Are you wondering what to do, see, and eat during your trip to Taipei? We have all the answers here in this ultimate travel guide. From transportation, hotels, and SIM cards to the abundant food and cuisine options, night markets, historical sights, interesting cultural events, mountains, and natural beauty of the area, we will cover endless activities and sights to enjoy for any amount of time.
About the author: I am a long-time Taipei resident. So far I have lived over 7 years in Taipei City. Originally I am from the USA, but I now call Taiwan my home. Specifically, I currently live in Nangang District, but I have also lived in Da'an District and Sanchong. Exploring Taipei is my passion. Brief Historical Background of Taipei: The land on which Taipei now stands on what was once part of Basay tribal land. The Basay people had lived on the land for thousands of years before the first Chinese settlers ever came. Chinese settlers from Fujian began living here during the Dutch rule in the 1600s. The first Chinese settlers came to the area in the mid-1800's during the Qing Dynasty. They created a public area for drying rice and grain, called Dadaocheng (大稻埕) which also became the central market in the area. The earliest trading shops were built in 1851, mainly selling rice, sugar, camphor, and tea. Dihua Street (迪化街) was created around this time, making it the oldest street in Taipei. Most of the buildings were one story and made of red brick in Fujian style, and later western style houses were built. The walls and gates of Taipei were completed in 1884. In 1891, the first train connecting Keelung and Taipei was completed. During the Japanese era, in 1904 the walls of Taipei were destroyed after less than 30 years, and Taipei was re-planned into the capital of Taiwan. After the ROC took control of Taiwan, Taipei continued as the capital city, as well as the financial hub of Taiwan. During the Taiwan miracle, many rural families moved from southern Taiwan to factories and offices in Taipei, making Taipei the most populous urban area in Taiwan. Currently, Taipei is the most advanced and affluent city in Taiwan. It also has Taiwan's most advanced public transportation system, making it easy for millions of commuters to live outside the city where rents are cheaper. Now, most of Taiwan's economic activity is based in this city. Basic Taipei Travel Tips:
When should you go to Taipei? In my opinion, the best weather in Taipei is from March-May, and October - November, when the temperatures stay around 26 degrees Celsius and there is not as much rain. Summers are also nice, with the most sunny weather, but also hot and rainy. Winters can be cold (but not below freezing) and usually wet. Overall, there is no wrong answer as to what time of year you should visit Taipei. You will have a great time here at any time of year. Where to Stay in Taipei: High end: We have stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here). We also recommend Fullon Hotel which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here). Budget Hotels: We have stayed at and also recommend Fu Chang Hotel in Ximending, which is within walking distance of Ximending shopping district (book on Booking.com here, or Agoda here). We have also stayed at and recommend Hai Xia Your Home which is right in front of Fulong Beach (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here). Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan. Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here. Attractions in Taipei: There are many attractions that you can enjoy in Taipei such as Taipei 101 Observatory, Taipei 101 460 Skyline Observatory, Taipei Children's Amusement Park, Maokong Gondola, National Palace Museum, Yehliu Geopark, and many more attractions that we will cover in this blog. You can find discount tickets and tours to many places in Taiwan on Klook here, or KKday here. Activities in Taipei: Don't forget that there are many activities available in Taipei such as Indoor Skiing, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Wakeboarding, Surfing, and many more. Many activities are offered in English through Klook here, or KKday here. How to get there: The only way to get to Taiwan is via airplane. Planes leave daily from Taipei's Songshan and Toayuan Airport. Taoyuan Airport: Taoyuan is Taiwan's largest airport and typically has cheaper flights and more flight times to choose from. It's about an hour's journey from Taoyuan Airport to the center of Taipei. You can travel via MRT, HSR, bus, or taxi to get to Taipei. You can get 30% off the Taoyuan Airport VIP lounge on KKday here. Songshan Airport: Songshan is a small airport in Taipei's city center, and can be a convenient option for people traveling within Asia. The airport is right on the Taipei MRT brown line. You can book cheap flights to Taiwan on KKday here, Trip.com here, CheapO Air here, or Kiwi here. How to get around in Taipei: Taipei's transportation system is convenient and safe. There are many options you can consider to get around in Taipei below: By Train: Gets you to the city center of all major cities in Taiwan. It is about 800NT to get from Taipei to Kaohsiung. Roughly half the price of the HSR. Book tickets via the normal train (TRA) on Klook here. By HSR: (High-Speed Rail) – Gets you quickly from north to south. Besides Taipei and Kaohsiung, most of the stations are far from city centers. It costs about 1500NT to get from Taipei to Kaohsiung. You can book tickets to the high-speed rail (HSR) on Klook here or KKDay here. By MRT: (Mass Rapid Transit, Metro train, subway) – Easily gets you around Taipei and Kaohsiung. You can purchase a discount easy card to use on the MRT from Klook here or KKday here. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here. By Bus: Buses can be tricky. Long-range buses such as Ubus and King Bus are easier to understand and cheaper than the local train. They can take you to the city center of every city throughout Taiwan and to remote tourist destinations such as sun moon lake. A long-range bus from Taipei to Kaohsiung is about 500 NT. You can also book tickets to travel to Shifen via inter-city bus on Klook here. You can also book a Taipei Sightseeing: Hop On, Hop Off Open Top Bus on TripAdvisor here. By Taxi: You can take short rides for about 150 NT, or hire a Taxi for a day for around 150 USD. By Car: If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here. By Scooter: Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. ​You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. Tourist Site Map: Check out our map below of tourist sites in Taiwan, which is constantly updated: 101 things to do and see in Taipei: In this blog, we will cover the following places (and things): Must See in Taipei: 1. The Taipei 101 (臺北101) 2. National Palace Museum 國立故宮博物館 3. Shilin Night Market 士林夜市 4. Raohe Street Night Market 饒河街夜市 5. Yongkang Street 永康街 6. Dihua Street and Dadaocheng 迪化街及大稻 7. Ximending 西門町 8. Liberty Square (CKS Memorial Hall) 自由廣場 (中正紀念堂) 9. