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Places to visit in Taipei

THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Taipei, Taiwan

Places to Visit in Taipei

Check out must-see sights and activities:
Taipei 101, Elephant Mountain (aka Nangang District Hiking Trail), Flea & Street Markets, Culinary Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

Top Attractions in Taipei

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Serene trail ascending through steep steps, culminating in panoramic views and tranquil temple paths. Ideal for nature lovers and shutterbugs, with sunset vistas and urban skyline.
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Museum with an extensive collection of Chinese art and artifacts, showcasing pieces like the jade cabbage. Includes interactive exhibits and audio guides for a comprehensive cultural experience.
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Hourly guard changing ceremony with precision marching at a memorial hall, amidst serene architecture and expansive exhibition spaces dedicated to historical narratives.
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Historic temple in Wanhua district presents a fusion of Buddhism, Taoism, and Chinese folk religion amidst elaborate architecture and devotional activities.
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Sky-high observation decks on the 89th and 91st floors provide panoramic views and an open-air experience, complete with a cultural exhibition on the engineering marvel of a wind damper.
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Vibrant neighborhood known for its dynamic night market, eclectic street food, traditional shops, and lively street performers. An authentic hub for culture and shopping.
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What travellers are saying

  • Helen R
    4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The most famous landmarks in Taiwan! It’s a super tall skyscraper with amazing views of the city from the observation deck.Inside, there’s a great mall with shops, restaurants, and even a food court where you can try some local dishes.
    Written 21 December 2024
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Luciana H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Climbing Elephant Mountain was a delightful experience! The trail is charmingly lush, and the views of Taipei from the top are simply spectacular, especially at sunset. The sight of Taipei 101 rising above the city is breathtaking.
    Written 8 January 2025
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • SNottIN
    Singapore505 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The collection of artefacts across 3 floors and 10-12 exhibit halls are an eye-opener to Chinese art, history and culture. Excellent signage with detailed descriptions in English for all exhibits. The crowds however make the experience sub-par. The ongoing special exhibit with Van Cleef was claustrophobic. The shop was a let-down ...more of a souvenir shop than a museum store. Restaurant on the top floor had good dishes (on the pricey side). If you are making a trip towards Alishan in the South, the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum in Chiayi is outstanding, with way less people to contend with.
    Written 19 December 2024
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  • pfefmeister
    San Francisco, CA4,412 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We walked over from our hotel, and, though the site is massive, it felt a little run down. Great statue inside a covered hall, much like our Lincoln monument. The museum spells out his life and impact on the citizens of Taiwan, much of it subtitled in English. This is a borderline must visit, perhaps you’ll be more impressed than I was. The Theater and Another building were not open during our visit.
    Written 12 January 2025
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  • SNottIN
    Singapore505 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An enjoyable 20+ minute cable car ride over tree-clad hills (very smooth and safe) to reach the top, where there are several tea shops. Signposted walking trails through the tea estates are a pleasant way to spend a late afternoon. Some trails can be pretty long and steep though.
    Written 19 December 2024
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  • pfefmeister
    San Francisco, CA4,412 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a long walk from our hotel, but well worth it. Originally built back in 1738, bombed during World War II, and still feels as old as ever. There is a real sense of fidelity here, as believers pray to their spiritual Gods. Try your hand at rolling the - I’ll call them Apple slices - have someone explain it to you. Everyone was doing it. I enjoyed the visit very much and would recommend it highly.
    Written 12 January 2025
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  • kathyh6642017
    Bellingham, WA120 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We decided to check out this national park and are glad that we did. It's just outside Taipei but we couldn't figure out the buses so took a cab ($560twd). It was a week day so not too crowded. We were going to hike up (2.4 kilometers) for the 360 degree view, but it was too steep for us coming down, so didn't get entirely up there.
    We did catch a bus (1717) coming back to Taipei which was only &45twd each. It brought us right back to Taipei.
    Written 25 September 2024
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  • Happiness43083654901
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It is amazing to go to Taipei zoo you should go there sometime it is fun and cool. And everyone is so nice to meet all the animals moving around.
    Written 16 December 2024
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  • Julia P
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visited our friend in Taipei and he took us to this observatory! It was an amazing view and could see a whole city of Taipei. It's worth to try at least once !
    Written 13 January 2025
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  • Jon Lajom
    Manila, Philippines217 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was last October 29 to Nov. 4, 2023 when we visited Taiwan and stayed at Ximending district. It was the first time we traveled with other family members composed of my own family, my Mom, sister, brother and his partner, my Aunt and my niece. We spend our days shopping and dining at different shops and restaurants in the area. We even tried street foods and hawker centers to try local foods. What I liked about Taiwan is the weather and the food.
    Written 15 November 2024
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  • Stlmama
    Saint Louis, MO64 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was our first stop after landing in Taipei. It was fun to walk thru the market and see all the offerings. Yes, the pepper buns are worth the visit! Delicious. Also, the massive chicken fritter is really good. Tons of stuff to try. We didn’t really allow enough time to take it all in since we got there around 10pm and it started raining, causing things to close up early. But, highly recommend.
    Written 28 October 2024
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  • malimu
    Ottawa, Canada271 contributions