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Where to stay in Taipei: the 9 best neighborhoods, ranked

Updated October 20, 2026 · Ranked by Axel from research, its own hotel reviews and recent rates · How we rank

Stay in Zhongshan for a first visit, with café lanes, restaurants and useful metro connections. Da’an & East District is Axel’s top overall choice, especially for families and food lovers. Choose Ximending for pedestrian shopping and late evenings around the Red House, or Dadaocheng for the strongest hotel value, historic streets and a slower pace.

Think of Taipei as a choice between western historic streets, central restaurant and shopping lanes, and eastern business districts, with your nearest metro station often more important than the district name; Axel weighs neighborhood appeal most heavily, alongside transport, nearby activities, hotel quality and value.

Best picks by trip

  1. HOTEL COZZI Zhongxiao Taipei, Da'an & East District
    #1 of 9

    Da'an & East District

    restaurant lanes · independent fashion · cocktail bars · residential backstreets · tree-lined avenues

    8.3/10

    The best choice for living comfortably between sightseeing outings.

    Excellent dining, strong hotels and appealing residential streets put it first overall, though hotel value is weak and the experience varies by address.

    Getting around
    7.9
    On your doorstep
    9.8
    Hotels
    8.6
    Value
    4.1
    Axel’s verdict
    8.8

    Zhongxiao East Road supplies the department stores; the lanes around Zhongxiao Fuxing and Zhongxiao Dunhua supply independent shops, restaurants and cocktail bars. Farther south, Ren’ai Road and the streets toward Da’an Forest Park offer a more residential mood. This is a particularly satisfying base when meals and neighborhood walks matter as much as headline sights.

    Choose the street carefully: the shopping corridor is not the same experience as the greener streets farther south. Da’an Forest Park is not beside every East District address, and Yongkang Street is a separate pocket. Stay for a longer visit or a comfortable family routine; skip it if you want old Taipei’s temples and pedestrian crowds immediately outside.

    Best for
    familiesfood loversluxury travelersshopping
    Skip it if
    You want a pedestrian entertainment district; You expect every address to overlook a park
    Getting around
    Blue at Zhongxiao Fuxing/Dunhua; Brown at Zhongxiao Fuxing and Da’an; Red farther south. Shopping lanes are walkable. TPE: Airport MRT then Blue from Main; TSA has direct Brown service to Zhongxiao Fuxing or Da’an.
    After dark
    Restaurants and cocktail bars animate selected lanes; residential streets farther south offer a calmer alternative to the shopping corridor.
    Where to look
    Huashan Creative Park’s eastern edge. Exhibitions, cafés and an MRT interchange suit travelers mixing cultural stops with citywide exploring.Dongmen MRT and Yongkang Street. Choose this pocket for Taiwanese meals, teahouses and browsing between sightseeing trips.Zhongxiao Dunhua MRT. Department stores and shopping lanes suit food-and-shopping trips more than travelers seeking a leafy retreat.

    Top hotels by Axel's take

    Typical Axel rate $194 a night
    1. 1. HOTEL COZZI Zhongxiao Taipei8.9
    2. 2. MGH Mitsui Garden Hotel Taipei Zhongxiao8.8
    3. 3. Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei8.8
    See all 9 hotels in Da'an & East District, ranked
  2. The Okura Prestige Taipei, Zhongshan
    #2 of 9

    Zhongshan

    independent boutiques · coffee lanes · old workshops · Japanese dining

    8.2/10

    Taipei’s best all-round base pairs interesting backstreets with straightforward transport.

    Outstanding doorstep variety, strong hotels and distinctive backstreets earn second place, held back by weak hotel value and less convenient access.

    Getting around
    7.1
    On your doorstep
    10.0
    Hotels
    8.7
    Value
    3.4
    Axel’s verdict
    9.1

    Around Zhongshan station, Chifeng Street mixes older workshop buildings with coffee shops, independent fashion and specialty restaurants. Zhongshan North Road brings a more polished frontage, while the lanes reward unhurried exploring. You get a recognisable neighborhood rather than just somewhere convenient to sleep, with enough variety for several evenings.

    Locals and returning visitors repeatedly recommend this pocket over the station frontage or busier Ximending. It is our easiest recommendation for a first or second visit. The qualification is street choice: weekend shopping crowds and the evening businesses around Linsen North Road mean that Zhongshan is not uniformly peaceful. Choose your immediate surroundings, not just the district name.

