Taipei, Taiwan - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Taipei is a vibrant city that blends ancient traditions with modern innovation, offering visitors a rich culinary experience, magnificent temples, and breathtaking urban landscapes. Come discover the bustling night markets, ascend Taipei 101, and immerse yourself in the unique culture of Taiwan's capital.

Top things to do in Taipei

Things to do in Taipei include Taipei 101, Yangmingshan National Park, Raohe Street Night Market. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Taipei

Here is what 3 days in Taipei look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
3
  1. 1
    National Palace MuseumMuseum
    2.9 km
  2. 2
    Shilin Night Market
    7.3 km
  3. 3
    Taipei 101Metro station · Xinyi District
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Day 2

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Jiufen Old Street
    29 km
  2. 2
    Sun Yat-sen Memorial HallXinyi District
    8.1 km
  3. 3
    Maokong Gondola
    6.8 km
  4. 4
    Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)Xinyi District
    5.6 km
  5. 5
    Hsing Tian Kong (Xingtian Temple)Zhongshan
    1.1 km
  6. 6
    TaipeiEYE
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Longshan Temple
    1.3 km
  2. 2
    Presidential Office BuildingZhongzheng
    1.1 km
  3. 3
    Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Taipei?

Taipei 101, Yangmingshan National Park, Raohe Street Night Market, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Taipei Water Park, Dihua Street and 9 more. Taipei 101: Enjoy breathtaking city views from the panoramic observation deck of one of the world's tallest buildings.

What can you do in 3 days in Taipei?

Day 1: National Palace Museum, Shilin Night Market, Taipei 101. Day 2: Jiufen Old Street, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Maokong Gondola, Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan). Day 3: Longshan Temple, Presidential Office Building, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall.

Which areas should you explore in Taipei?

The itinerary for Taipei runs through Xinyi District, Zhongshan and Zhongzheng.

Which museums are worth visiting in Taipei?

Museums worth visiting in Taipei: Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines, Anthropology museum and National Palace Museum.

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