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

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Where to stay in Taipei:

Humble House Taipei

Splurge / Xinyi

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W Taipei Hotel

Splurge / Xinyi

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Roaders Hotel

Mid-Range / Ximending

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Cho Hotel

Mid-Range / Ximending

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Next Taipei Hostel

Budget / Ximending

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Space Inn

Budget / Taipei Main Station

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miniinn

Budget / Taipei Main Station

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Bouti City Capsule Inn

Budget / Taipei Main Station

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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.

3. Jiufen Old Street

Location: Jishan Street, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224. Save on Google Maps.

4. Ximending

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

Location: No. 139號, Beian Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10491. Save on Google Maps.

6. National Palace Museum

Location: No. 221, Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111. Save on Google Maps.

7. Elephant Mountain

Location: No. 221, Sec 2, Zhi Shan Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, Taiwan 111. Save on Google Maps.

8. Lungshan Temple

Location: No. 211, Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10853. Save on Google Maps.

9. Taipei Night Markets

Top night markets in Taipei

Shilin Night Market

Raohe Night Market

Keelung Night Market

Ningxia Night Market

Huaxi Night Market

Linjiang Street Night Market

10. Taipei Creative Parks

Taipei Cinema Park

Huashan 1914 Creative Park

Songshan Creative Park

More places to go near Taipei

11. Yehliu Geopark

Location: 207, Taiwan, New Taipei City, Wanli District, 港東路167-1號. Save on Google Maps.

12. Shifen Old Street

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.

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

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W Taipei Hotel

Splurge / Xinyi

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Roaders Hotel

Mid-Range / Ximending

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Cho Hotel

Mid-Range / Ximending

See discounts

Next Taipei Hostel

Budget / Ximending

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Space Inn

Budget / Taipei Main Station

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miniinn

Budget / Taipei Main Station

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Bouti City Capsule Inn

Budget / Taipei Main Station

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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.

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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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