Why Visit Taipei?
Taipei is one of Asia's most underrated capitals — friendly, easy to navigate, and famous for its night markets, hot springs and the towering Taipei 101. It makes an excellent gateway to exploring the rest of Taiwan.
How to Get to Taipei
| From | Transport | Duration | Cost |
|---|
| Taoyuan Airport (TPE) | Airport MRT | 35–40 min | NT$160 |
| Taoyuan Airport (TPE) | Bus | 50–60 min | NT$90–125 |
| Hong Kong | Flight | 1h 40m | Varies — busiest international air route in the world |
| Seoul | Flight | 2h 30m | Varies |
💡 Getting around: Get an EasyCard at the airport MRT station — it works on the metro, buses, YouBike rentals and even convenience stores.
Top Places to Visit in Taipei
- Taipei 101 — One of the world's tallest buildings, with an observation deck and shopping mall at its base.
- Longshan Temple — A beautifully ornate Buddhist and Taoist temple in the historic Wanhua district.
- Shilin Night Market — Taipei's largest and most famous night market for food and shopping.
- Elephant Mountain — A short hike for one of the best sunset views over Taipei 101 and the skyline.
- Raohe Street Night Market — One of Taipei's oldest night markets, known for Fuzhou pepper buns.
Famous Food in Taipei
- Beef Noodle Soup — Taiwan's unofficial national dish, rich broth with tender braised beef.
- Gua Bao — A fluffy steamed bun filled with braised pork belly, pickled greens and peanuts.
- Stinky Tofu — Fermented tofu, deep-fried and famously pungent — a true Taipei night market classic.
- Bubble Tea — Taiwan's most famous export, invented in Taichung but found on every Taipei street corner.
Best Time to Visit
March–May and October–November bring mild, comfortable weather, avoiding the intense summer heat and typhoon season.