Background
Trip Planner Logo

7 Days in Taipei: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Irin Hui Cheng Ng

Irin Hui Cheng Ng

14 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 7-day adventure in Taipei, Taiwan, as you explore ancient marvels, indulge in authentic cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this bustling city.

Trip to Taipei

Day 1Starbucks, Bamboo Lake, Yangmingshan National Park, Ju Ming Museum
+

$45

·

$ 9

星巴克
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$8
15 - 18 min

~

Directions

Bamboo Lake
Former lake created by a volcanic eruption, now full of white calla lilies in the springtime.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
•
Free
14 - 17 min

~

Directions

Yangmingshan National Park
Scenic destination with hot springs & hiking trails, plus the country's largest dormant volcano.
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
•
Free
22 - 27 min

~

Directions

知味鄉玉米
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
•
$12
11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Ju Ming Museum
Modern museum featuring a variety of art, including a number of large outdoor sculptures by Ju Ming.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
•
$13
36 - 44 min

~

Directions

常青廬
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
•
$12
Day 2National Palace Museum, Faust Pizza, Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence
+

$69

·

$ 9

天母豆漿
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$2
11 - 14 min

~

Directions

National Palace Museum
Bustling museum featuring one of the largest collections of Chinese art & artifacts in the world.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
•
$30
9 - 11 min

~

Directions

Faust Pizza
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
•
$10
3 - 4 min

~

Directions

Chiang Kai-Shek Shilin Residence
Prominent former home of late Republic of China President Chiang Kai-shek, featuring scenic gardens.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
•
Free
6 - 8 min

~

Directions

Taipei Astronomical Museum
Popular museum with astronomy exhibits, a viewing telescope & IMAX dome theater, plus a restaurant.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
•
$13
5 - 6 min

~

Directions

Din Tai Fung (鼎泰豐)
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
•
$14
Day 3Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Lin An Tai Historical House and Museum, Xingtian Temple
+

$49

·

$ 4

好丘 Good Cho's
每日新鮮限量供應手工貝果,門市獨家販售-拉思古冰, 僅提供外帶服務,無內用座位區。
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$8
8 - 12 min

~

Directions

Taipei Fine Arts Museum
Museum showcasing contemporary Taiwanese & international art within a striking geometric building
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
•
$13
8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Lin An Tai Historical House and Museum
This traditional mansion completed in the 1800s is now a museum with a large garden.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
•
Free
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

天香樓
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
•
$4
4 - 6 min

~

Directions

Xingtian Temple
Modern temple devoted to the patron saint of businessmen, with big red doors & dragon sculptures.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
•
Free
6 - 8 min

~

Directions

Miniatures Museum of Taiwan
Small museum in a basement space featuring intricate miniature figures & displays, plus a gift shop.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
•
$13
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

喆園餐廳
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
•
$12
Day 4The Lin Family Mansion and Garden, Guandu Temple, Beitou Park
+

$36

·

$ 10

小潘蛋糕
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$4
7 - 10 min

~

Directions

The Lin Family Mansion and Garden
Tranquil 4.9-acre property featuring an elegant mansion & classic Chinese garden architecture.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
Free
31 - 38 min

~

Directions

Guandu Temple
Elaborate, ornamental folk temple with colorful pillars, stone carvings & a sloped, tiled roof.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
•
Free
11 - 14 min

~

Directions

金春發牛肉店
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
•
$12
11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Guandu Nature Park
Popular bird-watching destination with 800+ species of animals, plus ponds & a visitor center.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
•
Free
13 - 16 min

~

Directions

Beitou Park
Scenic district with a range of natural features, such as hot springs, wetlands & national parks.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
•
Free
15 - 18 min

~

Directions

ZABU食堂
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
•
$12
12 - 15 min

~

Directions

Beitou Museum
Japanese-style house, now a museum with cultural artifacts & a restaurant with tea ceremonies.
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
•
$8
Day 5Taipei Zoo, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, Huashan 1914 Creative Park
+

$49

·

$ 7

咖啡大亨磨坊 DICTY CAFÉ
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$6
6 - 8 min

~

Directions

Taipei Zoo
Large indoor-outdoor zoo in a scenic setting with a children’s area, gondola & shuttle train.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
•
$13
14 - 17 min

~

Directions

家.溫度湯專門店
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
•
$10
9 - 14 min

~

Directions

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall
Multi-use structure built in 1972 to honor Sun Yat-sen, providing cultural & educational programs.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
•
Free
11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Huashan 1914 Creative Park
Cultural hub in an old sake winery featuring shops & showcasing local art, film, crafts & events.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
•
Free
6 - 8 min

~

Directions

Coffee Alley (咖啡弄)
咖啡弄於台北車站所開設的第四家分店,位於館前路上同樣引領平價時尚的UNIQLO服飾旁二樓;台北市第一間使用大面植栽牆室內造景的咖啡廳,加上面對館前路大面落地窗,明亮、通透、清新的用餐環境,加上咖啡弄的各項美味餐點,已是到站前商圈必定要造訪的景點之一。
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
•
$10
4 - 5 min

~

Directions

National Taiwan Museum
Venerable national museum with a variety of exhibits, including history & natural history.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
•
$10
Day 6Treasure Hill Artist Village, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, 228 Peace Memorial Park
+

$18

·

$ 4

STARBUCKS (Kong Kuan) (星巴克)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$2
12 - 18 min

~

Directions

Treasure Hill Artist Village
Set in a repurposed squatters' community, this art village features a gallery, museum & studios.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
Free
13 - 16 min

~

Directions

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
Celebrated memorial hall with history exhibits surrounded by a large park with fish ponds & gardens.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
•
Free
6 - 8 min

~

Directions

世運食品
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
•
$8
7 - 10 min

~

Directions

228 Peace Memorial Park
Tranquil park with paths & pavilions, plus monuments & a museum dedicated to the 228 Massacre.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
•
Free
11 - 16 min

~

Directions

Taipei North Gate (Cheng’en Gate)
Traditional 2-story gatehouse built as part of the city's 19th-century fortifications.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
•
Free
2 - 3 min

~

Directions

鄭記豬腳飯
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
•
$8
Day 7Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei, Taipei Botanical Garden, Daan Forest Park
+

$29

·

$ 5

Twin Brothers Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
•
$4
3 - 4 min

~

Directions

Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei
Taiwan's first contemporary art museum is housed in a brick former school built in the early 1900s.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
•
$13
8 - 10 min

~

Directions

Taipei Botanical Garden
Bird watching is popular at this relaxed botanical garden with many plant species & multiple ponds.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
•
Free
11 - 14 min

~

Directions

2J CAFE
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
•
$6
4 - 6 min

~

Directions

Daan Forest Park
Large city-center park offering grassy picnic areas, a playground, footpaths & ponds with wildlife.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
•
Free
11 - 14 min

~

Directions

Songshan Cultural and Creative Park
Former tobacco factory warehouses turned exhibition spaces & shops for local artists & designers.
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
•
Free
8 - 11 min

~

Directions

Sukiya (すき家 SUKIYA)
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
•
$6

Budget breakdown: $337 In total

Activities & Food:$293
Transport:$45