    Best for
    first-time visitorscouplesfood loversLGBTQ+ travelers
    Skip it if
    You need complete nighttime quiet; Your days revolve around eastern Taipei
    Getting around
    Red and Green lines meet at Zhongshan; Chifeng Street and Shuanglian are walkable. TPE: Airport MRT to Main, then Red; TSA: Brown to Nanjing Fuxing, then Green.
    After dark
    Restaurants and bars keep the lanes active after shopping; the atmosphere is generally less hectic than Ximending, according to visitors.
    Where to look
    Zhongshan MRT and Chifeng Street. Independent shops and café-filled lanes reward unhurried exploring; choose this pocket when neighborhood walks matter.Ningxia Night Market. Stay near the market for easy evening eating rather than polished department-store surroundings.Xingtian Temple and Songjiang Road. Temple visits and neighborhood cafés suit travelers wanting an everyday routine away from the main shopping pocket.

    Top hotels by Axel's take

    Typical Axel rate $217 a night
    1. 1. The Okura Prestige Taipei9.0
    2. 2. Hotel Cozzi Minsheng Taipei8.8
    3. 3. Hotel Royal - Nikko Taipei8.8
    See all 9 hotels in Zhongshan, ranked
  3. Hotel Resonance Taipei, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Taipei Main Station
    #3 of 9

    Taipei Main Station

    rail connections · underground passages · busy crossroads · practical rather than pretty

    8.1/10

    Choose convenience over charm when trains shape your trip.

    Extensive nearby options and strong hotel value lift this practical rail base, but hotel quality and neighborhood appeal trail the leaders.

    Getting around
    7.4
    On your doorstep
    10.0
    Hotels
    7.5
    Value
    8.1
    Axel’s verdict
    8.1

    Taipei Main Station is the practical choice when airport transfers, day trips and onward trains dominate your plans. High-speed rail, conventional rail, two city metro lines and the Airport MRT meet through a sprawling station complex. Underground shopping passages and the streets around Huaining Street provide plenty of everyday distractions.

    The catch is that being near the station does not mean being near your platform: different rail systems require substantial walking. Visitors repeatedly prefer neighboring Ximending or Zhongshan for atmosphere. Stay here for an efficient short visit or rail-heavy itinerary; skip it if wandering attractive streets is the main pleasure of your trip.

    Best for
    travelers without a cartravelers on a budget
    Skip it if
    Neighborhood atmosphere matters more than rail access; You dislike large station interchanges
    Getting around
    Red and Blue lines, TRA, HSR and Airport MRT; Ximending and Zhongshan are walkable. TPE has direct Airport MRT service; TSA requires Blue/Brown via Zhongxiao Fuxing. Check which station entrance serves your train.
    After dark
    Expect meals and arriving travelers rather than a nightlife district; visitors favor nearby Ximending or Zhongshan for evenings out.
    Where to look
    Guanqian Road and Hankou Street. Choose the station’s southwestern streets for everyday shopping and rail convenience, rather than a lively evening neighborhood.228 Peace Park’s western edge. Garden paths and museums offer a gentler break from station bustle; useful when daytime walks matter.Shandao Temple MRT. Stay one metro stop east when straightforward city access matters more than walking directly to onward trains.

    Top hotels by Axel's take

    Typical Axel rate $106 a night
    1. 1. Hotel Resonance Taipei, Tapestry Collection by Hilton8.9
    2. 2. Roaders Plus Hotel Taipei Station8.6
    3. 3. Hotel Relax II8.4
    See all 9 hotels in Taipei Main Station, ranked
  4. Sotetsu Grand Fresa Taipei Ximen, Ximending
    #4 of 9

    Ximending

    pedestrian shopping · street snacks · youth culture · rainbow bars

    7.9/10

    Stay here for street life, easy sightseeing and Taipei’s strongest LGBTQ+ nightlife.

    Doorstep entertainment, strong hotels and lively street character outweigh middling value and less convenient access than the higher-ranked areas.

