Taipei-7-day-itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Exploring the City

• Morning:
  • Arrive at Taoyuan International Airport
  • Take a bus or taxi to your hotel (approximately NT$100-200)
  • Check-in at Hotel, a modern and stylish hotel with comfortable rooms
• Afternoon:
  • Visit the National Palace Museum, home to over 700,000 pieces of Chinese art and artifacts
  • Explore the surrounding Shilin Night Market for local street food and shopping
• Evening:
  • Enjoy dinner at Din Tai Fung, a world-famous Taiwanese restaurant known for its xiaolongbao (soup dumplings)
• Transportation: Bus or taxi from airport to hotel, metro (MRT) from hotel to National Palace Museum
• Tips:
  • Don’t eat the food that’s been sitting out too long at night markets!
  • Try some bubble tea from a local vendor

Day 2: Taipei 101 and Elephant Mountain

• Morning:
  • Visit the Taipei 101, one of the tallest buildings in the world, for panoramic views of the city
  • Take a short walk to the nearby Shanghai Skywalk for more great views
• Afternoon:
  • Hike up Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) for stunning views of the city and a chance to see a giant Buddha statue
  • Visit the nearby Zhongxiao East Road for shopping and street food
• Evening:
  • Enjoy dinner at Gloria Jean’s Coffees, a popular coffee shop with delicious Western-style burgers
• Transportation: Metro (MRT) from hotel to Taipei 101, short walk to Elephant Mountain
• Things to Know:
  • Be prepared for large crowds and long lines at popular attractions!
  • Try some beef noodle soup at a local restaurant

Day 3: Hot Springs and Night Market

• Morning:
  • Visit the Taipei Public Library, a stunning building with a beautiful atrium
  • Head to the nearby Hot Spring Hotel for a relaxing soak in a natural hot spring
• Afternoon:
  • Explore the Raohe Street Night Market (also known as Shilin Night Market), which offers a wide variety of street food and shopping
  • Try some stinky tofu, a popular Taiwanese snack made from fermented bean curd
• Evening:
  • Enjoy dinner at Changchun Restaurant, a local eatery serving traditional Taiwanese cuisine
• Transportation: Metro (MRT) from hotel to Taipei Public Library, short taxi ride to Hot Spring Hotel, bus or metro from hotel to Raohe Street Night Market
• Tips:
  • Don’t drink tap water!
  • Try some bubble tea at a local vendor

Day 4: Jiantan and Beitou

• Morning:
  • Visit the Jiantan Park, which offers stunning views of the city and surrounding mountains
  • Explore the nearby Beitou Hot Spring Park, a scenic park with natural hot springs
• Afternoon:
  • Visit the Beitou Museum (also known as the Beitou Museum of Mining History), which showcases the area’s rich mining history
  • Explore the nearby Jiantan Market for local shopping and street food
• Evening:
  • Enjoy dinner at The Breakfast Club, a popular Western-style restaurant with delicious breakfast dishes
• Transportation: Metro (MRT) from hotel to Jiantan Park, short taxi ride to Beitou Hot Spring Park
• Things to Know:
  • Be prepared for crowds and long lines at popular attractions!
  • Try some hot spring eggs at a local hot spring

Day 5: National Museum of History and Longshan Temple

• Morning:
  • Visit the National Museum of History, which showcases Taiwan’s rich history and culture
  • Explore the nearby Longshan Temple, a historic temple known for its beautiful architecture and lively atmosphere
• Afternoon:
  • Visit the Dihua Street (also known as Dihua Street Historic Area), which offers a glimpse into Taipei’s past with its traditional buildings and shops
  • Explore the nearby Bopiliao Historic Block for more great views and shopping
• Evening:
  • Enjoy dinner at Mei Xiang Restaurant, a popular restaurant serving traditional Taiwanese cuisine
• Transportation: Metro (MRT) from hotel to National Museum of History, short walk to Longshan Temple
• Tips:
  • Don’t miss the opportunity to try some stinky tofu at a local street vendor!
  • Try some bubble tea at a local vendor

Day 6: Elephant Mountain and Raohe Street Night Market

• Morning:
  • Visit Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) for stunning views of the city and a chance to see a giant Buddha statue
  • Explore the nearby Raohe Street, which offers a wide variety of street food and shopping
• Afternoon:
  • Visit the Shilin Night Market (also known as Raohe Street Night Market), which offers a wide variety of street food and shopping
  • Try some stinky tofu, a popular Taiwanese snack made from fermented bean curd
• Evening:
  • Enjoy dinner at Din Tai Fung, a world-famous Taiwanese restaurant known for its xiaolongbao (soup dumplings)
• Transportation: Metro (MRT) from hotel to Elephant Mountain, bus or metro from hotel to Raohe Street Night Market
• Things to Know:
  • Be prepared for large crowds and long lines at popular attractions!
  • Try some hot spring eggs at a local hot spring

Day 7: Departure

• Morning:
  • Check-out of your hotel and head back to the airport for departure
• Transportation: Bus or taxi from hotel to airport