Taipei’s XINYI DISTRICT! 🇹🇼 (12 things to do in Taiwan's capital)

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  • Опубліковано 14 тра 2024
  • Welcome to Taipei, Taiwan! We decided to vlog and show you the best things to do in the Xinyi District - Taipei's most cosmopolitain neighborhood! Xinyi is home to Taipei 101, Elephant Mountain, the Raohe Night market, and so much more! Hope you enjoy exploring this incredible Taipei neighborhood with us! :)
    We're Brandi & Alan, full-time travelers and creators since 2018. We post fun vlogs and informative guides to both document our travels and help you on your own journey.
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    Planning your own trip to the Xinyi District of Taipei? Add these to your itinerary!
    1. Visit the famous Taipei 101! (And the surrounding area!)
    2. Check out some of Taiwan's best shopping at Songgao Road
    3. Try Taiwanese food at one of the many restaurants in the Xinyi District!
    4. Learn some of Taiwan's history at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen memorial hall
    5. Head to the Taipei dome to see some of Taiwan's most modern architecture.
    6. Relax, shop, and get artsy at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park!
    7. Hike Taipei's famous Elephant Mountain for the best views over the Xinyi District!
    8. Visit the Songshan Tianbao Temple for a local cultural experience!
    9. Stop by the incredibly detailed Songshan Fangtian Temple
    10. Headed to the night market? Don't miss the many lanterns at the Songshan Ciyou Temple!
    11. Try lots of Taiwanese dishes at the Raohe Night Market!
    12. Shop the Wufenpu Shopping District - the largest in Taiwan!
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    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Intro
    0:35 Taipei 101
    4:06 Songgao Road Shopping
    4:38 Taiwanese food!
    6:11 Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall & Taipei Dome
    8:07 Songshan Cultural & Creative Park
    9:26 Elephant Mountain Hike
    11:05 Songshan Tianbao Temple
    12:48 Songshan Fangtian Temple
    15:30 Songshan Ciyou Temple
    16:36 Raohe Night Market (FOOD!)
    24:25 Wufenpu Shopping District
    25:52 Thanks for watching! Subscribe for more adventures! :D

КОМЕНТАРІ • 221

  • @ytdriving7211
    @ytdriving7211 Рік тому +84

    I want to travel to Taiwan I want to eat delicious food and see the culture Like other travelers 🇹🇼❤❤

  • @user-wt1ub3oy2x
    @user-wt1ub3oy2x 9 місяців тому +1

    滇味廚房好吃👍

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  9 місяців тому +1

      同意!!

  • @giannishen
    @giannishen Рік тому +51

    It's impressive that you noticed the details of the carvings in the temple and liked them!
    Thank you for taking us on a trip to Taipei, and thank you for giving Taipei good comments!
    I like that you list all the details in the description column.
    Thank you very much for your recommendation and sharing! Great job again! 👍🥰🙌

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +2

      *這是優質頻道,希望大家多關照,請幫忙分享出去*
      And thank you for also appreciating Taiwan's beautiful art and temples!! Taiwan is so beautiful and has such a rich culture, we're happy to see so many other people that care about it too! :D

    • @giannishen
      @giannishen Рік тому +2

      @@IfWeGoTo You are most welcome, thanks to you too! 😄🙏

  • @lcs05373
    @lcs05373 Рік тому +26

    謝謝你們來台灣也愛台灣的景點~
    很高興,希望你們玩得愉快~

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +11

      非常感谢!我们很喜欢我们在台湾的时光!

    • @kismetau
      @kismetau Рік тому +3

      @@IfWeGoTo ​ I’ve been to Tw many times (as I have family living in the south) but haven’t been to the temple nor night market shown here so thanks for the tip 😊🙏🏻
      PS. In Taiwan you can choose the Chinese Traditional characters in Google Translate as opposed to the Simplified ones which are used in the mainland. It would make it easier for the locals to read.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +3

      Oh wow, I hope you get the chance to visit next time you are there. It is really great! That's so cool that you have family there!
      Thank you for the tip!! Sometimes we choose the wrong one, we will be more carful!! :D

  • @oliverdadema
    @oliverdadema Місяць тому +1

    Great vlog! I’m flying there right now ✈️🇹🇼

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Місяць тому

      Thank you so much! That is awesome that you are headed there, you will have a great time - no doubt! Taiwan is awesome!!
      I see you also make travel vlogs! I love meeting fellow travel video creators. I will add you! If you ever want to chat or link up if we cross paths let me know! :D