    Getting around
    6.3
    On your doorstep
    10.0
    Hotels
    8.6
    Value
    4.4
    Axel’s verdict
    8.6

    Hanzhong Street and the lanes around Emei Street put pedestrian shopping, snack stops, cinemas and street performances outside your door. The Red House adds independent design shops and an established LGBTQ+ bar scene. This is an easy place to keep exploring after dinner without planning another journey.

    Stay here if you want your first Taipei evenings to organise themselves. The trade-off is constant stimulation: weekend crowds, bright signs and late activity around the busiest lanes. Recent visitors are divided between loving the convenience and finding it noisy. Light sleepers and travelers seeking a residential atmosphere should choose a quieter side street or another neighborhood.

    Best for
    first-time visitorstravelers on a budgetnightlifeLGBTQ+ travelers
    Skip it if
    You want quiet streets after dinner; You dislike tourist crowds
    Getting around
    Ximen has Blue and Green lines; the pedestrian district is walkable. TPE: Airport MRT to Main, then Blue, allowing for the interchange walk; TSA: Brown to Zhongxiao Fuxing, then Blue.
    After dark
    Shopping lanes stay lively into the evening, while the Red House bars extend the night; visitors report noise around busy streets.
    Where to look
    Ximen MRT, Zhonghua Road. Choose the station edge for quick metro trips and immediate access to Ximending’s busy shopping streets.Wuchang Street, Section 2. Shops, cinemas and street activity suit travelers who want their evenings to happen outside the door.The Red House South Square. Open-air cafés and LGBTQ+ bars make this the pocket for sociable evenings rather than an early retreat.

    Top hotels by Axel's take

    Typical Axel rate $180 a night
    1. 1. Sotetsu Grand Fresa Taipei Ximen8.9
    2. 2. Just Sleep Taipei Ximending8.8
    3. 3. WESTGATE Hotel8.8
    See all 9 hotels in Ximending, ranked
  5. Cityinn Hotel Plus Fuxing N. Rd. Branch, Songshan & Nanjing East Road
    #5 of 9

    Songshan & Nanjing East Road

    business avenues · arena crowds · everyday Taipei · night-market outings

    7.6/10

    A practical eastern base for arena events and business-heavy visits.

    The strongest hotel scores and useful transport make a dependable base, but modest value and a less cohesive neighborhood experience limit its rank.

    Getting around
    7.4
    On your doorstep
    8.8
    Hotels
    9.0
    Value
    4.2
    Axel’s verdict
    7.4

    Nanjing East Road is a working-city corridor rather than one concentrated sightseeing neighborhood. Taipei Arena anchors the stretch around Dunhua North Road, while Nanjing Fuxing provides a useful interchange. Farther east, Songshan station and Raohe Night Market offer a different evening focus. Do not assume these places are all beside the same address.

    Stay here for an arena event, appointments along Nanjing East Road or easy access to Songshan Airport. The everyday setting can suit repeat visitors who prefer a less tourist-led routine. The trade-off is a weaker sense of one walkable destination: check your nearest station and actual walking route before booking, especially if Raohe is the attraction drawing you here.

    Best for
    business trips and conventionssports fans
    Skip it if
    You want one compact sightseeing neighborhood; You assume every address is beside Raohe
    Getting around
    Green along Nanjing East Road; Brown intersects at Nanjing Fuxing, with direct TSA service. Arena surroundings are walkable; Raohe is farther east. TPE: Airport MRT to Main, then metro; TRA serves Songshan station.
    After dark
    Evenings have separate focal points: arena events around Nanjing East Road and food-market crowds farther east at Raohe.
    Where to look
    Nanjing Fuxing MRT. Choose the interchange when easy journeys across Taipei matter more than staying beside one headline attraction.Taipei Arena, Dunhua North Road. Stay around the arena for concerts and events, avoiding an extra journey after the show.Zhongshan Junior High School MRT. The Brown Line suits trips focused on Songshan Airport and eastern Taipei rather than old-town wandering.

    Top hotels by Axel's take

    Typical Axel rate $197 a night
    1. 1. Cityinn Hotel Plus Fuxing N. Rd. Branch9.1
    2. 2. Capella Taipei9.1
    3. 3. Hotel Metropolitan Premier Taipei8.9
    See all 9 hotels in Songshan & Nanjing East Road, ranked
  6. We Come Hostel, Dadaocheng
    #6 of 9

    Dadaocheng

    merchant architecture · tea shops · fabric market · riverside evenings

    7.4/10

    Stay for old Taipei’s streets, not door-to-door metro convenience.

