Things to Do in Datong, Taipei

One of the oldest areas in Taipei, known for its Japanese colonial and Qing dynasty architecture. Dihua Street features Chinese herbal and dry goods shops.

DadaochengBazaar
Dihua StreetHistoric Landmark
Bao'an TempleFamous Taoist Temple

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Top things to do in Datong

Dadaocheng
★ 4.5 · 5.6k
Bazaar★
Popular nighttime spot on a pier with waterfront cafes & vendors, plus weekend bands & puppet shows.
Mon–Fri
4 PM – 10 PM
Sat
12 PM – 10 PM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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Dihua Street
★ 4.3 · 18.5k
Historic Landmark★
19th-century thoroughfare with traditional shops & a bustling market during Lunar New Year.
Every day
9 AM – 8 PM
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Bao'an Temple
★ 4.7 · 4.6k
Famous Taoist Temple★
Landmark temple completed in 1831 featuring an 1804 dragon column in the main hall.
Every day
6 AM – 9 PM
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Confucius Temple
★ 4.6 · 2.4k
Famous Confucian Temple★
Colorful, Minnan-style Confucian temple featuring educational shows in a 4D cinema.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
8:30 AM – 9 PM
Sat
8:30 AM – 9 PM
Sun
8:30 AM – 9 PM
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時光回憶屋
★ 5.0 · 270
Antique Market
Mon
6 PM – 8 PM
Tue–Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Kuo's Astral Bookshop
★ 4.8 · 1.2k
Bookstore
Mon–Fri
12 PM – 8 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10 PM
Sun
12 PM – 8 PM
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唐青古物商行
★ 4.8 · 168
Flea Market
Mon–Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
12 PM – 7:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 7:30 PM
Sun
12 PM – 7:30 PM
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Yong Le Market
★ 4.3 · 15.1k
Market
Stalls for colorful fabrics & sewing materials, plus produce, dry goods & local street food.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Datong

好啊咖啡
★ 4.8 · 2.5k
Café & Bakery· NT$200–400
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 7:30 PM
Fri
12 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun
12 PM – 7:30 PM
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Twin Brothers Coffee
★ 4.6 · 3.5k
Coffee Shop· NT$1–200
Sweet buns, espresso drinks & flavored milks are on the menu at this hip, compact coffee shop.
Mon–Thu
7:30 AM – 7 PM
Fri
7:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat
7:30 AM – 7 PM
Sun
7:30 AM – 7 PM
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Book ing Bar Zhongshan
★ 4.9 · 1.9k
Cocktail Bar· NT$400–1,200
A speakeasy cocktail bar with a hidden entrance, known for its unique menu, specialty cocktails, and food items like turnip cake and fried fish cake.
Every day
7 PM – 2 AM
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蕼蒔荳留
★ 4.9 · 263
Brunch· NT$200–400
Mon
10 AM – 6 PM
Tue
10 AM – 10 PM
Wed
Closed
Thu
10 AM – 10 PM
Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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Sihai Soy Milk
★ 4.3 · 4.0k
Breakfast· NT$1–200
A small, family-run restaurant in Taipei, known for its Taiwanese breakfast items like freshly brewed soy milk, dough fritters, egg pancakes, and soup dumplings.
Mon–Fri
6 AM – 8:30 PM
Sat
6 AM – 8:30 PM
Sun
6 AM – 1 PM
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Mei Zhen Doujiang Breakfast Restaurant
★ 4.7 · 524
Breakfast· NT$1–200
Mon–Thu
4:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Fri
Closed
Sat
4:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Sun
4:30 AM – 11:30 AM
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琢磨咖啡 coffee
★ 4.6 · 1.1k
Café & Bakery· NT$1–200
Every day
8 AM – 6 PM
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Mai Mien Yen Tsai
★ 4.2 · 5.8k
Noodle Shop· NT$1–200
Nestled in the Dadaocheng area, this family business is now run by the third-generation owners.
Every day
7 AM – 2:30 PM
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