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Taipei, Taiwan, Taiwan

5 days in Taipei

Night markets, hot springs and mountain temples. Here's how to spend 5 days in Taipei: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Taipei trip is January, April and November. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
January, April, November
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 5 days Taipei itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Shin Shin Department Store~$5
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
12:30
Regent Taipei~$5
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
16:00
The Okura Prestige Taipei~$5
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
2

Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Taipei Film House~$5
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
16:00
Zhongshan metro station~$5
Zhongshan is a metro station in Taipei, Taiwan, served by Taipei Metro. It is a transfer station between the Tamsui–Xinyi and Songshan–Xindian lines. It is located in the middle of
3

Day 3

09:00
List of ambassadors of São Tomé and Príncipe to China~$5
The São Toméan ambassador in Beijing is the official representative of the Government in São Tomé and Príncipe to the Government of China.
12:30
Songjiang Nanjing metro station~$5
Songjiang Nanjing is a metro station in Taipei, Taiwan served by Taipei Metro. It is a transfer station between the Songshan–Xindian line and Zhonghe–Xinlu line. The station opened
16:00
List of ambassadors of China to Panama~$5
The Chinese ambassador to Panama is the official representative of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Panama since 2017.
4

Day 4

09:00
Zhongshan Metro Mall~$5
The Zhongshan Metro Shopping Mall is an extensive underground shopping mall in Zhongshan District and Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is located at Changan West Rd., No. 52-1.
12:30
Mackay Memorial Hospital~$5
Mackay Memorial Hospital, established on 26 December 1912, is one of the largest medical centers in Taiwan. It is a private Christian hospital in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan
16:00
Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei~$15
The Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei is a museum of contemporary art, located in Datong District, Taipei, Taiwan.
5

Day 5

09:00
Shuanglian metro station~$5
Shuanglian is a metro station in Taipei, Taiwan, served by Taipei Metro. It is a station of the Tamsui–Xinyi line and a planned transfer station with the Minsheng–Xizhi line.
12:30
Shandao Temple
The Shandao Temple is a temple in Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Taipei.
16:00
Suho Memorial Paper Museum~$15
The Suho Memorial Paper Museum is a museum about paper in Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan.

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What 5 days in Taipei costs

What this trip costs

$1,191
Flights$45038%
Stay$23420%
Activities$11710%
Food$19516%
Local transport$787%
Shopping$524%
Buffer$655%
$238/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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5 days in Taipei: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Taipei?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Taipei, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Taipei?+

Start with Shin Shin Department Store, Regent Taipei and The Okura Prestige Taipei. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 5 days in Taipei cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $650 per person for 5 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Taipei?+

The best months to visit Taipei are January, April, November and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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