Things To Do in Taipei
Taipei 101 Observatory
We recommend visiting this iconic Taipei tower for a great view of the city, especially in the late afternoon and staying to see the sun set. Taipei 101 is accessible via the red line on the subway - and is close to the elephant mountain hiking trail.
Elephant Mountain Hike
Elephant Mountain offers stunning views of Taipei 101 and the city, and can be easily reached by taking the red line on the subway. We recommend spending one to three hours hiking, depending on how long you'd like to walk. Note there are a lot of stairs and it can get hot during the day, so we recommend hiking in the morning or in the evening for sunset/night views. The beautiful scenery is definitely worth the exercise!
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial hall is a national monument and tourist attraction erected in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of Taiwan. The area is 250,000 square meters and has become a landmark of Taipei. Inside the memorial, there are gardens, halls, the National Theatre and National Concert Hall.
Taipei Night Markets
We highly recommend going to one of the many Night Markets for food and shopping in Taipei. Some popular night markets include Linjiang (Tonghua), Ningxia, Shilin, Raohe etc. In the night markets, try some stinky tofu, sweet potato balls, meat sandwiches or "gua bao", dumplings, milk tea, mochi, popcorn chicken and more.
Day Trip to Yehliu, Jiufen and Shifen
Yehliu Geopark with its famous "Queen's Head Statue", Jiufen Old Streets full of snacks and small shops, and lighting Sky Lanterns in Shifen are all popular attractions close to Taipei. There are many day trip options on Klook, Viator, Get Your Guide available. Alternatively, you can book a private driver for the day on a private day trip.
National Palace Museum
The National Palace Museum, designed in the style of a Northern Chinese palace, is a world-class museum home to an impressive collection of treasures kept by generations of Emperors ruling from the Forbidden City. The museum is home to hundreds of thousands of historical relics that make up the world's most comprehensive and precious collection of ancient Chinese artifacts. In WWII, Nationalist troops seized the most important pieces in order to prevent invaders from ransacking China's national treasures. Some of the most famous pieces include the "Jade Cabbage" and "Meat Stone".