Gay Guide Taipei

Taipei is, by a significant margin, the most LGBTQ+ friendly city in Asia and should be at the top of any list of Asian gay destinations. Taiwan legalised same-sex marriage in 2019, the first country in Asia to do so, following a landmark Constitutional Court ruling in 2017. The Red House in the Ximending district is the centre of gay Taipei - a 1908 colonial-era market building surrounded by gay bars and venues forming a compact, walkable district that is also genuinely beautiful. Ximending itself is the youth culture and fashion district, which gives the gay scene here a particular energy and integration with the city's broader youth culture. Taipei Pride in October is the largest Pride event in Asia, drawing participants from across the region. The food - xiao long bao, beef noodle soup, the night market culture at Shilin and Raohe - is among the best in the world and the city is extremely affordable. For LGBTQ+ verified accommodation and the full community guide, misterb&b Taipei is the definitive starting point. 🏳️‍🌈 The LGBTQ+ organisations in Taipei - including the Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association and the Marriage Equality Coalition that led the 2019 campaign - have built one of the most effective advocacy infrastructures in Asia, and the political sophistication of the community here is reflected in the quality of the community services and cultural programming available. The hot spring culture in Beitou, the hiking trails of Yangmingshan National Park above the city, and the Jiufen mountain village are all accessible from Taipei within an hour and are popular with LGBTQ+ visitors as with all travellers. For LGBTQ+ verified accommodation and the full community guide, misterb&b Taipei is the definitive starting point.

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