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall 國立國父紀念館 10. Elephant Mountain Trail 象山步道 11. The Old City Gates of Taipei 台北市舊城門 12. Taipei Zoo 臺北市立動物園 13. Maokong Gondola 貓空纜車 14. Taipei Children's Amusement Park 兒童新樂園 15. Wufenpu 五分埔 16. Try some of Taiwan's Amazing Fruit 台灣水果 17. Hotpot Buffet 火鍋吃到飽 18. Pizza Hut Buffet (Huanleba) 必勝客歡樂吧吃到飽 Best Day Trips Around Taipei: 19. Find the Best Views of Taipei 台北最佳觀景的地方 20. Yangmingshan National Park 陽明山國家公園 21. Sulfur Valley 硫磺谷 22. Qingtiangang Grassland 擎天崗 23. Beitou Hot Springs 北投溫泉 24. Guanyinshan 觀音山 25. Tamsui 淡水 26. Tamsui Old Street 淡水老街 27. Bali Old Street 八里老街 28. Fort San Domingo 紅毛城 29. Taiwan's Northern Coast 台灣北海岸 30. Yehliu Geopark 野柳地質公園 31. Ocean World 海洋世界 32. Elephant Trunk Rock 象鼻岩 33. Long Dong 龍洞 34. Jinshan Old Street 金山老街 35. Pingxi Railway 平溪支線鐵路 36. Houtong Cat Village 猴硐貓村 37. Shifen Old Street 十分老街 38. Shifen Waterfall 十分瀑布 39. Pingxi Old Street 平溪老街 40. Pingxi Crags 平溪六尖 41. Jingtong Old Street 菁桐老街 42. Wulai Waterfall 烏來瀑布 43. Wulai Old Street 烏來老街 44. Miaokou Night Market 廟口夜市 45. Jiufen Old Street 九份老街 46. Jinguashi 金瓜石 Best Beaches Near Taipei: 47. Qianshuiwan Beach 淺水灣 48. Baishawan Beach 白沙灣 49. Zhongjiao Bay Beach 中角灣 50. Emerald Bay (Feitsuiwan) 翡翠灣 51. Wanli UFO Houses 翡翠灣太空玲瓏/飛碟屋 52. Dawulun Beach 大武崙沙灘 53. Heping Island 和平島 54. Fulong Beach 福隆海水浴場 55. Wai'ao Beach 外澳沙灘 Best Day Trips Near Taipei: 56. Keelung Islet 基隆嶼 57. Turtle Island (Guishan Island) 龜山島 58. Yilan County 宜蘭縣 59. Hsinchu 新竹 60. Miaoli 苗栗 61. Penghu Islands 澎湖群島 62. Kinmen 金門 63. Matsu Islands 馬祖列島 Other Notable Night Markets in Taipei: 64. Tonghua (Linjiang) Street Night Market 通化(臨江)街夜市 65. Huaxi Street Night Market 華西街觀光夜市 66. Bangka Night Market (Guangzhou Street Night Market) 艋舺夜市 （廣州街夜市） 67. Jianguo Holiday Flower Market 建國假日花市 68. Xizhi Night Market 汐止夜市 69. Luodong Night Market 羅東夜市 70. Hongdao Night Market 弘道夜市 Other Notable Old Streets in Taipei: 71. Bopiliao Old Street 剝皮寮老街 72. Shenkeng Old Street 深坑老街 73. Shiding Old Street 石碇老街 74. Pinglin Old Street 坪林老街 75. Daxi Old Street 大溪老街 76. Sanxia Old Street 三峽老街 Other Notable Museums in Taipei: 77. National Taiwan Museum 國立台灣博物館 78. Taiwan Coal Mine Museum 台灣煤礦博物館 79. Taipei Astronomical Museum 台北天文館 80. National 228 Memorial Museum 二二八國家紀念館 81. Taiwan Postal Museum 郵政博物館 82. Miniatures Museum of Taiwan 袖珍博物館 83. Taiwan Railway Museum 國立臺灣博物館鐵道部園區 84. Academia Sinica Museum of the Institute of History and Philology 中央研究院歷史文物陳列舘 85. Farglory U Museum 遠雄建築館暨文化館 86. Keelung Marine Science Museum (國立海洋科技博物館) 87. Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology 十三行博物館 88. Lanyang Museum 蘭陽博物館 89. Cihu 慈湖 90. Chungshan Building 中山樓 91. Taiwan Presidential Office Building 臺灣總統府 92. Yuanshan Grand Hotel 圓山大飯店 More Awesome Sights in Taipei that are Off the Beaten Track: 93. Bitan 碧潭 94. New Taipei Metropolitan Park 新北大都會公園 95. Caoling Old Trail 草嶺古道 96. Nangang Tea Mountain 南港茶園區 97. Dajianshan Waterfall 大尖山瀑布 98. Baishihu 白石湖 99. Kuolai Old Trail 闊瀨古道 100. Manyueyuan Waterfall 滿月圓瀑布 101. Shiding 石碇 Let's get this list started! Must See in Taipei: 1. The Taipei 101 (臺北101) 
The Taipei 101 (aka Taipei World Financial Center) is the tallest building in Taiwan, standing at a height of 509 meters. It was the highest building in the world from 2004 to 2010 and is now the 10th highest building in the world as of 2019. It stands as an icon and symbol of Taiwan's economic prosperity and may be the most recognizable building in Taiwan. It also features an observatory on the 89th floor with some of the best views of Taipei...(read more)
Price: 88, 89, and 91, observatory floors: 600 NT (20 USD) per person. You can book a discount ticket on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. 101st-floor observation deck (in addition to 88, 89, and 91 floors): 3000 NT (100 USD) per person. You can book a discount ticket on Klook here. You can book tours to the Taipei 101 such as 101 Top Floor Tour and Dinner at Din Tai Fung, and Din Tai Fung and Hot Spring Experience on TripAdvisor here. Check out our full guide to the Taipei 101 here. 2. National Palace Museum 國立故宮博物館 
The National Palace Museum (aka NPM) in Taiwan has one of the largest collections of Chinese artifacts in the world, and perhaps the finest collection of Chinese art in the world. The museum is open year round and offers tours in many different languages. It is a must-see spot for any foreign tourist visiting Taiwan...(read more)
Price: 350 NT per person. You can book discount tickets to the National Palace Museum on Klook here or KKday here. You can book a Taipei City Tour with National Palace Museum Ticket on on TripAdvisor here. Check out our full guide to the National Palace Museum here. 3. Shilin Night Market 士林夜市 
Shilin Night Market (aka Shihlin Night Market) is the largest night market in Taipei and also one of the most popular. Full of delicious street food, small hole-in-the-wall restaurants, souvenirs, and clothes, it is a great destination to experience Taiwan's night market culture...(read more)
You can book a Shilin Night Market Walking Tour With a Private Tour Guide on TripAdvisor here. Check out our full guide to Shilin Night Market here. 4. Raohe Street Night Market 饒河街夜市 
Raohe Street Night Market is a bustling night market in Eastern Taipei and one of the most popular in the city. One could argue that Roahe Street is the best night market in Taipei. With a large assortment of great food and snacks, along with the usual night market cheap clothes and everyday items, along with close proximity to public transport, Raohe Street is a must-see destination when you come to Taipei...(read more
You can book a 2-hr Raohe Night Market Walking Private Tour with a Tour Guide, or Taipei at Night: Din Tai Fung Dinner & Raohe Street Night Market Guided Tour on TripAdvisor here. Check out our full guide to Raohe Street Night Market here. 5. Yongkang Street 永康街 
Yongkang Street is home to some of the best food in Taipei. Neither a night market nor an old street, it is just a street with good food. The street is mostly geared to the tastes of tourists and foreign travelers. Besides food, there are also art shops, clothing shops, bookstores, tea shops, and many other specialty shops...(read more).
You can check out our full blog on Yongkang Street here. 6. Dihua Street and Dadaocheng 迪化街及大稻 
Dihua Street is Taipei City's biggest and oldest Old Street. Here you can find a large area with historical buildings and unique old-style shops. Also, there are many art spaces, museums, and restaurants to explore in the area. You should definitely make a stop in this historically rich area on your trip to Taipei...(read more)
You can also book a Private Walking Tour or Changing Cheongsam Tour at Dadaocheng on TripAdvisor here. Check out our full blog on Daodaocheng here. 7. Ximending 西門町 
Ximending is a historical neighborhood and shopping district in West Taipei. Originally built by the Japanese as an entertainment district, it later became the first designated pedestrian zone in Taiwan. Here you can find night market-esque food choices, historical sights, and endless shopping options. It is definitely worth a stop on your trip to Taipei...(read more)
We have stayed at and recommend and also Fu Chang Hotel in Ximending, which is within walking distance of Ximending shopping district (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, or Agoda here). You can also book a 2-Hour Private Ximending Area Walking Tour on TripAdvisor here. Check out our full guide to Ximending here. 8. Liberty Square (CKS Memorial Hall) 自由廣場 (中正紀念堂) 
If you don't want to spend all day at the National Palace Museum but still want to learn about Taiwan's history, you should visit Liberty Square (AKA Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall). It is one of the most notable landmarks in Taipei, as well as a symbol and gathering place of freedom and democracy. featuring a large public square, Chiang Kai-Shek memorial, opera houses, and gardens. It is officially a monument to the Generalissimo and President of the Republic of China, Chiang Kai-shek. Its iconic scenery and architecture are a must-visit for anyone traveling in Taipei...(read more).
