Best day trips from Taipei (with a simple decision framework)
Taipei is an ideal base for easy day trips—choose between old towns, coastlines, hikes, hot springs, and lantern villages with minimal planning friction.
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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.
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District
New Taipei (Shenkeng — day trip)
Best for
Food missions, casual old-street wandering, short outings
Time needed
2–4 hours (longer with add-ons)
Highlights
- A close-to-Taipei day trip with strong food payoff
- Great for a half-day plan (then return to the city for dinner)
- Easy pairing with Wenshan/Maokong for a full-day loop
Why go
Shenkeng Old Street is a great “low effort, high reward” day trip: you get the old-street feeling and a clear food theme without spending your whole day in transit.
If you’re traveling with people who are skeptical about long day trips, Shenkeng is an easy yes.
How to plan it
Treat this as a food-focused half-day. Go hungry, snack slowly, and leave time for a short walk. If you want a full day, pair with Maokong’s tea hills.
- Shenkeng Old Street (food mission) → return to Taipei
- Add-on option: Maokong gondola for tea and views
- Keep it simple: one destination + one add-on
Helpful links
Official pages and references for planning details.
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Ready to plan your next stop?
Start with a simple loop: one neighborhood stroll, one iconic sight, and one night market. Taipei rewards balance.
Tip: hours, prices, and seasonal schedules can change. When something matters (like a museum ticket or a special exhibition), check the official listing before you go.