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30 things to do in Taipei, where to stay, airport transfers, 3 MICHELIN-starred restaurants. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Taipei
- Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall — memorial hall in Taipei (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Taipei Grand Mosque — mosque in Da'an, Taipei, Taiwan (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Taipei Zoo — zoo in Muzha, Taipei, Taiwan (visit ≈ 150 min)
- National Theater and Concert Hall — performing arts centre in Taipei, Taiwan (visit ≈ 20 min)
- National Taiwan Museum — national museum in Taipei (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Hsing Tian Kong — popular Guan Yu temple in Taipei, Taiwan (visit ≈ 30 min)
- MoCA Taipei — art museum in Taipei (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Taipei Cultural Mosque — mosque in Zhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Ama Museum — museum in Taipei (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Daan Forest Park — park in Taipei (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Taipei Fine Arts Museum — art museum in Taipei (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Taipei Botanical Garden — botanical garden in Taipei, Taiwan (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Ciyou Temple — temple in Songshan, Taipei, Taiwan (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Taipei — church in Taipei, Taiwan (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Taipei Taiwan Temple — temple of the LDS church (visit ≈ 30 min)
- National Museum of History — museum in Taipei, Taiwan (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Huguo Chan Buddhist Temple of the Linji School — in Zhongshan District of Taipei, Taiwan (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Academia Historica — Museum and research center in Taipei, Taiwan (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Museum of Drinking Water — museum in Taipei (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Chunghwa Postal Museum — postal museum in Taipei (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Taipei Tianhou Temple — Chinese temple (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Shandao Temple — largest Buddhist temple in Taipei (visit ≈ 30 min)
- North Gate of Taipei City — main gate of Taipei City Walls (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Bihu Park — park in Neihu, Taipei, Taiwan (visit ≈ 45 min)
- National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine — Memorial in Taipei, Taiwan (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Judicial Yuan Building — government building in Zhongzheng, Taipei, Taiwan (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Republic of China Armed Forces Museum — military museum in Taipei (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Lingnan Fine Arts Museum — art museum in Taipei (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Museum of Medical Humanities — university museum in Taipei (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Taipei City Wall-East Gate — historic structure in Taipei, Taiwan (visit ≈ 60 min)
3-day Taipei walking itinerary
Starting point: Ximending. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 10.0 km · 13,440 steps · 2 h 12 min on the way): National Theater and Concert Hall → Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall → Taipei Cultural Mosque → Taipei Grand Mosque
- Day 2 (≈ 9.0 km · 12,220 steps · 2 h 0 min on the way): Hsing Tian Kong
- Day 3 (≈ 7.6 km · 10,310 steps · 1 h 41 min on the way): Ama Museum → MoCA Taipei → National Taiwan Museum
Where to stay in Taipei
- Ximending: Youthful area; shopping and night markets.
- Zhongshan: Boutique hotels, cafés and MRT links.
- Xinyi: Taipei 101, luxury hotels and malls.
- Da’an: Leafy, Yongkang Street and restaurants.
- Main Station / Zhongzheng: Airport MRT and high-speed rail on the doorstep.
- Dadaocheng: Historic tea shops and riverside.
Getting from the airport to Taipei
- Taoyuan (TPE): Taoyuan Airport MRT express ≈ 38 min
- Songshan (TSA): MRT Brown Line ≈ 10 min
Getting around
The MRT is clean, fast and cheap; EasyCard also works on buses and in shops. Yellow taxis use meters, and Uber operates too.
Classic places to eat
- Din Tai Fung Xinyi: Xiaolongbao at the original branch.
- Raohe Night Market: Black-pepper buns, hu jiao bing.
- Shilin Night Market: Giant fried chicken and oyster omelette.
- Ningxia Night Market: Small but tasty; taro balls.
- Fuhang Soy Milk: Morning queue; soy milk and dan bing.
- Yongkang Beef Noodle: Spicy red-braised beef noodle soup.
- Wistaria Tea House: Traditional tea in a Japanese-era house.
MICHELIN-starred restaurants
Last known stars; check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- Le Palais — 3 MICHELIN stars, Cantonese
- Shoun RyuGin — 2 MICHELIN stars, Japanese
- MUME — 1 MICHELIN star, Modern European
Romantic views
- Elephant Mountain (Sunset): A short climb puts Taipei 101 right in front of you.
- Dadaocheng Wharf (Sunset): Sunset and an evening walk on the Tamsui River bank.
- Rainbow Bridge (Night): A lit, curving footbridge next to Raohe night market.
- Daan Forest Park (Early morning): Shady trees and ponds in the middle of the city.
Good to know before visiting Taipei
- Fine: Eating, drinking and chewing gum on the MRT is banned.
- Fine: E-cigarettes are banned.
- Fine: Drug offences carry extremely severe penalties, including death.
- Warning: Scooter traffic is heavy; take care when crossing.
- Warning: Follow typhoon warnings in summer and autumn.
- The EasyCard works on metro, buses and in convenience stores.
- Emergency: police 110, ambulance 119, fire 119
- Plugs: A/B, 110V
- Tap water: Boil tap water before drinking; refill machines are common.
- Tipping: Tipping isn't expected; restaurants may add 10% service.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Taiwan, Wikivoyage — Taiwan, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Taipei travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Taipei?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 3 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 5 days for the top 20 places within walking distance.
- What are the top things to do in Taipei?
- Highlights: Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, Taipei Grand Mosque, Taipei Zoo, National Theater and Concert Hall and National Taiwan Museum. The map has 30 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Taipei?
- Ximending: Youthful area; shopping and night markets. Other options: Zhongshan, Xinyi, Da’an, Main Station / Zhongzheng and Dadaocheng.
- How do you get from the airport to Taipei city centre?
- Taoyuan (TPE): Taoyuan Airport MRT express ≈ 38 min · Songshan (TSA): MRT Brown Line ≈ 10 min
- How do you get around Taipei?
- The MRT is clean, fast and cheap; EasyCard also works on buses and in shops. Yellow taxis use meters, and Uber operates too.
- Which MICHELIN-starred restaurants are in Taipei?
- According to the last known data there are 3 starred restaurants: Le Palais (3 stars), Shoun RyuGin (2 stars), MUME (1 star). Check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- What is the emergency number in Taipei?
- Emergency: police 110, ambulance 119, fire 119.
- Do you tip in Taipei?
- Tipping isn't expected; restaurants may add 10% service.
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