10 Days in Taipei: A Journey Through Culture and Nature

Ches Dal

13 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Taipei, where ancient marvels meet breathtaking natural landscapes. Discover the city's rich history, soak in hot springs, explore art and culture, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Taiwan!

Trip to Taipei

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Miniatures Museum of Taiwan, Huashan 1914 Creative Park, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

$13

$ 2

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

5 - 6 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Guandu Nature Park, Beitou Public Hotspring, Beitou Museum

$ 2

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

13 - 16 min

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Popular, mixed-gender complex of 1,000 sq. m. of hot & cold outdoor hot-spring pools.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

21 - 32 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 3Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf, Taipei Astronomical Museum

$13

$ 2

Picturesque wharf offering sunset views & a boardwalk with leisure, dining & sightseeing options.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

Day 4Ju Ming Museum, Taipei Children's Amusement Park, Songshan Ciyou Temple

$25

$ 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

55 - 66 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

18 - 22 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Yangmingshan National Park, National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

42 - 51 min

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Castlelike shrine dedicated to fallen soldiers & featuring a changing-of-the-guard ceremony.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Taipei Fine Arts Museum, Taipei Confucius Temple, Taipei Xiahai City God Temple

$13

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

14 - 21 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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A frequent prayer site for young couples, this temple honors The City God & many Buddhist deities.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 7National Museum of History, Taipei 101 Observatory

$88

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

17 - 21 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

Day 8Taipei Zoo, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park

$13

$ 2

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

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 9National Taiwan Museum, Presidential Office Building, Longshan Temple

$10

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

8 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 10Taipei 101 Shopping Center, National Palace Museum

$80

$ 2

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

20 - 24 min

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

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $279 In total

Activities & Food:$260

Transport:$19