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Overlooked for years in favor of more touristy areas, including nearby Yongkang and Lishui streets, Chaozhou Street and its surrounding neighborhood are coming into their own as a haven for artisanal masters with a focus on quality and the “slow life.” On its face, Chaozhou Street may look like just another city street, but walking from its more concrete-dominated western end...

With its blend of traditional and contemporary architecture and its vibrant street scenes, Taipei provides a tantalizing backdrop for photographers. The city also offers a range of options to see photography exhibitions and shop for quality cameras and accessories in attractive stores that themselves double as subject matter for photographers. Here are a few suggestions for a...

Ah, Taipei … the deeper the night, the more romantic the twinkling panoramas of this city that never sleeps, from vantage points well-known to couples with a twinkle in their eye for each other. Read on to find out where they are, high up in manmade steel-and-concrete towers at dining and recreation hotspots or up in the hills, embraced by nature’s quiet.

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The city of Taipei offers a wide range of ideas for those looking to go beyond the usual dinner-and-movie routine, with options that range from scenic escapes to hands-on experiences. This is a city where couples can move easily from a quiet café or teahouse retreat in the mountains to a fast-paced interactive gaming facility in the heart of the city.

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The US has its bars, and the UK has its pubs. In Taiwan, one of the most popular ways to spend a night out is at a “beerhouse,” a bistro-like place that offers good food alongside an extensive drink menu that often includes far more than beer. Similar to Japanese izakaya culture, in Taipei these establishments frequently offer Taiwanese food as well as local plum wine, sake, ...