HomeAsiaEast AsiaTaiwanTaipei 14 Places to Visit in Taipei and Taiwan + Things To Do By Marcos Detourista. Updated on October 1, 2022. Where to go in Taipei and Taiwan? Achieve your travel goals with this list of beautiful destinations, things to do, best places to visit, Taipei tourist spots, attractions & more. Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, is your gateway to experiencing the best of the country. It is home to impressive attractions and unique activities that make the vibrant city, a melting pot of cultures, one of the best destinations in Asia. Towering at 508 meters, Taipei 101 proves to be one of the most popular city attractions. But Taipei is more than just about the building, once the tallest in the world. It also has several other sights worth visiting. Check out Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall, Ximending, National Place Museum, Lungshan Temple, and Martyr’s Shrine are famed for their cultural and historical values. If you love nature, check out Taipei Creative Park and Elephant Mountain. For some adventures, snack till you drop at Taipei Night Markets, soak in thermal waters at Beitou Hot Spring or ride a bike along the Riverside Parks. Taipei is a bustling city with wonderful natural beauty. This destination is well-served by cheap flights from major Asian cities, coursed through the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Traveling from Singapore, Manila, Kota Kinabalu, Busan, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and other destinations is hassle-free. To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted below. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference. But before you start ticking goals off your bucketlist, here are travel essentials & discounts you’ll need to check. Pre-book online for a hassle-free trip! Taipei travel essentials Click below to compare rates & read reviews: Taipei HotelsTours + discountsFlights See also: Taipei Itinerary + Travel Guide. Popular tours & discounts booked by other travelers: Taiwan 4G Unli Internet/Data Pocket Wifi Yehliu-Shifen-Jiufen Shuttle Bus from Ximen Taipei 101 Observatory Admission Ticket Taipei private car charter (1 day sightseeing) Taiwan 4G Unlimited Data SIM Card (TW Airport Pick Up) Taipei Airport (Taoyuan) private car transfer View all travel tips on: Taipei. Where to stay in Taipei: Humble House Taipei Splurge / Xinyi See discounts W Taipei Hotel Splurge / Xinyi See discounts Roaders Hotel Mid-Range / Ximending See discounts Cho Hotel Mid-Range / Ximending See discounts Next Taipei Hostel Budget / Ximending See discounts Space Inn Budget / Taipei Main Station See discounts miniinn Budget / Taipei Main Station See discounts Bouti City Capsule Inn Budget / Taipei Main Station See discounts 1. Taipei 101 Location: 110, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District, Section 5, Xinyi Rd, 7號89樓. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Taipei 101 Observatory Admission Ticket Taipei Night Market, Fine Dining & Temple Tour For more travel inspiration, follow Detourista on: InstagramFacebooktiktokPinterest 2. Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Location: No. 21號, Zhongshan South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Taipei private car charter (1 day sightseeing) Taipei Double Decker Bus Tour Explore Taipei City Tour Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan 3. Jiufen Old Street Location: Jishan Street, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Taipei-Jiufen Village & The Northeast Coast Day Tour Jiufen Shuttle Bus from Ximen One Day Traditional Qipao Rental in Jiufen 4. Ximending Tianhou Temple in Ximen, Taipei, Taiwan Ximending district in Taipei, Taiwan The Red House in Ximen, Taipei, Taiwan Beimen-Taipei Old North Gate -Taipei, Taiwan Peace Park near Ximen, Taipei, Taiwan Places to see in Ximending Tianhou Temple The Red House Presidential Office Building Beimen-Taipei Old North Gate Peace Park Location: Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108. Save on Google Maps. 5. Martyr’s Shrine Martyr’s Shrine in Taipei, Taiwan Location: No. 139號, Beian Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10491. Save on Google Maps. 6. National Palace Museum National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan Location: No. 221, Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111. Save on Google Maps. 7. Elephant Mountain Taipei 101 view from Elephant Mountain, in Taipei, Taiwan Location: No. 221, Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111. Save on Google Maps. 8. Lungshan Temple Lungshan Temple in Taipei, Taiwan Location: No. 211, Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10853. Save on Google Maps. 9. Taipei Night Markets Shilin Night Market in Taipei, Taiwan Raohe Night Market in Taipei, Taiwan Shilin Night Market in Taipei, Taiwan Shilin Night Market in Taipei, Taiwan Top night markets in Taipei Shilin Night Market Raohe Night Market Keelung Night Market Ningxia Night Market Huaxi Night Market Linjiang Street Night Market See rates & book online Taipei Night Market, Fine Dining & Temple Tour Taipei Night Market Tour Keelung Midnight Fish Market Adventure 10. Taipei Creative Parks Taipei Cinema Park in Taipei, Taiwan Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei, Taiwan Taipei Cinema Park Huashan 1914 Creative Park Songshan Creative Park More places to go near Taipei 11. Yehliu Geopark Yelhiu Geopark in Taipei, Taiwan Location: 207, Taiwan, New Taipei City, Wanli District, 港東路167-1號. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Yehliu-Shifen-Jiufen Shuttle Bus from Ximen Taiwan Northern Coast Tour 12. Shifen Old Street Shifen Old Street near Taipei, Taiwan Location: 226, Taiwan, New Taipei City, Pingxi District. Save on Google Maps. 13. Shifen Waterfall Location: 226, Taiwan, New Taipei City, Pingxi District, 乾坑10號. Save on Google Maps. 14. Zhongshe Flower Market Location: No. 333號, Section 5, Sanfeng Road, Houli District, Taichung City, Taiwan 421. Save on Google Maps. What places have you added to your bucketlist? Have you been to beautiful places in Taipei that should be on this list? Feel free to share your thoughts! Places to visit in Taipei Taipei tourist spots, things to do in Taipei, where to go in Taipei & more. 1. Taipei 101 2. Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall 3. Jiufen Old Street 4. Ximending 5. Martyr’s Shrine 6. National Palace Museum 7. Elephant Mountain 8. Lungshan Temple 9. Taipei Night Markets 10. Taipei Creative Parks 11. Yehliu Geopark 12. Shifen Old Street 13. Shifen Waterfall 14. Zhongshe Flower Market Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank. Where to Stay in Taipei The areas of Ximending and Taipei Main Station are the perfect base for your sightseeing tour, especially if you are looking for highly rated budget and mid-range accommodations. Book your hotel or hostel near MRT stations for easy transfers to/from the airport and popular tourist spots in the city. If you are set on a splurge, the best hotels can be found in Xinyi neighborhood, Taipei's cosmopolitan business district where you can find Taipei 101. Humble House Taipei Splurge / Xinyi See discounts W Taipei Hotel Splurge / Xinyi See discounts Roaders Hotel Mid-Range / Ximending See discounts Cho Hotel Mid-Range / Ximending See discounts Next Taipei Hostel Budget / Ximending See discounts Space Inn Budget / Taipei Main Station See discounts miniinn Budget / Taipei Main Station See discounts Bouti City Capsule Inn Budget / Taipei Main Station See discounts Where to book Click below & search recommended Taipei hotels/hostels/home rentals within your budget. Remember to set your min/max price, travel dates, and sort by review ratings. I often book online with these trusted booking sites below for rock-bottom prices & convenient bookings. AgodaBooking.com Book sooner rather than later if you already have your dates set. Cheaper-priced rooms and hotels with high reviews tend to get fully booked faster, especially during busy days like weekends, holidays & peak tourist seasons. 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