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Friday 29 January 2016

The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Taipei

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EZ5 Live House is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Taipei.
1. EZ5 Live House8.0
安和路二段211號, Da’an District, T’ai-pei Shih
Pub · Dà'ān Qū · 9 tips and reviews
Derek P.Derek Petersen: The live music here is absolutely incredible. I had no idea Taiwan had this type of music scene. I'm planning another trip to Taiwan specifically to come back here again, seriously.
RapStoneRapStone: nice place for live music!
Vindy W.Vindy Wong: Good live band and singer
Brown Sugar Live & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Taipei.
2. Brown Sugar Live & Restaurant7.7
松仁路10號, Sinyi District, T’ai-pei Shih
Lounge · Xìnyì Qū · 17 tips and reviews
Catch C.Catch C: Live bands on weekends, and sometimes on Wednesdays, too.
Catch C.Catch C: Good jazz music and there's live band on weekends.
Get My Grub On! w.Get My Grub On! www.getmygrubon.co: Awesome live music place.
音樂展演空間 Legacy Taipei is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Taipei.
3. 音樂展演空間 Legacy Taipei8.6
八德路一段1號, Taipei
Rock Club · Zhōngzhèng Qū · 3 tips and reviews
tingjyun g.tingjyun guo 🐄: Enjoy live music and drinks here!
Jeni C.Jeni Chen: A great space to enjoy live music. Stand space only.
Vicky C.Vicky Chang: Rock and roll
台北小巨蛋 Taipei Arena is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Taipei.
4. 台北小巨蛋 Taipei Arena7.7
南京東路四段2號 (敦化北路), Taipei
Stadium · Sōngshān Qū · 18 tips and reviews
Marcel C.Marcel Campos: Shows e mais shows.
Calvin G.Calvin Goh: Watch concert here
Frank Y.Frank Yang: Parking is not easy when there's a concert
華山1914文創園區 Huashan1914 is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Taipei.
5. 華山1914文創園區 Huashan19149.1
1 Sec 1 Bādé Rd., Taipei
Other Great Outdoors · Zhōngzhèng Qū · 50 tips and reviews
Taipei Arts FestivalsTaipei Arts Festivals: Concerts regularly on wknds, weeknd creative market great find of local artists' works, Taiwanese buffet restaurant is superb w/all-u-can drink BEER! (Kat)
Tien T.Tien Tien: There's a flea market and mini concert at nightfall.
Jayzen P.Jayzen Patria: Walk around, cruise the exhibits, people watch and grab a bite to eat in this kewl center of Taipei's arts Communitty.
A Train is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Taipei.
6. A Train8.2
八德路二段233號2樓 (龍江路), Taipei
Lounge · Zhōngshān Qū · 12 tips and reviews
Diana L.Diana Lin: Nice environment, food is ok, drinks on the sweet side. Overall a nice place to hang out. Next time we will go on Sunday afternoon to see live jazz!
Ivy K.Ivy Kuo: Apparently they don't have live band performing anymore.
Rick J.Rick Jiang: Really good cocktails with excellent service. Good for dates and meetings after work. Must make a reservation as early as possible. Tell them what you like and enjoy!
這牆音樂藝文展演空間 The Wall Live House is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Taipei.
7. 這牆音樂藝文展演空間 The Wall Live House8.1
羅斯福路四段200號B1, Taipei
Concert Hall · Wénshān Qū · 11 tips and reviews
Lucie L.Lucie Luke: If you want to see the best indie bands' concerts, THIS is the place to go !!
Yu Yang S.Yu Yang Shen: There is good music and band every weekend. Go there and have a drink! Enjoy it!
luxia w.luxia wu: Rock Place
Sappho Live is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Taipei.
8. Sappho Live7.9
安和路一段102巷B1, Taipei
Jazz Club · Dà'ān Qū · 4 tips and reviews
James H.James Hill: Inexpensive drinks and good live music nightly.
YY: Good venue for live music with affordable drinks and friendly staff.
Josh H.Josh Horwitz: Sappho has great drinks and is a great place to have a cocktail with friend when it's not crowded. Vibe is classy but not too pretentious.
國家戲劇院 National Theater is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Taipei.
9. 國家戲劇院 National Theater8.7
中山南路21之1號 (愛國東路), Taipei
Theater · Zhōngzhèng Qū · 11 tips and reviews
Taipei Arts FestivalsTaipei Arts Festivals: An opera house with a tad Hollywood grandeur. Must-see theater with the Concert Hall in equal greatness across the plaza. Photo-taking, YES!Jaw-dropping, hell yes!(Kat)
Mr. SpotlightMr. Spotlight: A well lit and presented building at night...
Jennifer L.Jennifer Leon: Beautiful! I have not seen a performance here yet but it is a gorgeous building!
國家音樂廳 National Concert Hall is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Taipei.
10. 國家音樂廳 National Concert Hall9.0
中山南路21-1號 (信義路一段), Taipei
Concert Hall · Zhōngzhèng Qū · 7 tips and reviews
Shanghai H.Shanghai Hunter: Exceptional chinese building part of the Chiang kai-Shek memorial Hall.(Check reviews, wechat: shanghai_hunter and facebook)
Chin M.Chin Mu: Don't choose the balcony seats on the third floor. The sound effects are quite awful with strange echo and delay.
Nuri J.Nuri Jeon: Beautiful building.
中正紀念堂 Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Taipei.
11. 中正紀念堂 Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall8.6
中山南路21號, Taipei
Monument / Landmark · Zhōngzhèng Qū · 100 tips and reviews
G W.G Wong: Go see the architecture and exhibits and then if you get the lucky chance, visit the beautifully maintained concert halls.
JernejJernej: Huge plaza with concert and theatre hall on each side. On the end it's memorial site. Very beautiful structures. Inside memorial hall there is a change of guards every full hour.
高手놀리밑™高手놀리밑™: Nice spacious place to chill and also do some photography. Best time to come is in the late afternoon and early evening
Alchemy is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Taipei.
12. Alchemy8.7
信義路五段16-1號2樓, Taipei
Bar · Xìnyì Qū · 16 tips and reviews
MikaylaMikayla: Amazing place with live jazz band
YushengYusheng: Fantastic cocktails, from classics to their own signatures. The misutini served in a miso-soup bowl is not to be missed.
Sharon T.Sharon Tsao: They have a good selection of cocktails. Love the Chrysanthemum Fizz!
A*Bar is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Taipei.
13. A*Bar7.4
南京東路一段132巷15號, Taipei
Pub · Zhōngshān Qū · 4 tips and reviews
Jenkin A.Jenkin A.: Awesome bar. Good staff and awesome selection of whiskey. Live music too
Nevin N.Nevin Ng: Best bartender in the district. He does very good cocktails! Nice live bands too!
Matteo S.Matteo Sarzana: The bar tender is terrific. Ask for a negroni
大安森林公園 Daan Forest Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Taipei.
14. 大安森林公園 Daan Forest Park9.0
新生南路二段1號 (信義路), Taipei
Park · Dà'ān Qū · 46 tips and reviews
Luis R. S.Luis R. Schalch: Great place to walk around and find some concert or event on weekends
Hayo B.Hayo Bart: Taipei's central park, which is an oasis of serenity in Taipei. There are quite some beautiful birds in the ecological pond. You can also feed the squirrels in one of the trees surrounding the pond.
metaheadmetahead: Great place for running, except of course when it rains and the path gets a bit slippery. One lap around the park is about 2.5km.
海邊的卡夫卡 Kafka is one of The 15 Best Places with Live Music in Taipei.
15. 海邊的卡夫卡 Kafka8.2
羅斯福路三段244巷2號2樓, Taipei
Café · Zhōngzhèng Qū · 13 tips and reviews
Inchan Jake H.Inchan Jake Hwang: You better check the live music schedule before your visit.
eifeh s.eifeh s: Nice place to do some work or read in the day. Coffee is good as are desserts. Try the cheesecake and brownie. NT30 charge for outlet use. Free wifi. One drink min. per person. Next to Riverside Cafe.
Jones F.Jones Fish: Must drink: Hami-melon beer

