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48 Hours in Taipei
Taipei is a real Garden City. Everywhere you look are greenery and blooming flowers, softening the Taiwanese capital’s urban edges. But in every lush corner, there is also a flurry of human life—both at work and play—around the clock. Thanks to cool shopping districts, an abundance of delicious food, vibrant nightlife and bustling markets, Taipei thrives with a rhythm that feels unexpectedly serene for a city of close to three million people. It’s a place like no other—a place where the excitement of modernity, the well-worn patina of the past and the tranquility of nature intertwine.
CHU BAKERY
CHU BAKERY
Taipei has so much choice when it comes to both excellent bakeries and coffee shops that it’s hard to pick just one. Chu Bakery in Xinyi is one worthwhile spot; it serves up decadent treats and delicious espresso-based drinks in a chic setting. Highlights include matcha croissants, strawberry pastries (when the berry is in season) and passion-fruit-lemon tarts. When you’re looking for a caffeine fix, bear in mind that most good indie coffee shops don’t open until 11 a.m. or later—in Taipei, coffee is more closely tied to the social aspect of café culture than just grabbing fuel to go for the workday.
