TW · Taipei · 25.04°N 121.56°E
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Night markets every night, Taipei 101, bubble tea and hot springs at the end of the MRT.
- Best time
- October to December and March to May are the most comfortable. Summers are hot and humid, with typhoons from about July to September, and winters are cool and drizzly.
- How long
- 3–4 days
- Getting there
- Fly from KL to Taoyuan International Airport (about 4.5 hours). The Airport MRT reaches Taipei Main Station in about 40 minutes.
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Taiwan's capital is easy, safe and full of good food. The MRT gets you almost everywhere, from Taipei 101 and the National Palace Museum to night markets, old temples and the hot springs of Beitou, with green mountains on the edge of the city.
Makan
- Beef noodle soupRich braised beef and noodles, Taipei's comfort food.Map ↗
- XiaolongbaoSoup dumplings. Din Tai Fung started here, and there are plenty of other good places.Map ↗
- Lu rou fanBraised minced pork over rice, cheap and everywhere.Map ↗
- Bubble teaTaiwan's gift to the world. There's a tea shop on every street.Map ↗
Things to do
- Taipei 101 and Elephant MountainGo up the tower for the view, or climb the short, steep Elephant Mountain trail to see it from outside.Map ↗
- National Palace MuseumOne of the world's largest collections of Chinese imperial art.Map ↗
- Night marketsShilin is the biggest. Raohe and Ningxia are smaller and more food-focused.Map ↗
- Beitou hot springsA hot spring district at the end of an MRT line, with public baths and hotel spas.Map ↗
- Longshan TempleA busy old temple in Wanhua, full of incense and worshippers.Map ↗
Good to know
- Get an EasyCard for the MRT, buses and convenience stores.
- Pork is in a lot of Taiwanese food. Muslim travellers can find halal restaurants around the city, and the Taipei Grand Mosque is near Daan Park.
- In typhoon season, keep an eye on the forecast. Flights and tours can be cancelled at short notice.
Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.