Wednesday 27 January 2016

Kongobuji Temple (金剛峯寺)

2 of 8 spots
in Mount Koya 82% 206
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Kongobuji was originally constructed in 1593 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi to commemorate the death of his mother. Later it was merged with a neighboring temple and reorganized into the head temple ofShingon Buddhism, the sect introduced to Japan by Kobo Daishi in 805 and headquartered onKoyasan.

After entering the building, taking off their shoes and paying the admission fee, visitors will first come across the Ohiroma Room which was used for important rituals and religious ceremonies. The room's gilded sliding doors (fusuma) are adorned with cranes painted by Kano Tanyu. Next to the Ohiroma Room are the Plum and Willow Rooms, named after the paintings on their sliding doors. Toyotomi Hidetsugu committed ritual suicide in the Willow Room as ordered by his uncleHideyoshi.

Ohiroma Room

A long corridor then leads to a more recently added wing of the temple complex, where visitors are invited to enjoy some tea and a cookie in a large tatami hall. An adjacent building features rooms whose sliding doors (fusuma) are decorated by 20th century paintings of seasonal flowers and the story of Kobo Daishi, his journey to China and his founding of Koyasan. Behind the building is theBanryutei Rock Garden, the largest rock garden in Japan. Built in 1984, its large rocks fromShikoku, the birthplace of Kobo Daishi, represent a pair of dragons emerging from a sea of clouds.

Upon returning to Kongobuji's main building, visitors pass by the extravagant Jodannoma Audience Room which was used for receiving visiting dignitaries. The room's walls and sliding doors are gilded in gold and the ceilings feature carved flowers. The visit ends in Kongobuji'skitchen with its enormous hearth and kamado stoves large enough to feed up to 2000 people.