Comparison · Hong Kong vs Taipei · China / Taiwan
Hong Kong vs Taipei
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Hong Kong for Victoria Harbour skyline, Dim sum and beaches; choose Taipei for Taipei 101, Night markets and lower day-to-day costs. Taipei is generally less expensive, and the two are about 814 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 814 km
- Less expensive
- Taipei
- Best time for Hong Kong
- October–December
- Best time for Taipei
- March–April and October–December
Side by side
| Hong Kong | Taipei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Taiwan |
| Known for | Victoria Harbour skyline, Dim sum and Star Ferry | Taipei 101, Night markets and National Palace Museum |
| Best time to visit | October–December | March–April and October–December |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 5 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $160–$300 | $100–$200 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Moderately priced |
| Warmest month | July, 32°C (90°F) | July, 34°C (93°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 19°C (66°F) | January, 19°C (66°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 11 | 9 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 7 |
| Beaches | Repulse Bay | — |
| Airports | HKG | TPE, TSA |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Hong Kong for…
Victoria Harbour skyline, Dim sum and beaches. Hong Kong wraps one of the world's densest skylines around Victoria Harbour, with Hong Kong Island's Central and Wan Chai facing Kowloon's Tsim Sha Tsui across a ten-minute Star Ferry crossing. Behind the towers, about three-quarters of the territory is…
Choose Taipei for…
Taipei 101, Night markets and lower day-to-day costs. Taipei is Taiwan's capital, a compact city of about 2.5 million people in a basin ringed by green mountains. The 508-metre Taipei 101 dominates the Xinyi skyline, the National Palace Museum holds one of the world's largest collections of Chinese imperial…
Top sights compared
| # | Hong Kong | Taipei |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victoria Peak and the Peak Tram | Taipei 101 Observatory |
| 2 | Star Ferry | National Palace Museum |
| 3 | Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade and Avenue of Stars | Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall |
| 4 | Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery | Longshan Temple |
| 5 | Hollywood Road and Man Mo Temple | Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) |
Food compared
| Hong Kong | Taipei |
|---|---|
| Dim sum | Beef noodle soup |
| Roast goose and char siu | Xiaolongbao |
| Wonton noodles | Braised pork rice |
| Egg tart | Pepper bun |
Which is cheaper?
Taipei is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $100–$200 per person there, against $160–$300 in Hong Kong (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Taipei on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 814 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 10 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Hong Kong or Taipei cheaper?
Taipei is usually less expensive: about $100–$200 a day mid-range against $160–$300 (estimates).
+Is Hong Kong or Taipei better for a first trip?
Pick Hong Kong for Victoria Harbour skyline, Dim sum and beaches, or Taipei for Taipei 101, Night markets and lower day-to-day costs.
+How far is Hong Kong from Taipei?
About 814 km in a straight line.