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May 19, 2008 01:48 PM
By Lauren Mack
Some 90 minutes by plane from Hong
Kong, Taiwan’s capital boasts scenic mountains, the world’s tallest
building and delicious food. With a recent hotel construction boom and
a new president-elect who plans to relax travel restrictions on
mainland travelers, the island has blossomed into a major tourism
destination. NEWSWEEK’s Lauren Mack shares her favorite places to eat,
drink, explore and relax.
EAT at Din Tai Fung. While they are famous for
Shanghainese-style dumplings, this restaurant is an institution in
Taipei. With three restaurants in Taipei and locations in nine
countries, the original on Xinyi Road has a steady line out front. Try
their famous xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and traditional chicken soup
(194 Xinyi Road, Section 2, Da-an district, 2321-8928,
www.dintaifung.com.tw). Head to Tainan Tan Tsu Mian, which is famous for its noodles - some of the most expensive in Taipei (31 Huaxi Street, Wanhua district, 2308-1123).
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