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10 Days in Taipei: A Journey of Culinary Delights and Cultural Wonders

SANPETCH POOMMARIN

SANPETCH POOMMARIN

8 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Taipei, Taiwan, filled with mouthwatering street food, vibrant night markets, and captivating landmarks. Discover hidden gems, indulge in authentic cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this bustling city. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Taipei

Day 1Night Market Extravaganza
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$70

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$ 5

Mita Pasta 米塔義式廚房
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
10 - 15 min

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Jingmei Night Market
After-dark bazaar for snacks like Shanghai fried buns & tofu desserts, plus clothing & housewares.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
12 - 15 min

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初魚料亭
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$28
4 - 5 min

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Shida Night Market
Vibrant night market with vendors selling clothing & other goods, plus local street food.
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Linjiang Night Market
Vibrant late-night market featuring hundreds of stalls selling local street foods & snacks.
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Free
6 - 8 min

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逸鮮棧
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$26
8 - 12 min

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Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
Multi-use structure built in 1972 to honor Sun Yat-sen, providing cultural & educational programs.
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Free
Day 2Wildlife Encounters and Foodie Delights
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$75

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$ 5

福勝亭
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
2 - 3 min

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Gongguan Night Market
Bustling nighttime market with a mix of vendors, including clothing retailers, cafes & more.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
17 - 21 min

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松町和風小舖
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$24
6 - 8 min

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Taipei Zoo
Large indoor-outdoor zoo in a scenic setting with a children’s area, gondola & shuttle train.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$13
14 - 17 min

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Raohe Night Market
Buzzing, venerable nighttime street market offering shops & street food vendors.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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新東南海鮮 - 松山
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
$24
Day 3Cultural Immersion and Iconic Landmarks
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$120

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$ 7

Sukiya (すき家 SUKIYA)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
7 - 10 min

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Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
Former tobacco factory warehouses turned exhibition spaces & shops for local artists & designers.
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
7 - 9 min

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VEGE CREEK- Taipei 101 store
typical Taiwanese dish of luwei, vegan restaurant.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$26
4 - 5 min

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Taipei 101 Shopping center
Towering landmark skyscraper offering shops, eateries & an observation platform on the 89th floor.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$50
11 - 14 min

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Daan Forest Park
Large city-center park offering grassy picnic areas, a playground, footpaths & ponds with wildlife.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free
18 - 22 min

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Yayoi (やよい軒 Yayoi)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$24
9 - 11 min

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Bitan Tourist Attraction
Popular lake offering scenic cliffs, pedal boats, eateries & a suspension bridge for pedestrians.
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Free
Day 4Shopping Spree and Artistic Vibes
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$70

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$ 5

姐妹涼麵
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
3 - 4 min

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Wufenpu Shopping District
Fashion shops & market stalls cluster together in this bustling city district.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
15 - 18 min

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小器食堂華山店
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$24
1 - 2 min

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Huashan 1914 Creative Park
Cultural hub in an old sake winery featuring shops & showcasing local art, film, crafts & events.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
7 - 9 min

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National Taiwan Museum
Venerable national museum with a variety of exhibits, including history & natural history.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
$10
7 - 9 min

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Le Zinc 洛 Café 0026 Bar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$18
3 - 4 min

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Yongle Market
Stalls for colorful fabrics & sewing materials, plus produce, dry goods & local street food.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Free
Day 5Night Market Gastronomy and Art Appreciation
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$75

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$ 4

吉野家
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
4 - 5 min

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Shilin Night Market
Traditional night market with a large array of vendors selling street food, clothes & jewelry.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Tutto Bello酒庫餐廳
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$22
12 - 17 min

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Taipei Fine Arts Museum
Museum showcasing contemporary Taiwanese & international art within a striking geometric building
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$13
10 - 12 min

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Ningxia Night Market
Bustling nighttime market featuring traditional food options in covered, outdoor surrounds.
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Free
2 - 3 min