    The best hotel value rewards travelers who accept longer station walks, with historic streets compensating for less impressive hotels and fewer doorstep options.

    Getting around
    6.2
    On your doorstep
    8.1
    Hotels
    7.4
    Value
    9.5
    Axel’s verdict
    7.1

    Dihua Street gives Dadaocheng its identity: merchant buildings, fabric sellers, tea shops, medicinal herbs and small businesses sharing old premises. Yongle Market and the Xia-Hai City God Temple make heritage part of everyday street life rather than a separate sightseeing excursion. The riverfront offers a useful change of scene.

    Stay here for architecture, browsing and a slower rhythm, especially on a return visit. The compromise is the walk to rail: Beimen works for the southern streets, while Daqiaotou suits the northern end. That extra leg becomes noticeable in heat or rain. Choose somewhere else if effortless transfers and a busy evening immediately outside matter more than historic character.

    Best for
    museums and culturea quiet stay
    Skip it if
    You want a station beside your door; You want busy streets throughout the evening
    Getting around
    Green at Beimen or Orange at Daqiaotou, depending on the street; allow a walk. Dihua Street and the wharf are walkable. TPE: Airport MRT to Main, then walk/taxi; TSA: Brown/Green toward Beimen.
    After dark
    Expect quieter shopping streets after businesses close; evening activity concentrates around Ningxia and the wharf rather than throughout Dadaocheng.
    Where to look
    Dihua Street near Yongle Market. Merchant streets, tea and fabric shops suit slow daytime browsing rather than effortless station transfers.Nanjing West and Chongqing North. Choose this crossroads to combine heritage browsing with evening food walks toward Ningxia.Daqiaotou MRT. The northern gateway suits travelers who want old Taipei’s streets with an Orange Line connection.

    Top hotels by Axel's take

    Typical Axel rate $87 a night
    1. 1. We Come Hostel8.8
    2. 2. City Suites Taipei Nanxi8.4
    3. 3. Hù House Taipei8.3
    See all 9 hotels in Dadaocheng, ranked
  7. Eslite Hotel, Xinyi
    #7 of 9

    Xinyi

    skyline views · department stores · broad plazas · rooftop drinks · convention business

    7.1/10

    Choose Xinyi for polished shopping, business appointments and late nights.

    Strong hotels, shopping and evening options cannot offset the weakest hotel value and less convenient access for a varied citywide trip.

    Getting around
    6.2
    On your doorstep
    9.0
    Hotels
    8.5
    Value
    0.9
    Axel’s verdict
    7.9

    Xinyi is Taipei’s modern showcase: Taipei 101, department stores, broad shopping plazas and the World Trade Center. The blocks around Songshou Road are particularly convenient if your trip combines shopping with rooftop drinks or club nights. This is a deliberately planned commercial district, not a maze of old neighborhood lanes.

    Stay here when eastern Taipei is your priority. For a mixed sightseeing trip, you trade old-town atmosphere for polished surroundings and spend more time traveling west. Check the renovation status before planning an interior visit to nearby Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Skip Xinyi if traditional streets and small independent shops matter more than malls and skyline views.

    Best for
    luxury travelersbusiness trips and conventionsnightlifeshopping
    Skip it if
    You prefer historic streets to malls; Most of your plans are in western Taipei
    Getting around
    Blue at Taipei City Hall and Red at Taipei 101/World Trade Center or Xiangshan; choose the nearest line carefully. Shopping plazas are walkable. TPE: Airport MRT plus Red/Blue from Main; TSA: Brown then Blue/Red.
    After dark
    Shopping plazas stay busy into the evening, with bars and clubs continuing later around the entertainment complexes.
    Where to look
    Songshan Cultural Park, Yanchang Road. Converted factory buildings, design shops and cafés suit cultural browsing away from the main mall plazas.Taipei City Hall MRT. Choose this transport-and-shopping pocket when department stores and eastern Taipei lead your plans.Songshou Road near Taipei 101. Shopping complexes and entertainment venues suit mall-focused days and evenings out in modern Taipei.

