A last day in Taipei, Taiwan became a full highlights tour for Dave and Kim, from the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and the metro to stinky tofu, a traditional Chinese pharmacy, Longshan Temple, and boba tea at Xing Fu Tang.
Memorials and the Metro
The day starts at the Taipei Memorial Hall, also known as the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, one of the city's grandest landmarks, with a ride on the Taipei metro system to get there. The family also visits the Beitou district, where Chinese New Year celebrations for the year of the snake were already getting started.
Stinky Tofu and a Chinese Pharmacy
No Taipei food tour is complete without stinky tofu, and Dave and Kim give it a try before stepping into a traditional Chinese pharmacy, a fascinating window into herbal medicine culture. The tour continues through a Tao temple and the area known locally as Mafia Town, with a stop for bitter tea along the way.
Longshan Temple and Boba to Finish
The afternoon brings the famous Longshan Temple, one of Taipei's oldest and most beloved places of worship, before the day wraps in a trendy district with sushi and an original boba tea at Xing Fu Tang. Their tour guide earns a strong recommendation, and the video is a ready made itinerary for anyone with one day left in Taipei.
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