5 Days in Taipei: Exploring the City's Hidden Gems

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19 Dec 2023

Join me on an exciting 5-day adventure in Taipei, where we'll discover the city's rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking natural beauty. From ancient temples to modern skyscrapers, this itinerary has it all!

Trip to Taipei

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Botanical Wonders and Miniature Delights

$25

$ 5

Bird watching is popular at this relaxed botanical garden with many plant species & multiple ponds.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

19 - 23 min

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$13

Day 2Iconic Landmarks and Artistic Treasures

$98

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$75

8 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

14 - 17 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

15 - 22 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$10

13 - 20 min

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

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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$13

Day 3Shopping Extravaganza and Creative Marvels

$50

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

17 - 21 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Artistic Exploration and Nature's Serenity

$38

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

12 - 15 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

5 - 8 min

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Cultural Heritage and Majestic Landscapes

$43

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

29 - 35 min

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

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

37 - 45 min

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Bustling museum featuring one of the largest collections of Chinese art & artifacts in the world.

3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $273 In total

Activities & Food:$253

Transport:$20