Day 1
Taipei 101 & Xinyi District
Taipei
Start your Taipei adventure at the iconic Taipei 101, once the world's tallest building, and explore the modern Xinyi shopping district.
Today's Schedule
Taipei 101 Observatory (89th Floor)
1.5 hours
Din Tai Fung (Taipei 101 Flagship)
1.5 hours
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall
1.5 hours
Xinyi Shopping District & Eslite Spectrum
2.5 hours
Elephant Mountain Hike (Sunset Views of 101)
1.5 hours
Tonghua/Linjiang Night Market
2 hours
Captured Moments
Photo by Eagan Hsu on Unsplash
Photo by catrina farrell on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Din Tai Fung Xiao Long BaoNight Market Stinky TofuBubble Tea at Chun Shui Tang
Must Visit
Taipei 101Sun Yat-sen Memorial HallElephant MountainTonghua Night Market
Day 2
Temples & Traditional Taipei
Taipei
Explore Taipei's spiritual side at ancient temples, discover Bopiliao Historic Block, and feast at the legendary Shilin Night Market.
Today's Schedule
Longshan Temple (Morning Prayer)
1.5 hours
Bopiliao Historic Block
1.5 hours
Beef Noodle Soup at Yong Kang Beef Noodle
1 hour
Yongkang Street (Cafés & Desserts)
2 hours
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
2 hours
Shilin Night Market
3 hours
Captured Moments
Photo by Eagan Hsu on Unsplash
Photo by Raymond Yeung on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Yong Kang Beef NoodleMango Shaved Ice at Ice MonsterShilin Fried Chicken
Must Visit
Longshan TempleChiang Kai-shek Memorial HallShilin Night MarketYongkang Street
Day 3
Jiufen Old Street & Northeast Coast
Jiufen
Day trip to the magical hillside village of Jiufen, the inspiration for Spirited Away, with winding alleys, tea houses, and ocean views.
Today's Schedule
9:00 AM
Train to Ruifang Station
45 minutes
Jiufen Old Street Exploration
3 hours
Lunch at A-Mei Tea House
1.5 hours
Shifen Waterfall & Old Street
2 hours
Release Sky Lanterns at Shifen
1 hour
Return to Taipei
1 hour
Raohe Street Night Market
2 hours
Captured Moments
Photo by Eagan Hsu on Unsplash
Photo by Raymond Yeung on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Taro Balls at A-ZhuA-Mei Tea House SetPepper Buns at Raohe
Must Visit
Jiufen Old StreetA-Mei Tea HouseShifen WaterfallShifen Old Street
Day 4
National Palace Museum & Farewell
Taipei
Explore the world's greatest collection of Chinese art at the National Palace Museum, visit thermal valleys, and bid farewell to Taipei.
Today's Schedule
National Palace Museum
3 hours
Silks Palace Restaurant (Museum)
1.5 hours
Beitou Hot Springs & Thermal Valley
2.5 hours
Ximending Shopping & Youth District
2.5 hours
Farewell Taiwanese Feast at Shin Yeh
2 hours
Captured Moments
Photo by Eagan Hsu on Unsplash
Photo by Patrik Aradi on Unsplash
Local Cuisine
Silks Palace Art-Inspired CuisineHot Spring EggsShin Yeh Traditional Taiwanese
Must Visit
National Palace MuseumBeitou Hot SpringsThermal ValleyXimending
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Frequently Asked Questions about Taipei Discovery
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