Taipei
Taiwan
Taipei packs night markets, temple courtyards, hot springs and hiking trails into a city you can cross by metro in under an hour. Eat your way through Shilin, watch the sun set from Elephant Mountain, and ride the Maokong Gondola over tea hills — all in a long weekend.
Quick facts
- Country
- Taiwan
- Region
- Asia
- Currency
- TWD NT$
- Timezone
- Asia/Taipei
- Airport
- TPE · Taipei
- Travel style
- Foodie
Travel interests in Taipei
Taipei is a foodie destination offering 3 main types of experiences:
Best time to visit
October to November is the sweet spot — cooler, drier, and pre-typhoon. Summers are hot, humid and wet; winters are mild but grey.
Current weather: Good (76/100) — Warm with passing showers — carry an umbrella and plan indoor breaks.
Recommended duration
We recommend staying 4 days in Taipei to cover the main attractions at a relaxed pace.
Budget information
Estimated daily cost: 90 USD
Total for 4 days: 360 USD
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Top highlights
- Shilin & Raohe night markets
- Elephant Mountain sunset view of Taipei 101
- National Palace Museum
- Beitou hot springs
- Maokong Gondola tea hills
Taipei travel guides
Taipei 3 Day Itinerary: Night Markets, Hot Springs and the 101
Three days of Taipei built around the MRT and the night markets — hot springs, museum treasures, and the sunset hike every photographer pretends isn't a hike.
Taiwan Travel Guide
The Taiwan guide: night markets, Taroko's gorge, the east-coast railway and the food.
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