You can also join the Classic Taipei Landmarks Day Tour on TripAdvisor here. Check out our full guide to Liberty Square here. 9. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall 國立國父紀念館 
If visiting the former dictator at CKS memorial hall is not your thing, you can still visit Taiwan's National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (literally National Founding Father Memorial Hall) sits in the northern part of Xinyi District of Taipei, and includes a large open square and gardens. The inside of the memorial hall commemorates the life of the founding father of the Republic of China, Sun Yat-sen, who is revered on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. In addition, the memorial hall has a performance hall, free rotating art exhibitions, and changing of the guard every hour. It is definitely a sight worth seeing on your trip to Taipei...(read more)
You can also join the Classic Taipei Landmarks Day Tour on TripAdvisor here. Check out our full guide to theSun Yat-sen Memorial here. 10. Elephant Mountain Trail 象山步道 
The Elephant Mountain trail (aka Xiangshan Trail) is perhaps the most easily accessible trail in Taipei with perhaps also the best views of the city. This popular and easy hike covers areas of Xinyi and Nangang District and offers excellent views of the 101 and the rest of downtown Taipei. It should be on the top of your list of places to visit in Taipei...(read more)
Check out our full guide to Elephant Mountain here. 11. The Old City Gates of Taipei 台北市舊城門 
The City Gates of Taipei are some of the most iconic landmarks in the city. Originally, five gates and a city wall were built here in the Qing Dynasty. Now only four gates remain, and only the North Gate remains in its original form. Now the city gates are popular landmarks, and you can also learn more about the old city walls and the history of the city at the Taipei Discovery Center in Taipei City Hall...(read more)
You can also join the Classic Taipei Landmarks Day Tour on TripAdvisor here. Check out our full guide to the gates and walls of Taipei here. 12. Taipei Zoo 臺北市立動物園 
The Taipei Zoo is not only the largest and most varied zoo in Taiwan, it is also one of the best zoos in Asia, and at the same time has an extremely affordable price of only 60 NT per adult. If you have time you should definitely stop by and visit this zoo, if not for anything else but to see Taiwan's ingenious animals like the Formosan Black Bear and Sika Deer which are hard to see in the wild...(read more)
Price: 60 NT per person You can book discount tickets to Taipei Zoo on Klook here or KKday here. You can also book a Taipei Zoo and Maokong Gondola tour on TripAdvisor here. Check out our full guide to Taipei Zoo here. 13. Maokong Gondola 貓空纜車 
Maokong is only one of a few Gondolas in Taiwan, but it is the most accessible. You can get there via the Taipei MRT. After embarking on the Gondola, you can view grand vistas of Southern Taipei, and then explore the mountainous streets of Maokong, which has tea shops, street food, restaurants, temples, hiking trails, and great views...(read more)
Price: 120 NT per person one way from Taipei Zoo Station to Maokong Station. 50 NT per trip for Taipei City residents. You can book discount tickets to Maokong Gondola on Klook here or KKday here. You can also book a Taipei Zoo and Maokong Gondola tour, a Chih Nan Temple & Gondola Experience, or a Maokong Tea & Shenkeng Stinky Tofu Private Day Tour with English-Speaking on TripAdvisor here. Check out our full guide to Maokong Gondola here. 14. Taipei Children's Amusement Park 兒童新樂園 
Taipei Children's Amusement Park (in Chinese "New Child's Amusement Park" 兒童新樂園 Értóng xīn lèyuán) is one of the funnest places for Children in Taiwan. Because it is run by Taipei City, the entrance fee is significantly subsidized, meaning you can have a full-blown child amusement park experience for a fraction of the price. If you have kids, this is definitely a place you should stop to visit...(read more)
Price: Entrance: 30 NT Rides: 20-30 NT per ride You can buy a discount pass to Taipei Children's Amusement Park on Klook here or KKday here or here. Check out our full guide to Taipei Children's Amusement Park here. 15. Wufenpu 五分埔 
Wufenpu is a wholesale clothing market in Xinyi District of Taipei, and the largest wholesale clothing market in Taiwan. It covers an entire city block, full of mostly wholesale clothing shops. If you are looking to shop for clothes on the cheap in Taiwan, this is the place for you...(read more)
Check out our full guide to Wufenpu here. 16. Try some of Taiwan's Amazing Fruit 台灣水果 
Taiwan fruits are the best. They are one of the main reasons we love Taiwan and have decided to stay in Taiwan for the long term. Although the fruits in Taiwan are highly seasonal, you can always find delicious and sweet fruit here year-round. If you come from a non-tropical country, you have likely been missing out on the full sweet flavor that these fruits are meant to have...(read more)
Check out our full guide to Taiwan fruits here. 17. Hotpot Buffet 火鍋吃到飽 
One of the best parts of Taiwan is its cuisine, and one of the greatest forms of cuisine in Taiwan is hot pot. Basically, it involves boiling meat and vegetables in a broth to eat. In particular, all-you-can-eat hot pot buffets in Taiwan are a great way to get full, which can be divided into small hot pots, low-end hot pot buffets, and high-end hot pot buffets...(read more)
Price: Small hotpot (no buffet): 80-150 NT per pot Semi-buffet hotpot (free drinks, rice, and maybe ice cream): 100-200 NT per person Low-end full hotpot buffet (cheaper buffet items): 300-500 NT per person High-end hotpot buffet (more expensive higher quality buffet items): 500-2000 NT per person You can find more discount hot pot restaurant vouchers on KKday here or Klook here. Check out our full guide to eating Hot Pot in Taiwan here. 18. Pizza Hut Buffet (Huanleba) 必勝客歡樂吧吃到飽 
Taiwan's Pizza Hut 歡樂吧 all you can eat buffet is every American pizza lover's dream, at a reasonable price.
Let me reiterate this clearly: Pizza Hut has buffets in Taiwan. For about 400 NT, you can have all you can eat pizza. This is cheaper than buying a small Pizza Hut pizza from their delivery locations. And you can sample all the new weird pizza hut flavors without having to buy an entire pizza...(read more) Price: (as of August 2023): 369 NTD on weekdays, 419 NTD on weekends. Check out our full guide to Pizza Hut's Buffet here. More Taipei Food Related Tours: You can eat your way through Taipei through such tours and activities as Taiwanese Breakfast Cooking Class in Taipei, Taiwanese Gourmet Cooking Class in Taipei, or Xiao Long Bao, Chicken vermicelli with mushroom and sesame oil, Tofu strips salad, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Delicacies Cooking Class and more on TripAdvisor here. Best Day Trips Around Taipei: 19. Find the Best Views of Taipei 台北最佳觀景的地方 
Every time I see a stock photo of Taipei shot from Elephant Mountain, a little part of me dies inside because Taipei has so many other beautiful viewpoints and vistas. If you are looking for stock photos of Taipei, consider going to one of the following locations to take a less cliché photo...(read more)
Check out our list of the best views of Taipei here. 20. Yangmingshan National Park 陽明山國家公園 
Yangmingshan National Park is a mountainous area in Taipei and New Taipei, known for its volcanic activity, hiking trails, wildlife, waterfalls, hot springs, and sulfur vents. It is definitely worth a stop on your trip to Taipei...(read more)
Price: Free entrance into the park (car parking 30-50 NT， scooter parking 20 NT) You can book tours to Yangmingshan on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here or here. You can check out tours to Yangmingshan such as a One-day Yangmingshan NP Beitou Hot Spring Park and Tamsui Tour Package, Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei, One Day Hike around Yangmingshan, or Private Yangmingshan Volcano Tour and more on TripAdvisor here. Check out our full guide to Yangmingshan here. 21. Sulfur Valley 硫磺谷 
Sulfur Valley (Liuhuang Valley) in Yangmingshan National Park is a large volcanic sulfur hot spring area with hiking trails, steam vents, sulfur deposits, and large natural hot springs. Sulfur Valley contains a trail that circles the area and also has a free public spring to soak your feet in. It is a unique and interesting stop on the mountain and worth a visit on your trip to Yangmingshan...(read more)
You can book a rock climbing experience at Sulphur Valley on Klook here or KKday here. Check out our full blog on Sulfur Valley here. 22. Qingtiangang Grassland 擎天崗 
Qingtiangang in Yangmingshan National Park is a large grassland that lies on top of an old lava terrace. It is famous for the water buffalo that congregate here to graze and is one of the most popular areas in the park. Besides enjoying views of wild water buffalo, there are also many hiking trails and historic trails nearby. Overall it is a family-friendly destination and one of the most popular attractions in Taipei City...(read more)
You can check out tours to Yangmingshan such as a One-day Yangmingshan NP Beitou Hot Spring Park and Tamsui Tour Package, Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei, One Day Hike around Yangmingshan, or Private Yangmingshan Volcano Tour and more on TripAdvisor here. Check out our full blog on Qingtiangang here. 23. Beitou Hot Springs 北投溫泉 
Beitou is a hot spring area in northern Taipei, which uses the natural spring water from Yangmingshan and Sulfur Valley. Originally a Japanese-era resort town, it now has an abundance of hot spring hotels and public hot springs to enjoy...(read more)
You can book a Bath of the Gods Hot Spring Tour at Beitou, Taipei, 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Beitou or Beitou and Yangmingshan Day Tour from Taipei and more on TripAdvisor here. Check out more on Beitou in our blog post here. 24. Guanyinshan 觀音山 
Guanyinshan is a relatively short and easy trail in New Taipei with perhaps some of the best views of the Taipei Basin. This popular and easy hike is located in the Guanyinshan Recreation Area, in Wugu District of New Taipei, and offers excellent views of the Wugu, Luzhou, Sanchong, Bali, Tamsui, and the rest of downtown Taipei. It should be on your list of places to visit in Taipei...(read more)
Check out our full blog to Guanyinshan here. 25. Tamsui 淡水 
Tamsui District of New Taipei is famous for its delicious food and historical atmosphere. It is one of the most popular and well-known areas in all of Taiwan. Some local delicacies here include A-gei, iron eggs, fried squid, and other seafood. Historical places near here include Fort San Domingo, Hobe Fort, Tamsui Old Street, Bali Old Street, and the Shihsanhang archaeological site. There is plenty here to see and do for almost every kind of traveler...(read more)
You can book a tour of Tamsui on TripAdvisor here or Klook here. We also recommend Fullon Hotel which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). Check out our full guide to Tamsui here. 26. Tamsui Old Street 淡水老街 
Tamsui Old Street (aka Danshui Old Street or Tamshui Old Street) is a street in Tamsui District of New Taipei famous for its delicious food and historical atmosphere. It is one of the most popular and well-known old streets in all of Taiwan. Some local delicacies here include A-gei, iron eggs, fried squid, and other seafood...(read more)
You can book a tour of Tamsui on TripAdvisor here or Klook here. You can also book a sailing experience on the Tamsui River on KKday here. Check out our full guide to Tamsui Old Street here. 27. Bali Old Street 八里老街 
Bali Old Street (aka Bali Ferry Dock Old Street 八里渡輪頭老街) is a shopping area near Bali Wharf, connecting with Tamui Old Street via ferry and bicycle route. It is one of the oldest ports in Taiwan, with a long history of businesses and great seafood nearby...(read more)
You can also book a SUP / sand bar digging experience near Bali Old Street on KKday here. You can also book a sailing experience on the Tamsui River on KKday here. Check out our full guide to Bali Old Street here. 28. Fort San Domingo 紅毛城 
Fort San Domingo (aka 紅毛城 Hongmaocheng, “City of Red Hair") is one of the oldest buildings in Taiwan, with a nearly 400 year history. Originally built by the Spanish, it was handed over to nine different nations including the Dutch, Qing, Japan, British, Australia, USA, and the ROC. Now it is a popular tourist destination in Tamsui.
