The Layover: Taipei Pictures
During his 48-hour trip to Taipei, Tony searches for the “pork of his dreams,” eats on an abandoned bus and visits the world’s second-tallest building.
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Tony has a classic Taiwanese breakfast at Shi Jie Doujiang.
"Shrimp fishing Taiwanese style." – Anthony Bourdain
Tony looks out over Taipei from the observation floor of Taipei 101 – the second-tallest building in the world.
Tony walks through the National Palace Museum of Taiwan -- home to the largest collection of ancient Chinese artifacts in the world.
"The pork of my dreams." – Anthony Bourdain
Tony and his sidekick Kent eat at Shi Jie Doujiang.
"Fast Fry Bus: Food always tastes better in an abandoned bus." – Anthony Bourdain
Tony dines on the Fast Fry Bus with his new friends, Angela, Felix, Cadence and Anatai. Traditionally, fast-fry restaurants serve food that can be quickly cooked up in a hot wok.
"There is nothing better than dumplings from Ding Tai Feng." – Anthony Bourdain
Tony and Angela have lunch at Jin Chun Fa Beef Noodle Restaurant in Da Tong District.
Tony orders mango shaved ice from a street vendor in Taipei.
A quick photo op: Tony’s bowl of mango shaved ice.
"Pushing Hands: Now this is a sport I could get into." – Anthony Bourdain