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Traditions and customs in Taipei

5 customs and traditions in Taipei — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Night markets

Night markets
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Shilin, Raohe and Ningxia — food-first, and a genuine part of how the city eats.

Watch outPer-item prices quoted then charged by weight, especially for fruit and seafood.

2. Tea culture

Tea culture
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Gongfu service with Taiwanese oolong, particularly in the Maokong hills above the city.

3. Temple fortune telling

Temple fortune telling
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Moon blocks and fortune sticks, used seriously at Longshan and elsewhere.

4. Lantern Festival

Lantern Festival
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Sky lanterns released at Pingxi and a large lantern display in the city.

5. Bookstore and café culture

Bookstore and café culture
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24-hour bookstores and a dense independent café scene.

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