Hey,
Clubbing is fun, going to bars are fun, but there must be activities to do at night that does not include drinking? Could someone please help me with some suggestions because I’m pretty bored right now, and I really need to get out of the dorms and do something
ps. no KTV suggestions please 
/Daniel
elephant mountain for a city view?
Food?
Cycling river paths, walking river paths, climb Fairy Footprint for night view, movies, cafes, reading at 24 hour Eslite, visit temples (open till 9-10), night markets.
Fairy Footprint?
What on hades is that?
[quote=“TheGingerMan”]Fairy Footprint?
What on hades is that?[/quote]
Like Elephant Mountain a hiking trail right in the city. Just a couple minutes walk from Jingmei MRT. The trail runs along a thin ridgeline that runs into the city and at the top (20 minutes up) you can sit on a rock with Taipei 101 not 1km away across the city. It’s a cool spot. I used to meet friends there after work and we’d bring a few beer. If you follow to the end you end up Shih Hsin Uni in Muzha.
Oh yeah, OP, head to Maokong for tea. Great if you can get some friends and play cards into the wee hours.
Take a high powered flashlight and go out into any forested area to look for flying squirrels.
Thanks for all suggestions, will definitely try some of them 
Squirrel hunting, right?
haha yes, an interesting suggestion would be pretty cool to see though
[quote=“Mucha Man”][quote=“TheGingerMan”]Fairy Footprint?
What on hades is that?[/quote]
Like Elephant Mountain a hiking trail right in the city. Just a couple minutes walk from Jingmei MRT. The trail runs along a thin ridgeline that runs into the city and at the top (20 minutes up) you can sit on a rock with Taipei 101 not 1km away across the city. It’s a cool spot. I used to meet friends there after work and we’d bring a few beer. If you follow to the end you end up Shih Hsin Uni in Muzha.[/quote]
OK, gotcha.
Sounds most wicked, but are there actually any Fairies, and can one see their footprints?
[quote=“TheGingerMan”][quote=“Muzha Man”][quote=“TheGingerMan”]Fairy Footprint?
What on hades is that?[/quote]
Like Elephant Mountain a hiking trail right in the city. Just a couple minutes walk from Jingmei MRT. The trail runs along a thin ridgeline that runs into the city and at the top (20 minutes up) you can sit on a rock with Taipei 101 not 1km away across the city. It’s a cool spot. I used to meet friends there after work and we’d bring a few beer. If you follow to the end you end up Shih Hsin Uni in Muzha.[/quote]
OK, gotcha.
Sounds most wicked, but are there actually any Fairies, and can one see their footprints?[/quote]
There’s a rock with an, um, dent, impression, hollow, that if you, well, squint into direct sunlight first and then look back you can see lights around what a sign tells you is a “footprint” of one of the 8 Immortals (I think) Have seen venomous bamboo vipers up there though which was more interesting.
[quote=“Mucha Man”][quote=“TheGingerMan”][quote=“Muzha Man”][quote=“TheGingerMan”]Fairy Footprint?
What on hades is that?[/quote]
Like Elephant Mountain a hiking trail right in the city. Just a couple minutes walk from Jingmei MRT. The trail runs along a thin ridgeline that runs into the city and at the top (20 minutes up) you can sit on a rock with Taipei 101 not 1km away across the city. It’s a cool spot. I used to meet friends there after work and we’d bring a few beer. If you follow to the end you end up Shih Hsin Uni in Muzha.[/quote]
OK, gotcha.
Sounds most wicked, but are there actually any Fairies, and can one see their footprints?[/quote]
There’s a rock with an, um, dent, impression, hollow, that if you, well, squint into direct sunlight first and then look back you can see lights around what a sign tells you is a “footprint” of one of the 8 Immortals (I think) Have seen venomous bamboo vipers up there though which was more interesting.[/quote]
Damn! And here I thought I could see enough fairies and their footprints around 101, and yet you say I have to actually sit on a rock with an indent?
Don’t get me wrong, I like Fairies, I just want to actually see their footprints.
There is also Fairy Park down by Taipei Main Station.
I don’t think those down there have wings, nor the proper boots.
And you’re suggesting the OP to go up there at night?! 
I just went out for a ride on the Ubike tonight. Quite a fun (and cheap) nocturnal activity for Taipei, with no threat of poisonous snakes.
Cycling is great way to explore a city. A great thing about Taiwanese culture is that it is not drinking-based like Japan or Korea or the UK (where I’m from). You can always get on a bike, take a book, ride around to a new area - a night market or whatever - and stop off at places along the way, have a tea or a snack, etc. I guess this is best if you really want to read a book. I like to read Philosophy in my free time which can be heavy going, so it’s nice to hop on a bike for a break between chapters…
Exercise is a really good way to use your spare time. There are really good parks here for free exercises. Check YouTube for pull-up bar routines, etc. Callisthenics, etc, will make you fit and help you sleep better. Or chose an event - say, a Marathon, and train for it.
Do you use WeChat? Badoo? You can use those (on a smartphone/laptop), when you are out, to meet new people in areas you think are cool. Great way to meet people with similar interests.
Do you LE? Another fun way to spend time.
What did you always want to try? Hobbies have been like the new good thing in my life since I stopped going out all the time. I suggest you try a few. 
[quote=“trubadour”]Cycling is great way to explore a city. A great thing about Taiwanese culture is that it is not drinking-based like Japan or Korea or the UK (where I’m from). You can always get on a bike, take a book, ride around to a new area - a night market or whatever - and stop off at places along the way, have a tea or a snack, etc. I guess this is best if you really want to read a book. I like to read Philosophy in my free time which can be heavy going, so it’s nice to hop on a bike for a break between chapters…
Exercise is a really good way to use your spare time. There are really good parks here for free exercises. Check YouTube for pull-up bar routines, etc. Callisthenics, etc, will make you fit and help you sleep better. Or chose an event - say, a Marathon, and train for it.
Do you use WeChat? Badoo? You can use those (on a smartphone/laptop), when you are out, to meet new people in areas you think are cool. Great way to meet people with similar interests.
Do you LE? Another fun way to spend time.
What did you always want to try? Hobbies have been like the new good thing in my life since I stopped going out all the time. I suggest you try a few. [/quote]
Some great suggestions here, thank you!
I’ll look into those apps, and I might get some exercises going, a bit injured atm but should be able to find something to do…
What is LE?
And you’re suggesting the OP to go up there at night?!
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I only saw one once and it was on the far back side. But hey, I had a cobra in my neighborhood in Muzha once too.
This wonderful urban park is well lit and the paths are paved. If you stay on them, I don’t think you will need to worry about snakes even at night.
In a few dozen visits I saw one juvenile snake way on the far side, in an unlit section so yes do not be discouraged. This is a very nice place.