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Itinerary · Taipei · Taiwan

7 days in Taipei

A day-by-day plan grouped by neighbourhood, so you spend your time seeing Taipei, not crossing it.

Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team

Photo: AngMoKio, CC BY-SA 3.0

Quick answer

7 days is enough to see Taipei's highlights at a comfortable pace, with time for day trips. Day 1: Taipei 101 Observatory and Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan). Day 2: Songshan Cultural and Creative Park and National Palace Museum. Day 3: Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Huashan 1914 Creative Park. Base yourself in Taipei Main Station (Zhongzheng).

Key facts

Days
7
Sights covered
13
Day trips
2
Best base
Taipei Main Station (Zhongzheng)
Book ahead
Nothing essential

Day by day

  1. Day 1: Taipei 101 Observatory and Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)

    Taipei 101 Observatory and Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan), then Shilin Night Market in the evening.

    1. Morning

      Taipei 101 Observatory

      Xinyi · 1.5 hours · mid-priced.

    2. Late morning

      Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)

      Xinyi · 1–1.5 hours · free.

    3. Lunch

      Lunch: Beef noodle soup

      Specialist shops across the city, including several on Taoyuan Street near Ximending and around Yongkang Street.

    4. Evening

      Shilin Night Market

      Arrive around 6–7pm before the biggest crowds, and explore the lanes beyond the main food court.

  2. Day 2: Songshan Cultural and Creative Park and National Palace Museum

    Songshan Cultural and Creative Park and National Palace Museum, then Longshan Temple in the evening.

    1. Morning

      Songshan Cultural and Creative Park

      Xinyi · 1–2 hours · free.

    2. Late morning

      National Palace Museum

      Shilin · 3 hours · low cost.

    3. Lunch

      Lunch: Xiaolongbao

      Dumpling restaurants citywide, including the original Din Tai Fung on Xinyi Road near Yongkang Street and many smaller local shops.

    4. Evening

      Longshan Temple

      Come in the early morning or around evening prayers to hear the chanting; visitors are welcome to watch quietly.

  3. Day 3: Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Huashan 1914 Creative Park

    Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Huashan 1914 Creative Park, then Raohe Street Night Market in the evening.

    1. Morning

      Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

      Taipei Main Station (Zhongzheng) · 1 hour · free.

    2. Late morning

      Huashan 1914 Creative Park

      Taipei Main Station (Zhongzheng) · 1–2 hours · free.

    3. Lunch

      Lunch: Braised pork rice

      Small diners and night-market stalls everywhere; order a bowl with soup and greens.

    4. Evening

      Raohe Street Night Market

      Join the pepper bun queue first, then walk the market and finish at Ciyou Temple when it is lit up.

  4. Day 4: Day trip to Jiufen

    About 1–1.5 hours by bus each way. Getting there: Direct bus from Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT, or train to Ruifang and bus.

    1. Morning

      Travel to Jiufen

      About 1–1.5 hours by bus (Direct bus from Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT, or train to Ruifang and bus); about 40 km.

    2. Day

      Jiufen

      The Gold Museum at nearby Jinguashi tells the mining story.

    3. Evening

      Back in Taipei

      Dinner: try Pepper bun.

  5. Day 5: National Taiwan Museum and Bopiliao Historic Block

    National Taiwan Museum and Bopiliao Historic Block, then Xinyi in the evening.

    1. Morning

      National Taiwan Museum

      Taipei Main Station (Zhongzheng) · 1.5 hours · low cost.

    2. Late morning

      Bopiliao Historic Block

      Wanhua · 30 minutes · free.

    3. Lunch

      Lunch: Pepper bun

      The stall at the Ciyou Temple entrance of Raohe Street Night Market is the most famous; others are found in most night markets.

    4. Evening

      Xinyi

      Clubs, rooftop bars and lounges around Taipei 101 and the ATT 4 FUN building.

  6. Day 6: Day trip to Shifen and the Pingxi line

    About 1.5–2 hours by train each way. Getting there: Train to Ruifang, then the Pingxi branch line.

    1. Morning

      Travel to Shifen and the Pingxi line

      About 1.5–2 hours by train (Train to Ruifang, then the Pingxi branch line); about 40 km.

    2. Day

      Shifen and the Pingxi line

      Houtong, a nearby station, is known for its cats.

    3. Evening

      Back in Taipei

      Dinner: try Oyster omelette.

  7. Day 7: Beitou hot springs and Yangmingshan National Park

    Beitou hot springs and Yangmingshan National Park, then Da'an in the evening.

    1. Morning

      Beitou hot springs

      Beitou · Half a day · low cost.

    2. Late morning

      Yangmingshan National Park

      Beitou · Half to full day · free.

    3. Lunch

      Lunch: Oyster omelette

      Ningxia, Raohe and Shilin night markets, where specialist stalls fry them to order.

    4. Evening

      Da'an

      Intimate cocktail bars and craft-beer pubs on the lanes off Zhongxiao East Road and Anhe Road.

Before you go

Where to stay for this itinerary

With 7 nights, Taipei Main Station (Zhongzheng) keeps most of this route within easy reach. For a calmer or cheaper base, Ximending ($$) suits budget, shopping, nightlife and solo travellers. Compare every area.

Pace and daylight

The sights in this plan add up to roughly 21–25 hours of visiting over 7 days, before meals and getting between them. Daylight runs from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.

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