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Andrea Saretta
24 Dec 2023
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Trip to Taipei
Tours & Activities
Viator Tours
Day 1
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$12
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$ 5
Fort San Domingo
This hilltop Spanish fort constructed in 1629 features a lookout for scenic river views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min
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Guandu Nature Park
Popular bird-watching destination with 800+ species of animals, plus ponds & a visitor center.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 15 min
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Beitou Hot Spring Museum
Tudor-style museum & former bathhouse featuring facility tours & exhibits on regional hot springs.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$11
Day 2
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$0
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$ 5
Bamboo Lake
Former lake created by a volcanic eruption, now full of white calla lilies in the springtime.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min
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Beitou Park
Scenic district with a range of natural features, such as hot springs, wetlands & national parks.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min
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Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence
Prominent former home of late Republic of China President Chiang Kai-shek, featuring scenic gardens.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$19
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$ 3
Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
Multi-use structure built in 1972 to honor Sun Yat-sen, providing cultural & educational programs.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min
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Taipei Zoo
Large indoor-outdoor zoo in a scenic setting with a children’s area, gondola & shuttle train.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$19
Day 4
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$0
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$ 3
Yangmingshan National Park
Scenic destination with hot springs & hiking trails, plus the country's largest dormant volcano.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
42 - 51 min
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National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine
Castlelike shrine dedicated to fallen soldiers & featuring a changing-of-the-guard ceremony.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$19
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$ 3
Taipei Children's Amusement Park
Family-friendly attraction featuring kids' rides, indoor & outdoor play areas & arcade games.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
21 - 26 min
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Wufenpu Shopping District
Fashion shops & market stalls cluster together in this bustling city district.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 6
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$45
National Palace Museum
Bustling museum featuring one of the largest collections of Chinese art & artifacts in the world.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$45
Day 7
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$19
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$ 5
Taipei Fine Arts Museum
Museum showcasing contemporary Taiwanese & international art within a striking geometric building
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$19
7 - 9 min
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Xingtian Temple
Modern temple devoted to the patron saint of businessmen, with big red doors & dragon sculptures.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min
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Huashan 1914 Creative Park
Cultural hub in an old sake winery featuring shops & showcasing local art, film, crafts & events.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 8
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$15
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$ 5
Dihua Street
19th-century thoroughfare with traditional shops & a bustling market during Lunar New Year.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min
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National Taiwan Museum
Venerable national museum with a variety of exhibits, including history & natural history.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$15
6 - 8 min
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Taipei Botanical Garden
Bird watching is popular at this relaxed botanical garden with many plant species & multiple ponds.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 9
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$0
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$ 3
Bitan Tourist Attraction
Popular lake offering scenic cliffs, pedal boats, eateries & a suspension bridge for pedestrians.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min
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Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Celebrated memorial hall with history exhibits surrounded by a large park with fish ponds & gardens.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
16 - 23 min
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228 Peace Memorial Park
Tranquil park with paths & pavilions, plus monuments & a museum dedicated to the 228 Massacre.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 10
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$0
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$ 5
Daan Forest Park
Large city-center park offering grassy picnic areas, a playground, footpaths & ponds with wildlife.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min
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Longshan Temple
This well-known temple originally built in the 1700s honors both Buddhist & Taoist deities.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min
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The Lin Family Mansion and Garden
Tranquil 4.9-acre property featuring an elegant mansion & classic Chinese garden architecture.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Budget breakdown:
$162
In total
Activities & Food:
$128
Transport:
$35
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