Taipei & Beyond: Hidden Eats

Join Patricia O'Connor, also known as @whatthepato on social media, for a two-day journey through New Taipei and Taipei in Taiwan. Discover two seamlessly connected cities, each with its own distinct pace and character, as we explore beloved local favorites and hidden gems that many tourists overlook. Day 1: Start in New Taipei with an authentic traditional breakfast at Bib Gourmand Yonghe Chia Hsiang Soy Milk, where locals queue early for signature baked buns stuffed with spring onion. Then visit the striking new landmark Danjiang Bridge, notable not only for its aesthetic, structural, and transportation significance, but also for connecting Taipei’s dense urban core with New Taipei’s more expansive landscape. Lunch is a hearty Taiwanese meal at Bib Gourmand-listed San Chieh Mei Nung Chia Le in the mountains. In the afternoon, we explore a hidden museum in the bustling old town of Sanxia for a tranquil interlude, followed by a visit to the former charming mining town of Ruifang to d