5 Days in Taipei: Exploring Nature, Art, and Culture

maek pichanew

26 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through Taipei's vibrant cityscape, lush parks, and captivating museums. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Guandu Nature Park and Yangmingshan National Park. Discover the artistic wonders at Ju Ming Museum and Taipei Fine Arts Museum. Get your adrenaline pumping at Taipei Children's Amusement Park and marvel at the stars in Taipei Astronomical Museum. Uncover the rich history and culture at Taipei 101 Observatory, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and National Palace Museum. This action-packed itinerary is a perfect blend of nature, art, and culture!

Trip to Taipei

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Nature's Oasis and Artistic Treasures

$13

$ 4

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

37 - 45 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

27 - 33 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$13

Day 2Fun-filled Adventures and Artistic Delights

$58

$ 5

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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16 - 20 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

5 - 8 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

11 - 14 min

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

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 3Wildlife Encounters and Cultural Immersion

$88

$ 5

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

9 - 11 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$75

8 - 10 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:30 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.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Shopping Extravaganza and Creative Marvels

$80

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

12 - 15 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$30

Day 5Museums Galore and Spiritual Serenity

$35

$ 4

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

14 - 21 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

5 - 6 min

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $293 In total

Activities & Food:$273

Transport:$20