A Day in Taipei's Best Spots: Gondolas, Pandas, Mochi, & Night Market
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Maokong Gondola & Tea House Experience (Maokong Area)
- Took the metro from Taipei Main Station to Taipei Zoo Station.
- Boarded the Maokong Gondola, choosing the crystal cable car for breathtaking views of misty mountains and lush greenery.
- Enjoyed the cool winter breeze through open windows at the top of the gondola, adding to the magical experience.
- Arrived at Maokong Station and visited Sunyang Tea House, known for locally harvested Maokong tea.
Sipped on delicate Maokong tea while savoring homemade oolong cheesecake made from freshly ground tea powder.
- Admired panoramic views of Maokong and a distant glimpse of Taipei 101.
- Took a stroll to Maokong Yangtai, a local tea shop, and enjoyed refreshing mixed tea soft-serve ice cream.
A perfect balance of earthy tea flavors and sweetness.
- Rode the regular (non-crystal) cable car back down to
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Taipei Zoo South Station
- Took a free shuttle to the zoo’s main area and visited the Giant Panda House.
A Watched Yuan Zai and Yuan Yuan’s playful antics, bringing joy to the visit.
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Taro Dessert Stop (Da’an District)
- Traveled to Da’an District and visited a cozy café specializing in taro-based desserts.
- Enjoyed a strawberry matcha cheesecake, matcha black sesame mochi bowl, and taro mochi bowl—each dessert was chewy, satisfying, and delicious.
- Stopped by Naptea for a bubble tea with pistachio cheese foam—a refreshing and indulgent treat.
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Dadaocheng Area (Culture & Dinner)
- Took a bus to Dadaocheng Pier Plaza for a peaceful sunset by the Tamsui River.
- Soaked in the old-world charm of Dadaocheng with its mix of modern and historical buildings.
- Visited Dadaocheng Braised Pork Rice for the best luroufan of the trip.
- Indulged in tender, melt-in-your-mouth braised pork with a rich, vibrant egg yolk.
- Enjoyed the authentic local experience, eating with chopsticks alongside locals.
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Night Market & Street Food (Ningxia Night Market)
- Explored the festive energy of Dihua Old Street, filled with Lunar New Year preparations and colorful decorations.
- Headed to Ningxia Night Market for popular street food bites:
- Fried taro balls stuffed with salted egg yolk at Liu Yu Zi, a Michelin Bib Gourmand spot.
- Savored a rich and flavorful oyster egg omelette at Yuen Huan Pien.
- Enjoyed freshly made mochi dusted with black sesame and peanut powder at Lin Zhenkao Shao Mashu.
- Ended the day with a bus ride back to Ximending, reflecting on a day full of exploration and delicious discoveries.
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