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賴雞蛋蚵仔煎
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
$26
Day 6Exploring Historical Streets and Local Delicacies
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$56

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$ 7

小藝埕 Small Art Yard
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
1 - 2 min

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Dihua Street
19th-century thoroughfare with traditional shops & a bustling market during Lunar New Year.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
7 - 9 min

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Guangzhou Street Night Market
Long-standing market featuring a wide range of street eats, shops & games in a vibrant atmosphere.
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Free
8 - 10 min

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野草居食屋
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$20
8 - 10 min

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Lehua Night Market
Bustling market opening in the evening for street food, snacks, drinks & apparel.
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
19 - 23 min

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生炒魷魚
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$18
7 - 10 min

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Banqiao Nanya Night Market
Traditional night market offering a variety of street food, discount clothing & accessories.
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Free
Day 7Nature Retreat and Historical Treasures
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$69

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$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
8 - 11 min

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Guandu Nature Park
Popular bird-watching destination with 800+ species of animals, plus ponds & a visitor center.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
26 - 32 min

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228 Peace Memorial Park
Tranquil park with paths & pavilions, plus monuments & a museum dedicated to the 228 Massacre.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
6 - 8 min

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Ebisu curry & coffee
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$18
10 - 15 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.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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National Museum of History
National history museum showcasing art, textiles & sculpture in a traditional Ming-style building.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
$13
7 - 10 min

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新東南海鮮餐廳
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
$18
Day 8Coffee Culture and Hot Springs
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$70

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$ 9

G12地中海精品咖啡館
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
4 - 5 min

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Tamsui Old Street Plaza
Compact pedestrian road lined with shops & snack sellers, plus street performers & sculptures.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
40 - 48 min

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Bamboo Lake
Former lake created by a volcanic eruption, now full of white calla lilies in the springtime.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
22 - 27 min

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金春發牛肉店
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$28
4 - 5 min

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Beitou Hot Spring Museum
Tudor-style museum & former bathhouse featuring facility tours & exhibits on regional hot springs.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$8
25 - 30 min

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Longshan Temple
This well-known temple originally built in the 1700s honors both Buddhist & Taoist deities.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
5 - 6 min

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新東南海鮮餐廳
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
$18
5 - 8 min

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Nanjichang Night Market
Dozens of food vendors line this bustling night market, serving traditional Taiwanese street eats.
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Taipei Botanical Garden
Bird watching is popular at this relaxed botanical garden with many plant species & multiple ponds.
11:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Free
Day 9Nature's Beauty and Culinary Delights
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$75

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$ 9

JB'S Diner
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
29 - 35 min

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Yangmingshan National Park
Scenic destination with hot springs & hiking trails, plus the country's largest dormant volcano.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
32 - 39 min

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慶熹宮韓國料理
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$24
13 - 16 min

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Beitou Public Hotspring
Popular, mixed-gender complex of 1,000 sq. m. of hot & cold outdoor hot-spring pools.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Beitou Park
Scenic district with a range of natural features, such as hot springs, wetlands & national parks.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Mia Cucina
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$22
6 - 8 min

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Taipei Astronomical Museum
Popular museum with astronomy exhibits, a viewing telescope & IMAX dome theater, plus a restaurant.
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
$13
Day 10Ancient Streets and Museum Marvels
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$100

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$ 10

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
19 - 23 min

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Jinbaoli Old Street
Qing dynasty market street serving up local delicacies including pastries, duck & taro cake.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
50 - 60 min

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National Palace Museum
Bustling museum featuring one of the largest collections of Chinese art & artifacts in the world.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$30
12 - 15 min

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大村武
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
$20
6 - 8 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.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free
10 - 12 min

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東方泰國小館
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$24
16 - 20 min

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Beitou Museum
Japanese-style house, now a museum with cultural artifacts & a restaurant with tea ceremonies.
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
$8

Budget breakdown: $840 In total

Activities & Food:$777
Transport:$63