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New Taipei City, Taiwan

Houtong Cat Village

Once a prosperous mining village, this tiny Taiwanese town is now overrun with cute cats.

New Taipei City, Taiwan

Yehliu Geopark

This Taiwanese promontory is covered in otherworldly hoodoo formations.

New Taipei City, Taiwan

Ghost Mask Museum

One man's hand-sculpted collection of colorful masks representing a host of gruesome spirits.

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Datong District, Taiwan

Modern Toilet Restaurant

Looking for a crappy restaurant? Pull up a porcelain bowl and enjoy your meal.

3 miles from New Taipei City

Datong District, Taiwan

Rixing Type Foundry

Taiwan's last Chinese character letterpress preserves the dying art of Chinese character mold making.

4 miles from New Taipei City

Zhongshan District, Taiwan

Leaning Mailboxes

These charming mailboxes became social media stars after a typhoon failed to topple them.

5 miles from New Taipei City

Xindian District, Taiwan

Tengfeng Fish Ball Museum

If you've ever wanted to learn about the history of Asian fish balls this Taiwanese museum has you covered.

5 miles from New Taipei City

Unique
Food & Drink
in New Taipei City

Stinky Tofu

Follow your nose through Taipei for this crispy, warm street snack.

Jinshan Sulphuric Fire Fishing Festival

See Taiwan's dying art of fishing with fire.

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