Xinyi

Taipei, Taiwan

The gleaming financial district around Taipei 101—luxury malls, fine dining, and the city's most concentrated nightlife.

Places in Xinyi

Din Tai Fung (Original) The flagship of the world-famous dumpling house. The original Xinyi Road branch went takeaway-only in 2024 — for dine-in, head to the Sogo Fuxing, Bellavita or Taipei 101 outposts to watch the kitchen fold 18 pleats into each xiaolongbao.
The UKAI Taipei Best Luxury Fine Dining Cuisine 2024 on 46th floor with panoramic city and natural scenery views
Barcode Taipei Rooftop cocktail bar with city views and creative drinks

Best time to visit: September-November, March-April for pleasant weather
Getting around: Excellent metro system; efficient buses; walkable neighbourhoods; cable car to peaks
Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD). Credit cards accepted at malls; cash preferred at markets and small shops.
Language: Mandarin Chinese. English more common than mainland China, especially among young people. Taiwanese also spoken.
Timezone: Taiwan Standard Time (TST), UTC+8
Current trends: Taiwanese ingredient elevation; regional Chinese cuisine modernization; fusion of tradition and innovation; omakase culture expansion; beverage program sophistication

Da'an — The city's most walkable neighborhood with tree-lined lanes, independent boutiques, and the famous Yongkang Street food area.
Wanhua (Longshan) — Taipei's oldest district around Longshan Temple—traditional markets, historic temples, and increasingly hip café scene.
Daan District — Upscale neighbourhood with contemporary dining
Xinyi District — Modern business district with high-end restaurants