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 flexible day-trip template that lets you choose one major landscape (coast or waterfall) and one atmospheric old-street stop—without turning the day into a rushed checklist.
Best for
Trips 4+ days, return visitors
Pace
Moderate
Rule
One nature stop + one atmosphere stop
Highlights
- Designed to avoid overstacking far stops
- Works well for 4–5 day trips
- Pairs nature contrast with a cozy food finish in Taipei
Morning: pick your nature anchor
Choose one primary nature anchor. Don’t do both coast and waterfall unless you love rushing. The best day trips feel spacious.
- Option A: Yehliu (coastal landscape)
- Option B: Shifen Waterfall (nature texture)
- Option C: Heping Island Park (coastal rock scenery in Keelung)
- Option D: Fulong Beach (summer beach day)
Afternoon: choose an atmospheric old street
Add one ‘atmosphere’ stop: slow lanes, snacks, tea, and photo moments. This is where the day trip becomes memorable.
- Option A: Jiufen old-street mood
- Option B: Tamsui riverside strolling
- Option C: Jinshan Old Street snacks (north coast)
Evening: return to Taipei for a comfort finish
Come back to the city for a warm dinner or a night market. After a day trip, it’s okay to keep the evening easy—Taipei will still be there tomorrow.
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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.