8 Days in Taipei: A Journey of Culture and Nature

Leon Wee

13 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant culture and breathtaking natural beauty of Taipei in this 8-day itinerary. Explore historical sites, visit world-class museums, and immerse yourself in the charm of this bustling city.

Trip to Taipei

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$23

$ 4

Diary Of Ximen Hotel - Zhonghua

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Small museum in a basement space featuring intricate miniature figures & displays, plus a gift shop.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

15 - 22 min

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Cultural hub in an old sake winery featuring shops & showcasing local art, film, crafts & events.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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This heritage mansion w/European-style architecture is used for state events & offers monthly tours.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Venerable national museum with a variety of exhibits, including history & natural history.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$10

Day 2

$13

$ 5

Diary Of Ximen Hotel - Zhonghua

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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Historic city block featuring traditional 18th-century architecture, plus an educational center.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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National history museum showcasing art, textiles & sculpture in a traditional Ming-style building.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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Celebrated memorial hall with history exhibits surrounded by a large park with fish ponds & gardens.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Baroque-style building & home to the President's office, completed in 1919 during Japanese rule.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Traditional 2-story gatehouse built as part of the city's 19th-century fortifications.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

$25

$ 10

Diary Of Ximen Hotel - Zhonghua

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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This well-known temple originally built in the 1700s honors both Buddhist & Taoist deities.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Museum featuring exhibits on local tap-water history & conservation in a historic pumping station.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Taiwan's first contemporary art museum is housed in a brick former school built in the early 1900s.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

16 - 20 min

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Popular museum with astronomy exhibits, a viewing telescope & IMAX dome theater, plus a restaurant.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

8 - 10 min

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Revered temple at 2,000-year-old site of the original home of Confucius, with tours & services.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

$25

$ 7

Diary Of Ximen Hotel - Zhonghua

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Museum showcasing contemporary Taiwanese & international art within a striking geometric building

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

8 - 11 min

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This traditional mansion completed in the 1800s is now a museum with a large garden.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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National Taiwan Science Education Center

Hands-on exhibits draw families to this multi-level science museum with restaurants & theaters.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

15 - 18 min

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Elaborate, ornamental folk temple with colorful pillars, stone carvings & a sloped, tiled roof.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$20

$ 9

Diary Of Ximen Hotel - Zhonghua

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Popular bird-watching destination with 800+ species of animals, plus ponds & a visitor center.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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This hilltop Spanish fort constructed in 1629 features a lookout for scenic river views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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Tudor-style museum & former bathhouse featuring facility tours & exhibits on regional hot springs.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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14 - 17 min

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Family-friendly attraction featuring kids' rides, indoor & outdoor play areas & arcade games.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$13

Day 6

$33

$ 9

Diary Of Ximen Hotel - Zhonghua

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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Large indoor-outdoor zoo in a scenic setting with a children’s area, gondola & shuttle train.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

15 - 18 min

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Expansive temple with ornate architectural details, Taoist & Buddhist deities & a library.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

52 - 63 min

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Modern museum featuring a variety of art, including a number of large outdoor sculptures by Ju Ming.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

50 - 60 min

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Japanese-style house, now a museum with cultural artifacts & a restaurant with tea ceremonies.

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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Day 7

$75

$ 7

Diary Of Ximen Hotel - Zhonghua

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Sleek 89th-floor observation deck offering sweeping, 360º city views & a souvenir shop.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$75

22 - 27 min

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Modest Taiwanese aboriginal museum with a grand granite totem pole, gift shop & artifacts.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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Scenic destination with hot springs & hiking trails, plus the country's largest dormant volcano.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 8

$80

$ 7

Diary Of Ximen Hotel - Zhonghua

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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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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$30

24 - 29 min

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Former tobacco factory warehouses turned exhibition spaces & shops for local artists & designers.

12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Towering landmark skyscraper offering shops, eateries & an observation platform on the 89th floor.

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$50

Budget breakdown: $347 In total

Activities & Food:$293

Transport:$55