhCaféHo Chi Minh City, VietnamSidewalk vendor serving crab paste noodle soup
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 4

This Hotel in the Heart of Taipei Is One of the Most Exciting New Openings of the Year

Capella Taipei is an urban sanctuary fully integrated with the happenings of its city.

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  • Capella TaipeiHotelCocoon-like rooms with curved lines and textures.
  • SongshanNeighborhoodTree-lined neighborhood with office blocks and apartments.
  • PlumeRestaurantSee-and-be-seen restaurant within the hotel.
  • PinglinPlaceIt is the third-largest district of New Taipei City and it is located in the mountainous area bordering Yilan County.
  • GlasshouseBarThree-story venue with three bars.
  • TiltRestaurantBar with creative cocktails from local ingredients.
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BBC TravelAug 1

An epic 1,000km bike ride around Taiwan

Each year, thousands of Taiwanese ring the island as a rite of passage. Now, a growing number of tourists are cycling it, and experiencing a side of Taiwan few outsiders see.

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Lonely PlanetJul 30

The best things to do in Taiwan

These fabulous experiences will show you the best of Taiwan, from night markets to temples to Indigenous culture.

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Atlas ObscuraFeb 4

Taipei Bridge Scooter Waterfall in Taiwan

Taiwan is sometimes jocularly called the “Kingdom of Scooters” due to its being home to the highest density of scooters in the world; statistically speaking, 6 out of 10 people ride a scooter in this country, and the roads in big cities are covered all over with them during rush hour. In Taipei, the morning scooter traffic gets the densest on an unassuming ramp off Taipei Bridge in Datong Distr…

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 28, 2025

Where Was 'Left-Handed Girl,' Taiwan's 2025 Oscar Submission, Filmed?

Non-stop night market revelry in Taipei makes a fine backdrop.

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