  • @jeanmarccullard6983
    @jeanmarccullard6983 9 місяців тому +3

    Taiwan is a marvelous country

  • @xxoo6303
    @xxoo6303 10 місяців тому +2

    我又來欣賞你們的節目了,再次觀賞一樣感覺太好看太喜歡了,真是賞心悅目!❤

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  10 місяців тому

      感謝您再次回來!我們很高興聽到您喜歡它!😊

  • @allankang7374
    @allankang7374 6 місяців тому +3

    I used to hike elephant mountain when I was little because my home was 15 minutes walking distance away, I believe .. I actually had a red eared slider turtle released in the pond of elephant mountain's temple, a few decades ago by my dad. That turtle was my childhood pet and the link of my childhood to taiwan.
    I suppose one day when I retire from the states, that I would move back to my old home. Should the pond still be there, I will pay my old friend a visit. 😊

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  6 місяців тому +1

      Oh that’s very cool you got to love so close by!! Thanks for sharing your story about your turtle, that sounds so sweet! I hope the pond is still there so you can visit your old friend!
      I also hope the USA has treated you well! :)
      Thanks for watching!!

  • @user-by3ct8bl3d
    @user-by3ct8bl3d Рік тому +18

    世界上各式廟宇數量最密集的所在地就是台灣! 各式各樣獨具特色的廟宇散佈在意想不到的地方!

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +4

      哦,我们不知道,谢谢分享!很高兴在岛上看到这么多美丽的寺庙!!

    • @user-xq9lw6go1u
      @user-xq9lw6go1u Рік тому +1

      還有一間廟裡面全是神像😍😍

  • @JerryYehTW
    @JerryYehTW 11 місяців тому +13

    You've done an excellent job, not only in choosing the locations and activities but also in doing a lot of research to understand the historical knowledge and cultural significance. It's evident that you didn't just casually visit, but truly immersed yourselves in the experience.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  10 місяців тому +1

      Sorry for our delayed reply! I didn't see your comment until just now! Thank you very much, we're very happy that you have enjoyed it!! We definitely tried to cover Taiwan the absolute best we could!

  • @dudy35
    @dudy35 Рік тому +6

    兩位非常有氣質💞😀旅途愉快

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261
    @theoadelaidabondocabe7261 Рік тому +9

    Lovely couple:Welcome to Taipei, Taiwan today’s in great joy & peace May of 2023❤❤❤I wish you guys the BEST always in peace 2023❤❤❤

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much!! ❤️

  • @badboyblue9675
    @badboyblue9675 7 місяців тому +1

    Yummy I’m missing those foods

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  7 місяців тому

      Oh us too!! So much!!

  • @emanyu7556
    @emanyu7556 Рік тому +24

    You're both giving me nostalgia of how it felt like discovering this beautiful place for the first time. Can't wait to visit Taiwan again :)

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  11 місяців тому +1

      Ahh that's so amazing to hear!! Hope you get to visit again too, it's a lovely country!! We miss it already too! :)

  • @user-mt2fs3vo8p
    @user-mt2fs3vo8p 11 місяців тому +9

    I really love your vlog! Can’t imagine how hard working u edited this film! I really appreciate u like taiwan! Thx for introducing taiwan to the world ! Also you two are very pretty and hondsome❤❤❤

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  11 місяців тому

      Wow thank you so so much. Your comment really made my day! :D❤❤

  • @marcusfischer6371
    @marcusfischer6371 3 місяці тому

    Hey you two, I have seen now tons of other vlogs about Taiwan, and I must say yours are just the best. I got so inspired by you guys. Really helpful for my trip in October to Taiwan! Great job, Thanks.
    Marcus , Hamburg

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  3 місяці тому +1

      Hi Marcus, thank you so much for watching them and taking the time to comment! I'm so happy to hear that you have found them helpful - this is exactly what we'd hoped for!!
      If you ever need any more tips on Taiwan, don't hesitate to reach out! :)

  • @henryloo6264
    @henryloo6264 11 місяців тому +8

    You both did an amazing job showing my beautiful country !!! Welcome to Taiwan and have a great time.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  11 місяців тому +2

      Thank you very much!!!

  • @danzwku
    @danzwku Рік тому +1

    So happy to see it! Looking forward to the rest of all your Taiwan videos!! 😁

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому

      Thank you!!! 😃 I think Taiwan may be the country we’ve filmed most!! So there should be plenty coming!!

