About Taipei
Taipei blends night-market food culture, efficient MRT, temples and the Taipei 101 skyline — one of Asia's easiest capitals for first-time visitors.
Best time
October–April for milder weather
Weather
Subtropical — hot humid summers, mild winters; typhoons possible summer–autumn
Airport
Taoyuan (TPE) and Taipei Songshan (TSA)
Getting around
EasyCard for MRT and buses; HSR from Taipei Main for other cities
Experiences
Things to do in Taipei
1
Taipei 101 observatory
2
National Palace Museum
3
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
4
Shilin Night Market
5
Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) hike
6
Longshan Temple
7
Beitou hot springs
8
Jiufen old street day trip
Budget travel
Free things to do in Taipei
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Shilin Night Market
Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) hike
Longshan Temple
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Taipei 101 observatory
- Visit National Palace Museum
- Visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Shilin Night Market
- Visit Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) hike
- Visit Longshan Temple
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit Beitou hot springs
- Visit Jiufen old street day trip
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $$
Din Tai Fung (Taipei 101)
Xiaolongbao · Global soup-dumpling landmark born in Taiwan
- $
Yongkang Beef Noodle
Beef noodles · Local niurou mian favourite
- $
Ningxia Night Market stalls
Night market · Less touristy night-market classic
- $$$$
RAW
Modern Taiwanese · André Chiang tasting-menu destination
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
Mandarin Oriental Taipei
Songshan · Grand luxury landmark
- $$$
W Taipei
Xinyi · Nightlife and shopping base
- $$$
Hotel Éclat Taipei
Daan · Art-filled boutique favourite
Shopping
- Xinyi District
- Yongkang Street
- DiHua Street
Nightlife
- Shilin Night Market
- Xinyi rooftop bars
- Zhongshan
Museums & culture
- National Palace Museum
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Local foods to try
- Xiaolongbao
- Beef noodles
- Bubble tea
- Stinky tofu
- Pineapple cake
Hidden gems
- Elephant Mountain
- Beitou hot springs
- Jiufen day trip
Travel tips
- Get an EasyCard on arrival for transit and convenience stores
- Night markets are dinner — go hungry and share plates
- Book National Palace Museum time if visiting on weekends
In pictures
Taipei gallery
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
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