Price: 80 NT per person (includes passage to the British Consulate, Hobe Fort, and the Little White House). You can book tickets to this fort and nearby historic sites on Klook here or KKday here. You can see our full guide to Fort San Domingo here. 29. Taiwan's Northern Coast 台灣北海岸 
Taiwan's northern coast is an amazing, beautiful area with unique geology and rocks, lots of sandy beaches, amazing mountain views and hikes, old streets, night markets, historical sites, and much more to discover...(read more)
You can book a tour to Taiwan's North Coast on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. Check out our full guide to Taiwan's Northern Coast here. 30. Yehliu Geopark 野柳地質公園 
Yehliu is perhaps the most famous geological park in Taiwan, with its most famous landmark being the Queen's Head Rock. These rock formations have been forming for thousands of years through erosion of soft sandstone due to wind and water. Hurry and see these formations soon before they are gone forever...(read more)
Price: 120 NT per person. You can book discount tickets to Yehliu Geopark on Klook here and KKday here. You can book a tour to Yehliu on TripAdvisor here. Check out our full blog on Yehliu Geopark here. 31. Ocean World 海洋世界 
Another great attraction in Yehliu if you have time is theOcean World aquarium that sits in the parking lot next to Yehliu Geopark. It is like the SeaWorld of Taipei and is by far the best aquarium in northern Taiwan. The one in Kenting is better though. There is also a tank where you can see sea turtles up close...(read more)
Price: 450 NT per person. You can book discount tickets to Yehliu Ocean World on Klook here and KKday here. You can also book tickets to the Yehliu Ocean World Parent-Child playground on Klook here. You can book a tour to Yehliu on TripAdvisor here. Check out our full blog on Yehliu Ocean World here. 32. Elephant Trunk Rock 象鼻岩 
Elephant Trunk Rock is a rock shaped like its name in the Shenao area of Ruifang District, New Taipei City. There are also many interesting rock formations in the area. It is one of the most recognizable rock formations on the north coast and a popular location for, kayakers, snorkelers, and Instagrammers...(read more).
Here you can enjoy kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling, SUP / paddle boarding, water biking, and more activities which you can book on Klook here or KKday here. You can check out our full guide to Elephant Trunk Rock here. 33. Long Dong 龍洞 
Longdong (aka Dragon Caves -龍洞 Lóngdòng) is a popular spot for snorkeling, scuba diving, and rock climbing. There is also a large sea cave there (pictured above) from where the place gets its name...(read more)
You can book activities at Longdong such as Rock Climbing, Cave Draping, Diving, Snorkeling, SUPing, Freediving, and more on Klook here or KKday here. Check out our full guide to Longdong here. 34. Jinshan Old Street 金山老街 
Jinshan Old Street (aka Jinbaoli Old Street 金包里老街 Jīnbāolǐ lǎojiē) is a popular historical street in Jinshan District of New Taipei. The most famous delicacy here is duck but you can also find other traditional Taiwanese snacks among the numerous shops and restaurants here. It is definitely worth a stop on your trip to Taiwan's Northern Coast...(read more)
You can book a walking tour to Jinshan Old Street on Klook here or KKday here. Check out our full guide to Jinshan Old Street here. 35. Pingxi Railway 平溪支線鐵路 
The Pingxi Railway in New Taipei has some of the most popular attractions in Northern Taiwan. With a total of 7 stations (plus 2 if you count Ruifang and Houtong), there are endless places to explore, eat, hike, and enjoy Taiwan's history, culture, and natural beauty all in one place...(read more here).
You can book an unlimited travel pass including the Pingxi Railway on Klook here or KKday here. You can also book a tour of the Pingxi railway on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. Check out our full guide to the Pingxi Railway here. 36. Houtong Cat Village 猴硐貓村 
Houtong is a cat paradise, with many cat loving citizens proposing to bring abandoned cats to the village for a better life. The town has been a hub for cat lovers and enthusiasts.
Visitors can enjoy the town's rich history as well as hundreds of cats and cat related shops around the village. You can book a tour of Houtong Cat Village on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. For our full blog on Houtong Cat Village click here. 37. Shifen Old Street 十分老街 
Shifen Old Street is the largest and busiest old street on the Pingxi Railway line, famous for setting off lanterns into the sky, and for visiting the famous Shifen Waterfall nearby. Here one can enjoy delicious food, and beautiful scenery, and learn about the mining history of the area. The sky lanterns have become a major environmental issue, but because of the allure to tourists the practice doesn't seem like it will end soon...(read more)
You can book a tour to Shifen on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. For our full blog on Shifen Old Street click here. 38. Shifen Waterfall 十分瀑布 
Shifen Waterfall is the widest waterfall in Taiwan and perhaps the most picturesque in all of Taiwan. It is easily accessible by foot from Shifen Train Station and includes restaurants, gardens, and suspension bridges along the way. Its spectacular cascading falls are definitely worth a stop for anyone in Taiwan...(read more)
You can book a tour to Shifen on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. For our full blog on Shifen Waterfall click here. 39. Pingxi Old Street 平溪老街 
Pingxi Old Street has the second largest old street in Pingxi District and is full of delicious food, souvenirs, and opportunities to light off sky lanterns. From Pingxi station you can walk down to the historic streets in the small town, and take selfies with the train tracks and bridges that cross the two rivers passing through the town. It is definitely a must-see stop along the Pingxi Railway...(read more)
You can book a tour of Pingxi on Klook here or KKday here. For our full blog on Pingxi Old Street click here. 40. Pingxi Crags 平溪六尖 
Pingxi Crags are a set of hiking trails that traverse steep mountain peaks and rock cliffs in the mountains south of Pingxi Village. The sedimentary rocks here stick out of the forest at the tops of the mountains, making for great views but also dangerous climbs...(read more)
For our full blog on the Pingxi Crags hike, click here. 41. Jingtong Old Street 菁桐老街 
Jingtong Old Street is the heart of the historic mining town of Jingtong, in Pingxi District of New Taipei City, which once had the largest mine in Taiwan. It has a long street with delicious food and souvenirs, sky lanterns, and many historical buildings nearby. As the last stop on the Pingxi Railway, you should definitely get off the train and check it out...(read more)