  • @jefferyhung8810
    @jefferyhung8810 Рік тому +14

    love you guys by watching you explore so many things here in Taipei, have a great stay and wish all the best!

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much!! We absolutely loved Taipei! Got to see it very well! :D

  • @irvingchu6797
    @irvingchu6797 Рік тому +2

    I need to check out that amazing temple yall went to next time I go back! The details, wow!

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      It was incredible and definitely worth a visit!! :D

  • @HardQoo
    @HardQoo Рік тому +6

    I like your way of presentation very much, and it always makes people look forward to new sparks.
    I wish you all the best 😊

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +2

      Thank you so much! So happy you like it!! It means a lot to us to get comments like yours!! ❤️

  • @jeremymandelkern9260
    @jeremymandelkern9260 Рік тому +2

    Great job! Xinyi District like a local!

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      Ahh thank you!! That’s awesome to get the local approval!! 😃

  • @louisecallanta5968
    @louisecallanta5968 Рік тому +3

    Whoohoo!!! Glad it finally worked for you!

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      It still was a little wonky but I tried for a couple hours and got it as good as it could be 😂

  • @jimbotrondesign
    @jimbotrondesign Рік тому +2

    Great video!!! Hawaii rail comment is on point, haha!

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +2

      Hahaha unfortunately 🙈 maybe one day they’ll get it done. Lol

  • @WITYTRAVELS
    @WITYTRAVELS Рік тому +5

    Who needs guide books when we have this channel? Amazing video guys!

  • @user-eu9dw8bb4x
    @user-eu9dw8bb4x 9 місяців тому +5

    In addition to Taipei,there are more delicious and impressive things you can experience in other cities , hope u guys enjoy the kind and beauty of Taiwan✨

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  9 місяців тому +2

      We have more on different cities coming soon too!! We just decided to do a very thorough series on Taipei! :D

  • @charlesdenman9052
    @charlesdenman9052 11 місяців тому +7

    It is an upscale area. It’s many shops are like those of Paris or L.A.’s Rodeo Drive. While the 101 is great, the several other exhibition halls adjacent to the 101 often have great exhibits like Art Taipei. The Hyatt is nearby too and it is spectacular. The restaurants in the Hyatt are great.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  10 місяців тому

      Hello, sorry for our delayed response! We have been away/offline visiting family!
      It was definitely a wonderful neighborhood! We dud not know about Art Taipei! Next time we will have to check your recommendations out!

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261
    @theoadelaidabondocabe7261 Рік тому +3

    Thanks you guys for this new remarkable video today’s from Taipei, Taiwan to shows these remarkable places or Landmarks in May of 2023❤❤❤Remarkable video to watch in East Asia 2023❤❤❤

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very very much!! ❤️

  • @timvu8442
    @timvu8442 8 місяців тому +1

    Love the music and the food.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  8 місяців тому

      Thank you!! The food is especially awesome!!

  • @criskity
    @criskity 7 місяців тому +2

    It's fantastic that you've found some great off-the-beaten-path temples! They're usually not found in guidebooks because there are just so many temples all over the place, and the guidebooks just cover the main ones. One of my favorites is Bishan Temple in Neihu, which has stunning views of the city.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  7 місяців тому

      Oh they are so beautiful! It was always cool to stumble upon them!
      I don't think we made it to that one! Next time we visit we will have to look out for it!

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261
    @theoadelaidabondocabe7261 Рік тому +8

    Lovely couple:I wish you guys safe journeys in Taipei, Taiwan this weekdays in East Asia for more new videos to be releases in May of 2023❤❤❤I wish you guys good LUCK always in peace 2023❤❤❤

  • @robinindam6983
    @robinindam6983 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for you share you video ❤❤

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!!!

  • @shineasehsu
    @shineasehsu Рік тому +1

    I really like the video that you make, 花生捲冰淇淋 is the best ice cream in the night market.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      Thank you!! it was really good!!

  • @Perantau_Nun
    @Perantau_Nun 7 місяців тому +1

    thank you guys for introducing the Songshan Fangtian Temple and if not for your vlog, i dont even know that such an intricately beautiful temple ever exist 😍🫶🏻 going to taipei in dec and definitely will visit this amazing temple

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  7 місяців тому

      Ahh thank you!! So glad you enjoyed it and found the video helpful!
      Hope you have an amazing trip to Taipei!!

