Attractions

One temple + one neighborhood loop is enough.

Temples

Choose one anchor museum, then take breaks.

Museums

One theme + one add-on. Keep it spacious.

Day trips

Taipei 101: the skyline icon (and how to enjoy the area)

Taipei’s most recognizable landmark—part engineering icon, part neighborhood anchor, and the perfect start to a modern Taipei day in Xinyi.

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall: monuments, plazas, and city orientation

A major Taipei landmark with broad plazas and formal architecture—best visited as part of a classic city-center day plan.

National Palace Museum: a world-class collection (without museum burnout)

One of Taipei’s top cultural stops—known for an extraordinary collection of Chinese imperial art and artifacts. Best visited with a focused plan.

Longshan Temple: Taipei’s living heritage in Wanhua

One of Taipei’s most visited temples—historic, atmospheric, and surrounded by streets that make an ideal ‘old Taipei’ walking loop.

Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan): the classic Taipei 101 viewpoint

A short, steep hike with a high payoff: Taipei 101 framed by the city skyline. Best at sunset and blue hour.

Beitou Hot Springs: steam, stone, and the best reset day in Taipei

A geothermal hot-spring district inside Taipei—perfect for rainy weather, sore legs, and a slower pace after big sightseeing days.

Shilin Night Market: the big classic for first-timers

One of Taipei’s best-known night markets—busy, varied, and ideal if you want a ‘try everything’ evening with lots of food options.

Raohe Night Market: a compact, iconic Taipei food street

A famous night market with a focused, walkable layout—great for a deliberate food mission and a classic Taipei evening.

Maokong Gondola: tea hills, views, and an easy nature day

A scenic gondola ride from the Taipei Zoo area up into tea-country hills—best for views, cooler air, and a slower afternoon.

Huashan 1914 Creative Park: exhibitions, design shops, and café breaks

A creative complex in a repurposed industrial site—ideal for rainy days, browsing exhibitions, and building a modern culture afternoon.

Songshan Cultural & Creative Park: Taipei’s design and exhibition playground

A large creative complex in a former industrial site—great for exhibitions, design markets, and pairing with Raohe Night Market for dinner.

Dihua Street (Dadaocheng): old Taipei, tea shops, and dry goods culture

A historic street known for traditional shops, tea, herbs, and seasonal market energy—one of the best places to ‘feel’ Taipei’s older layers.

Daan Forest Park: green space and a mid-trip reset

A large city park that’s perfect for slowing down—morning walks, picnic breaks, and a ‘breathing space’ between dense sightseeing days.

Bopiliao Historical Block: heritage lanes in Wanhua

A photogenic heritage area that adds texture to an ‘old Taipei’ day—best paired with Longshan Temple and slow wandering through Wanhua.

Taipei Zoo: an easy family day with a Maokong add-on

A straightforward, spacious outing that pairs perfectly with the Maokong gondola—ideal for families or anyone who wants a slower, greener Taipei day.

Yangmingshan National Park: a nature day above the city

A high-payoff nature escape: cooler air, big views, and a very different Taipei mood. Best as a dedicated half-day or full-day outing.

Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall: plaza strolls and a classic landmark stop

A big, photogenic landmark near Taipei 101—best as a relaxed plaza walk and a quick culture stop between Xinyi and Songshan.

Four Four South Village: old lanes under Taipei 101

A preserved “village” pocket in Xinyi—low-rise lanes, small exhibits, and one of Taipei’s best contrasts: history at the foot of the skyline.

Taipei Botanical Garden: a green reset near the old city

A calm, leafy escape for slow mornings—ponds, plant collections, and the kind of quiet that makes the rest of Taipei feel sharper.

National Taiwan Museum: a compact intro to Taiwan (near the old city core)

A great “context” stop for first-timers: history and nature in a classic building—ideal on rainy afternoons near Taipei Main Station.

Xingtian Temple: a modern city temple with an incense-free vibe

A beloved Taipei temple dedicated to Guan Yu—busy, local, and known for encouraging quieter, incense-free worship.

Dalongdong Baoan Temple: ornate craftsmanship in Datong

A richly detailed temple with intricate carvings and color—pair it with the nearby Confucius Temple for a satisfying cultural loop.