    Top hotels by Axel's take

    Typical Axel rate $300 a night
    1. 1. Eslite Hotel9.2
    2. 2. Hanns House8.8
    3. 3. W Taipei8.8
    See all 9 hotels in Xinyi, ranked
  8. THE Tango Hotel Taipei Shilin, Shilin & Yuanshan
    #8 of 9

    Shilin & Yuanshan

    night-market crowds · performing arts · park outings · northern trails

    6.4/10

    A useful northern base when parks, performances and family outings lead.

    Good hotels and northern attractions suit focused itineraries, but weaker access and fewer nearby options make it less balanced for general sightseeing.

    Getting around
    4.3
    On your doorstep
    7.5
    Hotels
    8.0
    Value
    5.4
    Axel’s verdict
    6.5

    Near Jiantan, Shilin Night Market and the Taipei Performing Arts Center give you a strong evening pairing. Toward Yuanshan, the emphasis shifts to Expo Park, cultural outings and greener surroundings. Jiantanshan adds accessible hiking, while the wider Shilin area puts northern family attractions on the itinerary without crossing the whole city first.

    Choose this part of Taipei when those northern outings genuinely lead your plans. It is not one continuous entertainment strip, and the National Palace Museum still needs a bus or taxi rather than a casual walk. Addresses near Jiantan or Shilin stations are easier than hillside ones. For a first visit split evenly across Taipei, Zhongshan makes a more balanced base.

    Best for
    familiesmuseums and culture
    Skip it if
    Most of your plans are in eastern or southern Taipei; You want every attraction within walking distance
    Getting around
    Red Line at Jiantan/Shilin, with Yuanshan serving Expo Park; walk locally rather than between every attraction. Buses serve the Palace Museum. TPE: Airport MRT then Red; TSA: Brown then Red via Da’an, or taxi.
    After dark
    Night-market streets draw dinner crowds; Yuanshan’s MAJI Square is a separate evening pocket, not an extension of the market.
    Where to look
    Jiantan MRT, Jihe Road. Choose the station edge for night-market dinners and straightforward metro trips, not a downtown shopping setting.Shilin Residence Park’s western edge. Park walks and access from Shilin station suit travelers giving northern Taipei more of their time.Yuanshan MRT and Expo Park. Open parkland, exhibitions and cultural outings suit families wanting breaks from dense shopping streets.

    Top hotels by Axel's take

    Typical Axel rate $164 a night
    1. 1. THE Tango Hotel Taipei Shilin8.6
    2. 2. The Tango Taipei Jiantan8.6
    3. 3. The Grand Hotel8.6
    See all 6 hotels in Shilin & Yuanshan, ranked
  9. Grand View Resort Beitou, Beitou Hot Springs
    #9 of 9

    Beitou Hot Springs

    hot-spring retreat · wooded park · bathhouse heritage · hillside streets

    4.7/10

    Book a hot-spring retreat, not your default base for all Taipei.

    High hotel quality suits a dedicated retreat, but difficult citywide access, poor value and limited nearby variety make it the weakest all-purpose base.

    Getting around
    0.7
    On your doorstep
    5.1
    Hotels
    8.9
    Value
    1.3
    Axel’s verdict
    5.5

    Around Xinbeitou, Guangming Road and Zhongshan Road follow a distinctly different Taipei: hot-spring baths, wooded parkland, the former public bathhouse museum and the steaming Thermal Valley. The appeal is spending time here, slowing down between bathing and short walks, rather than using the neighborhood merely as somewhere to sleep.

    For a couple’s retreat or a deliberately quiet night, that difference is the point. For a short first visit, it becomes a commute: Xinbeitou is on a branch requiring a change at Beitou, and hillside addresses add another walking leg. Most travelers should visit or split their stay rather than base an entire city itinerary here.

    Best for
    a quiet staycouples
    Skip it if
    This is your only base for a short sightseeing trip; You want varied late-night outings
    Getting around
    Xinbeitou branch connects with the Red Line at Beitou; the park and museum are walkable, with uphill streets beyond. TPE: Airport MRT, Red, then branch; TSA: Brown, Red via Da’an, then branch.
    After dark
    Treat this as a bathing-and-dinner evening rather than a nightlife base; the appeal is the quieter retreat setting.
    Where to look
    Xinbeitou MRT and Zhonghe Street. Stay at the park entrance for easier arrivals and short walks to Beitou’s heritage sights.Beitou Park, Guangming Road. Creekside greenery, the library and old bathhouse suit a slow stay built around bathing and short walks.Youya Road. The upper heritage-and-museum pocket suits a retreat-focused visit, with more climbing between outings.

