• Before entering a home, take off your shoes and wear the slippers that have been provided. You will find spare pairs upon entering a home.
•  Locals tend to ask if you have eaten when you visit them. They might try to offer food even if you say you have. It is advisable to accept their offerings and have some food, or else they might be offended.

• It is disrespectful to waste food, hence you are advised to take only as much food as you can finish. Sticking chopsticks vertically in the bowl represents sticking incense in the ashes while praying to God or to the ancestors or to those who are deceased. Hence, please refrain from doing so and place the chopsticks horizontally on the top of the bowl instead.

• In Taiwan, a smile or a nod is preferable as a greeting when meeting someone because hugging, kissing or even shaking hands might make them feel uncomfortable and awkward.
• Observe discipline in queues.
• Do always stand on the right side of the escalator, as the left side is used for walking.
• Try to avoid the Chinese New Year period to visit Taipei as it gets overcrowded and costly during that time.
• Respect the culture and time of the local people.
• Take permission before photography especially in religious places
• A small effort in learning a few words can be very helpful.
• When giving and receiving gifts use both of your hands.
• Avoid giving a handkerchief as a gift, it is regarded inauspicious.

Nightlife in Taipei is bustling with a plethora of nightclubs, bars, pubs, cultural theatres, night markets and karaoke hubs (KTV) catering to varied tastes to ensure that almost everyone finds suitable entertainment. Each district offers its own unique experience of Taipei's nightlife. Xinyi has a great club scene, Ximending is home to a variety of traditional activities with markets and theatres,  speakeasy-style bars can be found in Daan, and the best pubs are found in Zhongshan. 

• Shilin Night Market, where you can enjoy while shopping for a variety of items. During night time, this market completely lights up and is a pleasureful moment to watch out for.
• Beitou Hot Springs, if you consider yourself adventurous, then you are at the right spot because you can take bath in hot springs and enjoy.
• Elephant Mountain, this mountain shaped like an elephant is one you won't want to miss. You can partake in trekking along its paths.
• Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial, this memorial is known for the collection of different statues and arts representing the history of Taipei.
• Songshan Cultural and Creative Park is one park that gives enjoyment to kids, seniors and everyone.
• Daan Forest Park is known for its natural beauty where a number of flowers and plants grow. 
• Yangmingshan National Park is one of Taipei's many national parks where you can find different animals and birds.

• Pet a kitty at a Cat Café! This shop is a popular cat cafe that houses many cute kittens. Here you can enjoy the taste of different coffee, etc.
• Enjoy karaoke with your dinner at pubs and restaurants.
• Listen to a bird tell your fortune and you will be surprised to know that predictions come true.
• Go mountain climbing in the city, this is something that should be enjoyed if you love mountaineering.
• Shop at Wufenpu, you will get a variety of goods here. 
• Eat phallic waffles, this is quite a popular dish and will be kind to your trip budget.
• Go shrimp fishing, and if you really want to do fishing then it is the right spot.

• One of the most popular things you can buy in Taipei only is the Pineapple cake with its butter pastry, which is delicious to eat. It generally comes in airtight packaging.
• You might have heard of the Sky Lantern Festival, it is one of the most popular festivals. Here you can buy it as an ornamental gift for someone you love the most.
• Taipei is known for its Jade, an ornamental mineral, known for its green shades. It is said to protect you from evil, bring love and good luck. 
• If you are fond of tea, then you should have the Taiwanese Tea that is quite popular and with this, you can buy the Green tea.
• Plum wine is an excellent alcohol gift produced in Taiwan. 
• There are Taiwan styled postcards that can be gifted to someone special.