Food, Wine & Nightlife in Taiwan

On this experience you'll explore Taipei's most authentic night market Yansan with a knowledgeable Local Host, getting away from the crowds for a taste of the real Taipei! There'll be hardly a tourist in sight at this no-frills spot, instead you'll find the most authentic food in the city and crowds of locals picking up dinner on the way home or enjoying some street food on a veranda after work.  There's no showy cooking techniques or blazing flame cooked noodles, but there are delicacies here that you won't find anywhere else in the city. With a Local Host by your side, eat your way around Taipei's best kept secret and discover the dishes that the locals really eat.

Enjoy several one-of-a-kind culinary experiences - and try numerous Taiwanese dishes and snacks - on this private Taipei food tour. Meet your guide at your hotel, and be sure to come hungry: you'll be doing plenty of tasting. First, visit a local shrimp-fishing pond, where you can practice your technique and grill up your catch. Then, visit the Shilin Night Market, one of the largest and liveliest in the city. Try multiple drinks and dishes, from savory buns and bubble tea to sticky rice and beyond, and browse at your leisure.

Receive the ultimate treatment with a 50-minute Chinese foot-and-shoulder massage at a luxury Taipei spa, followed by dinner at Din Tai Fung, a Michelin-rated chain restaurant at Taipei 101. You'll be pampered from head to foot before an award-winning meal of 'xiao long bao' "” Shanghai dumplings filled with soup "” prepared by expert chefs. This small-group experience is limited to seven people, ensuring personalized attention from your guide.

Indulge your taste buds and experience the hustle and bustle of Taiwan by night on this private 3-hour food market evening tour in Taipei. Travel by public transport to Ningxia Night Market with your private guide, and soak up the sounds and smells of the buzzing market stalls. Sample treats such as pork leg with rice, fried taro cake or salty chicken, and sip shrimp soup or sweet peanut soup. As you explore the vibrant stalls, listen as your private guide explains the market's role in traditional Taiwanese life.

On this private, evening tour, you won't just enjoy lofty views overlooking Taipei - you'll also try the city's traditional, tea-infused cuisine, and will take part in a tutored tea tasting. Meet your guide at your hotel and take a gondola up to the mountainous area of Maokong: once one of Taiwan's top tea-producing regions. After your tea-infused meal, finish with a trip to a local viewing point, which offers panoramic city vistas and an exceptional perspective on the lofty Taipei 101.

Enjoy a three-day food tour as you taste a variety of traditional Taiwanese snacks and meals in Taipei. From beef noodles to bubble milk tea, you'll explore signature dishes in local neighborhoods and see cultural landmarks around the city.

Experience Taipei's infamous night food market Ningxia with a Local Host.This exciting local market has a neighbourhood feel to it, and although you'll find the usual bright lights and gaming stalls on the outskirts, it's the food that locals come here for! Eat your way around the market with a Local Host on a totally personalised experience. Discover the city's street food specialities and Taiwanese delicacies like oyster omelette and fried taro balls - you'll soon see why it's one of the most popular night markets in the city with the locals.

Enjoy this 3-hour hands-on experience with this small-group cooking class. Learn tips on how to prepare a unique and authentic Tainan meal from your instructor. At the end of your lesson, you will be permitted to eat the meal you have successfully prepared.

Discover one of Taipei's most dynamic - and delicious - districts on this full-day, private tour of the Yongkang District. Meet your guide in the morning at the Daan Park MRT Station, and immerse yourself in the area's ambiance. You'll stroll through Daan Forest Park, will see historical temples, and will learn more about the region's history. You'll also enjoy tastes of local specialties as you go, and will head to the Michelin-starred, world-renowned Din Tai Fung for a lunch of soup dumplings and other dishes.

Get an authentic taste of Taiwanese cuisine on a food tour of the Ningxia Night Market. An informative guide leads you through the traditional market for a sampling of 'shiao chi' (little eats). Try local favorites like oyster pancakes, taro cake and pork leg rice among hundreds of street food vendors. Your guide makes sure you don't miss a single bite on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.