Taipei East District Half-Day Date: Fluid Bear DIY + 5.TUNG Mille-Feuille (with MRT Route)
Planning a Taipei date that's actually memorable — and not just another shopping-then-dinner cycle? This "make something + eat something sweet" East District half-day route has serious storytelling potential: spend the afternoon making your own Fluid Bear in Zhongxiao Dunhua, then ride a few MRT stops to Liuzhangli for the famous mille-feuille at 5.TUNG. One stop makes art, the other makes dessert — both are super photogenic and fill out a chill afternoon perfectly.
Here's the schedule, transit, and pricing — just follow along.
Itinerary at a glance
| Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | Fluid Bear DIY (30–40 min) | Made Studio · Zhongxiao Dunhua Station |
| 15:00 | Photos, finishing touches, head out | — |
| 15:20 | MRT to Liuzhangli | Bannan Line transfer to Wenhu Line |
| 15:45 | 5.TUNG mille-feuille afternoon tea | Leli Rd · Liuzhangli Station |
| 17:30 | Wrap up, head home with your Fluid Bear | — |
Stop 1: Make a Fluid Bear in Zhongxiao Dunhua
First stop is Made Studio (Google Maps | 30-second walk from MRT Zhongxiao Dunhua Station). Pick 3–5 colors, let the flowing paint merge naturally in the bear-shaped mold, and 30–40 minutes later you've got a one-of-a-kind Fluid Bear. Zero experience needed — the instructor walks you through color choice from start to finish, and you can take it home as a piece of decor or a hanging charm.
- Cost: 8cm hanging bear starts at NT$590; 23–33cm around NT$1,080–1,580
- Time: About 30–40 minutes
- Booking: By appointment — recommend booking an afternoon slot via LINE in advance
For more on sizes and pricing, see our Taipei Fluid Bear Guide: Pricing, Sizes & Booking.
How to get from the East District to 5.TUNG
5.TUNG is in Da'an District on Leli Road, near Liuzhangli Station — not walking distance from Zhongxiao Dunhua, but a quick MRT ride:
- MRT (recommended): From Zhongxiao Dunhua (Bannan Line) to Zhongxiao Fuxing, transfer to Wenhu Line, get off at Liuzhangli. About 15–20 minutes total, plus a 5-minute walk from the station.
- Walking: About 2km / 25–30 minutes if the weather's nice and you want to walk off dessert later.
- Taxi / rideshare: About 8–10 minutes.
Stop 2: 5.TUNG mille-feuille
The dessert highlight. 5.TUNG is Taipei's beloved mille-feuille specialty shop — their brand motto is "keep making mille-feuille until the whole world falls in love." Beyond their signature handmade mille-feuille, they also have Mont Blanc croissants, Danishes, seasonal fruit mille-feuille tarts, and a drinks menu built around coffee and fresh-milk specialty drinks. Every item is camera-ready.
- Address: No. 33, Leli Rd, Da'an District, Taipei (near Liuzhangli Station) | Google Maps
- Hours: 12:30–18:30, closed Mondays
- Dine-in note: One drink minimum per person; 120-minute time limit during peak hours
- Signature picks: Handmade mille-feuille, seasonal fruit mille-feuille tart, Mont Blanc croissant, fresh-milk latte
5.TUNG's most popular items often sell out by afternoon. If you want the signature mille-feuille, get there early or check their official channels for that day's availability.
Who is this date route for?
- Couples' dates: Make art together, eat dessert together — way more interaction than just dinner.
- Besties' meetups: Two super photogenic spots, all your Instagram Story material in one go.
- Rainy-day backup: Both spots are indoors — rain-proof from start to finish.
For more East District handmade options, see Taipei Handmade DIY Guide: 5 Therapeutic Experiences.
FAQ
How much and how long is this date itinerary?
Fluid Bear runs NT$590–1,580, 5.TUNG dessert and drinks about NT$300–450 per person. Budget around NT$2,000 for two people across the whole half-day, total time about 3–3.5 hours including transit.
Do you need a reservation for Fluid Bear in the East District?
Yes, we recommend booking ahead. Made Studio is by appointment only, and weekend / holiday afternoon slots fill up fast — book ahead via our LINE official account to lock in your time.
Where is 5.TUNG and what are their hours?
5.TUNG is at No. 33 Leli Rd, Da'an District, Taipei, near MRT Liuzhangli Station. Hours: 12:30–18:30, closed Mondays. Dine-in has a one drink minimum per person.
What's the fastest way to get from Zhongxiao Dunhua to 5.TUNG?
MRT is fastest: Zhongxiao Dunhua (Bannan Line) → Zhongxiao Fuxing → transfer to Wenhu Line → Liuzhangli Station. About 15–20 minutes total, plus a 5-minute walk.
Lock in your first stop
The whole route starts with Fluid Bear — book the afternoon slot first so the dessert stop falls into place. Add Made Studio on LINE to book, and start your handmade date right next to an East District MRT station.