By the MOOK Scenic Spots & Lifestyle Travel Network Editorial Team

In her first book, Ding Dang shares her private Taipei travel routes — the most touching moments are actually right by our side. In July 2006, Ding Dang arrived in Taipei alone with her luggage. As she stepped out of the plane’s cabin door, the air carried a mix of scents — the damp breeze held hints of home. It was the farthest she had ever been from home, yet there was absolutely no sense of strangeness. The first thing she did upon arriving in Taipei was to walk back and forth nine times along Section 4 of Zhongxiao East Road in the East District. The small food stalls and clothing shops in the alleys kept drawing her in. Over the course of nine years of stopping and strolling, Ding Dang has become a true Taipei insider. Whether taking the MRT, cycling a YouBike, or wandering through Taipei’s lanes and alleys, she seeks out spots full of warmth. Her first book is her way of sharing the places she’s visited firsthand, bringing readers into her life’s record and the touching moments of connecting with people.

Recently, Ding Dang won the championship in China’s music challenge show "Masked King" as the Black Swan, sparking widespread resonance and attention. Ding Dang, who never stops challenging herself, strikes again this time, sharing her insights in the lifestyle book "Ding Dang: The Taipei Life I Fell in Love With". Staying true to her down-to-earth nature, she shares the emotional moments and hidden gems from her years living in Taipei, inviting fans captivated by the “Black Swan” into her heartfelt and vibrant life. The book features five unique walking routes including the “Fujin Street Literary Café Route”, “East District Taste of Life Stroll”, “Chifeng Street Shopping Mini Trip”, “Guting Old Houses Story”, and “Dadaocheng Time Travel”, allowing readers to enjoy her favorite alleyway micro-travels during her leisure time.

Ding Dang also introduces her favorite quality restaurants for meals with her girl squad in the section “11 Beloved Delicious Eateries of Girlfriends”. “12 Big Tips for a Budget Girl to Become Beautiful” reveals Ding Dang’s fashion and beauty secrets, featuring 12 no-holds-barred high-value-for-money stores that help girls refresh from head to toe. “10 Types of Healing Mini Trips for One” is a specially designed private travel section by Ding Dang, where one can start to love oneself through dialogue with the self during solo travel.

The tears of the Black Swan moved the audience, and in the book, Ding Dang especially shares her life insights and emotional journey. The four major chapters represent four meanings of travel. The book contains 68 quality Taipei attractions, symbolizing 68 wonderful travel stories, showcasing her romantic side as a young woman nearing maturity, her openness, love of sharing, and various facets of independence. Ding Dang hopes that whether you’re a budget girl, a couple in love, a group of girlfriends, or traveling solo, you can learn how to live life through travel. By following her travel footsteps, discover happiness, share it with others, and bravely rediscover your original intentions. Just like Ding Dang’s journey in the music industry, it’s filled with human warmth, built on dreams yet grounded. Why not take a stroll with Ding Dang, admire the street-corner scenery, listen to the sounds of the city — the person who has always been waiting and watching over you might just be right by your side.

The Taipei Life I Fell in Love With

68 Perfect Little Trips for Eating, Drinking, Playing, and Shopping

A Wonderful Daily Stroll Through Taipei Life

[Take the MRT + Ride a YouBike]

5 Romantic Routes for Couples to Grow Happier Together

[Good Times with Girlfriends]

11 Beloved Delicious Eateries of Girlfriends

[In Search of the Meaning of Travel]

10 Types of Healing Micro Trips for One

[Makeover for Hair, Makeup & Style]

12 Big Tips for a Budget Girl to Become Beautiful

Pre-order starting September 16 at online stores of Books.com.tw, Eslite, Kingstone, and at FamilyMart convenience stores (limited quantity)

Comes with a set of four 【Ding Dang Taipei Self-Guided Travel EasyCard Stickers】 with the book

Nationwide release in all major bookstores on October 1