  • @shimshary
    @shimshary 9 місяців тому +2

    Hello. I'm korean! But my brother in-law is from taiwan haha. That's why taiwan is my favorite!❤ Thank you for sharing good video😊

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  9 місяців тому

      Oh that is so cool!! My brother in law is Korean!! hahaha. Would love to visit one day!
      Thanks for watching!!

  • @peggylin5929
    @peggylin5929 Рік тому +3

    I loved your trip to Taiwan, I will go on next week, and you gave me some tips, even I am Taiwanese. but I have lived in Brazil for more than 30 years

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      Ahhh thank you! So happy to hear it has been helpful!!
      That’s so cool you’ve lived in Brazil!! We would love to visit there one day too!

  • @tzuchianghsieh8509
    @tzuchianghsieh8509 Рік тому +3

    Welcome to Taiwan👍

  • @user-iw9jw8ne3p
    @user-iw9jw8ne3p Рік тому +3

    很喜歡你們拍攝的內容

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +2

      非常感謝你! :D

  • @EpicUltra371
    @EpicUltra371 3 місяці тому

    Great video! As immigrants from mainland China to US, we are bringing the kids to Taiwan this summer to feel real Chinese culture. Your video is inspiring and we will check the spots you guys visited and I’m sure the kids are gonna love it! Keep up the great work! Thanks

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much, I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed it and found it helpful! ❤️
      Happy travels and hope you and your family have a great trip, Taiwan is so much fun!!

  • @theguynextdoor.travels
    @theguynextdoor.travels 11 місяців тому +1

    Wow amazing video

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! 🤗

  • @mask7312
    @mask7312 Рік тому +2

    welcome to taiwan🇹🇼🇹🇼

  • @francinejaninesarmiento1797
    @francinejaninesarmiento1797 10 місяців тому +1

    Your travel video showcased the hidden gems of Taipei beautifully! By the way, have you come across the new V4 of the Bento Bag from Nomad Lane? It's designed to make your travel organization more seamless and convenient, just like your video portrayed.

  • @fayecafe
    @fayecafe Рік тому +2

    Welcome to Taiwan, hope you have a good time!🇹🇼🤗

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much!

  • @MOW1530
    @MOW1530 Рік тому +2

    Welcome to Taiwan!!

  • @alejoh3179
    @alejoh3179 11 місяців тому +1

    Awesome

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you!!

  • @user-qi5fu1jt5o
    @user-qi5fu1jt5o 10 місяців тому +1

    哎呀~花生捲冰淇淋,香菜是靈魂啊😂😂

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  10 місяців тому

      哈哈哈,我们以前从未尝试过在冰淇淋上加香菜!

  • @germanmolina1354
    @germanmolina1354 9 місяців тому

    Hey, nice video! I am gonna go to Taiwan next month and I would to know how is the situation regarding the face mask! Thanks!

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  9 місяців тому

      many people wore them in large crowds, indoors, and some private establishments required them! I think when we visited (March-may) they were still required on the trains, but I’m not sure about now.
      Hope that helps!

  • @angelli5842
    @angelli5842 Рік тому +3

    歡迎來到台灣❤

  • @ConstructiveCriticismAdvisory
    @ConstructiveCriticismAdvisory Рік тому +5

    Featuring Ansel Elgort.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому

      Hahaha I will tell him! A lot of people say he looks like him!

  • @cheng-enwang1299
    @cheng-enwang1299 Рік тому +3

    Oh!!! You couple can say 'hello' and 'thank you' in Mandarin.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +2

      Yes!! We tried to learn a few words, although mandarin is quite difficult! 😅

  • @charlesdenman9052
    @charlesdenman9052 10 місяців тому +2

    Eslite Bookstore is a must see. Night or day. The store is huge and curates books, magazines and merchandise exceptionally well.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  10 місяців тому

      Sounds like we really missed out not seeing it!! We will have to visit next time!

  • @TheTolleRoad
    @TheTolleRoad Рік тому +2

    I’ve always like the pagoda design of the Taipei 101 building. $100 for another 10 floors seemed steep though!

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      It’s really cool right??! Great architecture there,
      Haha yeah, we thought even $40 was steep! 😅

  • @legentra
    @legentra Рік тому +6

    I recommend trying out the sweet potato balls in the night market, it’s pretty good.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +4

      We’re a bit behind on videos but YES!!! Sweet potato balls were my favorite night market snack!!! I miss them so much already. 😋 Do you have any favorite markets/stalls for them??