Taipei Confucius Temple: calm courtyards and a quieter temple visit

A calmer, less crowded temple stop in Datong—great when you want culture without the sensory intensity of bigger landmarks.

Ningxia Night Market: a focused food street in Datong

A compact night market that’s all about eating—perfect for a short, high-impact snack crawl without getting lost in endless lanes.

Huaxi Street Night Market (Snake Alley): a gritty old-Taipei night walk

A historic market lane near Longshan Temple—more about atmosphere than endless options, and best paired with Wanhua’s heritage streets.

Taipei Fine Arts Museum: modern art with park-side breathing room

Taipei’s key modern/contemporary art museum—best paired with a Yuanshan stroll so the day stays spacious and calm.

Miramar Entertainment Park: ferris wheel views and an easy evening plan

A modern entertainment complex in Dazhi—use it for a low-stress night: ferris wheel views, dinner, and a simple “city date” vibe.

Guandu Temple: riverside temple vibes at the edge of Taipei

A dramatic temple complex in Beitou near the river—an atmospheric stop if you’re exploring Taipei’s north side or doing a Guandu nature day.

The Red House (Ximending): heritage architecture + plaza energy

A historic red-brick landmark at the edge of Ximending—best for a quick architecture stop and a lively plaza atmosphere before street food.

Beitou Public Library: quiet design moment in hot-springs Beitou

A light-filled, wood-and-glass library near Beitou’s hot springs—perfect as a calm stop between baths, parks, and short walks.

Thermal Valley (Beitou): Taipei’s steamy geothermal crater

A short, dramatic stop in Beitou: sulfur steam, mineral-blue water, and a reminder that Taipei’s nature is never far away—even on the MRT.

Shilin Official Residence: gardens and calm pace near the museums

A leafy garden-and-residence area in Shilin—ideal for a slow walk between big-ticket sights like the National Palace Museum and an evening at Shilin Night Market.

Taipei Astronomical Museum: planetarium energy for families (and curious adults)

An easy indoor win in Shilin with exhibits and planetarium-style programming—perfect on rainy days or when you want a lighter, kid-friendly afternoon.

Taipei Expo Park: wide paths, pavilions, and a low-stress Yuanshan afternoon

A spacious park complex around Yuanshan—use it as an easy reset between museums, markets, and a city-day dinner in Zhongshan.

The Grand Hotel: Taipei’s landmark palace-hotel on the hill

A bold, iconic Taipei silhouette—worth a visit for architecture, photos, and pairing with a Yuanshan-area culture afternoon.

Taipei Arena: concerts, sports nights, and a modern local energy hub

A major venue for concerts and events—worth knowing if you want to catch a show, or simply to understand Taipei’s modern entertainment heartbeat.

Dadaocheng Wharf: riverside sunsets and Taipei’s slower side

A riverside area near Dadaocheng that’s perfect for golden-hour walks, breezy bike rides, and pairing with Dihua Street’s tea-and-dry-goods culture.

228 Peace Memorial Park: a calm city-center walk with deep history

A central Taipei park that combines a peaceful walking loop with memorial history—best visited slowly and respectfully as part of a city-center day.

Zhongshan Hall: a classic Taipei landmark beside Ximending

A historic civic building near Ximending that adds architectural texture to a city-center day—easy to visit, photogenic, and naturally paired with evening street life.

Liberty Square: wide plazas, symmetry, and Taipei’s civic ‘big scene’

The monumental plaza complex around Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall—best for wide-angle photos, people-watching, and pairing with museums, cafés, or a performance night.

National Theater & Concert Hall: a culture-night anchor at Liberty Square

Taipei’s flagship performing-arts venues at the edge of Liberty Square—great even as an architectural stop, and excellent if you can catch a show.

Taiwan Traditional Theatre Center: a modern home for classic performance arts

A cultural venue focused on Taiwanese traditional performing arts—an excellent ‘different Taipei’ stop if you want something beyond the standard temple/museum loop.

Lin Yutang House: a literary hilltop hideaway (and a calmer Taipei memory)

The former home of writer Lin Yutang—now a museum-like cultural space with views and a slower pace. Ideal if you want Taipei to feel quiet and reflective for an afternoon.