You can book a tour to Jingtong on Klook here or KKday here. For our full blog on Jingtong Old Street click here. 42. Wulai Waterfall 烏來瀑布 
Wulai Waterfall is the highest waterfall in northern Taiwan. Here you can find a street with snacks and restaurants and a gondola that leads to a second tier of the waterfall and an amusement park. In addition, there are hikes, wildlife, and endless mountain scenery to explore...(read more)
You can book tickets to the gondola and to Yun Hsien theme park on Klook here or KKday here. You can book a Taiwan Wulai Aboriginal Tribe afternoon Tour on TripAdvisor here. You can book a tour of Wulai on KKday here. You can also book a ticket on the Wulai Train on Klook here, or a river tracing experience in Wulai on Klook here. You can check out our full guide to Wulai Waterfall here. 43. Wulai Old Street 烏來老街 
Wulai Old Street has become a major tourist attraction, partly because of its close proximity to Taipei. It has museums, waterfalls, a gondola, a train, an old street night market, and most of all hot springs. It has an old Japanese era coal mining railroad track which has been restored with a working train. In addition there are hikes, wildlife, and endless mountain scenery to explore...(read more)
You can book a Taiwan Wulai Aboriginal Tribe afternoon Tour on TripAdvisor here. You can book a tour to Wulai on KKday here. You can also book a ticket on the Wulai Train on Klook here, or a river tracing experience in Wulai on Klook here. Check out our full blog on Wulai Old Street here. 44. Miaokou Night Market 廟口夜市 
Keelung's Miaokou Night Market is a large night market in northern Taiwan, full of all kinds of delicious Taiwanese street food considered by some to be the best in Taiwan. The market consists mostly of food stalls in front of the Dianji Temple in Keelung, streching on both sides down the street. It is said to be a must see night market and one of the busiest in Taiwan...(read more)
You can book a tour to Miaokou Night Market on Klook here or KKday here. You can check out our full blog about Miaokou Night Market here. 45. Jiufen Old Street 九份老街 
Jiufen is an old mountain village in Ruifang District of New Taipei City, and has perhaps the best old street in all of Taiwan, with authentic Taiwanese food, sloping steps, traditional Chinese architecture, and great views of Su Ao and Keelung Harbors. There are also multiple historical sights within the town. The entire village is built on a mountain slope, so that you can enjoy views of Taiwan's north coast from basically anywhere in the city...(read more)
You can book a tour of Jiufen Old Street with TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. Check out our full blog to Jiufen here. 46. Jinguashi 金瓜石 
Jinguashi is a small village in Ruifang District in New Taipei, famous for its now defunct mines. Here you can explore the Gold Mine Museum, touch a multi-million dollar gold ingot, see golden waterfalls, go on some of the best hikes in Taiwan, check out the old mining town, see Japanese era historic sites, and explore abandoned mining sites...(read more)
Gold Mine Museum Price: 80 NT per person (Free for New Taipei Residents) You can book discount tickets to the New Taipei Gold Mine Museum on Klook here or KKday here. You can book a tour to Jinguashi on TripAdvisor here, Klook here or KKday here. Check out our full guide to Jinguashi here. Best Beaches Near Taipei: 47. Qianshuiwan Beach 淺水灣 
Qianshuiwan (aka Qianshui Bay) in Sanzhi District of New Taipei is a popular beach destination, which includes a pristine bike path that goes all the way to Baishawan. There is also a nice sandy beach, pier, and lots of beach side restaurants nearby. It is a great beach destination along the northeast coast of Taiwan...(read more)
You can check out our full guide to Qianshuiwan here. 48. Baishawan Beach 白沙灣 
Baishawan is one of the nicest beaches in northern Taiwan. The sand is white, the water shallow (and warm in the summer), and it is relatively well kept and clean. Due to its proximity to Taipei, it sees lots of visitors especially from foreigners. Swimming, sunbathing, surfing, and kite surfing are all popular activities at this beach...(read more).
You can book a Private Laomei Green Reef Day Tour from Taipei on TripAdvisor here. You can check out our full guide to Baishawan here. 49. Zhongjiao Bay Beach 中角灣 
Zhongjiao Bay (aka Zhongjiaowan 中角灣, or Zhongjiao Shazhu Wan 中角沙珠灣) is a long sandy beach in Jinshan District of New Taipei, known as the most popular surfing location in Northern Taiwan. It is popular for surfing and swimming, and nearby there are also hikes, interesting rock formations, and the nearby Jinshan Old Street and Jinshan Hot Springs. It is definitely a relaxing place to spend an afternoon. Nearby you can also find other sandy beaches such as Jinshan Beach and Xialiao Beach 下寮灣 (Jinshan Ocean Waterpark)...(read more)
You can book surfing lessons at Zhongjiao Bay on Klook here. Check out our full blog on Zhongjiao Bay here. 50. Emerald Bay (Feitsuiwan) 翡翠灣 
Emerald Bay is another popular beach along the northern Coast. Paragliding is the most popular activity at this beach but people also swim and surf here too.
You can also book a SUP / Paddle Board experience here on KKday. 51. Wanli UFO Houses 翡翠灣太空玲瓏/飛碟屋 
The Wanli UFO Houses (aka Futuros) are a neighborhood of abandoned futuristic houses near Wanli Beach (aka Emerald Bay, Green Bay, or Feicuiwan) in Wanli District of New Taipei, and are some of the most popular urban exploration and Instagram destinations in Northern Taiwan...(read more)
You can also book a SUP / Paddle Board experience here on KKday. For more information, check out our full blog on the Wanli UFO Houses here. 52. Dawulun Beach 大武崙沙灘 
Only a 20 minute car drive away, Dawulun Beach in Keelung is the closest sandy ocean beach to Taipei City. Although it is small, it has a calm shallow swimming area and the sand looks like it was shipped straight from Kenting. It is definitely worth a visit for all beach lovers in Taipei...(read more)
Check out our full guide to Dawulun Beach here. 53. Heping Island 和平島 
Heping Island Park is a geo-park and water park on Heping Island, just outside of downtown Keelung. Here you can find many interesting rock formations in the sedimentary rock along the seashore. There are also salt water swimming pools, amazing places to go diving, a playground, hiking trails, and historical sights. Some would say this island is the world's best kept secret. It is definitely worth stopping here along Taiwan's northern coast...read more.
