Dear reader: This article contains links to products and services that I may be compensated for, at no extra cost to you. Choosing only 10 or 15 things to do in Taipei simply would not do this enchanting, multi-faceted metropolis justice. So just a heads up, this article is going to cover a lot! For attractions in New Taipei City the city that surrounds Taipei and beyond, see my guide to the best day trips from Taipei.
Choosing where to stay in such a large city like Taipei can be a daunting task. Also see here for the best hotel deals on Booking or Agoda. Booking is my personal favorite, but Agoda does tend to have slightly better prices in Taiwan. These 50 things to do in Taipei start with some of the biggest sights and attractions, but otherwise are in no particular order. To figure out how to put it all together, here are my 1 day , 2 day , 3 day , 4 day , or 5 day Taipei itinerary recommendations.
See here for visiting Taipei with kids , and my favorite things to do in Taiwan. Also check out these fun things to do at Taoyuan International Airport. Learn even more cool features about the skyscraper in my Taipei guide! The degree view is incredible, not to mention the enormous earthquake damper ball. I also love the Taiwanese souvenirs shop there. Make things easier by ordering your tickets on Klook or on KKday. Opt for the express pass to skip the long lines. The ticket includes entrance to the regular observation area and a drink.
Read about my Skyline experience here. See more info in my guide to December in Taipei. The area around Taipei also has some of the best department stores in Taipei. Here are my other recommended places to view Taipei Learn about each one in my Taipei night market guide , and decide what to eat in my introduction to the best street foods in Taipei.
The night market in Keelung , an easy day trip from Taipei, is also one of the best in Taiwan and a personal favorite of mine. As for restaurants, the city is overflowing with them. There are so many good ones that it can be tough to know where to begin. These are like night markets, but operate in the daytime on historical blocks with beautifully restored buildings. The imposing blue and white structure was built in to honor the former dictator and contains a small free museum about CKS and gift shop.