Shuangxi Park & Chinese Garden: a quiet classical garden in Taipei

A peaceful, classical-style garden stop in Shilin—ideal when you want a calm hour of slow walking, greenery, and ‘Taipei without noise.’

Tianmu White House: a quiet villa stop in Taipei’s leafy Tianmu

A small, photogenic villa-and-garden spot in Tianmu—perfect when you want an off-the-main-radar Taipei moment with calm streets and a slower pace.

North Gate (Beimen): a historic Taipei city gate near the main station

A compact but high-impact historic landmark in central Taipei—perfect as part of an “old city” walking loop that connects Beimen, Ximending, and the museum district.

Taipei East Gate (Jingfumen): a city-wall landmark in the historic core

A preserved city gate from Taipei’s walled-city era—best paired with the East Gate plaza, nearby museums, and an easy walk toward Ximending or Zhongzheng landmarks.

Taipei South Gate (Lizheng Gate): a city-gate stop near the museum district

A historic gate in central Taipei that pairs beautifully with the Nanhai road museum cluster, the botanical garden, and an easy Zhongzheng walking day.

Xiaonanmen (Little South Gate): a quieter Taipei city-gate stop

A lesser-visited city gate with a calmer feel than the main landmarks—ideal as a “bonus” stop when you’re walking between Ximending, Zhongzheng, and the museum district.

Office of the President: an iconic Taipei landmark in the historic core

A major Taipei landmark in Zhongzheng—best as a short “civic Taipei” stop paired with the city gates, nearby museums, and a calm historic-core walking loop.

National 228 Memorial Museum: a quiet, important stop for modern Taiwan context

A thoughtful museum in central Taipei that adds crucial modern-history context—best paired with 228 Peace Memorial Park and a slower-paced Zhongzheng day.

MOCA Taipei: contemporary art in a walkable city-center location

A modern art museum near Taipei Main Station—perfect for a focused culture stop on rainy days or as part of a design-forward Datong/Zhongshan afternoon.

Taipei Xia-Hai City God Temple: a small temple with big local energy

A compact, famous temple in Dadaocheng—easy to pair with Dihua Street browsing, tea shops, and an old-Taipei evening loop.

Museum of Drinking Water: a summer-friendly museum and water-park moment in Gongguan

A unique Taipei museum site that mixes historic waterworks architecture with seasonal water-park energy—great for families and hot-weather afternoons near Gongguan.

Treasure Hill Artist Village: hillside studios and a “found Taipei” vibe

A unique cultural corner near Gongguan—part historic settlement, part creative village—best for slow walkers, photographers, and travelers who like ‘deep cut’ Taipei.

National Taiwan Science Education Center: hands-on exhibits for curious travelers

A family-friendly, interactive museum-style stop in Shilin—perfect for rainy days, hot afternoons, and travelers who want a playful break from classic sightseeing.

Taipei Children’s Amusement Park: an easy family win in Shilin

A kid-friendly amusement park in Shilin—best paired with the nearby science and astronomy museums for a full, low-stress family day.

Songshan Ciyou Temple: a classic temple stop that pairs perfectly with Raohe Night Market

A photogenic temple in Songshan with a perfect pairing next door: Raohe Night Market. Ideal for an easy evening plan with minimal transit.

Qingshan Temple: a heritage temple stop in Wanhua’s older Taipei streets

A historic-feeling temple stop in Wanhua—best paired with Longshan Temple, Bopiliao heritage lanes, and a snack-heavy old Taipei evening.

Nishi Honganji Square: Japanese-era heritage and a calm plaza moment

A heritage plaza in the Ximending area with Japanese-era roots—perfect for a short stop on a city-center walk between Beimen, Ximending, and cultural landmarks.

Nanmending 323: a hidden teahouse by the botanical garden lotus pond

A restored Japanese-era teahouse (and mini rock garden) tucked beside the Taipei Botanical Garden—perfect for a quiet tea break on a museum-and-gardens day.

National Museum of History: a culture anchor in the botanical garden district

A compact, story-rich museum near the Taipei Botanical Garden—ideal for a focused cultural stop on a Zhongzheng “museums + greenery” day.