Price: 80 NT per person You can buy a discount entrance ticket to Heping Island Park on Klook here or KKday here. You can also book a tour to Heping Island on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. Check out our full guide to Heping Island Park here. 54. Fulong Beach 福隆海水浴場 
Fulong Beach is my favorite beach in greater Taipei. It is easily accessible by public transportation (TRA Gongliao Station) and has beautiful golden sand, a large shallow swimming area, and tons of food options within walking distance. The paid part of the beach features sand sculptures and lifeguards, while the free part of the beach is less clean but there are no annoying lifeguards to whistle at you all the time, making it a foreigners paradise...(read more)
There are many activities available here at Fulong Beach such as Windsurfing, SUP /paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, and more on Klook here or KKday here. You can also book tickets to the international Sand Sculpture Art festival on Klook here or KKday here. You can also book a Private Full Day Fulong International Sand Sculpture Tour on TripAdvisor here. We also recommend Fullon Hotel which has locations in Tamsui and Fulong near the beach (book on Booking.com here, TripAdvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). We have also stayed at and recommend Hai Xia Your Home which is right in front of Fulong Beach (book on Booking.com here, TripAdvisor here, Agoda here, or Hotels.com here). Check out our full guide to Fulong Beach here. 55. Wai'ao Beach 外澳沙灘 
Wai'ao Beach (aka Gangao Beach 港澳沙灘, or Wai'ao Ocean Recreation Area 外澳海水浴場) in Toucheng township of Yilan County is one of the most popular surfing destinations in Taiwan. It features a long flat sandy beach and constant waves. It is also a special beach in Taiwan because you have a constant view of another island in the distance, Turtle Island. It is definitely a great beach worth visiting...(read more)
You can purchase tours and tickets for many activities in Yilan such as Surfing, Kayaking, Horse Riding, River Tracing, River Rafting, River Tubing, Pack Rafting, Water Biking, Snorkeling, Canoeing, and many others through Klook here or KKday here. You can check out our full guide to Wai'ao Beach here. Best Day Trips Near Taipei 56. Keelung Islet 基隆嶼 
Keelung Islet is a small but tall rock off the coast of Keelung City. It first opened for tourists in 2001, but was closed in 2013 due to Typhoon damage, but then opened again in 2019. You can hike to the top of the island to its lighthouse and enjoy the views of Taiwan's Northern Coast. You can take a ferry ride to the island from Keelung harbor, but tourists are barred from visiting in the winter months...(read more)
Price: Boat trip to the island and hike to the lighthouse: about 700 NT Boat trip to the island, lighthouse, and other places such as elephant trunk rock: about 1200 NT Again, you can book tickets on Klook here or KKday here; booking on these sites is usually cheaper than buying tickets in person. Check out our full guide to Keelung Islet here. 57. Turtle Island (Guishan Island) 龜山島 
Guishan Island (literally Turtle Mountain Island) is a turtle shaped island off the coast of Yilan in Eastern Taiwan. Once inhabited by fisherman, it is now a coast guard base, but is open for day tours. The island tour includes beautiful sea cliffs, hiking, a lake, abandoned village, military tunnels, and whale watching just offshore...(read more)
Tours and Prices: Whale watching on a boat around the island: 800-1000 NT per person. Once around the island on a boat and 2-hour tour of the island: 800-1000 NT per person. Whale watching and island tour: 1200+ NT Island tour including hiking to the top of the island: 1200+ NT You can book a personalized tour and ferry boat tickets with Klook or KKday. Check out our full guide to Turtle Island here. 58. Yilan County 宜蘭縣 
Yilan is a gem on Taiwan's northeast coast. It has rugged mountains, waterfalls, a flat coastal plain, a volcanic island, hot springs, and some of the best beaches in Taiwan. In addition, you can find night markets, seafood markets, museums, and much more to explore here. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taiwan...(read more)
You can purchase tours and tickets for many activities in Yilan such as Su'ao Crayon Castle, Taipingshan, Turtle Island, International Children's Festival, Lanyang Museum, Toucheng Leisure Farm, Zhang Mei Ama Capybura Farm, Bambi Land, Yinong Ranch, National Center for Traditional Arts, Taxi Museum, Glamping, Camping, ATV / 4-wheeling experience, SUP / paddle boarding, Ximeng Forest Theater, Surfing, Kayaking, Horse Riding, River Tracing, River Rafting, River Tubing, Pack Rafting, Water Biking, Snorkeling, Canoeing, Shrimping, Tea Picking Experience, Kavalan Whisky Distillery, and many others through TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also book a Full-Day Private Custom Yilan Tour from Taipei on TripAdvisor here. Check out our full guide to Yilan here. 59. Hsinchu 新竹 
Hsinchu is not only Taiwan's technological hub, but is also rich with historical sights, Hakka culture, and natural beauty. It has numerous old streets, preserved Japanese-era and Qing-era buildings, zoos, mountains, lakes, rivers, beaches, and much more to explore. It is definitely worth a stop on your next trip to Taiwan...(read more)
You can find more tours and activities in Hsinchu such as You can find more tours and activities in Hsinchu such as river tracing, wild hot springs, white water kayaking, backpack rafting, Little Ding Dong Theme Park, Leofoo Village Theme Park, Window on China Theme Park, glamping, camping, stone spa, horse riding, Yukids Island, Tom and Bei Bei Parent Child Paradise, bee keeping experience, cycling, dried persimmons experience, Jump Wave Trampoline Park and more on Klook here or KKday here. Check out our full guide to Hsinchu here. 60. Miaoli 苗栗 
For you expats or foreigners who have never left Taipei, Miaoli is a large rural county in central Taiwan. For years I myself never visited, because I didn't know what was there and had no reason to go. It turns out there are quite a few attractions here in this secret paradise...(read more)
There are many tours and activities available in Miaoli such as Schokolake Chocolate Factory, Shangshun World, West Lake Resortopia, Suweila Manor, Baba Kengdao, Hobbit Valley, Zhuo Ye Cottage Duck Box and more on Klook here or KKday here. Check out our full guide to Miaoli here. 61. Penghu Islands 澎湖群島 
If Taiwan is the best kept secret in Asia, then Penghu is the best kept secret of the best kept secret in Asia. It has just everything you could possibly want from a tropical island vacation getaway. Less than an hour plane ride from Taipei with multiple flights daily, it's also easy to get to. We are sure that a trip to Penghu is one that you will not regret, and there will be more things to do than you could ever have time for...(read more)
There are many tours and activities available on the islands such as snorkeling, diving, wind surfing, sailing, canoeing, starlight Marine Ranch, wakeboarding, seafood Barbeque, massage, yachting, glamping, trampoline Water Sports, South Penghu Marine National Park, SUP / Paddle Boarding, kayaking, night fishing, Sheraton Four Points Eatery, Dragon Palace Intertidal Zone, Jibei Sand Tail, and many more options. For more information, look at other tour/ferry sites or book a personalized tour with Klook here or KKday here. Check out our full guide to Penghu here. 62. Kinmen 金門 
Kinmen (aka Jinmen or Quemoy) is a group of islands off the coast of Xiamen, China, belonging to Taiwan. For years it was the front lines and closest territory to China during the Chinese Civil War, which has not officially ended. Now that the war with China has come to a close due to the establishment of the "status quo," Kinmen has been open to tourism, especially from that of China. Kinmen has the highest concentration of museums and historical buildings in almost anywhere in Taiwan, as well as local cuisine, beaches, and scenery, making it an ideal vacation destination for both Taiwanese, Chinese, and other foreign tourists...(read more)
There are many tours and activities available on the islands, such as fishing, clamming, traditional Chinese Costume Experience, Water Gun Shooting, Night Otter Spotting, SUPing / Paddle Boarding, Intertidal Eco Tour, Handmade Metalworking DIY, and many others. For more information, look at other tour/ferry sites or book a personalized tour with TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. You can also book a Private Day Tour to Explore Kinmen Island or a 2 Days 1 Night Private Tour to Explore Kinmen Island on TripAdvisor here. Check out our full guide to Kinmen here. 63. Matsu Islands 馬祖列島 
The Matsu Archipelago is a group of small islands off the coast of China that belong to Taiwan. Acting for a long time as military outposts for Taiwan, the islands have recently opened to tourists. Here you can find traditional stone house villages, magical "blue tear" bioluminescent phenomena, wild sika deer, military museums, a Mazu memorial park including the largest Mazu statue in the world, a variety of local food, and much more to explore...(read more)
Tours and Activities: Beihai Tunnel Rocking Boat: about 150 NT Blue Tears Museum: about 300 NT SUP/Paddle experience: about 2300 NT You can search for other tours and activities on KKday here or Klook here. Check out our full guide to Matsu here.