    • @legentra
      @legentra Рік тому

      @@IfWeGoTo the best one i got so far is from the Ning-Xia night market, I don’t remember the store name, but it has a huge wok thing next to it, make sure to buy them best when it’s freshly made, I love it with dried plum powder ❤️

    • @johnjalee2009
      @johnjalee2009 Рік тому +1

      You can ask the vendor not to put the cilantro next time. 😃The intricate stone and wood carvings in the temples were amazing!

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому

      Ahh next time we will!! Thank you! and absolutely, they were beautiful!!

  • @sayhitobobby
    @sayhitobobby Рік тому +4

    Oh my gosh! 😵 Where have you been? Been having Alan withdrawals!!! Thank goodness for this clip. ❤❤❤🫵🏻😍😘🫵🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🔥

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +4

      Hi Bobby!! We unfortunately have had a family emergency and had a lot of plans changeso we fell a bit behind on UA-cam!
      I’ve left all of your comments for Alan to read! He hasn’t checked them in a while, sorry about that! Hahaha. I’ll remind him again in the morning! (We’re currently in the US!)

  • @yunoh7348
    @yunoh7348 Рік тому +3

    If you have the opportunity to go to Lukang, I will recommend you to go to "Lukang Longshan Temple", which I think is the most beautiful temple in Taiwan.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому

      We did not get to visit this time, but next time we would love to see it! Thank you for the recommendation!!

  • @DanielLiang17
    @DanielLiang17 Рік тому +1

    Im not sure if you remember but I commented on the suggestions that you guys asked for. I suggested for the modern shopping centers and thanks for going there and showing everyone how cool it truly is!

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      Ahh yes! Thanks for checking back!! We did our best to cove Taipei really well and there was definitely so much cool modern stuff to check out!

  • @xxoo6303
    @xxoo6303 Рік тому +3

  • @alal-ry8me
    @alal-ry8me Рік тому +1

    Welcome to Taiwan!

  • @coin5207
    @coin5207 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video but this 1:51 really stumped me😅 1000 meters per second would mean a speed of 3600 km/h, so the speed of some fighter jets. Pretty sure it's 1000m per minute so 60 km/h which is still pretty quick for an elevator

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  9 місяців тому

      Yes, you’re right. He misspoke 😂

  • @SorgiStories
    @SorgiStories Рік тому +3

    Wow. As high of a view as Freedom Tower in NY!
    I don't mind seeing Taipei 101 gives a "hometown discount" for locals. The Hancock Tower in Chicago feels a lot like that. Not as fast at Freedom Tower.
    What a spooky cool feel to the view with those clouds!
    LA and SF skyscrapers should use that big ball, too.
    Wow. 12 years and the baseball stadium's not done? We'll have to get there someday for a game.
    Cute elephant art! Nice.
    From the overhead, it DEFINITELY looks like an elephant-shaped hill.
    Nice surprise temple! And not-surprise temple! And love the story of Songshan's rebuilding.
    Those mushrooms look outstanding. BBQ'd chili shrooms! Nice.
    Pineapple buns! Had them here in Philly's awesome Chinatown. Probably nowhere near as good as yours with the disgustingly awesome butter.
    That ice cream roll! Hmmmm....that is the Chicago "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" of desserts. The ice cream & brittle is like the Peter Cetera-sung ballad, with the cilantro becoming the crazy up-tempo horn section blast. I love the song. Not sure about the dessert.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      Ahh glad you guys enjoyed it! I did not know you could get them in the US - but we're happy you guys could experience that delicious-ness too!
      We're going to give the song a listen right now!! hahaha

  • @kt2401
    @kt2401 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for sharing.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching!! :D

  • @sam00822
    @sam00822 Рік тому +1

    I hope you can also travel to the south and east of Taiwan

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +6

      Thank you!!! We’ve been able to see a lot of the country!! We have a few more videos from Taipei to share, but we also have some from Hualien/Taroko, Kaohsiung, Tainan, and Lambai island coming in the future!!

  • @uk_bigboss
    @uk_bigboss 10 місяців тому +1

    Nice

  • @WhereIsDustin
    @WhereIsDustin 8 місяців тому +1

    Cilantro 🌿ice cream yummy 😂

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  8 місяців тому

      Hahah it actually was pretty good!

  • @charlesdenman9052
    @charlesdenman9052 11 місяців тому +1

    Try to find the Eslite Bookstore. Amazing. Much more than a bookstore.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  11 місяців тому

      Oh man I wish we had seen that!

