Taiwan
Plan your Taipei trip here
Compact and well connected by MRT, with hot springs and coastal towns as easy day trips.
Updated August 2, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
- Best season
- Oct–Apr
- Time zone
- Asia/Taipei
- Sights covered
- 40 places
Sights worth seeing
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Views & landmarks
Taipei 101
Taipei 101, formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center, is a 508-meter, 101-story skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan. It is owned by the Taipei Financial Center Corporation. It was officially classified as the world's tallest building from its opening on 31 December 2004, until it was surpassed by the Burj Khalifa in 2009. As of 2026, it is the tallest building in Taiwan and the eleventh tallest in the world.
Museums & galleries
National Palace Museum
The National Palace Museum, also known as Taipei Palace Museum, is a national museum headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. Founded in Beijing in 1925, the museum was re-established in Shilin, Taipei, in 1965, later expanded with a southern branch in Taibao, Chiayi, in 2015.
Heritage & monuments
Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
The Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall is a national monument and tourist attraction erected during Taiwan’s martial law period in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, former President of the Republic of China. In recent years, the site has also incorporated remembrance of Taiwan’s martial law period (1949–1987).
Temples & religious sites
Taipei Grand Mosque
The Taipei Grand Mosque, abbreviated as TGM, and also known as the Taipei Zheng He Mosque is a mosque located in the Da'an District of Taipei City, in Taiwan. It is the largest and oldest mosque in Taiwan and its most important Islamic structure.
Views & landmarks
Shin Kong Life Tower
Shin Kong Life Tower, at 51 stories and a height of 245 meters (803.8 ft), is one of Taiwan's earliest skyscrapers. The rose-colored tower topped by a pyramid stands in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, and dates from 1993. Its first twelve floors and two underground floors house a Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Store; the remaining floors provide office space and serve as headquarters for the Shin Kong Life insurance company. The building stands across Zhongxiao Road from Taipei Main Station near the Asiaworld Department Store.
Zoos & aquariums
Taipei Zoo
The Taipei Zoo, sometimes referred to as the Muzha Zoo, is a public zoological garden in Wenshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is the most famous zoological garden in Taiwan and a leader in conservation, research and education, and recreation. It is one of the largest zoos in Asia, with a total area of 165 hectares, of which more than 90 ha are developed.
Temples & religious sites
Bangka Lungshan Temple
Bangka Lungshan Temple is a Taiwanese folk temple in Wanhua District, Taipei, Taiwan. The temple was built in Taipei in 1738 by settlers from Fujian during Qing rule in honor of Guanyin. It served as a place of worship and a gathering place for the Chinese settlers. In addition to its Chinese Buddhist elements, it includes halls and altars to Chinese folk deities such as Mazu and Guan Yu.
Museums & galleries
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (Taipei)
The National Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall is located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is a memorial to the Republic of China's National Father, Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and was completed in 1972. The total building area covers 29,464 square metres in an open space of 115,000 square metres. It contains displays of Sun's life and the revolution he led, and is also a multi-purpose social, educational and cultural center for the public. It has sometimes been likened as a Taiwanese analogue to the Lincoln Memorial in the United States.
How many days do you need?
Routes grouped by travel distance so each day stays comfortable.
2 nights, 3 days
Taipei 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)
A 3-day route through Taipei covering Taipei 101, National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, National Theater and Concert Hall and other highlights, grouped so each day stays within a short travel distance.
3 nights, 4 days
Taipei 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)
A 4-day route through Taipei covering Taipei 101, National Palace Museum, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei Grand Mosque and other highlights, grouped so each day stays within a short travel distance.
Getting there
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Getting around the city
What you will actually use to get around Taipei, and whether you need a car.
- Metro & rail
- The MRT is well planned and most sights sit close to a station. Taipei can be travelled entirely on public transport.
- Buses & trams
- Buses also take EasyCard and share transfer discounts with the MRT. For day trips like Yehliu or Jiufen, buses are often easier.
- Transit cards & payment
- EasyCard — works on the MRT, buses and in convenience stores, with transfer discounts.
- Airport to city
- Taoyuan Airport links to Taipei Main Station on the Airport MRT. Kuo-Kuang buses run through the night.
- Car rental
- Not needed in the city. Consider it only for longer trips to Hualien or Taichung.
Book transport
Fares and timetables change often, so we don't list them here. Check the operator or the booking site for current prices and schedules.
Where to stay
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Pool villas & resorts
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Family travel
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Couples & honeymoon
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Central & near stations
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