Taipei Top Twenty: The Best Things to See and Do

Taipei and the surrounding areas offer a rich plethora of foods sights and activities for all travelers. Whether you enjoy history, art, hiking, or trying new foods – Taipei has something for you!

If you just have one day to spend in in the city, you can check out our post How to Spend One Perfect Day in Taipei which highlights our top five picks for an enjoyable one day itinerary:

1. Taiwanese Breakfast Shop
2. Taipei 101
3. Din Tai Feng
4. MaoKong Gondola
5. Raohe Night Market

If you have more time to spend you can browse our list here to create your own perfect itinerary:

1. National Palace Museum

   Location: Shilin District
   Focus: History, Art
   Time Needed: 4-8 hours
   This museum holds hundreds of thousands of priceless Chinese historical artifacts, dating back to the beginning of China’s history. From jade carvings to the history of calligraphy in China, the museum is an extensive and utterly unique collection. Plan to spend at least half a day exploring or a whole day if you have a particular interest in Chinese art and history.

2. Huashan 1914 Creative Park

   Location: Zhongzheng District
   Focus: Art, Culture, Performance
   Time Needed: Flexible

3. Taipei Zoo

   Location: Wenshan District
   Focus: Nature, Education
   Time Needed: 4-8 hours

4. Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan)

   Location: Xinyi District
   Focus: Hiking, Nature
   Time Needed: 1-3 hours

5. Jianguo Flower & Jade Market
   Location: Da’an District
   Focus: Shopping, Culture
   Time Needed: 1-2 hours

6. National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall

7. Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall

8. Daan Forest Park

9. Wufenpu Shopping District

10. Longshan Temple

11. Beitou Hot Springs

Or check out these easy day trips from Taipei:

1. Tamsui & Fort San Domingo

2. Jiufen Old Street

3. Yingge Ceramics District

4. Yangmingshan National Park

To Be Continued …