  • @AD-mb6kx
    @AD-mb6kx Рік тому +1

    讚👍

  • @Chans_Itinerary
    @Chans_Itinerary 10 місяців тому +1

    Your video is amazing. Songshan Fengtian Temple is amazingly beautiful, which I skipped on my travel to the city last Feb. Taipei has many interesting places to visit. I also uploaded some travel videos on my channel.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  10 місяців тому

      Thank you very much for your kind comment! So happy to hear you enjoyed it! The temple is absolutely gorgeous! Next time you will have to check it out as well! :D
      I'll definitely check out some of your videos too! I love meeting other travel video makers!!

    • @Chans_Itinerary
      @Chans_Itinerary 10 місяців тому +1

      @@IfWeGoTo Great. Thank you. :)

  • @bellbluet2227
    @bellbluet2227 Рік тому +12

    To clarify, ROC went to Taiwan post WW2. Prior to that, parts of Taiwan had been ruled by the Spanish, Dutch, Ching empire (China) and Japanese. So In a way, you could say that there are a couple of different national identities exist for the people of Taiwan today: ROC, Taiwan and ROC Taiwan. This identity crisis is due to the fact that 1.Taiwan is a young democratic country and 2. People in Taiwan only started to form some sort of collective identity as Taiwanese under the Japanese rule, which is pretty recent. Hope this makes sense.

    • @bctvanw
      @bctvanw Рік тому +1

      Ironically, Dr. SYS did not treat Taiwan as part of ROC before he died.
      Dr SYS did visit Taiwan a few times to find supports from Japanese and Taiwanese for his revolution.
      The memorial hall was built when Taiwan was still under KMT’s dictatorship.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому

      Thank you for clarifying some of that history! It is definitely important to learn about and touch upon the historical and cultural differences - we didn’t really consider the different national identities within the country.
      Thank you for sharing this! ❤️

  • @larryjohnwong
    @larryjohnwong 10 місяців тому +2

    1:51 I think you mean 1000 meters per minute; 1000 meters per second would be nearly three times the speed of sound.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  10 місяців тому

      Hahah yes you are correct

  • @xxoo6303
    @xxoo6303 Рік тому +2

    👍👍👍

  • @arielwen01
    @arielwen01 10 місяців тому +1

    Could you kindly introduce Tainan and Kaohsiung, Taichung, HsinChu, please. 😊😊😊

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  10 місяців тому +2

      Hi!! We have a few more videos coming about Taipei, but after that we have some planned for Hualien, Kaohsiung, Lambai island, and Tainan!!

  • @cknbb33
    @cknbb33 8 місяців тому +1

    Sorry if this has been asked but which month did you tape this video? We want to dress accordingly 😊 thank you!

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  8 місяців тому

      Hi!! No worries at all. This was filmed in March earlier this year! Hope that helps!

    • @cknbb33
      @cknbb33 8 місяців тому

      Perfect thank you! We’re enjoying watching your channel!

  • @user-kl6uc7xf5i
    @user-kl6uc7xf5i Рік тому +5

    有多的時間可以到台灣的中南部走走,會感受到與台北不同的風景。

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +3

      我們確實去了花蓮、太魯閣、高雄、瀾白島和台南。我們希望下次訪問更多! :D

  • @jennershu6512
    @jennershu6512 Рік тому +8

    在臺灣 人們聚集的地方通常有建築精神寄託的廟,因為人們聚集 也會有夜市。經常 廟&夜市 總是相近 總是捆綁在一起。

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +2

      哦,我們不知道這個!這是一條非常酷的信息。感謝你的分享!!

    • @jennershu6512
      @jennershu6512 Рік тому +2

      @@IfWeGoTo 希望你們有一個好的臺灣體驗!

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      @@jennershu6512 非常感謝!我們在台灣度過了美好的時光!

  • @MartyMaa
    @MartyMaa 11 місяців тому +1

    Alan (I hope I heard her right) must love the pineapple bun, or he wouldn’t have to lick it off from the wrapping paper to finish off the Pineapple bun.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  11 місяців тому

      Hahaha oh my gosh they were so good!! Definitely worth licking every last bit up!

  • @abrahamhernandez7782
    @abrahamhernandez7782 Рік тому +2

    👍👍🙏🙏

  • @arcroom2000
    @arcroom2000 Рік тому +4

    台灣人不來按讚怎麼對呢!

