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Taipei
Taipei is a night-market capital where steaming street food, sleek skyscrapers like Taipei 101, and centuries-old temples sit within a few MRT stops of each other, all ringed by lush mountains. It's a city where efficiency and tradition run side by side, from spotless subway trains to incense-filled shrines.
Day Trips from Taipei (Yilan · Taichung)
Top attractions
attraction Elephant Mountain: Taipei Travel Guide
Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) is Taipei's most popular short hike, a steep 20-40 minute stair climb in Xinyi District that ends at boulder viewpoints framing Taipei 101.
attraction National Taiwan Museum: Taipei Travel Guide (4.6★)
The National Taiwan Museum sits in 228 Peace Memorial Park, a two-minute walk from NTU Hospital MRT Station (Red Line, Exit 1). 4.6★ (13,710 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Taipei Botanical Garden: Travel Guide (4.6★)
Taipei Botanical Garden is a free, open-air escape in Zhongzheng District, best entered near Xiaonanmen Station (MRT Songshan-Xindian Line) and open daily 5:30am–9pm. 4.6★ (11,991 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Xingtian Temple: Taipei Travel Guide (4.7★)
Xingtian Temple sits at No. 109, Section 2, Minquan E Rd in Zhongshan District, open daily 4am–9pm, and it's free to enter. 4.7★ (19,520 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Trendy & cafés
trendy The Who Cafe: Taipei Travel Guide
The Who Cafe is a plant-filled, two-storey coffeehouse tucked up a stairwell on Lishui Street in Da'an District, a five-minute walk from Dongmen MRT (Exit 5, Lines 3 and 6).
trendy URBAN PARADISE: Taipei Travel Guide
URBAN PARADISE in Taipei, Taiwan — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
Where to eat
restaurant Addiction Aquatic Development: Where to Eat in Taipei (4.0★)
Addiction Aquatic Development (地下海鮮 / 上引水產) is a sprawling seafood market-cum-restaurant in Zhongshan District, open daily 7am–10:30pm, where you grab a tray at the sushi bar, self-serve grilled seafood, or sit down for a full meal. 4.0★ (13,153 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
restaurant Din Tai Fung 101: Where to Eat in Taipei
This branch of Din Tai Fung sits in the basement of the City Hall Rd building in Xinyi District, a few minutes' walk from Taipei 101 — making it the natural lunch or dinner stop after the tower or the surrounding malls.
Festivals & events
Ended ITZY TUNNEL VISION World Tour – Taipei: What to Know (Taipei)
ITZY's TUNNEL VISION World Tour stops in Taipei on September 5, 2026, at Taipei Arena (台北小巨蛋), where the group will perform tracks from their 2026 EP Motto alongside past hits.
event IVE World Tour 2026 "SHOW WHAT I AM" – Taipei: What to Know (Taipei)
IVE World Tour 2026 "SHOW WHAT I AM" – Taipei in Taipei, Taiwan — September 11-13, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
Ended Official HIGE DANDism Asia Tour 2026 – Taipei: What to Know (Taipei)
Official HIGE DANDism Asia Tour 2026 in Taipei — two nights at Taipei Dome on August 29–30, 2026, with new songs Stardust and Elderflower announced.
event Taipei Fringe Festival 2026: What to Know (Taipei)
Taipei Fringe Festival 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan — August 23 - October 7, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
Top-rated things to do in Taipei
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Frequently asked questions about Taipei
How do I get to Taipei?
Most travellers arrive via Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), connecting to the city center by the Airport MRT Express Train, which reaches Taipei Main Station in about ~35-40 minutes.
How many days should I spend in Taipei?
Plan for ~3-4 days to cover Taipei's core sights, night markets, and a day trip into the surrounding hills.
What is Taipei known for?
Taipei is a night-market capital where steaming street food, sleek skyscrapers like Taipei 101, and centuries-old temples sit within a few MRT stops of each other, all ringed by lush mountains. It's a city where efficiency and tradition run side by side, from spotless subway trains to incense-filled shrines.