National Taiwan Arts Education Center: exhibitions and a quiet culture break

A central Taipei arts venue near the botanical garden district—use it as a “culture stop” that pairs naturally with museums, cafés, and a calm Zhongzheng afternoon.

Sun Yun-suan Memorial Museum: a quiet museum with modern-Taiwan stories

A lesser-known museum in central Taipei focused on modern Taiwan history and development—excellent if you want a thoughtful indoor stop away from the biggest crowds.

Evergreen Maritime Museum: ships, sea stories, and a great rainy-day stop

A central Taipei museum with maritime themes—excellent as a focused indoor anchor on rainy days or as a “culture break” near the historic core.

National Taiwan Museum (Natural History Branch): fossils and family-friendly exhibits

A family-friendly branch of the National Taiwan Museum system—great for a short indoor stop with natural-history themes in central Taipei.

Railway Department Park: a “deep cut” museum campus near North Gate

A National Taiwan Museum site near Beimen that adds railway-era texture to a historic-core day—best for travelers who love city layers and overlooked details.

National Taiwan Museum (Nanmen Branch): industrial history in a garden-like setting

A National Taiwan Museum site in the Nanmen Park area—an easy cultural stop to add to a Zhongzheng day with museums, gardens, and calm walking pace.

Linjiang Street Night Market (Tonghua): a compact, local-feeling food crawl

A smaller, neighborhood night market in Daan—great when you want Taipei night-market energy without the “mega market” scale.

Nanjichang Night Market: a local Taipei market for serious snack hunters

A more local-feeling night market in Wanhua—great if you’ve already done the big-name markets and want a grittier, more neighborhood vibe.

Keelung Miaokou Night Market: a seafood-heavy food mission day trip

A classic night-market destination outside Taipei—perfect for a dedicated food mission, especially if you’re already doing the north coast or Yehliu.

Houtong Cat Village: a sweet half-day with cats and old mining-town texture

A small town made famous for its cat-friendly streets—easy to combine with nearby rail-line stops, and surprisingly meaningful when you notice its mining history too.

Houtong Coal Mine Ecological Park: mining history with a slower pace

A meaningful add-on near Houtong Cat Village—ideal if you want a bit of history context and ‘old Taiwan’ texture alongside the cute cat-town atmosphere.

Jinguashi: a gold-rush hillside town near Jiufen

A scenic, history-rich add-on to Jiufen—best for travelers who want the gold-mining story, mountain views, and a slower atmosphere beyond the main old-street crowds.

Gold Museum (New Taipei City): the mining story behind Jiufen’s scenery

A museum and heritage area near Jinguashi that adds real context to the region’s gold-mining history—high value if you want your day trip to feel deeper than just photos.

Bitou Cape: an easy northeast-coast trail with huge ocean mood

A scenic coastal walk with big views and sea air—perfect when you want nature contrast without an exhausting hike. Great as a north-coast add-on.

Bitoujiao Lighthouse: a scenic lighthouse stop on the northeast coast

A small lighthouse stop you can weave into a northeast-coast day—best as a quick add-on to a Bitou Cape walk for big views with minimal effort.

Tamsui Old Street: an easy riverside day trip

A classic half-day escape from Taipei: river views, slow strolling, and an atmosphere that feels nostalgic and relaxed compared to the city center.

Bitan Scenic Area: a riverside ‘micro day trip’ with easy sunset mood

A quick escape in Xindian with riverside walking and a relaxed pace—ideal when you want a day-trip vibe without spending the whole day in transit.

Pinglin Tea Museum: a tea-culture day trip for oolong lovers

A tea-focused museum and culture stop in Pinglin—perfect for travelers who want to understand Taiwan tea beyond bubble tea, with a calmer small-town pace.

Fulong Beach: a classic northeast-coast beach day from Taipei

A beach escape on the northeast coast—best for warm months when you want ocean air and a full ‘different Taiwan’ day outside the city.

Zhengbin Fishing Harbor: Keelung’s colorful harbor photo stop

A photogenic harbor area in Keelung—best as a short add-on to Heping Island or a north-coast day, especially if you want an easy “color houses” photo moment.

Heping Island Park (Geopark): dramatic sea rocks and ocean-air views in Keelung

A scenic coastal park in Keelung with dramatic rock formations—perfect when you want a ‘different Taiwan’ day that’s mostly outdoors and high on ocean mood.