Other Notable Night Markets in Taipei:
You can book a Taipei Night Market Tour on TripAdvisor here. 64. Tonghua (Linjiang) Street Night Market 通化(臨江)街夜市 
Tonghua Street Night Market (aka Linjiang Street Night Market) is a large night market in Da'an District of Taipei City. It's not as touristy as other night markets in Taipei, and you can find almost anything to eat here, along with cheap clothes and accessories. If you want to experience an authentic night market experience while in Taipei, Tonghua is the place to go...(read more)
Check out our full guide to Tonghua Night Market here. 65. Huaxi Street Night Market 華西街觀光夜市 
Huaxi Street Night Market (aka Snake Alley) is a mostly indoor night market that stretches from Bangka Old Street to Longshan Temple in Wanhua District of Taipei. Some specialties of this market include snake meat and turtle meat. Overall it is a unique night market experience in Taiwan that feels more like it is in Southeast Asia...(read more)
You can book a walking tour of Huaxi Street Night Market on Klook here. Check out our full guide to Huaxi Street Night Market here. 66. Bangka Night Market (Guangzhou Street Night Market) 艋舺夜市 （廣州街夜市） 
At the southern end of the street, the night market becomes Bangka (Měngjiǎ 艋舺) Night Market which goes east to west along Guangzhou Street. This night market is also known as Guangzhou Street Night Market. Really, this night market and Huaxi Street are one interconnected super night market...(read more)
You can book a walking tour of Bangka Night Market on Klook here. Check out our full guide to Bangka Night Market here. 67. Jianguo Holiday Flower Market 建國假日花市 
Jianguo Flower Market is a long market that lies under the Jianguo freeway and is open only on weekends. The market is split into an artist's corner, the main flower market selling plants and gardening products, and a jade market. It is definitely worth a stop during your next weekend in Taipei...(read more)
You can check out our full guide to Jianguo Flower Market here. 68. Xizhi Night Market 汐止夜市 
Xizhi Night Market is an indoor night market under Xizhi TRA station. It includes nearly 100 stalls and is famous for its spring onion cakes and sticky rice. If you are in the area this night market is definitely worth a stop...(read more)
Check out our full guide to Xizhi Night Market here. 69. Luodong Night Market 羅東夜市 
Luodong Night Market is the largest night market in Yilan and is one of the area's top tourist destinations. The night market covers a large area and usually is packed with people. Delicacies here include mutton soup, shaved ice, duck noodles, and onion pancakes. It is definitely worth a visit on your next trip to Yilan...(read more)
Check out our full guide to Luodong Night Market here. 70. Hongdao Night Market 弘道夜市 
Hongdao Night Market is a small night market that opens twice a week at the border of Xizhi and Nangang in New Taipei. It is one of many small night markets around Taiwan that are only available a few nights a week because there are not enough people to keep it going every night of the week...(read more)
You can check out our full guide to Hongdao Night Market here. Other Notable Old Streets in Taipei: 71. Bopiliao Old Street 剝皮寮老街 
Bopiliao Old Street (aka Bopiliao Historical District/Street 剝皮寮歷史街區) is a historical street in Taipei, made almost completely of one or two story brick buildings, many dating over 200 years ago and was one of the earliest commercial districts in northern Taiwan. Here you can find museums, shops, food options, and art exhibitions. It is definitely worth a stop on your trip to Taipei...(read more)
You can book a walking tour of Bopiliao Old Street on Klook here. Check out our full guide to Bopiliao Old Street here. 72. Shenkeng Old Street 深坑老街 
Shenkeng Old Street is one of the largest and busiest old streets in New Taipei, known for its famous tofu delicacies, and old Taiwan feel. Here one can enjoy delicious food, beautiful scenery, and buy nostalgic Taiwan related souvenirs. The Tofu here is truly incredible; Shenkeng is known as the Tofu capital of Taiwan, so you should definitely stop by here on your next trip to Taipei...(read more)
You can book Maokong Tea & Shenkeng Stinky Tofu Private Day Tour on TripAdvisor here. Check out our full guide to Shenkeng Old Street here. 73. Shiding Old Street 石碇老街 
Shiding Old Street (aka Shiding East Street) is a small street in the busiest part of the mountainous Shiding District in New Taipei. There are some great restaurants here, an old mining town feel, great views of old multi story houses towering over the rivers, and beautiful surrounding mountains. Also, there are some great hiking trails and scenery nearby.
You can book a tour to Shiding Old Street on TripAdvisor here, Klook here or KKday here. Check out our full guide to Shiding Old Street here. 74. Pinglin Old Street 坪林老街 
Pinglin Old Street (also known as Pinglin Shopping District 坪林商圈) is a small street in the mountainous Pinglin District in New Taipei. There are some great tea shops here, a tea museum, Qing dynasty stone houses, and beautiful views of the Beishi River and surrounding mountains. Also, there are some great hiking trails and camp sites nearby. If you love tea, Pinglin is the place for you...(read more)
You can also book a tour to Pinglin on TripAdvisor here. Here you can river trace, SUP / Paddleboard, and more on KKday here. Check out our full blog to Pinglin Old Street here. 75. Daxi Old Street 大溪老街 
Daxi Old Street is one of the largest and busiest old streets in Taiwan, known for its dried tofu delicacies, and old Taiwan feel. Here one can enjoy delicious food, beautiful scenery, and buy nostalgic Taiwan-related souvenirs. This may be the biggest and best old street in Taiwan, so you should definitely stop by here on your next trip to northern Taiwan...(read more)
You can book a tour to Daxi Old Street on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. Check out our full guide to Daxi Old Street here. 76. Sanxia Old Street 三峽老街 
Sanxia Old Street is beautiful and one of the best Old Streets in greater Taipei. Here you can eat sausages, ice cream, stinky tofu, and some Ox Horn Bread which is the delicacy of Sanxia...(read more)
You can book a day tour to Sanxia on TripAdvisor here or KKday here. You can also book a river tracing experience in Sanxia on Klook here. Check out our full guide to Sanxia Old Street here. Other Notable Museums in Taipei: 77. National Taiwan Museum 國立台灣博物館 
The National Taiwan Museum is the oldest and one of the best in the country and focuses on the natural, geological, and human history of Taiwan. Located in downtown Taipei, it is easily accessible, and you can spend an entire afternoon here. It is definitely worth a visit on your next trip to Taipei...(read more)
Price: 30 NT per person. You can book for a discount on Klook here or a museum combo ticket on KKday here. Check out our full blog on the National Taiwan Museum here. 78. Taiwan Coal Mine Museum 台灣煤礦博物館 
The Taiwan Coal Mine Museum (aka New Pingxi Coal Mine Museum) is a former coal mine turned museum near Shifen Station on the Pingxi Railway line. Here you can ride in era coal carts and have an authentic experience of Taiwan coal mining life. The mine is the only one in Taiwan that still holds mining rights, and the only one with operating "one eyed monk" electric locomotives that you can actually ride...(read more)
You can book a tour to the Taiwan Coal Mine Museum on KKday here. Check out our full guide to the Taiwan Coal Mine Museum here. 79. Taipei Astronomical Museum 台北天文館 
The Taipei Astronomical Museum is insightful, fun, and amazing. It has the biggest planetarium I have ever seen and up-to-date scientific information about the cosmos and new discoveries. It also contains a roller coaster ride and a theater. It is definitely worth a trip for the whole family...(read more)
Price: 40 NT per person You can buy tickets on Klook here or KKday here. Check out our full guide to the Taipei Astronomical Museum here. 80. National 228 Memorial Museum 二二八國家紀念館 
Taiwan's 228 Museum commemorates the 228 incident and surrounding history, including the martyrs, victims, and hardships they went through. It is one of the best places to learn about one of the most important events in Taiwan's history, and learn about Taiwan's authoritarian past and struggle for freedom has shaped the present. The best part is it's free...(read more)
Price: Free! Check out our full guide to the Taiwan's 228 Museum here. 81. Taiwan Postal Museum 郵政博物館 
Taiwan's Postal Museum provides a unique history of Taiwan from the perspective of its postal service. It includes some of the first stamps ever made in the world, every stamp Taiwan has ever made, and a vast collection of stamps from most other countries in the world. In addition, it shows a history of postal services in Taiwan and throughout the world, as well as DIY activities. It is a fun and interesting visit for the whole family...(read more)
Price: 30 NT per person. Check out our full guide to Taiwan's Postal Museum here. 82. Miniatures Museum of Taiwan 袖珍博物館 
The Miniatures Museum of Taiwan was the first miniature museum in Asia, and with 200 items is the second largest miniature museum in the world. The collection includes Medieval architecture, Disney characters, doll houses, scenes from fairytales, and more. It is definitely worth a stop for miniature enthusiasts everywhere...(read more)
Price: Adults: 250 NT at the door, or 219 NT if booked on Klook or KKday. Children under 6: Free You can book tickets on Klook here or KKday here. Check out our full guide to the Miniatures Museum of Taiwan here. 83. Taiwan Railway Museum 國立臺灣博物館鐵道部園區 
The Taiwan Railway Museum (officially National Museum of Taiwan - Railway Department Park) is perhaps the best railway museum in Taiwan. It is built inside the old Railway Department of the Governor General of Taiwan and features multiple interactive exhibitions, thousands of artifacts, and a large miniature of Taipei's railway. It is definitely worth a visit on your next trip to Taipei...(read more)
Price: 100 NT You can book tickets for a discount on Klook here or KKday here. You can also book a museum combo ticket on KKday here. Check out our full guide to the Taiwan Railway Museum here. 84. Academia Sinica Museum of the Institute of History and Philology 中央研究院歷史文物陳列舘 
Academia Sinica's Museum of History and Philology is one of the best museums in Taiwan. It has the largest collection of Chinese oracle bone remains in the world. It is also free, usually devoid of people, and has some of the most amazing ancient artifacts from Taiwan and China. It is like a mini National Palace Museum, and is worth a visit on your trip to Taipei...(read more)
Price: Free! Check out our full guide to Academia Sinica's Museum of History and Philology here. 85. Farglory U Museum 遠雄建築館暨文化館 
The Farglory U Museum, aka Farglory Architecture and Culture Museum, is an architecture museum in Xizhi, New Taipei. The museum gives a brief history of world architecture and also has play areas and reading areas for children. Overall it is a worthwhile visit for the family while you are at IFG Mall...(read more)
Price: Free Check out our full guide to the Farglory U Museum here. 86. Keelung Marine Science Museum (國立海洋科技博物館) 
The main film in the Keelung Marine Science Museum (國立海洋科技博物館) is weirdly a musical/visual tribute to the building's past as a former power plant. I'm all for historical preservation, but this was just strange and overboard...(read more)
This is the only photo I have of the museum. Despite its name, there are actually no marine animals. Everything is either a model, photo, or interactive exhibit. Price: The price for admission is 200 NT. You can book tickets for a discount on Klook here. Check out our full guide to the Keelung Marine Science Museum here. 87. Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology 十三行博物館 
Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology (aka the 13th Site Museum of Archaeology) is a museum in Bali District of New Taipei featuring archaeological exhibits on Taiwan's history and prehistory, as well as international archaeological exhibitions. Here is one of the best places in Taiwan to see clearly what Taiwan was like in prehistoric times...(read more)
Price: 80 NT per person You can book tickets for a discount on KKday here. Check out our full guide to Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology here. 88. Lanyang Museum 蘭陽博物館 
The Lanyang Museum focuses on Toucheng's history and artifacts. If you want to learn about the history of Toucheng, this is the place to visit. It is also a beautiful building, designed in the shape of Cuestas, or slanted rocks that appear commonly along Toucheng's coastline.