    Top hotels by Axel's take

    Typical Axel rate $290 a night
    1. 1. Grand View Resort Beitou9.1
    2. 2. The Gaia Hotel Taipei8.9
    3. 3. Wellspring by Silks Beitou8.9
    See all 8 hotels in Beitou Hot Springs, ranked

How Axel ranks neighborhoods

Axel ranks each neighborhood as a base for a visitor, not as a place to visit. Five scores out of 10 are blended into the score beside each name. The pages for each kind of trip weight how well a neighborhood fits that trip more heavily.

  • Getting around (20%): How many of the city’s most-visited sights are within easy reach, plus a direct train to the airport.
  • On your doorstep (15%): Places to eat, drink and see within a 10-minute walk, counted from OpenStreetMap.
  • Hotels (20%): Axel’s own reviews of the hotels here, and how many good ones there are to choose from.
  • Value (10%): Hotel quality for the money, from the rates Axel saw in the last 30 days, against the city as a whole.
  • Axel’s verdict (35%): How good a base it is for a visitor, from research into guides, forums, transit and local news.

Researched October 20, 2026 to rubric v0.2; rates from the 30 days before. Inside each neighborhood, hotels are ranked by Axel's take, Axel's own review score for what each hotel is.

Questions travelers ask

Is Zhongshan or Ximending better for a first visit to Taipei?

Zhongshan is the better first-visit choice overall, with distinctive backstreets, extensive dining and Red–Green metro connections. Ximending suits travelers who specifically want pedestrian shopping, street snacks and Red House nightlife immediately outside. Visitors describe Zhongshan as generally less hectic, but neither area is uniformly quiet: check the street rather than relying on the neighborhood name.

Where should families stay in Taipei?

Da’an & East District is the strongest family choice, combining restaurants, good hotels and useful transport with calmer residential streets farther south. Check the actual address: Da’an Forest Park is not beside every East District hotel. Taipei Main Station is runner-up for families whose plans revolve around airport transfers and train outings, although its interchange can involve substantial walking.

What is the cheapest good area to stay in Taipei?

Dadaocheng is the best budget choice, with the strongest hotel value and typical rates below the city median. You trade some convenience for that value, particularly the walk to Beimen or Daqiaotou station. Taipei Main Station is a close alternative with strong value and more concentrated rail connections. Ximending ranks third for budget trips, but its typical hotel rates are slightly above the city median.

Where should I stay without a car, and which area is easiest from the airports?

Taipei Main Station is the best car-free base overall and has direct Airport MRT service from Taoyuan Airport. Allow for walking between different rail systems inside the sprawling complex. From Songshan Airport, the Brown Line directly serves Nanjing Fuxing, Zhongxiao Fuxing and Da’an, making selected addresses in Songshan or Da’an convenient. Check the nearest station and entrance before booking.

Is Ximending a good base, or is it too noisy?

Ximending is a good base if you want pedestrian street life and easy evenings, and it ranks first for nightlife. Blue and Green lines at Ximen support sightseeing, while snacks, shops and Red House bars keep you occupied nearby. Visitors report noise around the busiest lanes, especially with weekend crowds and late activity. Light sleepers should check the immediate street or choose another neighborhood.

Where should I stay for a business trip or convention in Taipei?

Songshan & Nanjing East Road ranks first for business trips overall, with excellent hotels, useful metro connections and direct Songshan Airport service at Nanjing Fuxing. Taipei Main Station follows when airport rail and onward trains dominate. For a convention at Taipei World Trade Center, Xinyi is the location-specific choice. Match the booking to your actual venue rather than assuming one business district serves every event.

Should I stay in Beitou for the whole trip or just visit the hot springs?

Most travelers should visit Beitou or split their stay rather than use it as their only Taipei base. Xinbeitou suits bathing, wooded park walks and a deliberately quiet evening, but the branch requires a change at Beitou and hillside addresses add walking. Book a retreat when time there is the purpose; choose a more central neighborhood for a short, varied sightseeing trip.

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