Taiwan's old capital and food capital
Taiwan's former capital — 17th-century forts, 1,500+ temples, and the country's most acclaimed traditional food: shrimp rolls, danzai noodles, and beef soup.




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Walk old town; YouBike rentals; HSR train from Taipei (90 min).
Day trip from Taipei by bullet train — but stay overnight for early-morning beef soup.
Very safe.
Hayashi rooftop; low-key by Taipei standards.