Taipei 6 Days Travel Guide

Day 1: Arrival & Taipei City Highlights Morning Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall – Iconic landmark with a grand plaza and changing of the guard. Presidential Office Building (outside view) – Historic architecture from the Japanese era. Afternoon Ximending – Taipei’s youth district with trendy shops, street performances, and local eats. Try Ay-Chung Flour-Rice Noodles and Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken. Evening Longshan Temple – One of Taipei’s most famous and oldest temples. Huaxi Street Night Market – Known for traditional Taiwanese snacks. Day 2: Taipei's Modern & Cultural Side Morning Taipei 101 Observatory – Stunning city views from Taiwan’s tallest building. Breeze Shopping Mall – Luxury shopping and Michelin-starred restaurants. Afternoon Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall – Learn about Taiwan’s history. Songshan Cultural and Creative Park – Art exhibitions, indie stores, and a relaxing atmosphere. Evening Raohe Night Market – Try pepper buns, grilled squid, and bubble tea. Walk along Rainbow Bridge, a scenic riverside area. Day 3: Day Trip to Tamsui & Beitou Hot Springs Morning Tamsui Old Street – Enjoy street food and river views. Fort San Domingo – A historic fort with colonial history. Fisherman’s Wharf & Lover’s Bridge – Great sunset spot. Afternoon Beitou Hot Springs – Visit Beitou Hot Spring Museum and soak in natural hot springs. Thermal Valley – A misty, steaming hot spring lake. Evening Shilin Night Market – The largest and most famous night market in Taipei. Try oyster omelets, stinky tofu, and Taiwanese sausages. Day 4: Jiufen & Shifen Day Trip Morning Shifen Old Street – Release sky lanterns with wishes. Shifen Waterfall – Taiwan’s “Little Niagara.” Afternoon Jiufen Old Street – Explore the charming alleys, tea houses, and shops. Try taro balls, peanut ice cream rolls, and tea. Evening Enjoy a traditional tea ceremony at A-Mei Teahouse. Return to Taipei. Day 5: Yangmingshan National Park Morning Xiaoyoukeng – Volcanic fumaroles and hot steam vents. Qingtiangang Grassland – A scenic hiking area with wild buffalo. Afternoon Zhuzihu Calla Lily Fields (seasonal: March–May). Lengshuikeng Hot Spring Foot Bath – Free public foot soaking area. Evening Ningxia Night Market – Famous for Taiwanese pastries, grilled seafood, and fried chicken. Day 6: Maokong Tea Culture & Elephant Mountain Morning Maokong Gondola – Scenic ride up the mountains. Maokong Tea Plantations – Enjoy fresh Taiwanese tea with a mountain view. Afternoon Taipei Zoo – Visit Taiwan’s largest zoo, home to pandas and koalas. Evening Elephant Mountain (Xiangshan) – Best sunset and night view of Taipei 101. Dinner at Din Tai Fung (famous for xiao long bao soup dumplings).