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      對不起,我們不明白你的意思。你能澄清一下嗎?

    • @littlebear5394
      @littlebear5394 Рік тому +3

      @@IfWeGoTo The gentleman's saying being a Taiwanese, not giving a thumb's up is not right.
      Google Translate wasn't able to translate the sentence properly.
      Basically, he's saying as a Taiwanese, a thumbs up is a must. 😊 and I agree~ really enjoyed watching Taiwan through your guys' eyes!

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +2

      @@littlebear5394 Ahh thank you for clearing that up!! So happy to hear you enjoyed it!
      And thank you Han-Chien!! :D

  • @rohansachdeva3724
    @rohansachdeva3724 11 місяців тому +2

    Hi, I really love your content but wonder why it is so underrated. I have an observation - when I searched- If We Go To (with space), your channel doesn't show up. It would be great if you could change your channel's name to entertain a wider audience 😀

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  11 місяців тому

      Hi Rohan,
      Thank you sooo much for pointing this out - this is actually something we’ve really considered doing for this exact reason. We’ve kept it so far because after talking to so many people around the world we learned that the name translates well across many languages. But if it’s a continued problem for search we will definitely reconsider a change! Just need to come up with a new name we love!

  • @winniec-nj2sn
    @winniec-nj2sn 10 місяців тому +1

    living in Taiwan , you don't need to cook each meal everyday. My mom often buy a lot of food and bring them home. We only cook 1-2 times each week.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  10 місяців тому

      When you have such a great variety in restaurants there isn't much reason to cook, huh!!

  • @ericyung520
    @ericyung520 11 місяців тому

    來台灣一定要做的三件事
    1、吃
    2、還是吃
    3、繼續吃

  • @user-rf5jg5sz5k
    @user-rf5jg5sz5k Рік тому +5

    今日は台湾料理にします😁

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      うーん!台湾料理は本当に美味しいですよ!!

  • @user-cp7sz2py7g
    @user-cp7sz2py7g 11 місяців тому

    電影沙丘就是殺邱的意思

  • @leoj7758
    @leoj7758 Рік тому +6

    4:45 actually…this is not traditional taiwanese food, it’s Yunnan food (or Dian food, as the restaurant’s name suggests) Yunnan is a region (province) in China. The foods are actually quite different 😅

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      Ohhhh we didn’t know!! 😅 there were definitely similarities, but that’s coming from foreigners who don’t know the cuisine well - thanks for telling us!! 😃

  • @f120702921
    @f120702921 Рік тому +9

    能為臺灣澄清國號是中華民國,這是很少外國yt做到,謝謝你們,馬上按讚訂閱,最後祝你們在臺灣旅途愉快❤

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +2

      非常感謝你!我想你很快就會有更多的訪客!! :D

  • @jethrolai
    @jethrolai 11 місяців тому

    The ice cream roll thing comes from a very traditional Taiwanese food called lumpia. It normally has peanut powder, a lot of veggies, maybe some meat and tofu, served cold. The ice cream with cilantro is pretty new, probably late than 10 years. To be honest, I hate it.... just like you, it does not make any sense.... not sure why it all the sudden everywhere in Taiwan.

  • @samsungs6lite95
    @samsungs6lite95 Рік тому +1

    Hey. I love your video but please please, don't boost your music so loud it's hard to watch without adjusting each time it comes up.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      Ohh thank you so much for letting us know this is a problem. I’ll definitely look into what happened with the audio balancing - sometimes it can be hard to determine, or even play differently on different devices. I’ll definitely play around more before the next one though. 🙏

    • @samsungs6lite95
      @samsungs6lite95 Рік тому +2

      @IfWeGoTo hi, thanks! I work in film music, so maybe I'm more sensitive to this, but your content is great. Music isn't that important, so there is no need to boost so much between dialogue. Less is more especially you are doing a vlog style and documentary.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +2

      @@samsungs6lite95 We are definitely amateurs when it comes to film/video-making and we have been letting our editing program (premiere pro) automatically set the music vs dialogue volumes. So we really appreciate you reaching out to let us know that the balance is off. We'll definitely research some ways to do it better!! :D
      As a professional in the field, do you have any recommendations for maybe a youtube video or website on the subject?
      Thank you again! :D

    • @samsungs6lite95
      @samsungs6lite95 Рік тому +2

      @IfWeGoTo Hi there, I don't know any youtube channel teaching the mixing. I work more on the music side of the film and I learned everything at the film studio. If you want some advice, I can give you my IG through DM. Keep up the good work!