Sanxia Old Street: red-brick arcades, classic facades, and snack breaks

A day trip for historic storefronts, covered walking, and a classic “old street” atmosphere—great for slow browsing, photos, and a low-stress afternoon outside Taipei.

Yingge Old Street: pottery shops, DIY crafts, and an easy souvenir mission

A day trip for ceramics culture—browse pottery shops, pick up a practical souvenir, and add a hands-on DIY workshop if you want a creative break from Taipei.

Shifen Old Street: sky lanterns, railway-town vibes, and a classic day trip

A famous Pingxi Line stop where you can experience the sky-lantern tradition, browse small-town snacks, and combine it with Shifen Waterfall for a full day.

Shenkeng Old Street: tofu street and an easy ‘micro day trip’ from Taipei

A quick escape for food and old-street atmosphere—Shenkeng is known for tofu-focused snacks and makes a great half-day outing if you want something outside the city without long transit.

Shiding Old Street: a tiny riverside old street for slow, local-feeling travel

A small, atmospheric old street in New Taipei—best for travelers who like “quiet finds” and don’t need big-ticket attractions to feel like they traveled.

Jinshan Old Street: north-coast old-town snacks and a great Yehliu pairing

A north-coast old street that makes a great food stop on a Yehliu/Keelung day—ideal when you want a calmer, snack-driven break between scenic coastal stops.

Jiufen Old Street: cinematic lanes and teahouse atmosphere

A famous day trip for moody alleys, teahouse vibes, and coastal-hill scenery. Best when you start early and leave room for slow wandering.

Shifen Waterfall: nature texture on a classic day-trip route

A popular nature stop outside the city—best as part of a day trip that mixes small-town atmosphere, short walks, and a different Taiwan landscape.

Wulai: hot springs and river-valley scenery (easy day trip)

A mountain-town day trip south of Taipei—hot springs, river-valley air, and a slower rhythm when the city feels dense.

Pingxi Old Street: lantern-town atmosphere on the Pingxi Line

A day-trip classic for old-town lanes and rail-line vibes—pair it with Shifen for a full Pingxi Line day without rushing.

Yehliu Geopark: ocean air and surreal coastal rock formations

A coastline day trip for sea views, wind, and dramatic rock shapes—best on a clear day when you want Taipei-adjacent nature without a full mountain hike.

Taipei City Mall: the underground arcade under Taipei Main Station

A surprisingly huge underground shopping corridor connecting Taipei Main Station to Beimen (North Gate)—perfect for rainy days, transit connections, and a low-effort browse between neighborhoods.

Dajia Riverside Park: sunset lawns, bike paths, and breathing room

A wide-open riverside park where Taipei feels spacious: cycling paths, picnic lawns, and an easy golden-hour walk when you need a break from dense city streets.

Beitou Hot Spring Museum: the story behind Taipei’s spa neighborhood

A beautifully restored historic bathhouse turned museum—an easy, atmospheric stop that makes a Beitou hot-springs day feel richer (and more ‘Taipei’).

Beitou Museum: quiet Japanese-era interiors and tea-house energy

A calm, atmospheric museum in a Japanese-style building—perfect for a slower Beitou afternoon when you want beauty, hush, and a break from big-ticket sights.

Beitou Plum Garden: a small, quiet museum stop in a historic residence

A peaceful little museum in Beitou—best as a short detour on a hot-springs day when you want one more calm, leafy moment between steam and soaking.

Shida Night Market: a smaller, student-y Taipei night (snacks + streets)

A compact night-market area near NTNU that feels youthful and local—great for a lighter snack crawl, casual shopping, and an easy evening in the Daan / Guting area.

Fort San Domingo: a layered-history viewpoint above Tamsui

A classic Tamsui stop with big ‘history layers’ energy—Spanish, Dutch, and later foreign-presence chapters—plus a hilltop perspective that makes the riverfront feel cinematic.

Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf: boardwalk sunset + river-sea breeze

A sunset-forward riverside boardwalk in Tamsui—come for the open views, the relaxed stroll, and the ‘end of day’ feeling that’s hard to get in the city center.

