With Zane Lamprey
Thursdays at 9PM ET
Taipei
June 7 3:30AM ET
July 3 3:00AM ET
July 6 5:00AM ET
Located just off the coast of China, Taipei is strongly influenced by Chinese culture while still maintaining its own identity. Taipei is a big city on a small island where busy streets are clogged with thousands of motor scooters, boisterous drinking games and exotic cocktails. Taiwan is at the frontier of architectural modernity. It boasts the world's tallest skyscraper, Taiwan 101, which houses the world's fastest elevator. Despite all of the modern progression, the seaside traditions of island life are still maintained and celebrated every night when locals gather to eat fresh seafood, drink beer and play wild drinking games. The city's famous Snake Alley is home to mysterious concoctions, curious folk cures and bizarre medicinal wonders. It's an experience unlike any other.
Drink:
Eat:
Taiwan Beer from a keg
Fried Grasshoppers
Drink:
Snake Blood, Snake Poison, Snake Bile and Snake Penis Juice with Kaoliang
Do:
Foot Massage
KNOW IT ALL?
Kaoliang is a 116 proof liquor that is distilled from sorghum.
More Venice Facts...
- The tallest building in Taiwan is Taipei 101, which stands 508 meters or 1671 feet tall.
- Taipei 101 has the world's fastest elevators, which travel at 37.5 mph.
- Snake blood is traditionally believed to be aphrodisiac, while snake poison is believed to be a skin remedy.
- Snake bile can be used to clear and relax the eyes and snake penis juice is believed to be good for virility.
- The betel nut is the seed of the Betel Palm. It is the most popular nut all over southeastern Asia and India. The nut is also high in alkaloids and can cause dizziness, hot flashes and a mild euphoria that is similar to the effects of nicotine.
- Taiwan Beer is made with barley, malt, hops and rice, which give the lager a sweet finish.