For more on this museum, check out our guide to Toucheng here. You can book discount exhibition tickets to the museum on KKday here or book a tour through Klook here. Check out our full guide to the Lanyang Museum here. 89. Cihu 慈湖 
Cihu Lake (aka Cihu Mausoleum 慈湖陵寝, or Mausoleum of Late President Chiang) in Daxi District of Taoyuan is one of the most interesting parks in Taiwan. Much of the park is full of statues of a former dictator, Chiang Kai-shek. Also, Chiang Kai-shek's former residence and his mausoleum are on the site. It is definitely a unique place worth visiting...(read more)
Price: Seeing statues and visitors' center: Free Back part of Cihu Park: 100 NT per person 50 NT for cars You can book a tour to Cihu on KKday here. Check out our full guide to Cihu Lake here. 90. Chungshan Building 中山樓 
You may recognize the Chungshan Building from the back of the 100 NT dollar bill. Originally built as a meeting place for the now defunct National Assembly, the building is now rarely used for events. The fact that is the only building in the world built right on top of a sulfur vent means that it is hard to maintain, and many parts of the building are under constant repair. However it is full of precocious art and beautiful architecture, and it is open daily for tours...(read more)
You can book a private tour to the Chungshan building on Klook here. Check out our full guide to the Chungshan Building here. 91. Taiwan Presidential Office Building 臺灣總統府 
The Taiwan Presidential Office building is the office for all presidents of Taiwan, past and present. One of the many historical buildings in Taipei, it is a beautiful Japanese era brick building, with a built-in museum inside. It is open for tours to the public on weekdays, and is definitely worth a visit...(read more)
Price: Free! Check out our full guide to the Taiwan Presidential Office building here. 92. Yuanshan Grand Hotel 圓山大飯店 
The Yuanshan Grand Hotel is one of the tallest traditional Chinese buildings in the world and was the tallest building in Taiwan for nearly a decade. It also features multiple restaurants, a swimming pool, all-day buffet, shops, and secret underground tunnels, slides, and bunkers. It is a major landmark in Taipei and definitely worth a visit even if you do not plan to spend the night there...(read more)
Price: Free to walk inside the lobby. Rooms vary from about 3000 NT to 500,000 NT per night. We have stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, or Agoda here). Tour times: Every day at 11 AM and 2 PM (check with the front desk to make sure) The tour is 200 NT per person You can book a tour of the hotel and secret tunnels on Klook here, or KKday here which includes a lunch buffet. Check out our full guide to the Yuanshan Grand Hotel here. More Awesome Sights in Taipei that are Off the Beaten Track: 93. Bitan 碧潭 
Bitan is a slow moving part of the Xindian River in Xindian District of New Taipei. It is also known as Bitan Lake, or Bitan Scenic Area (碧潭風景區). Here you can bike ride, paddle boat, go hiking, and shop at Xindian Old Street (新店老街). With convenient transportation via Taipei MRT, it is definitely worth a stop on your trip to Taipei...(read more)
Price: Free entrance Ferry boat: 20 NT one way Paddle boats: 300 NT for a two person boat, more for more people or electric boats Bike rental: 15-70 NT per hour depending on the bike SUP Paddle Boarding: 2000-3000 NT You can book an SUP / Stand up Paddle boarding experience at Bitan on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. Check out our full blog on Bitan here. 94. New Taipei Metropolitan Park 新北大都會公園 
New Taipei Metropolitan Park in Sanchong and Luzhou Districts is my favorite city park in northern Taiwan. It features long green grass fields, lots of sidewalks and places to rest, as well as rivers and ponds. It's a great place to ride a bike and exercise and relax if you are in the area...(read more)
Check out our full guide to New Taipei Metropolitan Park here. 95. Caoling Old Trail 草嶺古道 
The Caoling Old Trail (aka Caoling Historic Trail) is a section of the Danlan Old Trail connecting Gongliao District of New Taipei to Dali District of Toucheng Township in Yilan. In the past it was an important shipping route for goods from Yilan to Tamsui. Now it is a popular and family friendly hiking route due to its convenient public transportation, slow elevation gain, grassy mountain hills, and great views of the surrounding area...(read more)
Check out our full guide to the Caoling Old Trail here. 96. Nangang Tea Mountain 南港茶園區 
As one of the most secret and unknown tourist attractions in Taipei City, Nangang Tea Mountain is a large mountain area that offers pleasant hikes, great views, historical buildings, no crowds, and most of all tea. It is one of only two mountain tea growing areas in Taipei City, the other being Maokong. Hopefully this blog will help you understand how much natural beauty and intact history this is in Nangang District...(read more)
You can take 14% off the buffet at Courtyard Marriot Nangang on KKday here. You can also get a discount ticket to Crazy Car Cafe in Nangang, the only restaraunt in Taiwan that offers Go-Karting, on KKday here. Check out our full guide to Nangang Tea Mountain here. 97. Dajianshan Waterfall 大尖山瀑布 
Dajianshan Waterfall (aka Dajianshan Falls) is a set of waterfalls in Xizhi District of New Taipei City, Taiwan. It is easily accessible via a short, steep hiking path that takes about 15 minutes to walk up and includes six main tiers of waterfall and amazing natural scenery. Its spectacular cascading falls and pools have made it a most popular destination in the area...(read more)
You can book a river tracing experience at Dajianshan Waterfall on KKday here. Check out our full blog on Dajianshan Waterfall here. 98. Baishihu 白石湖 
Baishihu Suspension Bridge in the mountains of Neihu is a quiet spot known for its strawberries and mountain farms. Across the bridge are some farms, gardens, trails, and coffee shops...(read more)
You can book a ticket to the Neihu Strawberry Garden on KKday here. Check out our full guide to Baishihu and the surrounding area here. 99. Kuolai Old Trail 闊瀨古道 
Kuolai Old Trail was a major intersection along the Danlan Old Trail that connects Keelung to Yilan through the mountains of New Taipei. There are three pedestrian bridges, multiple camping locations, lots of swimming spots, and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Also, there are some great hiking trails along multiple sections of the original Danlan Old Trail to discover...(read more)
Here you can river trace, SUP / Paddleboard, and more on KKday here. Check out our full guide to Kuolai Old Trail here. 100. Manyueyuan Waterfall 滿月圓瀑布 
Full Moon Waterfall (Manyue Waterfall) lies in Sanxia's Manyueyuan National Forest Recreation Area in New Taipei. It's a beautiful waterfall and an easy family hike...(read more)
Price: 80 NT You can book a ticket to Manyueyuan National Forest Recreation Area on KKday here. Check out our full blog to Full Moon Waterfall here. 101. Shiding 石碇 
Shiding District is a secret mountain paradise in New Taipei City, in northern Taiwan (新北市石碇區). Lots of people simply pass through here without knowing much about what there is to see. In this guide I will show you some of the secret historical and nature destinations in this amazing place...(read more)
You can book a tour to Shiding on TripAdvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. Check out our full guide to Shiding District here. That is the end of the listicle. Just to let you know, there are many more than 101 places to visit and things to do in Taipei. I have shared only some of my blogs of Taipei in this list. Go out there and explore Taipei for yourself! For our up to date posts on Taipei, click on the categories tab here. Places we missed:
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