Taipei, Taiwan - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-10

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

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Day 1

Stops
6
  1. 1
    Taipei 101Metro station · Xinyi District
    500 m (🚶 9 min)
  2. 2
    Sun Yat-sen Memorial HallXinyi District
    800 m (🚶 14 min)
  3. 3
    Songshan Cultural and Creative ParkCultural centre · Xinyi
    1.5 km (🚶 22 min)
  4. 4
    Raohe Street Night MarketSongshan
    6.1 km
  5. 5
    Presidential Office BuildingZhongzheng
    2.7 km
  6. 6
    Daan Forest ParkPark · Daan District
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Day 2

Stops
8
Walking
2h 44m
  1. 1
    228 Peace Memorial ParkMonument · Zhongzheng
    800 m (🚶 12 min)
  2. 2
    Ximending Red House
    1.3 km (🚶 21 min)
  3. 3
    Taipei Botanical GardenBotanical garden · Wanhua
    1.1 km (🚶 15 min)
  4. 4
    Bopiliao Historic BlockHistoric building · Wanhua
    1.8 km (🚶 28 min)
  5. 5
    National Taiwan MuseumNational museum · Zhongzheng
    1.4 km (🚶 21 min)
  6. 6
    Dihua StreetDatong
    2.4 km (🚶 35 min / 🚌 14 min)
  7. 7
    Hsing Tian Kong (Xingtian Temple)Zhongshan
    2.2 km (🚶 32 min)
  8. 8
    Huashan 1914 Creative ParkCultural centre · Zhongzheng District
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Day 3

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Beitou Hot Spring MuseumMuseum · Beitou
    400 m (🚶 6 min)
  2. 2
    Thermal Valley (Beitou)Valley · Beitou
    7.2 km
  3. 3
    Dalongdong Baoan TempleTemple
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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: Taipei 101, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, Raohe Street Night Market. Day 2: 228 Peace Memorial Park, Ximending Red House, Taipei Botanical Garden, Bopiliao Historic Block. Day 3: Beitou Hot Spring Museum, Thermal Valley (Beitou), Dalongdong Baoan Temple.

Which areas should you explore in Taipei?

The itinerary for Taipei runs through Xinyi District, Xinyi, Songshan, Zhongzheng, Daan District and Wanhua.

Which museums are worth visiting in Taipei?

Museums worth visiting in Taipei: Shung Ye Museum of Formosan Aborigines, Anthropology museum, National Palace Museum, National Taiwan Museum (Zhongzheng) and Beitou Hot Spring Museum (Beitou).

What parks and gardens are there in Taipei?

Parks and gardens in Taipei: Yangmingshan National Park (Beitou/Shilin), Daan Forest Park (Daan District) and Taipei Botanical Garden (Wanhua).

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