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Taipei · Taiwan · 25.03°N 121.56°E
Tap in, and wander from the markets to the tea-hills.嗶一下，整座城都到得了
An honest, walkable guide to Taipei, built the way you actually move through it: one EasyCard tap onto the MRT, a night market at the far end of the line, and the Maokong hills twenty minutes from the neon.
273 guides6 night markets5 MRT linesOct-Dec best
01 · Editors' picks
Where we'd send a first-timer 必訪
Six markets, one card, no rush. Start with a temple and a bowl of noodles, then let the MRT carry you out to the hills.
02 · How to plan
Three steps to a good Taipei trip 行程
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Learn the five lines
Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, Brown: pick a hotel near an interchange and the city gets simple fast.
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Go late, go up
Night markets wake after the lanterns come on. Save mornings for Maokong, Beitou, and the hills.
03 · Browse the guide
By the thing you came for 主題
Six strands, each on its own line and colour — azalea, tea-jade, or Dihua amber. A few guides from each, then jump to the full set.
Attractions景點
Skyline views, temples, museums, creative parks, and the night-market lanes.
Taipei 101Taipei’s most recognizable landmark—part engineering icon, part neighborhood anchor, and the perfect start to a modern Taipei day in Xinyi.
Longshan TempleFounded in 1738 in Taipei’s oldest neighborhood, Longshan Temple is a working Buddhist-and-Taoist shrine wrapped in ornate Taiwanese craftsmanship—and the perfect gateway into the old streets of Wanhua.
Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)A short, steep hike with a high payoff: Taipei 101 framed by the city skyline. Best at sunset and blue hour.Neighborhoods街區
Taipei district by district — where to base, what to eat, how to spend an afternoon.
XimendingTaipei’s most famous pedestrian shopping area—bright signage, pop culture, and a steady stream of snacks and late-night eats. Compact, walkable, and endlessly photogenic, it’s the city’s easiest ‘Taipei at night’ to dive into on day one.
Datong & DadaochengA historic area anchored by Dihua Street—tea, dry goods, traditional shops, and a slower, more photogenic side of Taipei. It’s one of the city’s oldest trading quarters, full of Qing-era and Japanese-Baroque facades that reward a slow, curious wander.
BeitouA geothermal escape inside the city—hot springs, calm streets, and a nature-forward vibe that feels like a mini vacation. Sitting on the volcanic flank of Yangmingshan, it’s the easiest big change of pace you can do without leaving Taipei.Food & Drink美食
Soup dumplings, beef-noodle bowls, bubble tea, desserts, and souvenir snacks.
Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings)Taipei’s most famous bite: delicate soup dumplings with hot broth inside. Learn what to order, how to eat them, and how to build a dumpling-focused meal.
Taiwanese beef noodle soupA Taipei comfort classic: aromatic broth, tender beef, chewy noodles. Learn the styles, how to customize, and how to make it part of a perfect food day.
Bubble tea in TaipeiBubble tea is a modern Taipei ritual. Learn sweetness and ice levels, topping choices, and how to drink beyond the sugar rush.Itineraries行程
Ready-to-run plans for 1–3 days, plus rainy-day, family, and foodie loops.
1 day in TaipeiA high-impact day plan that balances iconic sights with neighborhood texture—designed to feel full but not frantic.
2 days in TaipeiA balanced weekend itinerary: one day for iconic Taipei + one day for museums/heritage and either tea hills or hot springs.
Foodie day in TaipeiA full-day eating plan that still feels like travel: one iconic dumpling meal, one heritage street stroll, and one night-market crawl—plus gentle desserts and tea breaks.Guides攻略
Transport, seasons, neighborhoods, and food culture — the planning playbook.
First Time in TaipeiA first-timer-friendly overview of Taipei’s neighborhoods, iconic sights, food culture, and how to get around—plus a simple plan you can actually follow.
Taipei MRT basicsA practical guide to using the Taipei Metro (MRT): EasyCard tips, transfers, station etiquette, and how to plan routes without stress.
Night markets 101A practical night-market playbook: what to expect, how to order, crowd strategy, and which markets fit your vibe.Travel Tips須知
Getting around, money, SIM cards, etiquette, and accessibility, sorted.
Getting around TaipeiTaipei is one of Asia’s easiest cities to navigate. Here’s how to combine MRT + walking (and when buses or taxis actually help).
Arriving in TaipeiA calm arrival checklist: get connected, get transit-ready, and reach your neighborhood base without unnecessary friction.
Money in TaipeiHow to handle money smoothly in Taipei: when you’ll need cash, what to expect at night markets, and a simple spending mindset.04 · A Taipei lens
One card runs the city, one bowl makes the night 嗶與吃
夜市 · The lore
Why Taipei eats after dark 夜生活
Taipei's night markets grew up around temples and transport stops, where crowds gathered after work and worship. Today they're the city's living rooms: Raohe by Songshan, Shilin to the north, Ningxia for old-school stalls.
The thing that ties it all together is the EasyCard 悠遊卡, launched in 2002: one contactless card for the MRT, buses, gondola, YouBikes, and convenience stores.
Sources: Taipei night-market and Taipei Metro public info; EasyCard Corp. Hours vary by stall and season.
EasyCard
悠遊卡 · one card, the whole city
BalanceNT$ 248
↳ Songshan MRT · Green-NT$ 20
↳ 7-Eleven · oden-NT$ 45
↳ Maokong Gondola-NT$ 70
Buy and refund at MRT stations; works on buses, the gondola, YouBike, and most convenience stores.
When the markets cook
營業時間typical hoursRaohe饒河
5pm-12am
Shilin士林
4pm-1am
Ningxia寧夏
6pm-12am
Huaxi華西街
4pm-11pm
noon6pm9pm1am
05 · What's on
Seasonal Taipei 時令
Autumn is the sweet spot, but Taipei has a year-round calendar of book fairs, design weeks, lantern nights, and food shows.
June 26–July 12, 2026Multiple cinemas in Taipei (program varies)
Taipei Film Festival 2026
Taipei Film Festival screenings ran Jun 26–Jul 7 across three city cinemas. The Taipei Film Awards ceremony, originally set for Jul 11, was postponed to Jul 12 because of Typhoon Bavi.
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Nearby · Yilan, TWJuly 4–August 16, 2026Dongshan River Water Park
Yilan International Children's Folklore & Folkgame Festival
A long-running summer festival at Dongshan River Water Park in Yilan, blending water-play areas, international folk-dance troupes, traditional games and exhibitions. A family favourite that runs for several weeks across July and August.
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July 25–August 15, 2026Dadaocheng Wharf (Yanping Riverside Park)
Taipei Summer Festival — Dadaocheng Fireworks
Taipei's riverside summer festival returns to Dadaocheng Wharf from Jul 25 to Aug 15, with waterfront lighting, fireworks, food and live music. Individual show times remain subject to the official program.
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