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8 Days in Taipei: Exploring the City's Wonders

Edbert Junus

28 Dec 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Taipei's vibrant streets, ancient temples, and bustling night markets. Discover the rich history and culture of this enchanting city while indulging in mouthwatering street food. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to Taipei

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Historical Landmarks and Serene Parks

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$0

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$ 2

228 Peace Memorial Park

Tranquil park with paths & pavilions, plus monuments & a museum dedicated to the 228 Massacre.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 23 min

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Directions

Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Daan Forest Park

Large city-center park offering grassy picnic areas, a playground, footpaths & ponds with wildlife.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Artistic Vibes and Natural Beauty

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$0

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$ 5

Huashan 1914 Creative Park

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Longshan Temple

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Taipei Botanical Garden

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Bitan Tourist Attraction

Popular lake offering scenic cliffs, pedal boats, eateries & a suspension bridge for pedestrians.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Night Market Delights and Artistic Treasures

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$13

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$ 4

Shilin Night Market

Traditional night market with a large array of vendors selling street food, clothes & jewelry.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Taipei Fine Arts Museum

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

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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Ningxia Night Market

Bustling nighttime market featuring traditional food options in covered, outdoor surrounds.

2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Ferris Wheel Fun and Wildlife Encounters

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$38

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$ 4

Miramar Ferris Wheel

Tall Ferris wheel on the roof of a mall, offering elevated views & a few glass-floor cabins.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

12 - 15 min

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Dahu Park

Sprawling lakefront park with a heated swimming pool, walking trails, monuments & public art.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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Taipei Zoo

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

Day 5Iconic Observatory and Cultural Exploration

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$75

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$ 4

Taipei 101 Observatory

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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Songshan Cultural and Creative Park

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

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Raohe Night Market

Buzzing, venerable nighttime street market offering shops & street food vendors.

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Shopping Extravaganza and Nature's Serenity

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$50

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$ 4

Taipei 101 Shopping center

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

39 - 47 min

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Directions

Guandu Nature Park

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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Bamboo Lake

Former lake created by a volcanic eruption, now full of white calla lilies in the springtime.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Majestic Mountains and Relaxing Hot Springs

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$0

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$ 4

Yangmingshan National Park

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

13 - 16 min

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Qingtiangang Grassland

Grassy, hilly lava plateau, home to wild buffalo & a popular destination for hiking.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

30 - 36 min

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Beitou Park

Scenic district with a range of natural features, such as hot springs, wetlands & national parks.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Ancient Treasures at the National Palace Museum

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$30

National Palace Museum

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $228 In total

Activities & Food:$205

Transport:$23