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      That would be fantastic and we’d greatly appreciate that!! Our IG is @ifwegoto!

  • @WORMGERM
    @WORMGERM Рік тому

    No way the elevator went 1000m per second. You would be at the top of the building in less than a second.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      It’s per minute! Maybe we misspoke 😅

  • @samsungs6lite95
    @samsungs6lite95 Рік тому +1

    Music is so loud we don't really need it it would be better without!

  • @hihosh1
    @hihosh1 9 місяців тому

    You are missing going on a hash run

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  9 місяців тому

      Whats a hash run?!

    • @hihosh1
      @hihosh1 9 місяців тому +1

      @IfWeGoTo it's usually a run or walk accessible to public transport either around Taipei or beyond, we did a recent one in Houtong the Cat Village. You get to see the most beautiful places you would never see otherwise. Many of the places like Zhuzihu, Yangminshan, Tamsui, etc.. are all areas we've run in. Was surprised to see so many places I know

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  9 місяців тому

      Oh that sounds like a lot of fun!! We didn’t see one of those during our visit!!

  • @badboyblue9675
    @badboyblue9675 7 місяців тому +1

    How can you guys eat all that ??😂😂😂

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  7 місяців тому +1

      We walk a LOT! But I have to give Alan most of the credit! He is a big person and is expensive to feed! hahaha

  • @user-eo3fo5wl7b
    @user-eo3fo5wl7b 11 місяців тому +1

    3q you

  • @user-xs6up6rc6s
    @user-xs6up6rc6s 9 місяців тому +1

    Can I share more about Taiwan with you on Facebook?

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  9 місяців тому

      Of course! Although we don't really check our facebook page! Instagram is best if you have that!

    • @user-xs6up6rc6s
      @user-xs6up6rc6s 9 місяців тому

      @@IfWeGoTo i have your Instagram

  • @pizzaearthpancakesandother2549
    @pizzaearthpancakesandother2549 8 місяців тому +1

    0:19 Look at Brandi and Randi smile!
    They look like they just ate a block of cheddar!
    I can't believe they are forcing you folks to mask the pieholes.
    Sad.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  7 місяців тому

      Hahaha thank you!
      I think they did have a mandate still going at the time, but honestly the masks really don't bother us. We continue to wear them by choice if the majority of people in a space were. If it makes people more comfortable, we don't mind. Masks were a thing in Asia long before covid even started!

    • @pizzaearthpancakesandother2549
      @pizzaearthpancakesandother2549 7 місяців тому

      @@IfWeGoTo If selfharm is your thing, go for it! When in Rome!
      Stay away from the klawtshawts, however. Just a friendly warning

  • @tonysin77
    @tonysin77 8 місяців тому

    thanks for introducing our neighborhood, but please learn the name before making a video. "shin-yi " Just sayin'

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  8 місяців тому

      We appreciate you pointing it out, we did get it right in later videos as we learned.
      But so you know what goes into it - these videos are a TON of work to make and require so much learning as-is. We’re continually learning as we go, but we’re going to make mistakes. Pronunciations in foreign languages are especially hard because there aren’t always good resources available.
      And while comments like yours help us learn, the tone could’ve been nicer.

  • @BenDover12366
    @BenDover12366 Рік тому

    For new travelers to Taiwan be prepared for people who are very aggressive in their use of public space... pedestrians have no rights and that includes the bicyclists on the sidewalks of Taipei who are reckless.
    Expressions like "excuse me" are unknown in Taiwan where people will happily step on your feet or bump into you in their rush to get somewhere before you get there. After awhile it will become extremely annoying.

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  11 місяців тому

      Hahaha, it was definitely a bit chaotic, but compared to India (where we were a week prior to visiting Taiwan) it was quite organized and peaceful!! hahaha.

  • @azarashikon
    @azarashikon Рік тому

    是Sinyi 我不喜歡大陸拼音的X開頭

    • @IfWeGoTo
      @IfWeGoTo  Рік тому +1

      哦,我們讀錯了嗎?哎呀!!

    • @cheng-enwang1299
      @cheng-enwang1299 Рік тому +1

      @@IfWeGoTo You are not wrong because Taipei City Government uses Xinyi officially.

  • @EmperorXiBaozi
    @EmperorXiBaozi Рік тому +1

    Jinping likes

  • @xxoo6303
    @xxoo6303 Рік тому +2