Taipei

Travel Guide

Elephant Mountain featuring night scenes, landscape views and a city
Taipei
Taipei
Elephant Mountain featuring a city and a sunset
Daan Forest Park showing a garden

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)

Dubbed the "Harajuku of Taipei," this bustling shopping district attracts youth with its fashion, subculture, and Japanese and Korean influences. Explore the Ximending Pedestrian Area, visit the Red House Theater, or catch street performances.

Ximending
Taipei Fine Arts Museum featuring modern architecture and art

Zhongshan

4.5/5(573 area reviews)

Featuring recreational areas like Rongxing Garden Park and historical sites such as Lin An Tai Historical House, this district offers a mix of leisure and culture. Explore museums, temples, and a vibrant "Little Manila" area, easily accessible via Taipei Metro.

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

Zhongzheng

4.5/5(429 area reviews)

Home to cultural and educational sites, this district boasts Taipei Botanical Garden, National Taiwan Museum, and various shopping malls like Guang Hua Digital Plaza. Enjoy seamless transportation with Taipei Main Station and multiple metro lines.

Zhongzheng
Daan showing night scenes, motorcycle riding and a city

Daan

4.5/5(400 area reviews)

Discover a vibrant district with shopping areas, world cuisine restaurants, and night markets like Tonghua and Shida. Explore Daan Forest Park and the Jut Art Museum, moving around town by Taipei Metro.

Daan
Xinyi featuring a park, night scenes and a city

Xinyi

4.5/5(128 area reviews)

Home to Taipei 101 and Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, this financial district offers shopping at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi and Eslite Bookstore, as well as entertainment at Vieshow Cinemas. Easily accessible via Taipei Metro and bus routes.

Xinyi
Beitou which includes street scenes

Beitou

4.5/5(52 area reviews)

Mountainous and famous for hot springs, Beitou boasts a large concentration of spas offering aroma therapy, massage, and excellent cuisine. Must-see attractions include Beitou Hot Spring Museum, Thermal Valley, and Yangmingshan National Park.

Beitou
Regent Taipei
Regent Taipei
5 out of 5
No 3, Lane 39, Section 2, ZhongShan North, Road, Taipei
The price is NT$6,264 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
NT$6,264
NT$7,235 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,024 reviews)
"Very accommodating with baby amenities"

Reviewed on 2025/7/1

Regent Taipei
The Grand Hotel
The Grand Hotel
4.5 out of 5
1 Zhongshan N Road Sec 4, Zhongshang District, Taipei
The price is NT$2,262 per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
NT$2,262
NT$2,613 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,490 reviews)
"Excellent traditional Chinese style hotel!"

Reviewed on 2025/6/28

The Grand Hotel
Caesar Metro Taipei
Caesar Metro Taipei
4 out of 5
No.167, Bangka Blvd., Wanhua Dist., Taipei
The price is NT$2,165 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
NT$2,165
NT$2,500 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Taipei. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,747 reviews)
"Nice location, there’s 2 night markets within walking distance. Metro, train nearby the hotel. There’s a lot of dining options. Friendly & helpful staffs"

Reviewed on 2025/6/30

Caesar Metro 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.
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 helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Great overall experience from front desk staff to large clean rooms."

Reviewed on 2025/6/10

Leofoo Residences
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 an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (728 reviews)
"Stayed for many times already! Still like to go back each time visit to Taipei!"

Reviewed on 2025/5/23

Gloria Residence
FULL STAY
FULL STAY
2 out of 5
Fushou St 12, Taipei, Taipei City
Stay at this aparthotel in Taipei. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Shilin Night Market and Ningxia Night Market are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (35 reviews)
Polly
"Nice overnight stay hotel bec of free shuttle to airport. The corridors are old but the room is newly renovated good size. The bed was too soft for me but acceptable. Staff friendly n nice esp the shuttle bus drivers. They were helpful!"

Reviewed on 2025/1/5

FULL STAY
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 - Excellent 61%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
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5/5 - Excellent

Zoe

Very friendly and convenient city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

My favorite city in Asia!

5/5 - Excellent

Ken

Amazing city. Friendly people. Great food.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

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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