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    Da'an and Yongkang Street

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    Da'an and Yongkang Street

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    Da'an District is Taipei's green, well-kept residential and university neighborhood.

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    Da'an District is Taipei's green, well-kept residential and university neighborhood. Right by Dongmen metro station begins Yongkang Street, not a night market alley, but a street full of good restaurants, tea shops, and small stores, known for mango shaved ice and beef noodle soup.A few minutes' walk away is Da'an Forest Park, the city's green lung, and further south, National Taiwan University.
    Da'an is Taipei's district for dining and strolling. Yongkang Street, with its eateries and shops, starts at Dongmen Metro Station; to its south are the quiet alleys around Lishui Street. Da'an Forest Park is accessible by metro or a 15-minute walk, and the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is right next door. The district is most charming in the early evening, as the eateries open.

    Sights in Da'an and Yongkang Street

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    Yongkang Street
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    1Yongkang Street

    The street starts right at Dongmen Metro Station and is neither a night market nor an old town alley, but simply a street with very good food: beef noodle soup, mango ice cream, tea shops, bookstores, and small shops. Most shops close around 9 PM.
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    Da'an Woodpark
    Park

    2Da'an Woodpark

    The large city park is Taipei's green lung, with lawns, ponds, walking paths, and a playground. In the mornings, you'll find Tai Chi groups here, and on weekends, families picnic. Daan Park Metro Station is right on its edge.
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    Restaurants in Da'an and Yongkang Street

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    Tian Jin Onion Pancake (天津蔥抓餅)

    The street stall on Yongkang Street bakes scallion pancakes fresh on the griddle, optionally with egg, cheese, or basil. An inexpensive snack to go, usually with a short queue.
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    Din Tai Fung Xinyi Road (Original)

    The branch on Xinyi Road, right at the entrance to Yongkang Street, is the flagship store of the world-renowned Xiaolongbao chain. Wait times are normal, but numbers are called quickly.
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    Yongkang Beef Noodles

    Traditional eatery for beef noodle soup in a side alley of Yongkang Street, available in the braised, spicy variant or with clear broth.
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    Food and Drink

    Yongkang Street is one of the best food streets in the city.

    Mango Ice

    Shaved Ice with fresh mango is the most famous street snack, especially in summer.

    Beef and Noodle Soup

    Several well-known noodle shops are located on Yongkang Street, such as Yongkang Beef Noodles.

    Pancake with Spring Onions

    Freshly made at Tian Jin, an affordable snack for takeout.

    Getting Here and There

    Metro: Dongmen (Red and Orange Lines) for Yongkang Street, Daan Park (Red Line) for Forest Park.On foot: From Yongkang Street to the CKS Memorial Hall, it's about ten minutes.

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