Taipei travel guide
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Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan

Taipei travel guide

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Night markets, hot springs and mountain temples. The best time to visit Taipei is January, April, November and December. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time
January, April, November
Ideal length
4 days
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Taipei

The best time to visit Taipei is January, April, November and December. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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18°
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21°
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25°
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28°
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28°
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29°
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29°
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26°
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21°
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18°
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Top things to do in Taipei

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Shin Shin Department Store
Shin Shin Department Store
Shin Shin Department Store is a small-sized Taiwanese shopping center in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan that opened on 28 June 1972. The mall is partly invested by the Veterans
~$5 · 1.5h
Regent Taipei
Regent Taipei
Regent Taipei is a luxury hotel in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. It opened in 1990 as the Regent Taipei, and later became the Grand Formosa Regent before reverting to its cur
~$5 · 1.5h
The Okura Prestige Taipei
The Okura Prestige Taipei
The Okura Prestige Taipei is a hotel in Taipei, Taiwan that is part of the Japanese chain Okura Hotels & Resorts. The 18-floor building has a height of 69.9 m (229 ft) with 207 roo
~$5 · 1.5h
Taipei Film House
Taipei Film House
The Former United States Ambassador's Residence, Taipei is a former official residence of the United States Ambassador in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan. The building currently
~$5 · 1.5h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Taipei
Taste the signature dishes of Taipei.
~$25 · 2h
C
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 4-day Taipei itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Shin Shin Department Store12:30 · Regent Taipei16:00 · The Okura Prestige Taipei
2
Day 2
09:00 · Central market & street-food lunch12:30 · Taipei Film House16:00 · Zhongshan metro station
3
Day 3
09:00 · List of ambassadors of São Tomé and Príncipe to China12:30 · Songjiang Nanjing metro station16:00 · List of ambassadors of China to Panama
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Day 4
09:00 · Zhongshan Metro Mall12:30 · Mackay Memorial Hospital16:00 · Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei

A sample plan. See the full 4-day Taipei itinerary →

Taipei travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Taipei?+

The best months to visit Taipei are January, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Taipei?+

Most travellers find 4 days ideal for Taipei, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Taipei expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Taipei (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Taipei?+

Popular highlights include Shin Shin Department Store, Regent Taipei, The Okura Prestige Taipei and Taipei Film House. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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