Taipei Taiwan 3 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Exploring Taipei’s City Center

  • Breakfast at Addiction Aquatic Development (AAD) - Start your day with a delicious brunch at this popular food hall. It offers various food stalls, including Taiwanese, Japanese, and Western cuisines.

  • Taipei 101 - Visit the iconic Taipei 101 tower. Take the high-speed elevator to the observatory for a panoramic view of the city. (Transport: MRT - Taipei City Hall Station)

  • Ximending Shopping District - Spend the afternoon exploring this vibrant, youthful district filled with shopping, street food, and entertainment.

  • Dinner at Din Tai Fung - Enjoy a famous Taiwanese dish, Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), at this world-renowned restaurant. (Location: Ximen Station, Exit 6)

  • Night Markets - End your day by visiting one of the night markets like Raohe Street Night Market or Shilin Night Market for local food, shopping, and entertainment.

  • Accommodation - Stay at W Taipei or Grand Hyatt Taipei, centrally located hotels with great facilities and service.

Day 2: Cultural and Historic Taipei

  • Breakfast at Yongkang Beef Noodle - Try a local favorite for breakfast, beef noodles, at this famous eatery. (Transport: MRT - Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station)

  • National Palace Museum - Visit the National Palace Museum to see an extensive collection of artifacts from ancient China. (Transport: Bus 31 or 255 from Taipei City Hall Station)

  • Lunch at Ay-Chung Flour Rice Noodle - Have a quick and tasty lunch at this popular rice noodle shop near the museum.

  • Longshan Temple - Explore one of the oldest and most famous temples in Taiwan, Longshan Temple. (Transport: MRT - Longshan Temple Station)

  • Dongmen Market and Tianmu Baseball Stadium - Wander around Dongmen Market for snacks and explore the vintage Tianmu Baseball Stadium nearby.

  • Dinner at Lee’s Luggage Store Restaurant - Enjoy a unique dining experience in an old luggage shop transformed into a restaurant. (Location: Ximen Station, Exit 6)

Day 3: Nature and Modern Taipei

  • Breakfast at Tao Yuan - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at this farm-to-table eatery. (Transport: MRT - Taipei Main Station)

  • Taipei Zoo - Spend the morning at the renowned Taipei Zoo, home to over 1,600 species of animals. (Transport: MRT - Taipei Zoo Station)

  • Lunch at Daan Forest Park - Pack a picnic lunch or find local food options around Daan Forest Park.

  • Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) - In the afternoon, hike up Elephant Mountain for stunning city views. (Transport: MRT - Xiangshan Station)

  • Dinner at Woolloomooloo Steakhouse - End your trip with a steak dinner at this popular restaurant with panoramic city views. (Location: Xinyi District, Taipei 101 or World Trade Center)

  • Tips

    • MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) is the best way to get around the city. Purchase an EasyCard for convenience.
    • Taipei can be hot and humid, so pack lightweight clothing and sunscreen.
    • Mandarin (Putonghua) is the most commonly spoken language, but many people also speak English or Taiwanese.
    • Be respectful when visiting temples or other religious sites. Remove shoes when required and follow any dress codes.
    • Tap water in Taipei is safe to drink from public fountains.