Tamsui Lover’s Bridge: a postcard-perfect blue-hour walk

A sleek cable-stayed pedestrian bridge at Tamsui Fisherman’s Wharf—best at golden hour and after dark when the lights come on. A classic ‘couples’ Taipei-area moment.

Yingge Ceramics Museum: a pottery culture day trip from Taipei

A modern museum in Taiwan’s ceramics town—great for design lovers, rainy-day escapes, and anyone who wants a hands-on, souvenir-friendly day outside central Taipei.

MAJI Square: weekend markets, food stalls, and Taipei Expo Park energy

A laid-back market-and-food zone near Yuanshan that’s perfect for a casual afternoon: browse pop-up vendors, snack slowly, and pair it with nearby museums and parks.

National Revolutionary Martyrs’ Shrine: changing of the guard + formal calm

A quietly impressive Taipei stop with ceremonial guard changes and a formal, reflective atmosphere—best paired with nearby Yuanshan museums and parks.

Taipei Grand Mosque: architecture, calm space, and a different side of the city

Taipei’s most prominent mosque—worth a stop for architecture and atmosphere, and a helpful anchor if you’re planning halal-friendly eats in the Daan area.

Lin An Tai Historical House: traditional architecture and garden calm

A beautifully preserved traditional residence with garden atmosphere—perfect for a quiet, photogenic cultural stop near Yuanshan.

Taipei Story House: a tiny heritage detour in a Tudor-style building

A charming, quick stop near the Fine Arts Museum—great for architecture photos and a bit of old-school Taipei atmosphere in the Yuanshan area.

Shung Ye Museum: an approachable introduction to Taiwan’s Indigenous cultures

A thoughtful museum near the National Palace Museum area—good for cultural context, beautifully presented exhibits, and a calmer museum pace.

Guang Hua Digital Plaza: Taipei’s electronics-shopping playground

A classic Taipei stop for tech browsing—cameras, accessories, gadgets, and the fun chaos of electronics shopping. Best paired with nearby cafés for pacing.

Syntrend Creative Park: a sleek, air‑conditioned tech-and-design mall

Right by Guanghua, Syntrend is the modern counterpart: a polished multi-floor mall for electronics, pop culture, and gadget browsing—great on hot or rainy days.

Tamsui Tianyuan Temple: cherry blossoms and a temple-on-a-hill day trip

A seasonal favorite near Tamsui—especially famous for cherry blossoms. Go for the temple atmosphere, the hillside walk, and a ‘spring day trip’ vibe outside Taipei city.

Jiaoxi Hot Springs (Yilan): the easiest soak day trip from Taipei

A classic Taipei-area escape: train-accessible hot springs, a slower small-town pace, and the option to combine a soak with waterfalls or a night market in Yilan.

Wufengqi Waterfall: a green, easy nature walk near Jiaoxi

A popular scenic area in Jiaoxi with a waterfall walk that’s perfect as an add-on to a hot springs day—fresh air, forest mood, and a satisfying contrast to city streets.

Luodong Night Market: Yilan’s famous snack crawl

One of Taiwan’s best-known night markets outside Taipei—perfect as the evening finish to a Yilan/Jiaoxi day trip when you want a fresh lineup of snacks and a different vibe.

National Center for Traditional Arts: crafts, performances, and ‘old street’ vibes in Yilan

A culture-forward Yilan stop that’s great for families and design lovers—traditional arts, exhibitions, and photogenic architecture that makes for an easy half-day excursion.

Daxi Old Street: baroque façades, snack stops, and a classic Taoyuan day trip

A charming old-street day trip from Taipei—historic storefronts, easy strolling, and a satisfying ‘small town’ vibe that pairs well with lakeside nature nearby.

Cihu Memorial Sculpture Park: statues, lake walks, and a uniquely Taiwan-history stop

A distinctive Taoyuan day-trip stop with a lakeside setting and a sculpture park that feels unlike anywhere else—best paired with Daxi Old Street for an easy full day.

Shimen Reservoir: a lakeside nature reset outside Taipei

A scenic Taoyuan reservoir that adds open views and fresh air to a day trip—best combined with Daxi Old Street or Cihu for a relaxed ‘nature + culture’ day.