10 Quiet Places to Study or Co-Work in Taipei

Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch Interior
Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch Interior | © Wpcpey
Ciaran McEneaney

Home to 2.75 million people, perfect public transport and incredible internet speeds, the bustling capital of Taiwan is a hive of activity both day and night. So is it really possible to find a quiet nook to study, or a workspace that isn’t a noisy coffee shop? Of course it is, this is Taipei, where everything is possible.

1. Daan Forest Park

Park, Forest, Skate Park

Daan Forest Park
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If the weather is good, as it often is in Taipei, then studying or working in the park is a great option. Daan Forest Park is 26 hectares of lush green lawns, trees, plants, and a variety of pavilions and seating areas. Finding a quiet spot in this inner city park is no trouble at all.

The park is well maintained with clean public bathrooms and there is an MRT station at its entrance. It’s also right in the heart of Daan where there’s plenty to see and do.

2. C.K.S. Memorial Park

Memorial, Park

Grab a quiet moment in Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Park
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Rain or shine you can find a spot to sit in this park where the outer walls muffle the worst of the traffic noise. There is a covered walkway that extends around three sides of this park and a concrete bench that runs alongside it. It’s not great for a long stint but perfect for reading a book or catching up on emails.

There are also benches by the two ponds that are shaded by trees but there are a lot of birds and squirrels, and sometimes kids come to feed them.

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