Taipei

Travel Guide
Tamsui Old Street featuring street scenes, night scenes and a city
Taipei is the fun capital of Taiwan and is full of modern malls, ancient temples, rich palaces and night markets.

The capital of Taiwan, Taipei shares the basin of an ancient lake with New Taipei City. The Tamsui River runs through the cities, which are separate administrative entities.

Just to the north of the Tropic of Cancer, Tapei enjoys hot tropical summers and warm winters.

Taipei is easy to get around, has a computer-savvy population and a unique and interesting culture.

6 million people visit Taipei each year. Many head straight to the city’s landmark skyscraper, Taipei 101, the National Palace Museum, and the glorious Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall downtown.To the southeast, the Maokong tea-growing area is another favorite destination. Learn more about the cultivation of the world’s favorite drink, then jump aboard the Maokong Gondola for panoramic views over Taipei.

The gondola stops at the huge Taipei Zoo, which featured in the Oscar-winning movie The Life of Pi in 2012. Signs tell you which real-life animals starred in this animated 3D spectacle and you can come eye-to-eye with the Formosan black bear.

Visit the Shilin Night Market to hear the vendors shout out their specialties in Mandarin and order delicious Chinese food such as roast duck or noodle soup. Of course, a temple tour should be on your itinerary too. Admire the buddhist dragon sculptures in Longshan Temple and see how the sober interior of the Confucius Temple embraces the philosophy of being content with little.

Taipei hosts many festivals and in the 5th lunar month, around the time of the dragon boat festival, you can photograph traditional races. 

The dolphin-shaped island of Taiwan in the North Pacific Ocean is just a short flight away from Hong Kong. From Taipei, it is easy to take a plane to anywhere on the island.

Where to stay in Taipei

Ximending showing street scenes, a city and cbd

Ximending

4.5/5(160 area reviews)

Visitors to Ximending love its popular shops, and you can check out The Red House and Taipei Cinema Park. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Ximen Station.

Ximending
Taipei Fine Arts Museum featuring modern architecture and art

Zhongshan

4.5/5(573 area reviews)

Travelers love Zhongshan for its popular shops, and you can see more of Taipei by jumping on the metro at Zhongshan Junior High School Station or Xingtian Temple Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Dajia Riverside Park and Xingtian Temple.

Zhongshan
Taipei which includes a temple or place of worship, heritage architecture and religious elements

Zhongzheng

4.5/5(429 area reviews)

Zhongzheng is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall and National Concert Hall. See more of Taipei by jumping on the metro at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall Station or Guting Station.

Zhongzheng
Daan showing night scenes, motorcycle riding and a city

Daan

4.5/5(400 area reviews)

Daan Forest Park and Jianguo Flower and Jade Market are top sights in Daan, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Technology Building Station or Daan Station to see more sights in the area.

Daan
Beitou which includes street scenes

Beitou

4.5/5(52 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the relaxing hot springs in Beitou. Spend some time visiting top spots like Yangmingshan National Park, and catch the metro at Beitou Station or Xinbeitou Station to see more of the area.

Beitou
Xinyi which includes night scenes and a city

Xinyi

4.5/5(128 area reviews)

Travelers choose Xinyi for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Xiangshan Station or Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station and check out top sights like Taipei 101.

Xinyi
The Grand Hotel
The Grand Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1 Zhongshan N Road Sec 4, Zhongshang District, Taipei
The price is NT$2,963 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
NT$2,963
per night
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
Great stay
"The hotel is stunning! Room was clean, comfortable and staff was friendly and helpful. Would recommend."

Reviewed on 2024/3/18

The Grand Hotel
Grand Hyatt Taipei
Grand Hyatt Taipei
5 out of 5
2 SongShou Road, Taipei
The price is NT$5,200 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
NT$5,200
per night
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 8 restaurants. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Beautiful, friendly, and definitely warranting a return visit next time we’re in Taipei"

Reviewed on 2024/3/16

Grand Hyatt Taipei
ILLUME TAIPEI
ILLUME TAIPEI
3.5 out of 5
No 100 Dun Hua N Rd, Songshan Dist., Taipei
The price is NT$3,360 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
NT$3,360
per night
Mar 20 - Mar 21
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 2024/3/16

ILLUME TAIPEI
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
GHotel
GHotel
2 out of 5
No.165, Nanjing west road,, Taipei, Taiwan
Stay at this aparthotel in Taipei. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and 18 bathrooms. Popular attractions Taipei 101 and Ningxia Night Market are located ...
GHotel
Gloria Residence
Gloria Residence
4 out of 5
No.359, LinSen North Road, Taipei
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Taipei. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (669 reviews)
"Overall, I would stay here again if I am in Taipei. Pro: - Excellent service. The front counter speaks English and can effectively communicate. - The hotel has at least 5 convenient stores in walking distance. - Spacious - Has a safe in the room - Quiet - Has a small balcony, with washer/dryer - ..."

Reviewed on 2023/11/18

Gloria Residence
Leofoo Residences
Leofoo Residences
4 out of 5
No. 38, Sec. 1, Nangjing E. Rd., Taipei
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Taipei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the spacious rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,498 reviews)
"Lots of space. Friendly staff. Convenient location."

Reviewed on 2024/2/28

Leofoo Residences
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Taipei

4.6
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5/5 - Excellent

Zoe
Jun 3, 2020

Very friendly and convenient city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Apr 3, 2020

My favorite city in Asia!

5/5 - Excellent

Ken
Mar 30, 2020

Amazing city. Friendly people. Great food.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 7, 2020

I could navigate easily everywhere despite speaking no Chinese. National palace Chinese artifacts amazing. Botanical garden lovely. Zoo fun. Dihua street and river fun to explore. I knew so little about Taipei when I arrived to adjust time zones. Fun

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 5, 2020

Wonderful city with so many things to do and see. Taiwanese are always polite and helpful.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 4, 2020

We love Taipei, and have been here at least 6 or 7 times and have done many of the previous suggestions already - this time it was more dicey with the coronavirus stuff happening so we were more cautious about running around doing stuff wother crowds

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