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(199 Fucyan Rd, Sec 1; fruit drinks NT$50; 11am-11pm, closed 2 Mon per month)
Across from
the Confucius Temple is this well-known shop that serves up delicious
bào bīng
(shaved
ice and fruit) and fruit drinks.
Former Julius Mannich Merchant House
PUB
(Déshāng Dōngxīng Yángháng; beer from NT$100; 10am-10pm Sun-Thu, to midnight Fri & Sat)
The First Opium War between the British Empire and China led to the opening of ports
in Taiwan to European trade. This fine old wood-and-brick structure is mildly interesting
to tour as a site but is also highly enjoyable as a place to hang out. The garden restaurant
serves good German beer and sausage plates.
The merchant house is just a few minutes' walk from the Tree House, and just behind
a row of houses across from Anping Fort.
Gandan Café
CAFE
(Gāndān Kāfēi; 13 Lane 4, Mincyuan Rd; coffee from NT$150; 1pm-9.30pm, closed Mon-Thu last
week of the month)
The owner here has built a lushly caffeinated hangout from a rubbish
heap by filling it only with recycled materials. The hip spot is wedged into an old build-
ing facing Kailung Temple, down a hidden valley, and is more accessible via Lane 79
Jhongshan Rd.
TCRC Bar
BAR
(117, Xinmei St; drinks from NT$150; 9pm-3am)
Directly opposite Matsu Temple, TCRC
(The Checkered Record Club) is cool in all the right places - indie music, dim lighting, a
great range of cocktails and beers, and a low-key crowd that's the height of casual soph-
istication. TCRC also has a small underground indie club nearby that hosts live music on
an irregular basis. Check with the bartender.
A Chuan Melon Drink
JUICE
(Yìfēng Āchuān Dōngguāchá; 216 Yongfu Rd, Sec 2; drinks from NT$20; 9am-10pm)
Well-
known melon (or winter squash) drink stand across from Official God of War Temple.
Look for the line-up.
Willy's Second Base
PUB
