- Taipei 101 was once the world's tallest building—the damper inside is cool to see.
- Shilin Night Market is the biggest—eat stinky tofu and oyster omelets.
- Elephant Mountain offers the best view of the skyline (steep hike, but short).
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is massive and impressive (watch the guard change).
- Longshan Temple is the spiritual heart of the city—full of incense and chanting.
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When to go: Fall or Winter
October-December is comfortable. Winters are mild but damp.
Summer is incredibly hot, humid, and typhoon season.
- Best: Oct-Dec.
- Summer: Typhoons.
- Winter: Mild.
Getting there: MRT
Taoyuan Airport (TPE) is connected by Airport MRT (35 mins).
Songshan (TSA) is in the city (for regional flights).
- MRT: Fast/Cheap.
- Bus: 24/7.
- Taxi: Fixed rate.
Where to stay: Ximending or Taipei Main
Ximending is the 'Harajuku of Taipei'—young, neon, fun.
Taipei Main Station is central for transport. Xinyi is upscale (near 101).
- Ximending: Fun.
- Main Station: Hub.
- Xinyi: Luxury.
What to see: 101 and Temples
Go up Taipei 101. Hike Elephant Mountain for the view. Visit the National Palace Museum.
See Longshan Temple.
- 101: Landmark.
- Elephant Mt: Hike.
- Museum: Treasures.
- Temple: Longshan.
Food: Night Markets
Eat at Night Markets (Shilin, Raohe, Ningxia). Beef Noodle Soup is the city dish.
Bubble Tea (Boba) was invented in Taiwan. Din Tai Fung for dumplings.
- Night Market: Street food.
- Beef Noodles: Spicy.
- Bubble Tea: Everywhere.
- Din Tai Fung: Dumplings.
Getting around: MRT
The MRT is world-class: clean, safe, cheap. Get an EasyCard.
YouBike is great for short trips. Uber is available.
- MRT: Best way.
- EasyCard: Tap & go.
- YouBike: Cycling.
Budget: Affordable
Cheaper than Tokyo or HK. Street food is $2-3.
Hotels are reasonable.
- Food: Cheap.
- Transport: Cheap.
- Hotels: Moderate.
2 Days in Taipei
Day 1: Classic. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial. Lunch at Din Tai Fung. Taipei 101. Hike Elephant Mountain for sunset.
Day 2: Culture & Food. Longshan Temple. National Palace Museum. Evening at Shilin or Raohe Night Market.
- Day 1: Heights.
- Day 2: History.
- Evening: Street food.
FAQ
Is it safe?
Extremely safe. One of the safest cities in the world.
What is Stinky Tofu?
Fermented tofu. It smells like... feet. But it tastes better than it smells. Try it fried.
Do I need cash?
Yes! Night markets and small shops are cash only. MRT takes EasyCard.