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How many days do you need in Taipei?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
5 days is the sweet spot for Taipei, and 3 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Three days covers Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum, Longshan Temple, Dihua Street and two night markets. Five days adds Beitou, Maokong or Yangmingshan, and a day trip to Jiufen and the Pingxi line.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 5 days
- Minimum
- 3 days
- Day trips available
- 7
- Daylight
- 10.6 h (Dec) to 13.7 h (Jun)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | Taipei 101 Observatory, National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Longshan Temple |
| 2 days | Rushed | Longshan Temple, Shilin Night Market and Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) |
| 3 days | Good | Raohe Street Night Market, Beitou hot springs and Maokong Gondola |
| 5 days | Ideal | The highlights plus a day trip to Jiufen |
| 7 days | Relaxed | A slow trip with day trips such as Jiufen and Shifen and the Pingxi line |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Taipei add up to roughly 23–27 hours of visiting time — about 3–4 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are Beitou hot springs (Half a day), Maokong Gondola (Half a day) and Taipei Zoo (Half a day).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Taipei 101 Observatory | 1.5 hours | Xinyi |
| National Palace Museum | 3 hours | Shilin |
| Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall | 1 hour | Taipei Main Station (Zhongzheng) |
| Longshan Temple | 45 minutes | Wanhua |
| Shilin Night Market | 2 hours | Shilin |
| Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) | 1–1.5 hours | Xinyi |
| Raohe Street Night Market | 1.5 hours | Songshan |
| Beitou hot springs | Half a day | Beitou |
| Maokong Gondola | Half a day | Wenshan |
| Taipei Zoo | Half a day | Wenshan |
| Dihua Street and Dadaocheng | 2 hours | Dadaocheng (Datong) |
| Huashan 1914 Creative Park | 1–2 hours | Taipei Main Station (Zhongzheng) |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 5 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 3 days | Focus on Taipei 101 Observatory and National Palace Museum |
| With children | 6 days | Slower days and time for Taipei Zoo |
| With day trips | 7 days | Add Jiufen and Shifen and the Pingxi line |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in December (about 10.6 hours of daylight) than in June (about 13.7 hours). Daylight varies little through the year, so plan by weather instead.
Ready-made itineraries
Combining Taipei with other destinations
Questions travellers ask
+Is 3 days enough in Taipei?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 5 days is more comfortable. Three days covers Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum, Longshan Temple, Dihua Street and two night markets. Five days adds Beitou, Maokong or Yangmingshan, and a day trip to Jiufen and the Pingxi line.
+Is a week too long in Taipei?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Jiufen and Shifen and the Pingxi line.