Taipei
Taiwan · Taipei City · 9 m
Description
Taipei (臺北市) is Taiwan’s vibrant capital and a diverse center of history, culture, nature, and modernity. The city is known for its lively night markets, distinctive Taiwanese cuisine, traditional temples, and the iconic Taipei 101. Taipei combines Chinese traditions with Japanese influences and a distinctly Taiwanese identity. Forested mountains, hot springs, and the scenic Yangmingshan area lie within easy reach of the city. The National Palace Museum houses one of the world’s most important collections of Chinese art and cultural heritage. Modern architecture, creative neighborhoods, teahouses, and an excellent public transportation system make Taipei an engaging and accessible metropolis.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 4 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: March – April or November
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Taipei 101 Observation Deck
- Shilin Night Market
- National Palace Museum
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
- Longshan Temple
- Ximending
- Raohe Street Night Market
- Elephant Mountain Trail (Xiangshan)
- Beitou Hot Springs
- Maokong Gondola
- Yangmingshan National Park
- Liberty Square
- Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
- Huashan 1914 Creative Park
- Dadaocheng
- Dihua Street
- Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
- Taipei Zoo
- Bopiliao Historic Block
- Xingtian Temple
- Dalongdong Bao'an Temple
- Ningxia Night Market
- Huaxi Street Night Market (Snake Alley)
- Presidential Office Building
- Taipei Confucius Temple
- The Red House Ximending
- Taipei Fine Arts Museum
- Da'an Forest Park
- Beitou Thermal Valley
- Beitou Hot Spring Museum
- Maokong Tea Houses
- Xiaoyoukeng Fumaroles
- Qingtiangang Grassland
- Zhuzihu Calla Lily Fields (March - April)
- Yangmingshan Cherry Blossoms (February - March)
Getting there
- Airports:
- TPE, TSA
- Train stations:
- Taipei