14 Places to Visit in Taipei and Taiwan + Things To Do

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!

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Where to stay in Taipei:

1. Taipei 101

Location: 110, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District, Section 5, Xinyi Rd, 7號89樓. Save on Google Maps.

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2. Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

Location: No. 21號, Zhongshan South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100. Save on Google Maps.

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.

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

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

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10. Taipei Creative Parks

Taipei Cinema Park in Taipei, Taiwan

Huashan 1914 Creative Park in Taipei, Taiwan

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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.

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.

Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank.

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