Taipei
Watch Taiwan’s 660-Ton Skyscraper ‘Damper’ Swing During Magnitude-6.9 Earthquake
The 660-ton ball moved eight inches during a 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan.
With Millions Under Lockdown, Taipei Holds a Pride Parade for the World
The country has cemented its reputation not only as a regional leader on LGBTQ rights, but also an example to much of the world for its successes in combating COVID-19.
What It Really Feels Like to Get a Massage Using Real Knives
The ancient Chinese practice is surprisingly relaxing and healing.
Taiwan is prepping for a full military invasion by China
"The main goal of the drills is to make any Chinese communist military mission to invade Taiwan fail."
A Brief Guide to Fan Tuan, the Delicious Rice Rolls of Taiwan
The best Taiwanese breakfast is oblong, stuffed with any number of tasty things, and wrapped with hot sticky rice.
Meet the Woman Who Is Preserving Taiwan's Street Food Tradition
Chuang Pao-hua teaches students of every walk of life how to cook dishes with 'gu zhao wei,' or old-school flavor.
My Szechuan Restaurant Is So Spicy That a Customer Called The Cops on Me
Everyone handles spice differently. I invented a heat index scale for my restaurant, Han Dynasty, so that people don't send dishes back to the kitchen, one of the biggest cultural insults in China.
Taipei’s Extreme Metal Scene Provides an Unlikely Home for Its Misfits
In Taiwan, choosing a life in the underground punk and metal scene means going against everything the dominant culture holds dear.
Costco Is Even Better in Taiwan
Craving a bit of nostalgia—and the big box store's famous muffins—I stopped by a Costco in Taipei, where you can get everything from Kirkland booze to sea cucumbers.
Aristophanes Releases Grimes-Produced Single "人為機器 (Humans Become Machines)"
The title track of the Taiwanese rapper's forthcoming mixtape also features backing vocals by Claire Boucher.
How a Taipei Restaurant Turned a Meat-Filled Street Snack Vegan
Taiwan's luwei involves braising ingredients in a hot broth and then adding spices and sauces to the finished product. While it almost always involves pork or other meat, Vege Creek has found wild success with its pick-your-own vegan version.