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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 (Pingxi · Jiufen · Yilan)
Top attractions
attraction National Palace Museum: Taipei Travel Guide (4.6★)
The National Palace Museum sits in Taipei's Shilin District, open Tuesday–Sunday 9am–5pm and closed Mondays. 4.6★ (62,894 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA): Taipei Travel Guide
The Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei (MOCA Taipei) sits in Datong District at No. 39, Chang'an W Rd, in a red-brick former school building dating to the early 1900s, a few minutes' walk from Zhongshan MRT. 4.4★ (7,473 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Shilin Residence Park: Taipei Travel Guide (4.7★)
Shilin Residence Park sits in Taipei's Shilin District and is open daily from 8am to 6pm with free admission to the gardens. 4.7★ (1,488 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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 AUFGLET: Taipei Travel Guide
AUFGLET in Taipei, Taiwan — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
trendy Bar Mood Taipei ( ): Travel Guide
Bar Mood Taipei (吧沐) is a cocktail bar in Taipei that was named among Asia's 50 Best Bars in 2026, known for drinks built on Taiwanese ingredients such as butter-washed gin and chrysanthemum whisky.
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.
restaurant NOBUO: Where to Eat in Taipei
NOBUO in Taipei, Taiwan — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
Festivals & events
event BABYMONSTER World Tour CHOOM: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Taipei)
BABYMONSTER World Tour CHOOM plays Taipei Arena, in Taipei's Songshan District, on November 21-22, 2026, as part of the group's 2026 'LOVE MONSTERS' concert schedule.
Ended BIGBANG Taipei Dome: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Taipei)
BIGBANG was set to play two concerts at the Taipei Dome in Taipei's Xinyi District on October 10 and 11, 2026.
Ended Charlie Puth Live in Taipei: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Taipei)
Charlie Puth Live in Taipei takes place on October 20, 2026 at Taipei Arena, the city's main indoor concert venue on Nanjing East Road in Songshan District.
Ended i-dle World Tour Syncopation: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Taipei)
i-dle World Tour Syncopation comes to Taipei Dome in Taipei's Xinyi District on Saturday, March 7, 2026, and the dome's ticketed seating is the only way in.
Ended ITZY TUNNEL VISION World Tour – Taipei: What to Know (Taipei)
ITZY's TUNNEL VISION World Tour was set for Taipei on September 5, 2026, at Taipei Arena (台北小巨蛋), with tracks from the 2026 EP Motto and past hits.
Ended IVE World Tour 2026 "SHOW WHAT I AM" – Taipei: What to Know (Taipei)
IVE's SHOW WHAT I AM World Tour was set for three nights at Taipei Arena, September 11–13, 2026. Here is what was announced, and the venue and area.
event LE SSERAFIM Pureflow Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Taipei)
The LE SSERAFIM Pureflow Tour plays Taipei Arena in Taipei's Songshan District on November 14-15, 2026, with two shows on consecutive nights, a Saturday and a Sunday.
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.
Nuit Blanche Taipei 2026: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Taipei)
Nuit Blanche Taipei 2026 takes place on November 7-8, 2026, and admission is free, so the dates matter more than tickets.
event Stray Kids World Tour RUN IT: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Taipei)
Stray Kids World Tour RUN IT plays Taipei Dome in Taipei's Xinyi District on December 12, 2026.
event Taipei Junior International Series (Badminton): Dates, Tickets & Venue (Taipei)
The Taipei Junior International Series (Badminton) runs in Taipei, Taiwan from Tuesday, December 8 to Sunday, December 13, 2026.
Ended Taipei Fringe Festival 2026: What to Know (Taipei)
Taipei Fringe Festival 2026 was set for August 23–October 7, 2026, across independent venues citywide, with theater, dance and performance works.
event Taipei Marathon: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Taipei)
The Taipei Marathon runs on December 20, 2026 in Taipei. It starts at Taipei City Hall Plaza in Xinyi District and finishes at Taipei Municipal Stadium on Nanjing East Road.
event ULTRA Taiwan 2026: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Taipei)
ULTRA Taiwan 2026 is announced for November 14, 2026 at Dajia Riverside Park in Taipei's Zhongshan District, on the south bank of the Keelung River.
Ended XG Taipei Arena Concert: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Taipei)
XG's Taipei Arena concert was set for October 17, 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan. The venue sits directly above Taipei Arena MRT Station in Songshan District.
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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.