Bi-ting
emerald pavilion at bitan is a tea house located on the opposite bank of the river to the mrt station cross pedestrian bridge, immediately turn left and go up stones stairs. bi-ting tea house is at the top. while the decor of the tea house is not inspiring, the tea is good and, being located on the top of a cliff, the views of the river and bridge are second to none.
Dzongtung
president, 35 zongxing road, sec 3 near the corner of bauchang road - a five minute walk from the huge carrefour hypermarket. tel:+886 2 2913-2498. a funky tea house serving various kinds of teas though don't expect top notch oolong, coffee, freshly made juices and light meals. the interior of the two story cafe is all wood and has some interesting features.
Cafe Aribica
7 bauchang road near the corner of beixin road, sec 3. tel:+886 2 2910-9096/2910-1810. a very elegant and cozy cafe serving excellent coffee illy, tea and simple but good quality meals. bi-ting teahouse
Waterside Bistro
æ°´æ¹¾ at bitan is a good, albeit expensive place to enjoy tea or coffee. located on the promenade at bitan, the cafe offers great views over the lake and the green mountains beyond.
Om-Para
8 mingchuan road near dapinglin mrt station, exit 3. tel:+886 2 2913-4977. the especially comfy chairs make up for the rather drab decor of this cafe. serves a varieties of coffee brands and simple, but well prepared meals.