Taipei 5-Day, 4-Night Super Detailed Guide

Hey guys, Taipei is super fun! I've put together this super detailed 5-day, 4-night guide, so save it now! 📍Accommodation Recommendations - Ximending: Super convenient transportation, everything you need for fun, a gathering place for young people. Cost-effective, clean and tidy rooms, convenient for travel. - Xinyi District: Close to Taipei 101, super convenient for shopping, and you can experience the hustle and bustle of the city. Excellent location, with city views and complete facilities. 🚇Transportation Guide The Taipei Metro can basically reach all the attractions. You must buy an EasyCard, which can be used for transportation, convenience store purchases, and even discounts. In addition, there are many bus routes, and you can take the bus between some attractions to enjoy the city scenery along the way. 🌟Itinerary Day 1: Lungshan Temple (1 hr) > Ximending (2 hrs) > The Red House (0.5 hr) > Presidential Office Building (1 hr) > Yongkang Street snacks (2 hrs) > Taipei 101 (3 hrs) > Elephant Mountain (3 hrs) - Morning: First, go to Lungshan Temple to experience the rich religious atmosphere and pray for good luck. Then go shopping in Ximending, where there are tons of trendy shops, delicious food, and movie theaters. You must try Ay-Chung Flour-Rice Noodles and Ji Guang Delicious Fried Chicken. - Afternoon: Check in at the artistic Red House, then head to the Presidential Office Building to learn about history. In the evening, go to Yongkang Street, where all kinds of authentic snacks are waiting for you, such as the famous Smoothie House mango ice. - Evening: Go to Taipei 101. The observatory offers a panoramic view of Taipei, and the mall has all kinds of brands. Afterwards, head to Elephant Mountain to enjoy the stunning night view from the top, and take photos of Taipei 101 and the city lights. Day 2: Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall (1 hr) > Shilin Official Residence (1 hr) > National Palace Museum (3 hrs) > Ningxia Night Market (2 hrs) - Morning: Visit Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. There's a changing of the guard ceremony on the hour, which is very impressive. Then go to Shilin Official Residence to see the garden landscape and learn about the lives of Chiang Kai-shek and Soong Mei-ling. - Afternoon: Focus on visiting the National Palace Museum, which houses countless treasures. You must see the Jadeite Cabbage and the Meat-shaped Stone. Take your time and experience the charm of Chinese culture. - Evening: Go to Ningxia Night Market to taste delicious food, such as traditional Taiwanese shaved ice, grilled corn, and pepper shrimp. It's super relaxing to eat and stroll around. Day 3: Eslite Bookstore (Dunnan Branch) (1 hr) > Zhongxiao East Road (2 hrs) > Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (1 hr) > Songshan Cultural and Creative Park (2 hrs) > Raohe Street Night Market (2 hrs) - Morning: Go to Eslite Bookstore and immerse yourself in the ocean of books, experiencing the literary atmosphere. Then go shopping on Zhongxiao East Road, where there are many brand stores and unique boutiques. - Afternoon: Go to Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall to commemorate Dr. Sun Yat-sen, and enjoy the distant view of Taipei 101. Afterwards, head to Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, where there are various creative shops, exhibitions, and artistic activities. - Evening: Come to Raohe Street Night Market. Jin Lin San Xiong Yao Dun Pai Gu, Fuzhou Pepper Cakes, and Oyster Vermicelli will leave you stuffed. Day 4: Taipei Zoo (4 hrs) > Maokong (3 hrs) - Morning: Go to Taipei Zoo, one of the top ten metropolitan zoos in the world, where you can see many cute animals. Don't miss the Panda House. - Afternoon: Take the Maokong Gondola from the zoo, enjoy the scenery along the way, and go to Maokong to taste tea and see the beautiful scenery of Taipei. The view is amazing when the weather is good. Day 5: Beitou Library (1 hr) > Beitou Hot Spring Museum (1 hr) > Thermal Valley (0.5 hr) > Fort San Domingo (0.5 hr) > Aletheia University (1 hr) > Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf (2 hrs) > Tamsui Old Street (2 hrs) - Morning: Experience the unique architecture and tranquil atmosphere of Beitou Library, then go to Beitou Hot Spring Museum to learn about hot spring culture, and even soak your feet to relax. Then go to Thermal Valley to see the sulfurous smoke, which is very dreamy. - Afternoon: Head to Tamsui and visit Fort San Domingo to learn about history. Stroll around Aletheia University and experience the campus scenery. In the evening, go to Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf to watch the beautiful sunset. Afterwards, eat A-Gei and fish ball soup on Tamsui Old Street, strolling around and experiencing the old street atmosphere. 🍱Food Recommendations - Snacks: Taiwanese sausage with sticky rice, oyster omelet, braised pork rice, tempura, flour-rice noodles, pepper shrimp, papaya milk, Taiwanese-style ice desserts, etc. - Restaurants: Din Tai Fung (amazing soup dumplings), A Hong Braised Pork (flavorful braised pork rice), Ji Xiang Boneless Fried Chicken Fried Rice (must-try salt and pepper chicken fried rice), Jun Shi Fu Beef Noodles (excellent braised beef noodles). 💡Tips - Book attraction tickets online in advance to avoid queues. - The weather in Taipei is changeable, so bring an umbrella with you. - Night markets are crowded, so take care of your personal belongings. - Some shops only accept cash, so remember to prepare New Taiwan Dollars.