Taipei: Latest 2025 Travel Guide

🏙 Taipei Travel Guide

📍 Must-visit tourist hotspots (selected)

1. Taipei 101

   • A landmark of Taipei, you can overlook the entire city from the observation deck.
   • Editor's tip: Go in the evening to enjoy both daytime and nighttime views. The food court downstairs is also worth a visit.

2. Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

   • A symbolic building in Taiwan, the square is magnificent and there is a guard change ceremony every hour.
   • Editor's tip: There are fewer people in the morning and the lighting is better for taking photos.

3. Shilin Night Market

   • One of the largest night markets in Taipei, this is a foodie's paradise, featuring Hot-Star Large Chicken Cutlets, Oyster Omelette, Shilin Large Sausage, and more.
   • Editor’s tip: Avoid the weekend evening rush hour; it’s more relaxing to shop and eat at the same time.

4. Ximending

   • A trendy gathering place for young people, integrating Japanese and Korean styles, cultural and creative shops and specialty restaurants.
   • Editor’s tip: Night is the busiest time and a great time to take photos of street graffiti.

5. Longshan Temple

   • One of the oldest temples in Taipei, it is very popular and integrates the cultures of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.

6. National Palace Museum

   • It houses a large collection of ancient Chinese cultural relics, including the Jadeite Cabbage, the Meat-shaped Stone and other treasures of the museum.
   • Editor's Tip: It is recommended to rent an audio guide to gain a deeper understanding of the stories behind the cultural relics.

7. Elephant Mountain Trail

   • One of the best viewing spots of Taipei 101, it takes about 20 minutes to walk to the platform.

🍜 Taipei's must-try food

1. beef noodles

   • Braised and stewed dishes each have their own fans, with rich broth and tender beef.

2. Braised Rice with Pork and Soy Sauce

   • The sweet and savory marinade is poured over white rice, which is simple but very delicious.

3. Oyster Omelette

   • Oysters, eggs and batter are fried and paired with sweet and spicy sauce, which is super delicious.

4. Pearl milk tea

   • Taiwan's national drink, with brown sugar, fresh milk, and tea flavors for you to choose from.

5. pepper pancakes

   • The skin is crispy and the filling is juicy with a peppery aroma. There are famous shops in Shilin and Raohe Night Market.

6. Mango Ice

   • A must-eat in summer, it is cool, sweet and has a lot of fillings.

🚇 Taipei Transportation Tips

• MRT : Covers major tourist attractions, is clean and punctual, and fares start at NT$20.
• Bus : There are many routes and it is cheap, but you need to be familiar with the station names; EasyCard can be used directly.
• Taxis & ride-hailing apps : Convenient, but traffic jams may occur during peak hours.
• YouBike : Shared bicycles, suitable for short trips, with rental points almost everywhere near MRT stations.
• High Speed ​​Rail & Taiwan Railway : Convenient travel to Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and other places.

📅 Editor's personal itinerary suggestion (3 days)

• Day 1 : Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall → Taipei 101 → Elephant Mountain Trail → Raohe Night Market
• Day 2 : National Palace Museum → Shilin Night Market → Ximending Night Tour
• Day 3 : Longshan Temple → Huashan 1914 Cultural and Creative Industrial Park → Yongkang Street Food