🇹🇼 Taiwan

10 best places in Taipei

Taipei pairs neon-lit night markets with mountain trails and some of Asia's best food, all connected by a metro that gets you anywhere in twenty minutes.

Sight

Taipei 101

The city's skyscraper icon, famous for its giant tuned-mass damper and cloud-level observation deck.

Museum

National Palace Museum

The world's largest collection of Chinese imperial art, shipped from the mainland in 1949.

Market

Shilin Night Market

The city's most famous night market, piled high with face-sized fried chicken and endless street snacks.

Sight

Longshan Temple

An 18th-century baroque temple where Buddhism, Taoism and folk gods share incense smoke side by side.

Park

Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)

A short steep climb rewarded with the city's best sunset view of Taipei 101.

Sight

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

A monumental hall with an honor guard and a huge white arch set inside a sprawling park.

District

Ximending

A pedestrian district of youth fashion, karaoke and street food - Taipei's answer to Shibuya.

Park

Da'an Forest Park

A leafy urban oasis with a pond where tai chi practitioners gather at dawn.

Restaurant

Din Tai Fung

The legendary chain that launched xiaolongbao's global fame - dumplings with broth sealed perfectly inside.

Café

Fujin Street

A quiet strip of design-minded coffee shops and concept stores away from the tourist crowds.

FAQ

Best time to visit Taipei?

October to April is the most comfortable stretch, with less humidity and less rain. Summer is hot and sticky, and typhoons between July and September can shut down transport for a day or two. Winters stay mild but often drizzly.

How many days do you need in Taipei?

Three or four days cover Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum, Longshan Temple, the night markets and the climb up Elephant Mountain for the skyline view. A fifth day suits the Beitou hot springs or the hillside town of Jiufen. If you plan a loop around the island, Taipei is the natural start and finish.

Is Taipei safe?

Taipei is considered one of the safest large cities in Asia, with low street crime and a relaxed feel on the metro and at night markets late in the evening. The practical risks are heat, typhoons and earthquakes, and hotels usually post guidance for those. The MRT runs on an EasyCard and reaches almost every sight.

How to move to Taiwan?

Taiwan is known for the Employment Gold Card, which bundles a visa, work permit and residence permit for qualified professionals without requiring a job offer from a local company. Student, entrepreneur and standard work visas are also available. Eligibility criteria and processing times get revised, so check the official portal before applying.