Taipei is a real Garden City. Everywhere you look are greenery and blooming flowers, softening the Taiwanese capital’s urban edges. But in every lush corner, there is also a flurry of human life—both at work and play—around the clock. Thanks to cool shopping districts, an abundance of delicious food, vibrant nightlife and bustling markets, Taipei thrives with a rhythm that feels unexpectedly serene for a city of close to three million people.